Terrible experience at a shop in Raleigh, NC

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Mar 24, 2016 | 08:20 PM

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skchoi2

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Originally Posted by fuzzy1626

Nice choice. 373 rear end?

I got a 3.55 rear end!

Im gettin darn good mileage on it too, guys. Trip computer showing 20.5 avg. that is about 70% highway going about 65-70. My mpg actually drops on hwy due to drag. Havent pushed its speed yet due to it being new. I think i have read mileage gets better after 1,000? I have been babying it for now, for sure

Mar 26, 2016 | 07:14 AM

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That EcoBoost is supposed to be a hack of an engine. Towing I believe is up to 11,300 pounds. While my 2011 Super Crew with the Coyote 5.0 is only 10,000 pounds.

Mar 26, 2016 | 08:10 AM

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skchoi2

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That EcoBoost is supposed to be a hack of an engine. Towing I believe is up to 11,300 pounds. While my 2011 Super Crew with the Coyote 5.0 is only 10,000 pounds.

"Only" 10,000?! Haha but yeah..i only have the 2.7 though. I believe I max at 7,600. But I dont tow more than 3-4k anyways..so no problems for me!

Mar 27, 2016 | 11:48 AM

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Yup, that Eco Boost is supposed to be a heck of a set up. I went with my 5.0 because my last truck 01 F150 was a V6, and I was ready for another V8 after almost 12 years. The Coyote, makes a sweet rumble when you get into it

Mar 27, 2016 | 05:07 PM

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My work truck is a '11 with the 5.0, it will move!

Mar 28, 2016 | 09:55 AM

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Benztechnc

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From: The Ole' North State.

I'm real bad at this internet thing. I'll give it one more shot. Rechecked the specs, and as expected, it is 3.55 and 3.73. Don't know how I mis-read it wrong. However he's also right on the 7500 tow rating.

I'm gonna stop looking up specs while I'm ahead now. I will say though, that on my EB, the little sport mode button sure is fun.

Oh we will be out in Uwharrie on the 16th of next month grilling something, think you can make it?

Mar 28, 2016 | 11:35 AM

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I will say though, that on my EB, the little sport mode button sure is fun.

Is it RED

. I LOVE RED BUTTONS!

Apr 6, 2016 | 10:23 AM

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FordTruckfan89

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For those around here that still own a diesel
Cant say anything about the shop you mentioned, but Chason Diesel in Garner is a decent place to go for parts, I haven't had them do any work though.