2015 QUESTIONS
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Carpenter Local 745
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From: on da beach
2015 QUESTIONS
I REALLY ENJOY DRIVING THE NEW TRUCK.
I AM AVERAGING 19.5 MPG WITH JUST 440 MILES ON THE ODOMETER.
THE SUPERCAB CONFIGURATION IS PERFECT FOR MY NEEDS AND I AM VERY
HAPPY TO OWN THIS TRUCK.
WHAT SIZE REAR RING AND PINION IS ON THE IS TRUCK? 8.8"?
4X4 SUPERCAB 2.7EB 3.55 RATIO.
I DO PLAN TO TAKE A LOOK UNDER THERE, BUT I JUST HAVE NOT DONE SO YET.
I AM SURE IT IS AN OPEN DIFFERENTIAL AND I WOULD LIKE TO ADD A REAR
LOCKER OF SOME SORT.
WHAT IS THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL AND RING DIAMETER?
I AM AVERAGING 19.5 MPG WITH JUST 440 MILES ON THE ODOMETER.
THE SUPERCAB CONFIGURATION IS PERFECT FOR MY NEEDS AND I AM VERY
HAPPY TO OWN THIS TRUCK.
WHAT SIZE REAR RING AND PINION IS ON THE IS TRUCK? 8.8"?
4X4 SUPERCAB 2.7EB 3.55 RATIO.
I DO PLAN TO TAKE A LOOK UNDER THERE, BUT I JUST HAVE NOT DONE SO YET.
I AM SURE IT IS AN OPEN DIFFERENTIAL AND I WOULD LIKE TO ADD A REAR
LOCKER OF SOME SORT.
WHAT IS THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL AND RING DIAMETER?
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Hi Darren, congratulations on the new truck!
Yup, you should have the 8.8" rear axle for that configuration. It's not the 8.8" axle of yore, but a heavily beefed up version that's new for the 2015 F150. Lots of components are larger, so I'm not sure if you'll find a locker that would fit it.
I wouldn't bother with one unless you're into off-roading. Modern traction control will brake the spinning wheel to transfer power which makes it act like a limited slip. I've had the E-locker in my last two trucks and have never found a practical use for it. =
Yup, you should have the 8.8" rear axle for that configuration. It's not the 8.8" axle of yore, but a heavily beefed up version that's new for the 2015 F150. Lots of components are larger, so I'm not sure if you'll find a locker that would fit it.
I wouldn't bother with one unless you're into off-roading. Modern traction control will brake the spinning wheel to transfer power which makes it act like a limited slip. I've had the E-locker in my last two trucks and have never found a practical use for it. =
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I've had the E-locker in my last two trucks and have never found a practical use for it. =
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Carpenter Local 745
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From: on da beach
I did take a look under the truck yesterday and I must say, the rear axle housing does look much more beefed up than previous 8.8 housings.
I would pretty much be driving on sand, so the stock set up with traction control will be adequate for sand driving?
I was so used to having a truck with front and rear LSDs.
I would pretty much be driving on sand, so the stock set up with traction control will be adequate for sand driving?
I was so used to having a truck with front and rear LSDs.
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From: The Ole' North State.
I've driven up and down the NC beaches, and never needed a locker. Granted the F-350 had trouble at 60 PSI in the tires and being on street tires, but it didn't get stuck. Just couldn't pull out another truck.
The TJ stays in 2 by most of the time out there. Just use 4wd to go off and on through the entrance ruts. Haven't had the f-150 out yet though.
I'd say you would probably be good with out. But Id like to hear what beaches you hit and what the sand is like.
The TJ stays in 2 by most of the time out there. Just use 4wd to go off and on through the entrance ruts. Haven't had the f-150 out yet though.
I'd say you would probably be good with out. But Id like to hear what beaches you hit and what the sand is like.
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The sand here is very soft sand, but maintaining momentum usually does the trick.
Come to think of it our Bronco has open diffs (we did get stuck once because the stock auto lock hubs unlocked) but it worked well on sand.
I will give the new truck a try on the sand and see what happens.
