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Replying to: gasguzzler007 (Dec 14, 2001 2:55 pm) While on vacation a couple of weeks ago it blew a spark plug out of the head. This occured, not while driving, but when the truck was started. It could have been a very serious situation if it had happened at speed in traffic. Not to mention the potential for fire. Both the servicing dealer (not my home dealer) and Ford Customer Care mislead me to beleive that the problem was an isolated incident and was caused by my home dealer not properly instaling replacement spark plugs. As it turns out the spark plugs were never replaced in my truck (they were the factory installed plugs) and that certain Ford motors with aluminum heads have a problem with spitting out spark plugs. Ford has ignored the problem. For additional info go to: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/05/ford_techs_spark_plugs.html I have been a Ford fan for 40+ years; however may never even consider another Ford because of this experience and Ford's attitude about this problem. |
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I have to replace the brakes AGAIN on my truck. Does anyone have a better rotor/pad combo that they had better luck with than the OEMs?
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I have not owned a pickup in about 15 years, and that one was 10 years old when I let go of it. I am considering purchasing a 2007 pickup, half ton. I need the larger double cab, full double cab. I will need to use the back seat often for kids and dogs. I want the truck to be able to tow 7,500 pounds, perhaps a little more. I would prefer as good gas mileage as possible. I want the truck to last for years and across the 100,000 mile mark without major repairs. Should I wait for 2008 to see if problems with the new 2007s have been corrected? If I purchase this year, what would someone suggest?
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Replying to: treehuggerjake (Jul 19, 2007 12:20 pm) Gas mileage, as on ANY 1/2 ton pickup, is underwhelming, however. I get 20 MPG on the highway with my V6 long bed 2007, which is probably about as good as you can hope for in any 1/2 ton, give or take an MPG here or there.
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Replying to: lawman1967 (Jul 19, 2007 3:14 pm) What other trucks did you consider, and why did you pick the F150? |
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Replying to: little35 (Jul 12, 2007 12:43 pm) |
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My '04 F150 needs a new tire or two. the size 235 70R 17 is totally unique to Ford only. I'm finding it very difficult to go anywhere but Ford for the Hankook replacement. Michelen, Dunlop, Bridgestone - have nothing for this truck! Was Ford trying to corner the market on this fix? Anyone found a better tire option out there?
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Replying to: aspesisteve (Aug 02, 2007 3:32 pm) that should give you some choices. also a 255/65 17 may fit. |
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Replying to: pf_flyer (Dec 12, 2001 10:29 am) The fit and finish is great. This is our fourth Ford product. We've owned a '96 Explorer, '99 F250 7.3 Super Duty and the '05 F-250 6.0(problem truck). rayglasscock |
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Replying to: pf_flyer (Dec 12, 2001 10:29 am) |
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