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  1. Tow Mode vs. Normal Mode For 6x12 Single Axle Trailer

    Hey everyone, new 2025 F150 STX 5.0L v8 owner here! Loving the truck so far! This is my first pick up truck coming from a Honda Civic. Radically different machinery here. I’m so impressed.. I knew that these trucks can tow trailers but wasn’t aware of the tow mode until 400 miles into my trip...
  2. 2021 Powerboost Main Coolant Brown - Fluid analysis

    53k km's or 33k miles - coolant has never been changed and I'm the original owner. Coolant is brown as it gets and had me concerned. Ford dealer said don't worry about it. I took a sample for Fluid Analysis and the results are attached (I can't interpret the analysis, just relying on the...
  3. High Engine Temp/Vibrating Cooling Fan

    I've noticed my engine temp creeps up to 245ish when towing a relatively light trailer (~3000lbs) up any type of grade. In the process the cooling fan is kicked into some kind of super high mode and vibrates like crazy. Enough to get worried looks from the wife and kids. When coming to a stop...
  4. Powerboost Coolant Leak Repair

    I purchased Powerboost Platinum late January. Two weeks in, coolant leaking on the driveway. First inspection by Ford dealer in February: "Nothing wrong here", until I showed them the picture dripping off the exhaust pipe at mid-passenger side. They wisely reinspected the vehicle and concluded...




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