ON ANOTHER NOTE
Anyone have wider than stock tires on their truck, not much taller tire, a wider tire?
Any pictures?
OR threads related to this tire question?
Come to think of it our Bronco has open diffs (we did get stuck once because the stock auto lock hubs unlocked) but it worked well on sand.
I will give the new truck a try on the sand and see what happens.
ON ANOTHER NOTE
Anyone have wider than stock tires on their truck, not much taller tire, a wider tire?
Any pictures?
OR threads related to this tire question?
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MORE INFORMATION NEEDED
So far at 2200 miles the oil percentage is at around 80%.
1)Reading the manual, the computer will decide when to perform an oil change. With the current information that I see on the screen, the oil change will
be around 10,000 miles. Is this common?
It seems so counter intuitive and pretty much against what we have been used to.
I sure would like to know if you, or any of you, have performed a 3000-5000 mile oil change with mild engine stress as outlined in the manual.
2)I also canʻt insert a CD in to my stock CD player. The player will not accept a CD at all.
I plan to make a service appointment for this issue some time this week.
3)Is there a benefit to blocking off the VTA other than having that pressure release sound?
4)Will the 2.7 benefit from a CAT back exhaust system? I would like to use a Magnaflow CAT back, but I am not sure if spending 700.00 is worth it and
I am not sure if the exhaust note will be an uncool souped up tractor sound.
As you can tell, I want to do stupid stuff to the truck, so please school me on the 2.7 Ecoboost DOES AND DONʻTS.
Help me from going overboard.
1)Reading the manual, the computer will decide when to perform an oil change. With the current information that I see on the screen, the oil change will
be around 10,000 miles. Is this common?
It seems so counter intuitive and pretty much against what we have been used to.
I sure would like to know if you, or any of you, have performed a 3000-5000 mile oil change with mild engine stress as outlined in the manual.
2)I also canʻt insert a CD in to my stock CD player. The player will not accept a CD at all.
I plan to make a service appointment for this issue some time this week.
3)Is there a benefit to blocking off the VTA other than having that pressure release sound?
4)Will the 2.7 benefit from a CAT back exhaust system? I would like to use a Magnaflow CAT back, but I am not sure if spending 700.00 is worth it and
I am not sure if the exhaust note will be an uncool souped up tractor sound.
As you can tell, I want to do stupid stuff to the truck, so please school me on the 2.7 Ecoboost DOES AND DONʻTS.
Help me from going overboard.
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Originally Posted by khadma
3)Is there a benefit to blocking off the VTA other than having that pressure release sound?
Originally Posted by khadma
4)Will the 2.7 benefit from a CAT back exhaust system? I would like to use a Magnaflow CAT back, but I am not sure if spending 700.00 is worth it and
I am not sure if the exhaust note will be an uncool souped up tractor sound.
I am not sure if the exhaust note will be an uncool souped up tractor sound.
Originally Posted by khadma
Help me from going overboard.
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So far at 2200 miles the oil percentage is at around 80%.
1)Reading the manual, the computer will decide when to perform an oil change. With the current information that I see on the screen, the oil change will
be around 10,000 miles. Is this common?
It seems so counter intuitive and pretty much against what we have been used to.
1)Reading the manual, the computer will decide when to perform an oil change. With the current information that I see on the screen, the oil change will
be around 10,000 miles. Is this common?
It seems so counter intuitive and pretty much against what we have been used to.
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A 1000.00 can buy a lot of gas with the truck in SPORT mode.
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I know this is about '15 or newer... but does the '14 have a different OLM computer? I seem to average roughly 5-7k between oil changes as the manual says I should do it every 7,500 IIRC... but it also has extended usage parameters which calls for more frequent changes at 5,000 instead.
does the '14 and the '16 have different 3.5EB engines? BTW my truck just came in from the delivery point from the OEM so its at the dealer now... 2016 F150 Platinum FX4 SCREW
does the '14 and the '16 have different 3.5EB engines? BTW my truck just came in from the delivery point from the OEM so its at the dealer now... 2016 F150 Platinum FX4 SCREW