2023 Ford Bronco — dealer lowered price but added accessories back in
We agreed on a vehicle price, then the worksheet included dealer-installed products I did not ask for. The total is now higher than before. What is the cleanes…
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2018 Ford F-150 — project-car budget is disappearing into little parts
The shell and drivetrain were the exciting purchases; now brackets, hoses, bushings, fittings and hardware are eating the budget. How do you sequence a build s…
1990 Ford F-150 XLT — need advice: Trailer feels nervous in crosswinds
1990 Ford F-150 XLT, about 1,200 miles. Truck is within published ratings, but with a tall enclosed trailer it gets pushed around in wind more than I expected.…
2018 Ford F-150 — battery dies after the car sits for a weekend
2018 Ford F-150 XLT 2.7 EcoBoost, about 116,500 miles. Battery passes a quick test and charging voltage looks normal, but after two or three days parked the ca…
UsedCarTuner681Community StarterFeb 17, 20262018 Ford F-150 XLT 2.7 EcoBoostCleveland4 replies0 helpful
2018 Ford F-150 — driver seat clicks during left-right transitions
I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. Mounting bolts appear tight and power functions work. How do you isolate rail play versus the frame…
HighwayDaily626Community StarterFeb 16, 20262018 Ford F-150 XLT 2.7 EcoBoostBaltimore4 replies0 helpful
2022 Ford Maverick — humming rises with road speed, not engine RPM
There is a low hum that rises with road speed regardless of engine RPM. Turning slightly left or right changes the sound. Is that enough to suspect a wheel bea…
2018 Ford F-150 — service lifetime transmission fluid or leave it alone?
The manual treats the fluid as lifetime under normal conditions, but the vehicle is getting older and I plan to keep it. What are owners doing in practice, and…
2005 Ford F-250 — dPF regenerations seem much more frequent — Tampa owner question
The truck has been doing more short trips and active regeneration seems to happen more often. No codes. What scan data helps confirm soot load and regen freque…
TowEnthusiast655Community StarterFeb 16, 20262005 Ford F-250 6.0 Power StrokeTampa6 replies0 helpful
2005 Ford F-250 — lowering springs made the car nervous on rough roads — anyone dealt with this recently?
2005 Ford F-250 6.0 Power Stroke, about 136,000 miles. Ride height looks right, but the car now feels busier over broken pavement. Alignment is in range. Would…
1951 Ford F-1 Custom — need advice: Clunk over small sharp bumps but not big ones
There is a single clunk from the front over small potholes and driveway edges. Big smooth bumps don't reproduce it. End links look intact. Any good way to isol…
1968 Ford Mustang — buyer sends a vehicle-history website I have never heard of — anyone dealt with this recently?
Someone interested in my car insists I buy a report from a specific unfamiliar website before they will meet. Is this a common scam pattern and what informatio…
2005 Ford F-250 — should I negotiate the trade and purchase separately?
2005 Ford F-250 6.0 Power Stroke, about 168,500 miles. I have a trade with some equity and I am buying another car. Dealer wants to talk only in payment number…
2022 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid — anyone else: Used truck versus new compact pickup
2022 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid, about 78,000 miles. Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with bette…
2022 Ford Maverick — going one inch smaller for winter wheels
2022 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid, about 83,000 miles. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about…
2005 Ford F-250 — going one inch smaller for winter wheels
2005 Ford F-250 6.0 Power Stroke, about 101,500 miles. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried a…
HybridDetailer875Community StarterFeb 10, 20262005 Ford F-250 6.0 Power StrokePennsylvania3 replies0 helpful
2024 Ford F-150 — is this actually a good used-car deal?
The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. What should I compare besides mileage, history, c…
DailyEnthusiastCommunity StarterFeb 9, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostMiami10 replies0 helpful
2005 Ford F-250 — when downtime matters more than repair cost
2005 Ford F-250 6.0 Power Stroke, about 159,500 miles. For a work truck, the expensive part of a repair is often the lost day. What parts or maintenance items…
2024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoost — need advice: Can I go one inch smaller for winter wheels?
Looking at a smaller-diameter winter setup for more sidewall. Main concern is brake clearance and keeping total tire diameter close. What measurements do you v…
JDMLearner79Community StarterFeb 8, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostFlorida2 replies0 helpful
2005 Ford F-250 — ticking noise follows RPM but fades when warm
There is a light ticking sound that follows engine speed for the first few minutes and then becomes hard to hear. Oil level is correct. How would you separate…
2022 Ford Maverick — costs that mattered more than fuel economy
2022 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid, about 44,500 miles. After owning the car for a while, tires, insurance and service pricing mattered more than the MPG difference…
BoostShopper780Community StarterFeb 4, 20262022 Ford Maverick XLT HybridNew Jersey2 replies0 helpful