Off-RoadNewsCommunity Starter Trail system has short paved sections between dirt. What's a sensible pressure strategy if I don't want to air up/down every 10 minutes but also don't want to overheat the tires? I'd rather test this…
CleanNomad75Community StarterJul 23, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostNorth Jersey0 replies0 helpful I was focused on tow rating until I added passengers, cargo and tongue weight. Payload looks like the real constraint. How much buffer do you leave in a family towing setup?
UsedCarTuner681Community StarterAug 7, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostDenver3 replies0 helpful TrucksQuestionCommunity Starter 2024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoost, about 151,000 miles. I was focused on tow rating until I started adding passengers, gear and tongue weight. Now payload looks like the real limit. How much buffer…
TruckDad19Community StarterAug 7, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostChicago5 replies0 helpful Long-Term Ownership ReportsOwner reportCommunity Starter I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life, fuel economy, dealer visits, annoyances and whether I would buy the same car again. If I figure it out I will upd…
BrakeDad759Community StarterAug 5, 20262018 Ford F-150 XLT 2.7 EcoBoostFlorida5 replies0 helpful Off-RoadNewsCommunity Starter 2024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoost, about 8,200 miles. Trail system has short paved sections between dirt. What's a sensible pressure strategy if I don't want to air up/down every 10 minutes but als…
RoadTraveler95Community StarterJul 21, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostSan Diego0 replies0 helpful 2024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoost, about 48,000 miles. Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel economy and warranty. Anyon…
ShiftCommuterCommunity StarterJul 19, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostNashville0 replies0 helpful Alignment printout is within spec, but the car still wants to drift right on a flat road. Tire pressures match. Would you cross-rotate tires to check radial pull, or look harder at caster/camber side…
OldSchoolDIYer812Community StarterAug 2, 20261990 Ford F-150 XLTWestchester30 replies0 helpful 2018 Ford F-150 XLT 2.7 EcoBoost, about 79,000 miles. Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moisture rather than appearance? Int…
EVMechanicishCommunity StarterAug 4, 20262018 Ford F-150 XLT 2.7 EcoBoostNationwide0 replies0 helpful TrucksOwner reportCommunity Starter 2024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoost, about 23,000 miles. For a work truck, the expensive part of a repair is often the lost day. What parts or maintenance items do fleet/high-mileage owners replace p…
LongMilesGal452Community StarterJul 30, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostTexas6 replies0 helpful Towing & Trailer SetupQuestionCommunity Starter I was focused on tow rating until I added passengers, cargo and tongue weight. Payload looks like the real constraint. How much buffer do you leave in a family towing setup?
HighwayDetailerCommunity StarterJul 30, 20261990 Ford F-150 XLTOrange County5 replies0 helpful 2018 Ford F-150 XLT 2.7 EcoBoost, about 135,000 miles. Seller says the loan was recently paid off but paperwork has not caught up. I am willing to wait, but what proof would you require before giving…
EVHauler534Community StarterJul 30, 20262018 Ford F-150 XLT 2.7 EcoBoostPennsylvania3 replies0 helpful Towing & Trailer SetupDiscussionCommunity Starter 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 percentage, hitch setup and tire pressu…
TirePilot68Community StarterJul 27, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostAtlanta8 replies0 helpful Steering & SuspensionDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoost, about 23,000 miles. Shocks were replaced and there are no obvious loose parts, but the rear still feels vague over highway undulations. What alignment, bushing, t…
LongMilesGal452Community StarterJul 24, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostNew York42 replies0 helpful Recalls & Safety IssuesBuying adviceCommunity Starter I saw a recall announcement that includes my model year, but my VIN currently shows no open recall. Is that usually because only a subset is affected, or can VIN databases lag behind an announcement?…
NorthCamper68Community StarterJul 26, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostConnecticut16 replies0 helpful Pre-Purchase InspectionsBuying adviceCommunity Starter 2018 Ford F-150 XLT 2.7 EcoBoost, about 23,500 miles. I am paying an independent shop to inspect a used car. Besides a scan and putting it on a lift, what should I ask them to check so it is more tha…
SleeperEnthusiastCommunity StarterJul 26, 20262018 Ford F-150 XLT 2.7 EcoBoostDetroit12 replies0 helpful Wheels, Tires & AlignmentDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 1990 Ford F-150 XLT, about 163,000 miles. The tires looked okay until I checked the inner shoulder, which is much more worn. The car is slightly lowered. What alignment measurements matter most if I…
OldSchoolWrenchCommunity StarterJul 26, 20261990 Ford F-150 XLTChicago2 replies0 helpful 1990 Ford F-150 XLT, about 22,000 miles. A new model just dropped and the headline numbers look good, but I'm more interested in curb weight, wheel/tire sizes, real rear-seat room, charging/fueling,…
QuattroGeek8Community StarterJul 27, 20261990 Ford F-150 XLTSacramento1 reply0 helpful My trade is worth more than the payoff. I am deciding whether to use the equity in the next purchase or keep the transactions separate. What are the practical pros and cons? Interested in real owner…
WeekendPilot706Community StarterJul 23, 20262018 Ford F-150 XLT 2.7 EcoBoostBay Area43 replies0 helpful Steering & SuspensionNewsCommunity Starter 1990 Ford F-150 XLT, about 37,000 miles. 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 bef…
TurboRiderCommunity StarterJul 23, 20261990 Ford F-150 XLTDetroit15 replies0 helpful Towing & Trailer SetupQuestionCommunity Starter 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 percentage, hitch setup and tire pressu…
PistonTraveler4Community StarterJul 23, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostNationwide2 replies0 helpful