Recent content by 22skidoo

Bought my first F150 (custom trim with 3 speed trans, vinyl seats, no air and manual windows) in 1981, it was a used 1978 for $1,200. Bought it with 100,000 miles. Yep, 3 year old truck for $1,200. Sold it years later with 180,000 miles for $1,200. Yep, didn't lose a dime in value. Those...

I was at the Dearborn plant about 6 months ago. The assembly stops if there are problems. Saw it happen while I was there. Pretty cool watching the trucks getting assembled. One day, the workers showed up and were told the line was going to be down for the day. They got to go home with pay...

I guess what I meant was a gauge similar to the alternator gauge that some cars have. That gauge gives you a clue about the 12v system. I think the 12v gauge is just as important as the oil pressure gauge. Since these trucks rely so much on a healthy electrical system, I would like to see...

I would ask them to put the PPoB info (watts usage) back into the Ford Pass App and more hybrid battery info screens. How about a screen with both main and aux 12v battery SoC info/health?

I have 22 with max tow. Been concerned since I heard about the recall because I tow 5k trailer across the US (twice before the recall and once since with no noticeable difference). I admit that I am really glad to have this off my plate. Should help when I am ready to replace the truck. My...

Pretty sure the ext warranty and power train warranty is over. Your post says your truck has 78k miles. You stated extended warranty is 5yr - 48k mi (assuming the warranty is like other - 5yr/48k - whatever comes first). The 48k mi. came first, warranty expired when it hit 48k miles...

Glad you mentioned this, my Lariat has the same stupid seam. I was thinking about this the other day. Ford makes you pay more for a fancy 2 tone console lid and put a scratchy seam right where a person rests their arm. Come on Ford, don't you sit in these things before you approve the final...

Found this Ford YouTube stating how adaptive cruise works with tow/haul mode. The video is 8 years old. Didn't know adaptive cruise has been around that long. This is the YouTube from RV Miles talking about when it's not safe to use cruise when towing. The video states that the Ford towing...

Thought I heard you aren't supposed to use cruise when towing. Or was it no lane centering or both?

Wondering if there is a proper engine rpm (for gas engines) to use engine braking. I went over the rockies last year with my 5,000lb. camper and Powerboost using tow mode. I had to use the minus sign to get into a lower gear many times. The engine was up around 3,500-4,500 rpm and...

What I can't stand about the tech is that there is literally no manual on what it is and how to use it. What do you get with "Connected Services"? I called Ford and they couldn't even describe it. Also, my dealer is clueless. What are the commands to say when you hit the speak button and the...

2023 Lariat. Only problem was low battery. Dealer replaced after my 4th visit to service. I don't give up easy and refused to buy the battery after shelling out this much for a truck. Got my axle recall done (max tow recall) and now feel much better about cross country camping trips. Love...

I live in northern Wisconsin and wondered about this too. Truck sits in my unheated attached garage and doesn't have problems. The garage is rarely gets below 0 degrees. I don't have a block heater. The other thing I wonder about is how the engine handles starting and immediately driving...

My speakers have been popping for almost 2 years. I asked on the question on here before and I was told it was because I was too close with the fob. No, it's not the noise you here when you walk up to the truck with the key fob, it's definitely the speakers making a loud noise. I had my wife...

The title of this thread says "and First Responders" but I don't see First Responders in the announcement.