another front diff explosion. 2023 f150
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To me, this seems to be some sort of powdered metal injection moled product (MIM).
I've seen reports of hairline fractures in these castings leaving small puddles in guy's driveways.
I read other ford forums, but this is my only account.
I've seen reports of hairline fractures in these castings leaving small puddles in guy's driveways.
I read other ford forums, but this is my only account.
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From: Central KY
I would love to hear an update too. And, also would like to hear whether this is actually common or not.
I do know that since the covid debacle these auto makers have been looking for any way they can find to cut costs, and different vendors using different materials is one way they've done it. The design of some parts hasn't changed at all but the material used to make them has.
I do know that since the covid debacle these auto makers have been looking for any way they can find to cut costs, and different vendors using different materials is one way they've done it. The design of some parts hasn't changed at all but the material used to make them has.
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I asked my dealer said he hasn't seen anything like it here in N. Utah anyway- I don't know him personally so there's that, but you may be on to something-
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Wow...injection molding gears for a 400 HP truck differential, unbelievable! I know they are taking every penny they can out of these trucks but this is insane! They really are just trying to get them past the 60,000 mile warranty.
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I have no updates yet guys, but will post as soon as I hear something from the dealer.
They've had it for 3 weeks now, and haven't even gotten it into a service bay.
I'm leaving voicemails and getting nothing back.
They gave me a spanking new pos bronco sport for a loaner, which I'm terrified of scratching or getting dirty. It's completely unusable for work. (I'm in construction). Even with load blankets lining the cargo area, it's damn near worthless to me.
Need my ladder rack back!!!
They've had it for 3 weeks now, and haven't even gotten it into a service bay.
I'm leaving voicemails and getting nothing back.
They gave me a spanking new pos bronco sport for a loaner, which I'm terrified of scratching or getting dirty. It's completely unusable for work. (I'm in construction). Even with load blankets lining the cargo area, it's damn near worthless to me.
Need my ladder rack back!!!
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Many examples out there in internet land, but I don't want to link to another forum here. Not sure what the rules on that are.
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Or at least real aluminum.
Tomorrow marks 4 weeks exactly that my truck has been sitting in the same parking space I left it in at the dealer.
More Turbo
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FWIW, I've seen a FORD Rep on the site telling people to send him information about their vehicle. IF it was ME, (I'm not very patient), I'd go back through the pages, find his information and send a message. If nothing else I'd feel better.
There use to be a fund that would give you money under "customer satisfaction", for having to wait as long as you have. I'd be a mad individual if I was making payments on a truck that literally fell apart, that I couldn't drive, even though they gave you a loaner vehicle !!!!!!!! Just my $0.02
There use to be a fund that would give you money under "customer satisfaction", for having to wait as long as you have. I'd be a mad individual if I was making payments on a truck that literally fell apart, that I couldn't drive, even though they gave you a loaner vehicle !!!!!!!! Just my $0.02