2018 timing issues?
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2018 timing issues?
So I have a buddy that went and bought a new Denali claiming that he did so because of an issue with the timing on the new powerstroke? He said that they would just shut off and not restart until the codes are cleared and sometimes when the codes are cleared they would then throw a rod? I didn't even know the 18s had hit the lots yet since I have yet to see one up here in northern Utah. Is this really a thing or was he just hearing some made up BS from a Ford hater?
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So I have a buddy that went and bought a new Denali claiming that he did so because of an issue with the timing on the new powerstroke? He said that they would just shut off and not restart until the codes are cleared and sometimes when the codes are cleared they would then throw a rod? I didn't even know the 18s had hit the lots yet since I have yet to see one up here in northern Utah. Is this really a thing or was he just hearing some made up BS from a Ford hater?
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I think the end of you statement probably applies. The new Denalis are very nice though, they were number 2 on my list when I drove the big three. In the end it was no contest though, I remember thinking, yep, I am just a ford person.
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I chatted with him about it a little more and he said that there are two people he knows personally who have had the problem. You would think that those two people he chatted about were two of not very many people that have it and if the two of two people he know has them that problem would be so prevalent to all the others on the road they would have issued a recall by now. Also it would be so bad that Ford would have seen it in their tests. At least I would think so.
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kind of hard to get the timing off when it is gear driven.
I sense that this person is just trying to justify their desire for the Denali. They are nice but in the end it has to be the whole package when you consider it's use.
The Ford does a better job in the end to me...
I sense that this person is just trying to justify their desire for the Denali. They are nice but in the end it has to be the whole package when you consider it's use.
The Ford does a better job in the end to me...
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kind of hard to get the timing off when it is gear driven.
I sense that this person is just trying to justify their desire for the Denali. They are nice but in the end it has to be the whole package when you consider it's use.
The Ford does a better job in the end to me...
I sense that this person is just trying to justify their desire for the Denali. They are nice but in the end it has to be the whole package when you consider it's use.
The Ford does a better job in the end to me...
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Sounds made up to justify the purchase of a GM. I'm fine with that, purchase what you like. Plenty of grandpas enjoy their Denali trucks. No need to run the other brands down to justify a purchase.
Sounds like someone who should join FTE and spend a few days reading Rodney's thread. He would certainly learn how to properly research an item prior to purchase.
Bruce...
Sounds like someone who should join FTE and spend a few days reading Rodney's thread. He would certainly learn how to properly research an item prior to purchase.
Bruce...
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It may not have even been that the buddy came up with the story to justify the purchase of the GM. It could likely have been the GM salesman wanting to make a sale, while slamming the competition. Maybe the buddy just bought his BS line. I've seen that many times before where someone talks from their rear and you just KNOW it's complete BS. I don't take their word for anything after that.
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Dealers in Utah have had 18s for a couple of weeks now. I've looked at a couple while I've been shopping. I've been scouring the 17 &18 threads for a month and I've yet to see the problem you describe mention in any post
And Yes Ford is not discounting trucks like GM and Dodge are. GM has a major update coming soon and everybody is waiting to buy that. So they are not selling the current trucks very fast.
And Dodge has always had a lower price than Ford to entice buyers to try their product.
That is just the problem of us linking the Class leader, We pay the price.
And Yes Ford is not discounting trucks like GM and Dodge are. GM has a major update coming soon and everybody is waiting to buy that. So they are not selling the current trucks very fast.
And Dodge has always had a lower price than Ford to entice buyers to try their product.
That is just the problem of us linking the Class leader, We pay the price.
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