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Old Apr 22, 2026 | 08:45 PM
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I recently purchased my 1st new Ford vehicle. A new F-150 STX Lobo. I would have bought locally, but Beechmont Ford in Cincinnati, gave me a deal I couldn’t pass up. I’m currently waiting on the Supercharger install. I can’t wait to get my hands on it. I’ve been scouring the forum for information on maintenance, tips, etc. Here’s a pic the sales guy took for me…


 

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More pics…. https://www.ford-trucks.com/g/user/1007744/photos

I’ll take my own pics when I take delivery of this thing I was using the dealerships pics that they had on their website. I think some of them are stock photos because I’m pretty sure all of the Lobo option F150s come with 4 Wheel Drive Auto and I don’t see that on the dash button.
 

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Old Apr 22, 2026 | 10:34 PM
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For the life of me I couldn’t find dark mode on this forum so if anybody else is having trouble, on the top right, there’s three dots click that thing and there’s a toggle. I guess with the cover on my iPad, It barely allowed me to get my finger over to the side to touch it. My eyes are thanking me.
 

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Old Apr 26, 2026 | 08:54 AM
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Yeah, Dark Mode was a nice addition a few years ago!

Looks like a cool truck!

Welcome aboard!
 
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Old Apr 27, 2026 | 06:40 PM
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Whipple installed


 
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Old Apr 29, 2026 | 12:28 AM
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Looks good!
 
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Finally picked her up!
 
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1000 miles

  • I hear the SC whine more than the exhaust
  • The exhaust has a good tone but is inaudible from inside the cab
  • Power is plentiful
  • Transmission doesn’t bother me (I hate automatics, detest CVT’s, prefer Manual)
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Old May 15, 2026 | 08:10 PM
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Michelin Pilot Sport S5



Waaaaay better
 
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Old May 15, 2026 | 08:14 PM
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Interesting to see some real-world observations and experiences with it.

Would you say the supercharger whine is intrusive?
 
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Originally Posted by CathedralCub
Interesting to see some real-world observations and experiences with it.

Would you say the supercharger whine is intrusive?
no. It’s noticeable But it’s pretty tame. I don’t think it would be considered annoying at all.
 
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That's cool, glad they kept it under control. Every once in a while I hear something with an upgraded or added supercharger, and the whine is easily audible in all directions for a hundred feet. The sound must get old pretty quickly in those cars . . . at least for most people.
 

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