Is this the first real issue that you've had besides plugs and routine maintenance?

 

I love my 2011 4x2 Sup Crew
Even after two large tree's fell on it while on vacation in Tennessee, I drove the boy home 256 miles without an issue. Now waiting on insurance to figure out is he's fixable, or a total loss. I'd say the truck actually held together pretty well for what hit it. "Built Ford Tough!
Sorry you've had such a bad time with your truck though. I'm a hard core F150 guy.

Unk Bob

 

It isn't just a new sensor. Ford is working on a new software update for the PCM. That is what is taking so long. You would think though with how dangerous this could be that they would get on the ball.

 

Yes!! I completely agree! There are two issues, one is a new sensor and two is the new software.


They have finally agreed to cover the cost of the part. It is covered under a customer satisfaction program which extends the warranty to 10 years of 240,000 km. Anyone who has this issue the customer satisfaction program is 16N02.


I have had numerous other issues. Shudder on take-off. Ford doesn't know how to fix the problem.


Knocking at idle - Ford calls this normal and just the fuel injectors....


Starter issue I had to fix myself as Ford techs could not replicate the problem.


Calipers that have needed to be replaced.


Rear brake rotor that warped... badly....


Antifreeze leak.


I'm sure there are more if I put some more thought into it.

 

The transmission issue is the only real concern here. After 120K in five years you're really going to complain about rotors and calipers? The tranny issue is a legit concern and hopefully Ford will have it fixed soon.

So, let's keep it polite and no more name calling of the techs or anyone else. This is a G rated site.

 

Vary well put Tim. And driving anything 120K, and now having transmission troubles That really doesn't sound too awful bad to me.
My last truck, a 2001 F150, 4x2, 4.2 V6, at 135K the Transmission literaly blew apart, but I just couldn't hardly get mad about it. Not with those miles and for a little V6, I've really have had that boy way, over loaded, several times.
And we do like the "G" rating's here...

Unk Bb

 

I do wish the Dealerships would treat people better. I have been in to my dealership with my Focus and they treated me poorly,I was so pissed off. I think it was just the lady I was dealing with,I went in a few weeks later for some parts and she was gone.That would and has scared me I had a 82 F150 with a C6 And it went from drive to 1st with out any warning,lucky I was only going 30-35 mph when mine did it.Hope Ford gets a fix for you.My brother has a 08 Silverrodo Its nice but issues with it to.He saids you cannt drop the trans pan with out removing all kinds of stuff .

 

Let's see what your alternatives are: you could buy a Ram or Chevy and get to be on a first name basis with your mechanics. You could buy a Toyota Tundra and replace the timing belt on your V8 every 60-80k miles, not to mention the body rust, oh and Toyota's have a habit of wearing out front brakes and tires pretty quick. I'm not real familiar with the Nissan Titan but I'm sure it ain't perfect either.
I've owned several from each of the American Three and my Fords have been my best, hands down! Are they perfect? No, nothing ever is. If you're looking for perfection then you're going to be very disappointed in everything you buy! Good luck finding it.

 

For clarifications sake Toyota has not used a timing belt in any of their motors in quite a few years.

 

2004/2006 Titan's had brake 'judder' problems. The front (4WD) and rear axles of 2004/2014 Titan's are Dana 44's, pinion seal and axle seals leak like sieves.

 

If you're sure about that, then I stand corrected on that issue. I have a friend that is more knowledgeable than I am that claims Toyota's 5.7 V8 is belt driven, and is a PIA to replace. But again, I'm only relying on hearsay. I also must admit a strong personal bias against Toyota's.

 

One out of a million now there all junk lmfao have fun with that Chevy hahaha

 

Not that it much matters, but it looks like Toyota phased out belts in every engine by 2009-2010. The 5.7 never used a belt. It is certainly hard to keep track with different automakers (including Ford on its 4 cylinder engines) using belts on some engines:

Does my vehicle have a timing belt or timing chain?

 

On the shudder problem, there is a tsb. I have a 2011 crew. It's the spline between the two shafts. Took it off and added the different grease. It's a kit. Since then no shudder. When it went in for service I mentioned what it was doing. They told me about the tsb and then fixed it, no charge.

 

My co-worker has a 2009 Tundra with the smaller V-8 and he said the Toy dealer is getting after him to replace his belt, refuses like a dummy. He now has over 150K on the truck with nary an issue.