2016 Ford Focus — dealer cannot reproduce an intermittent warning
I have brought the car in twice for the same intermittent warning and both visits ended with could-not-reproduce. I have video and timestamps. What is the best…
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2024 Ford Mustang GT — anyone else: 50k-mile ownership check-in
Crossed 50k miles, so I figured I'd post what has actually broken, what maintenance cost, tire life, fuel economy, annoying quirks and whether I'd buy the same…
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…
2005 Ford F-250 — maintenance mistake that cost you the most
Most owners have one warning sign they ignored because the car still drove fine. What did you postpone that ended up causing a much larger repair?
ShopGeek776Community StarterMay 28, 20262005 Ford F-250 6.0 Power StrokeWashington DC0 replies0 helpful
2018 Ford Mustang GT — question: 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…
Anyone else: Recall shows for my model but not my VIN
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 V…
NorthCamper68Community StarterJul 26, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostConnecticut16 replies0 helpful
2018 Ford F-150 — what should a real pre-purchase inspection include?
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 shou…
SleeperEnthusiastCommunity StarterJul 26, 20262018 Ford F-150 XLT 2.7 EcoBoostDetroit12 replies0 helpful
1990 Ford F-150 — inside shoulder worn out while outside looks fine
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…
New model reveal: what matters beyond the headline specs?
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,…
2018 Ford F-150 — trade has positive equity — apply it or take the money?
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…
WeekendPilot706Community StarterJul 23, 20262018 Ford F-150 XLT 2.7 EcoBoostBay Area43 replies0 helpful
2023 Ford Bronco — payload sticker changed my whole truck-shopping plan — second opinion before I spend money
2023 Ford Bronco Badlands, about 55,500 miles. I was focused on tow rating until I added passengers, cargo and tongue weight. Payload looks like the real const…
Need advice: Cleaning the hybrid battery cooling fan — worth doing preventively?
2022 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid, about 4,800 miles. Car is used in a dusty environment and has pets in it regularly. I've read about battery cooling fans getting…
1951 Ford F-1 Custom — question: 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…
2016 Ford Focus — coolant slowly disappears without an obvious leak
The reservoir goes from full to low over several weeks. No puddle, oil looks normal, and I cannot find dried coolant around the hoses. Is a pressure test the n…
1990 Ford F-150 XLT — alignment still pulls after tires were rotated
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…
2024 Ford Mustang — how should a forum discuss a breaking recall before every VIN is loaded?
2024 Ford Mustang GT, about 24,000 miles. A new recall announcement can hit the news before owners see anything in their VIN lookup. What is the best way to se…
Question: Shudder at light throttle around 40 mph
2018 Ford Mustang GT, about 14,500 miles. I get a light shudder at steady throttle around 35–45 mph. If I accelerate harder or lift off, it goes away. Trying t…
2023 Ford Bronco — my model year is in a recall article but my VIN is not
2023 Ford Bronco Badlands, about 49,500 miles. News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is that usually because only certa…
Need advice: 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…
PistonTraveler4Community StarterJul 23, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostNationwide2 replies0 helpful
Another software-related recall — are cars getting too centralized?
2022 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid, about 118,000 miles. This newest recall looks like another case where a software/electronics fault affects a basic driving funct…
BoostedGarage20Community StarterJul 24, 20262022 Ford Maverick XLT HybridNashville0 replies0 helpful