2024 Ford Mustang GT — question: Used truck versus new compact pickup
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. Anyone make this switc…
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1990 Ford F-150 — check-engine light turned itself off — still scan it?
1990 Ford F-150 XLT, about 203,000 miles. The light was on for two days and then disappeared before I could schedule service. Car feels normal. Is there still…
Need advice: Weird vibration only between 62–70 mph
Car is smooth around town, but on the highway I get a vibration in the steering wheel and seat between about 62 and 70 mph. Above that it actually gets a littl…
USB ports and wireless charging both quit
Phone charging stopped on both the wireless pad and USB ports, but everything else in the cabin seems normal. Before I pull trim apart, are these usually on on…
2016 Ford Focus — temperature climbs in traffic but drops once moving
Coolant temperature rises while sitting with the A/C on, then drops once the car is moving. Coolant level looks correct. Fans run, but I do not know whether th…
2014 Ford Mustang — engine fits but driveline angle is not ideal
Mock-up clears the steering and firewall, but getting the transmission output lined up perfectly would require moving the engine. How much should packaging be…
2005 Ford F-250 — payload sticker changed my whole truck-shopping plan
2005 Ford F-250 6.0 Power Stroke, about 204,000 miles. I was focused on tow rating until I added passengers, cargo and tongue weight. Payload looks like the re…
RoadTripBuyer172Community StarterMay 25, 20262005 Ford F-250 6.0 Power StrokeDetroit6 replies0 helpful
1990 Ford F-150 — temperature climbs in traffic but drops once moving
1990 Ford F-150 XLT, about 246,000 miles. Coolant temperature rises while sitting with the A/C on, then drops once the car is moving. Coolant level looks corre…
2022 Ford Maverick — hybrid fuel economy dropped with no warning light — buyer question from Orange County
2022 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid, about 68,500 miles. Same commute and driver, but average MPG is down noticeably. Tires are properly inflated. What hybrid-specif…
CamberCamper245Community StarterMay 26, 20262022 Ford Maverick XLT HybridOrange County2 replies0 helpful
2024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoost — question: Alignment still pulls after tires were rotated
2024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoost, about 4,800 miles. Car started pulling slightly right after a tire rotation. Alignment printout is technically in spec. Is…
2005 Ford F-250 — fuel trims are positive at idle and improve with RPM
2005 Ford F-250 6.0 Power Stroke, about 63,000 miles. Long-term fuel trims are much more positive at idle than at 2,500 RPM. No obvious misfire. Does that patt…
BoostMechanicish509Community StarterMay 23, 20262005 Ford F-250 6.0 Power StrokeMiami13 replies0 helpful
Need advice: F-150 feels loose towing a tall enclosed trailer
2024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoost, about 37,000 miles. Weights are within ratings but crosswinds make the rig feel much less planted than expected. Before bu…
NorthDailyCommunity StarterMay 22, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostDallas–Fort Worth5 replies0 helpful
2005 Ford F-250 — blower works on some speeds but not others
Cabin fan works normally on certain settings and then cuts out or changes speed unpredictably on others. Before replacing the blower motor, what should be chec…
TrackCommuter97Community StarterMay 20, 20262005 Ford F-250 6.0 Power StrokeBay Area11 replies0 helpful
Anyone else: Shudder at light throttle around 40 mph
I get a light shudder at steady throttle around 35–45 mph. If I accelerate harder or lift off, it goes away. Trying to figure out whether this sounds more like…
TorqueGeek60Community StarterMay 21, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostSouth Florida20 replies0 helpful
1968 Ford Mustang — service lifetime transmission fluid or leave it alone?
1968 Ford Mustang Fastback, about 161,500 miles. The manual treats the fluid as lifetime under normal conditions, but the vehicle is getting older and I plan t…
Question: 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…
WrenchScout82Community StarterMay 22, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostNashville2 replies0 helpful
2024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoost — anyone else: Project car budget is already getting away from me
Bought a cheap project because the shell was solid, and now the 'small stuff' list is longer than the drivetrain list. How do you guys prioritize safety/reliab…
CleanPilot15Community StarterMay 20, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostOrange County5 replies0 helpful
2024 Ford Mustang — ceramic coating is glossy but paint still got light swirls
The coating beads well, but I still accumulated light marring. I assume wash/dry technique is the real issue. Which contact step causes the most avoidable dama…
Mustang track-day wheel size that clears big brakes
I want a dedicated wheel/tire setup for HPDE and would prefer more sidewall than the street setup. What's the right way to confirm barrel/spoke clearance aroun…
2014 Ford Mustang — blower works on some speeds but not others — buyer question from Austin
Cabin fan works normally on certain settings and then cuts out or changes speed unpredictably on others. Before replacing the blower motor, what should be chec…