Intermittent metallic rattle after cold start
For the first few seconds after a cold start I hear a metallic rattle, then it disappears and won't come back once the engine is warm. No warning lights and it…
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Ford F-150
1990 Ford F-150 XLT — question: Can I go one inch smaller for winter wheels?
1990 Ford F-150 XLT, about 8,200 miles. Looking at a smaller-diameter winter setup for more sidewall. Main concern is brake clearance and keeping total tire di…
2018 Ford F-150 — brake fluid is old but still looks clean — second opinion before I spend money
2018 Ford F-150 XLT 2.7 EcoBoost, about 88,500 miles. Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on t…
WrenchEnthusiast541Community StarterSep 2, 20262018 Ford F-150 XLT 2.7 EcoBoostFlorida13 replies0 helpful
Surface rust underneath — treat now or leave it?
I found surface rust starting on a few brackets and seams underneath. Nothing looks structurally bad yet. For a car that sees winter salt, what treatment actua…
TireWeekend92Community StarterSep 4, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostDetroit11 replies0 helpful
2018 Ford F-150 — two-post lift in a residential garage
2018 Ford F-150 XLT 2.7 EcoBoost, about 130,500 miles. Ceiling height looks workable, but I am more worried about slab thickness, concrete strength, anchor lay…
WeekendOwner738Community StarterFeb 17, 20262018 Ford F-150 XLT 2.7 EcoBoostPennsylvania0 replies0 helpful
1990 Ford F-150 XLT — question: Inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest of tire
1990 Ford F-150 XLT, about 96,000 miles. Front tires look fine from the outside but the inner shoulders are nearly done. Car is lowered a little. I'd rather fi…
2018 Ford F-150 — costs that mattered more than fuel economy — second opinion before I spend money
After owning the car for a while, tires, insurance and service pricing mattered more than the MPG difference I obsessed over before buying. What ownership cost…
DailyNomad621Community StarterAug 29, 20262018 Ford F-150 XLT 2.7 EcoBoostAtlanta13 replies0 helpful
2024 Ford F-150 — how much room below MSRP when inventory is normal? — second opinion before I spend money
I am shopping a new car with several similar units sitting nearby. Dealer started at MSRP plus fees. What is the best way to use competing written quotes witho…
TrailGeek611Community StarterAug 29, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostNew York4 replies0 helpful
1990 Ford F-150 XLT — need advice: Buy a welder or bigger air compressor first?
I do mostly home automotive work and can only justify one major shop purchase this year. Existing small compressor handles tires but not sustained air tools. W…
2018 Ford F-150 — costs that mattered more than fuel economy — Dallas owner question
2018 Ford F-150 XLT 2.7 EcoBoost, about 117,500 miles. After owning the car for a while, tires, insurance and service pricing mattered more than the MPG differ…
ProjectWrench614Community StarterAug 24, 20262018 Ford F-150 XLT 2.7 EcoBoostDallas15 replies0 helpful
1990 Ford F-150 — payload sticker changed my whole truck-shopping plan
1990 Ford F-150 XLT, about 140,500 miles. I was focused on tow rating until I added passengers, cargo and tongue weight. Payload looks like the real constraint…
F-150 feels loose towing a tall enclosed trailer
Weights are within ratings but crosswinds make the rig feel much less planted than expected. Before buying suspension parts, I'd like to verify loading, tongue…
ColdStartGal16Community StarterAug 23, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostNew York13 replies0 helpful
1990 Ford F-150 XLT — anyone else: Alternator whine after adding a DSP amp
System is clean with the engine off, but as soon as it starts I get a high-pitched whine that follows RPM. I already checked the obvious grounds. What is the m…
2024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoost — anyone else: Battery keeps dying after two or three days parked
2024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoost, about 8,200 miles. Battery tested okay at a parts store, but if the car sits for a weekend it sometimes won't crank. Alter…
TrailDetailerCommunity StarterAug 19, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostHouston4 replies0 helpful
1990 Ford F-150 — trailer is within ratings but feels nervous in crosswinds — anyone dealt with this recently?
1990 Ford F-150 XLT, about 65,000 miles. The numbers are technically within limits, but a tall enclosed trailer gets pushed around more than expected. Before b…
2024 Ford F-150 — dealer APR is higher than my credit-union preapproval
I have a preapproval in hand and the dealer offered a higher rate. Is there any reason to let them try to beat it, and how should I compare lender fees or ince…
CamberSeller267Community StarterAug 12, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostCleveland21 replies0 helpful
1990 Ford F-150 — my model year is in a recall article but my VIN is not
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 1990 Ford F-150 XLT, about 186,500 miles. News says my model year is involved, but th…
Alignment still pulls after tires were rotated
Car started pulling slightly right after a tire rotation. Alignment printout is technically in spec. Is it worth cross-rotating tires to check radial pull befo…
2024 Ford F-150 — costs that mattered more than fuel economy — trying to narrow this down
2024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoost, about 37,000 miles. After owning the car for a while, tires, insurance and service pricing mattered more than the MPG diff…
NewCarDetailer452Community StarterAug 13, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostSacramento0 replies0 helpful
2024 Ford F-150 — buyer sends a vehicle-history website I have never heard of
2024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoost, about 26,000 miles. Someone interested in my car insists I buy a report from a specific unfamiliar website before they wil…
TorqueBuyer457Community StarterAug 11, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostPortland12 replies0 helpful