I started this thread. I’ve “disposed” of my 2021 F150 5.0l after getting the oil consumption run-around from Ford, 7 trips to dealer in 7000km and no sign of resolution or intent to repair. This was my third and last new F150. I will go out of my way to ensure my family and friends shop...
Ok, went to the dealer after second oil light warning at 4000km. They changed oil/filter and have requested I return so they can check levels every 320km until I burn another litre.. It’s an “oil consumption test”.
I live 154 km from dealer, so can only drive to dealer then home again for 320km...
No, not a troll thread. I’ve had to add a litre of oil every second gas fill. 2 litre in first 3000km. I’m not driving much because of Covid and plan to return to dealer around 6000km (service is recommended at 14,000). At this rate I will never need to change oil, the 8 litre capacity will be...
Warning to new 5.0l buyers.
I traded my 2014 F150 with 5.0 litre engine (never EVER added oil in 6 years) for a 2021 F150 5.0 litre. At 1,300km the oil light came on for a 1 litre top up.
The truck puffs blue smoke on a cold start-up.
I don’t like where this is headed.