Notices
New Member Introductions New to FTE? Introduce yourself here!

Stubborn old guy

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 20, 2021 | 07:06 PM
  #1  
Keshka's Avatar
Keshka
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Sep 2021
Posts: 11
Likes: 1
Stubborn old guy

....That bout says it. Since the early 70's I have maintained all of my vehicles. From total engine or transmission rebuilds to lub the door latch. Over the years keeping up with the automotive automation and computers is getting harder and harder. Not that I can't figure it out but more the manufactures are making it more and more difficult to perform diagnostics. I just priced the Ford IDS software and VCM 3 to the tune of over $3K dollars and $800 per year after that. Hoping I can find work arounds here.

Keshka
 
Reply
Old Sep 20, 2021 | 08:24 PM
  #2  
Fomoko1's Avatar
Fomoko1
Moderator
20 Year Member
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 97,442
Likes: 1,995
From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Club FTE Gold Member
Hi and welcome to FTE. I used to do all my maintaince but now it's not possible.
Drop by your local OR FTE chapter:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum190/
 
Reply
Old Sep 21, 2021 | 04:16 AM
  #3  
TomFlyer's Avatar
TomFlyer
Cargo Master
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 2,911
Likes: 634
From: NEPA
Sadly, technology has left us in the dust.

Attachment 277521
 
Reply
Old Sep 21, 2021 | 04:27 AM
  #4  
.Axl's Avatar
.Axl
Cargo Master
Veteran: Army
Joined: Mar 2020
Posts: 2,132
Likes: 255
From: Maryland
Welcome ti FTE
 
Reply
Old Sep 22, 2021 | 02:33 AM
  #5  
carid's Avatar
carid
Former Vendor
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 1,691
Likes: 260
From: Cranbury
Welcome to the community! You'll find some interesting info on this forum. If you haven't found what you're looking for, feel free to post a question. If you have knowledge that someone else is looking for, feel free to share!
 
Reply
Old Sep 24, 2021 | 12:03 AM
  #6  
CathedralCub's Avatar
CathedralCub
FTE Community Team
5 Year Member
Community Builder
Community Influencer
Community Favorite
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 10,703
Likes: 1,491
Club FTE Gold Member
Welcome aboard!
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Scout II
New Member Introductions
1
May 10, 2016 05:58 AM
darsacal101
New Member Introductions
2
Feb 25, 2008 02:00 PM
Dewayne2
General NON-Automotive Conversation
38
Sep 18, 2007 11:50 AM
78 Lariat
New Member Introductions
1
May 28, 2005 10:57 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:42 PM.

story-0
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-2
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-3
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-6
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE
story-7
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!

Slideshow: Ranking the 5 things owners love about their Super Duty and 5 things they don't

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:36:49


VIEW MORE
story-8
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!

Slideshow: Ranking all 12 Ford truck engines available in 2026.

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 13:32:20


VIEW MORE
story-9
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)

Slideshow: The best Ford F-150 deal for every trim level (XL through Raptor)

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-21 15:59:01


VIEW MORE