1990 Ford F-150 — footwell gets wet only after heavy rain
The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. Door seal looks okay. What drain/seam tests would you do before tearing t…
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2024 Ford F-150 — seller will not allow a pre-purchase inspection
Car looks clean and the price is fair, but seller says they do not have time for a PPI because other buyers are interested. Would you treat that as an automati…
QuietCollector76Community StarterFeb 4, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostNashville2 replies0 helpful
Anyone else: Do shorter oil intervals actually make sense for my use?
Most of my driving is short trips with a lot of idling, but the factory interval is pretty long. I'd rather not waste oil, but I also plan to keep the car past…
2018 Ford F-150 — cheap project has enough margin to fix and resell? — buyer question from Washington DC
2018 Ford F-150 XLT 2.7 EcoBoost, about 96,000 miles. I found a running car with cosmetic damage and deferred maintenance at a low price. Before treating it as…
BoostDriverCommunity StarterFeb 1, 20262018 Ford F-150 XLT 2.7 EcoBoostWashington DC5 replies0 helpful
1990 Ford F-150 XLT — question: Intercooler upgrade before adding more power?
On repeated pulls I can feel the car soften as temperatures rise. Would you prioritize an intercooler before adding more boost, even if the current setup is ot…
2024 Ford F-150 — car died once at a light and restarted immediately
The engine shut off at a stop once, restarted right away, and has been normal since. No warning stayed on. What data or checks would you prioritize before trus…
HighwayGeekCommunity StarterJan 29, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostLos Angeles13 replies0 helpful
2016 Ford Focus — going one inch smaller for winter wheels
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close,…
Question: DPF regens seem more frequent lately
Truck is doing more short trips lately and I feel like active regens are happening much more often. No codes. Is there a good way to confirm soot load/regenera…
2024 Ford F-150 — payload sticker changed my whole truck-shopping plan — anyone dealt with this recently?
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…
BoostPilotCommunity StarterJan 28, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostNorthern Virginia1 reply0 helpful
1968 Ford Mustang — intercooler before adding more boost?
After repeated pulls the car softens as intake temperatures rise. Would you prioritize cooling before increasing boost, even if the current setup is otherwise…
HighwayScout41Community StarterJan 24, 20261968 Ford Mustang FastbackOrange County11 replies0 helpful
2018 Ford F-150 — catalyst efficiency code but car drives normally
A catalyst efficiency code came back after clearing once. The car drives normally and there are no misfire codes. Before condemning the catalytic converter, wh…
1968 Ford Mustang Fastback — all-weather tires or dedicated winters for mostly-plowed roads?
Most roads here get plowed quickly, but I still deal with cold mornings, slush and a few real storms each year. Trying to decide whether dedicated winters are…
1990 Ford F-150 — project-car budget is disappearing into little parts
1990 Ford F-150 XLT, about 253,000 miles. The shell and drivetrain were the exciting purchases; now brackets, hoses, bushings, fittings and hardware are eating…
Question: CPO luxury SUV or brand-new mainstream SUV?
Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'm more worried about three-to-five-year ownership cost and…
Lift is installed — what geometry needs to be rechecked?
After lifting the vehicle, it drives okay but steering feels different and the wheel doesn't return to center as strongly. What alignment/geometry values matte…
OldSchoolBuyerCommunity StarterJan 21, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostHouston2 replies0 helpful
2005 Ford F-250 — second battery versus portable power station — second opinion before I spend money
2005 Ford F-250 6.0 Power Stroke, about 174,000 miles. I want reliable fridge/lights/device power for weekend trips without making the vehicle electrical syste…
OldSchoolGeek895Community StarterJan 20, 20262005 Ford F-250 6.0 Power StrokeColumbus7 replies0 helpful
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…
Dealer says they can't reproduce the problem
I've brought the car in twice for an intermittent warning and both times the dealer says no fault found. I have video and timestamps. What's the best way to do…
2024 Ford F-150 — would you buy an ex-rental car at the right price?
A former rental is cheaper than privately owned examples and has frequent service records. Cosmetics show normal wear. What extra inspection points matter beca…
DealDetailer461Community StarterJan 19, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostDenver1 reply0 helpful
2022 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid — do shorter oil intervals actually make sense for my use?
Most of my driving is short trips with a lot of idling, but the factory interval is pretty long. I'd rather not waste oil, but I also plan to keep the car past…