NEW RIG: 2012 F-150 FX4
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Cackalak Han
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Yes It was used with 17,000 miles on it
It was from Michigan......I have never had a Dodge truck rust this fast in these areas
Ford told me it's not a warranty issue, unless the rusted area has a hole through it......pathetic
Not just my truck either, I know many F150 owners with junk painted and rusted front and rear bumpers
No idea, when I find something worthwhile that I am happy with
I need to remove all the accessories I installed on the truck , to help recoup some funds from this poor decision purchase
Likely will be a Ram 2500 with the 6.4
Just need to figure out if I want rear coils or rear leaves
Just did another oil change on the truck, suck a poor design and PITA
Truck has 72,000 miles on it
Clunking noise is still there
I have massive battery corrosion that keeps coming back on the positive side, even after a thorough cleaning
Duratracs have 57,000 miles on them, not sure they will make it another 3-4 months. I'm looking for a used set.
Sounds like I have an alternator or turbo whine lately
Not sure the front bumper will make it through the winter and fall off. Rusted so badly
Clips holding the fabric undercarriage shield all rusted out and I lost the shield and this oil change. All the clips disintegrated and I am not buying new clips. Terrible design
Can't wait to have the truck paid off next year and sold.
Truck has 72,000 miles on it
Clunking noise is still there
I have massive battery corrosion that keeps coming back on the positive side, even after a thorough cleaning
Duratracs have 57,000 miles on them, not sure they will make it another 3-4 months. I'm looking for a used set.
Sounds like I have an alternator or turbo whine lately
Not sure the front bumper will make it through the winter and fall off. Rusted so badly
Clips holding the fabric undercarriage shield all rusted out and I lost the shield and this oil change. All the clips disintegrated and I am not buying new clips. Terrible design
Can't wait to have the truck paid off next year and sold.
jmnielsen
Tinkerer
Fumoto oil drain valve makes changes much easier. I've got large hands and arms and don't have an issue with getting the filter on or off. Could it be a better design? Yes.
I thought I had a turbo whine a while back, turns out a stud broke on the manifold and there was a leak that was causing it. Once up to operating temp it seals up due to the metal expansion. Just something to check out.
I'm surprised to hear about your rust issue. Mine is originally a Canada truck and haven't had any issues with rust (been in Nebraska since it left Canada).
I thought I had a turbo whine a while back, turns out a stud broke on the manifold and there was a leak that was causing it. Once up to operating temp it seals up due to the metal expansion. Just something to check out.
I'm surprised to hear about your rust issue. Mine is originally a Canada truck and haven't had any issues with rust (been in Nebraska since it left Canada).
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Drain valves are awesome!!!
badm0t0rfinger
Raptor Apologist.
Just caught up with this thread and your rust issue is not a Ford issue, its a "been in Michigan" issue. That state is HORRIBLE for that kind of thing. I grew up there and my dad had a winter beater that he drove most of the winter so that he didn't care about the rust or if he slid off into a ditch.
Apply fluid film in the late summer/early fall and you'll have at least a small amount of protection on your next vehicle.
Hopefully you can ditch it and move on soon.
Apply fluid film in the late summer/early fall and you'll have at least a small amount of protection on your next vehicle.
Hopefully you can ditch it and move on soon.
I will agrue that it is a Ford issue
I know numerous F150s owners with rusted out junk painted bumpers. Most were bought new and were never in Michigan
Some of these truck also are garage stored and detailed and pampered.
My truck was in Michigan for only 17,000 miles
