2018 Ford F-150 — brake fluid is old but still looks clean — trying to narrow this down
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?
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1968 Ford Mustang — costs that mattered more than fuel economy — Dallas owner question
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…
2016 Ford Focus — going one inch smaller for winter wheels — trying to narrow this down
2016 Ford Focus ST, about 164,500 miles. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper a…
2005 Ford F-250 — dEF warning came back soon after refill — second opinion before I spend money
DEF was filled recently but the warning returned. Before assuming the level sensor failed, can fluid quality, crystallization or heater issues produce the same…
CanyonScout481Community StarterDec 22, 20252005 Ford F-250 6.0 Power StrokeColumbus30 replies0 helpful
2022 Ford Maverick — hybrid fuel economy dropped with no warning light — second opinion before I spend money
2022 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid, about 87,000 miles. Same commute and driver, but average MPG is down noticeably. Tires are properly inflated. What hybrid-specif…
2024 Ford Mustang GT — will this modification complicate a warranty claim?
I'm considering a mild modification that shouldn't directly affect the part I'm worried about, but I don't want to create a warranty headache. How do you decid…
1990 Ford F-150 — infotainment became glitchy after an OTA update — anyone dealt with this recently?
1990 Ford F-150 XLT, about 238,000 miles. After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there a normal post…
2018 Ford F-150 — wireless CarPlay drops at the same intersection
Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Does consistent location point strongly to RF interferen…
DieselTraveler475Community StarterDec 21, 20252018 Ford F-150 XLT 2.7 EcoBoostQueens12 replies0 helpful
2005 Ford F-250 — dPF regenerations seem much more frequent
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…
PistonBuilder720Community StarterDec 22, 20252005 Ford F-250 6.0 Power StrokeNationwide1 reply0 helpful
2024 Ford Mustang — 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…
1968 Ford Mustang — dealer cannot reproduce an intermittent warning
1968 Ford Mustang Fastback, about 186,500 miles. I have brought the car in twice for the same intermittent warning and both visits ended with could-not-reprodu…
2023 Ford Bronco — intercooler before adding more boost?
2023 Ford Bronco Badlands, about 28,500 miles. After repeated pulls the car softens as intake temperatures rise. Would you prioritize cooling before increasing…
2024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoost — dEF warning came back shortly after refill
2024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoost, about 118,000 miles. Filled the DEF tank but warning returned sooner than expected. Before blaming the sensor, can old/con…
DetailHunterCommunity StarterDec 18, 20252024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostRaleigh6 replies0 helpful
2005 Ford F-250 — what current car has future-classic potential without hype?
2005 Ford F-250 6.0 Power Stroke, about 156,000 miles. Ignoring limited-production supercars, which current or recent cars have the ingredients collectors may…
CamberDriverCommunity StarterDec 17, 20252005 Ford F-250 6.0 Power StrokeWestchester4 replies0 helpful
2023 Ford Bronco — wireless CarPlay drops at the same intersection
Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Does consistent location point strongly to RF interferen…
2005 Ford F-250 — infotainment became glitchy after an OTA update
2005 Ford F-250 6.0 Power Stroke, about 140,000 miles. After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there…
BoxerBuilder54Community StarterDec 17, 20252005 Ford F-250 6.0 Power StrokeFlorida5 replies0 helpful
2014 Ford Mustang — 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…
2016 Ford Focus — cheap project has enough margin to fix and resell? — Houston owner question
2016 Ford Focus ST, about 128,500 miles. I found a running car with cosmetic damage and deferred maintenance at a low price. Before treating it as a flip, how…
Anyone else: CarPlay disconnects at the same part of my commute
Wireless CarPlay is solid almost everywhere but drops at one intersection consistently. Is this likely RF interference, or are there settings/firmware things w…
Need advice: Trailer feels nervous in crosswinds
2023 Ford Bronco Badlands, about 1,200 miles. Truck is within published ratings, but with a tall enclosed trailer it gets pushed around in wind more than I exp…