Aluminum SD not for me, yet!
#31
12-07-2018, 01:14 PM
#32
12-07-2018, 01:28 PM
Cargo Master
some of the 17+ issues i am reading about in their section
-uncooperative tailgate handle mechanism
-long crank before starting (gas)
-fuel filling ( pump shutting off)
-no start (gas)
-cold start squeal (gas)
-frozen door latches
-death wobble
-transfer case leaks
-drive shaft clunk
-4x4 not engaging
-hubs falling apart
-uncooperative tailgate handle mechanism
-long crank before starting (gas)
-fuel filling ( pump shutting off)
-no start (gas)
-cold start squeal (gas)
-frozen door latches
-death wobble
-transfer case leaks
-drive shaft clunk
-4x4 not engaging
-hubs falling apart
#34
12-07-2018, 02:07 PM
Cargo Master
#35
12-07-2018, 02:26 PM
#36
12-07-2018, 02:28 PM
Cargo Master
#37
12-07-2018, 04:52 PM
some of the 17+ issues i am reading about in their section
-uncooperative tailgate handle mechanism
-long crank before starting (gas)
-fuel filling ( pump shutting off)
-no start (gas)
-cold start squeal (gas)
-frozen door latches
-death wobble
-transfer case leaks
-drive shaft clunk
-4x4 not engaging
-hubs falling apart
-uncooperative tailgate handle mechanism
-long crank before starting (gas)
-fuel filling ( pump shutting off)
-no start (gas)
-cold start squeal (gas)
-frozen door latches
-death wobble
-transfer case leaks
-drive shaft clunk
-4x4 not engaging
-hubs falling apart
Our 2016 and older SDs have problems, but not on the scale of the later models.
I have a 2015 and 2017 F-150 at work I drive all the time, most of these issues I've experienced first hand. The door latches freezing is absolutely unacceptable.
#38
12-07-2018, 07:08 PM
Originally Posted by Deuce40s
The sad thing is, all of these issues were present in the 2015 F-150s and they were never addressed. I started researching my truck in early 2015 when the new F-150s came out. I decided to get a 2016 SD instead of 2017 because of all the issues they were having that weren't getting addressed.
Our 2016 and older SDs have problems, but not on the scale of the later models.
I have a 2015 and 2017 F-150 at work I drive all the time, most of these issues I've experienced first hand. The door latches freezing is absolutely unacceptable.
Our 2016 and older SDs have problems, but not on the scale of the later models.
I have a 2015 and 2017 F-150 at work I drive all the time, most of these issues I've experienced first hand. The door latches freezing is absolutely unacceptable.
#40
12-08-2018, 07:16 AM
Leaf.
Springs.
100 years of R&D behind a simply more durable, reliable, (and simple) front suspension arrangement.
Hanging almost 1000 lbs of pig iron front axle and commercial grade wheels/tires from a pair of coils was never a good idea. Been a problem even on Jeeps since the XJ came out more than 30 years ago.
I will I’ll argue that the marginal ride improvement is just not worth it. My CJ with OME leafs and Rancho 9000 shocks rode as well as my IFS Tacoma, and I drove them interchangeably for years.
Springs.
100 years of R&D behind a simply more durable, reliable, (and simple) front suspension arrangement.
Hanging almost 1000 lbs of pig iron front axle and commercial grade wheels/tires from a pair of coils was never a good idea. Been a problem even on Jeeps since the XJ came out more than 30 years ago.
I will I’ll argue that the marginal ride improvement is just not worth it. My CJ with OME leafs and Rancho 9000 shocks rode as well as my IFS Tacoma, and I drove them interchangeably for years.
#41
12-08-2018, 08:00 AM
Problems with my 15 f350 with 43k and 4 winters plowing. None..no rust no death wobble. Just a little whine from the motor when she’s cold. I use a gallon of fluid film a year on the undercarriage. I would like to upgrade to a new truck but I haven’t completely warmed up to the new body style. I do think aluminum is a good idea..lighter and should last longer than the steel body for most.
#42
12-08-2018, 08:10 AM
In 20 years of designing and building road and rail infrastructure, I can confidently say it’s all in the coatings, not the materials. I will also take galvanized steel over painted aluminum any day of the week. Given that the engineers at ford refuse to galvanize, we’re left with painted steel or painted aluminum from them, in which case I will grudgingly accept the painted aluminum for its marginally better corrosion protection.
#43
12-08-2018, 08:28 AM
I will say when I first looked under my brand new truck there was lots of surface rust on it. Someone who’s not as **** as I am about stopping the spread of rust might experience a lot of rust in a few years. Ford needs to do a better job. I complained about it and the salesman told me “There all like that” and he was right about that!
#44
12-08-2018, 01:17 PM
Cargo Master
#45
12-09-2018, 04:57 AM
Leaf.
Springs.
100 years of R&D behind a simply more durable, reliable, (and simple) front suspension arrangement.
Hanging almost 1000 lbs of pig iron front axle and commercial grade wheels/tires from a pair of coils was never a good idea. Been a problem even on Jeeps since the XJ came out more than 30 years ago.
I will I’ll argue that the marginal ride improvement is just not worth it. My CJ with OME leafs and Rancho 9000 shocks rode as well as my IFS Tacoma, and I drove them interchangeably for years.
Springs.
100 years of R&D behind a simply more durable, reliable, (and simple) front suspension arrangement.
Hanging almost 1000 lbs of pig iron front axle and commercial grade wheels/tires from a pair of coils was never a good idea. Been a problem even on Jeeps since the XJ came out more than 30 years ago.
I will I’ll argue that the marginal ride improvement is just not worth it. My CJ with OME leafs and Rancho 9000 shocks rode as well as my IFS Tacoma, and I drove them interchangeably for years.