Here's Why Fords are Crap Now
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The trans problem in the the grey F150 is the bad battery because with all the electronics in the the truck isn't able to regulate it correctly.
10 gears is too much just to save a few drops of gas
Yeah I got a 2017 with the 5-0 6 speed. 5.0 with the 6 speed is a solid truck in my opinion
I used to be a loyal Ford and Lincoln guy can't afford the problem's and down time had to switch to Toyota and Lexus very satisfied not looking back!
Same
I don’t blame you all. American car company screwed their selves.
I aint never buying jap
Amen
Seems to be a trend for years now
Lits of American brands are failing
U can't beat Japanese quality
I was unaware toyota and Lexus had heavy duty pickup trucks. Oh that's right they dont.
My dad was a mechanic. Fords kept our family fed. He once had 3 explorers side by side in his bays waiting for the same major engine to come in.
Ooooh a major engine. Unlike a minor engine?
Sounds like the earlier 4.0 SOHCs before they made the timing chain cassettes more robust.
Doubt it
@@RabidRider5161 probably mean major engine component...like a camshaft or timing sprocket as opposed to a minor component such as a spark plug or aux belt where the vehicle can be driven in and out of the bay.
sorry to disagree with you, but not really. ask any tow truck driver, call any carmax, ask them what cars break down the most and what they tow or work on the most. the most answer i got was Chevy, and not so much ford or dodge.
I got me a beat 99 camry with 260k miles on the clock. Paid $1300 5 years ago. Reliable and comfortable. Just because you paid over $50k for a vehicle doesn't mean it's worth it.
Camrys were the best cars ever made . 2017 was the last good year. Get one while you can.
@@MarkTurner-vs7uc Yep. I'm planning on keeping the one I got and buying a newer, better one.
Yes people seem to associate how much they paid with how good it is.
Just cos it's got shiny paint and nice carpets doesn't mean it's any good 😂😂
@@MarkTurner-vs7uc.my 2018 Camry hibrid has 180.k.miles cero problem’s all I do is regular maintenance.
I wouldn't pay 50k for a vehicle though
My girlfriend's 2019 F-150 3.0 diesel with the 10 speed. The torque converter just failed at 44k. The guy at the Ford service said "yeah its a common issue and they are backed up in the transmission service due to that exact issue." Getting rid of it once warranty work is done.
They couldn't pay me to drive a Ford these days.
@@kingzach74you cant drive anything else either.
I love my old 84 k10. 4 wd. On propane 😊
I had a 2017 Ford Edge, with the 3.5L naturally aspirated V6 engine. I got rid of it after Scotty told us about the built-in water pump that works off of the timing chain, at the top end of the engine. Haven't regretted it ever.
Wish I knew this. Now we have a leaky water pump that needs replaced and it’s not cheap
Notice this car is you stop making your payments it wont work. You can see who it was made for. Idiots. They pay extra for a vehicle they need a payment on it costs so much as it has to be able to shut itself off if the bank doesnt get their money. A car that cant shut itself off will cost less i bet you itll be easier to sell more for cash wothoutnall this moronic actual bloatware. Down right virses ford designed. Imagine your plastic oil pan getting repossessed
Had a 12 Ford Taurus and the water pump went bad at 80k miles, put some stop leak in drove it for a couple months and traded it in
Wise decision
O please ,where is the starter on a Toyota V8 ? Under intake manifold. So whatever Scotty. Toyota made some real turds . It's called denial
They should had made the 5.0 302 V8 on the expedition.. i don't buy anything full-size that is not a V8. A full-size vehicle has to have a V8 no exceptions...
A diesel i6 is pretty good. However modern emissions system killed diesel reliability.
You won’t be buying full sized in the near future then, new at least
@@julio4494 Nope. because there's no full-size cars anymore new. the newest full size car you can get now is the Ford panther platform from 2012 and that's all.. now it's all Chinese garbage with American names slapped on...
The 3.5 eco boost a superior motor in almost every way shape and form to the 5.0 v8 made for all other models then the mustang…
Idk what the hell Scotty is on saying it doesn’t have the pick up that the 5.0 has… it’s quite literally faster in every scenario
@@handleymacdonald5760yah if you're married to Ford and their little compact car V6 and if you own one of those things yah your going to say it's superior than an airplane ✈️ faster than a Ferrari ect ect that's classic.. but a fact is that a V8 is reliable and cheaper to own and a V6 is not; unless if it's a straight 6...
Back when I was working on cars you never heard of a differential going bad. It just never happened. You would get the occasional GM in for rebuild but even that was rare. Only if the owner beat on it.
I should have realized when the 2000 Silverado I bought had new rear tires and bald front tires, it has a 3/4 ton rear axle now
I heard that Ford got so cheap and they've got the rewiring so tight that any kind of movement makes the wires break at the harnesses and causes all of those problems. So I guess they saved 50 cents with the quarter of an inch of wiring. And that's causing a lot of the problems with the Fords and of course, the build quality with water intrusion.
That's absolutely true.
So true my moms 2013 ford fusion has multiple broken wires on it causing error codes, mostly from ford doing recall work. So cheap my 83 k10 truck still has original wiring with zero problems. Ford is garbage
I am ashamed of the automotive industry weve got here on earth
@@MarkTurner-vs7ucno it isnt dipshit
False
So I wanted the Lincoln experience and leased a 2020 Corsair with nearly every option available. This was from new. About four months into the lease and probably less than 5k miles the computers started giving numerous system failure warnings. They were all for safety systems and I told the dealer to come get it as I did not trust the thing to drive it with all those safety features nonfunctional. Note that these failures were all intermittent. A week later the dealer told me they did not recognise any of the error codes and had to contact Ford about it. Turns out that Ford didn't even know what was happening. Eventually, someone figured out that a sensor housing somewhere was cracked and took on water which caused shorting and that confused the car's computers. So the sensor was replaced (after ordering the replacement twice because someone screwed up the order) and things started working normally....not really. In my opinion, the computers were somehow damaged and some of the errors resurfaced but very intermittently. Fortunately, I was able to get out of the lease without any $ out of my pocket. I called it brain damage and am satisfied with having had the Lincoln experience. It was a really nice car, drove very well and so smooth. No, I will not go back to Ford products.
I aspire to one day be a great mechanic like Scotty. This dude really knows his stuff
Yep, and after all these decades he's still a class-act with an incredible, uplifting sprit! Of course, I think perhaps it's because he's an independent mechanic working for himself instead of working for a dealer or someone else...
1994 Bronco 351 4X4 with 345K- no rebuild. Reliable, comfortable, easy to work on and tough as nails. Ford doesn't make anything remotely comparable these days.
Ford shouldn't say quality is job one. They should say they are number one in recalls.
💯👍
recalls are good gm hides the problem like its not a problem
Lmao most are precautions. Unlike everyone else. And FYI Tesla is the most recalled vehicle ever 🎉🎉
@@brandonmacon3317Ford has led the industry in recalls and warranty repairs for 3 consecutive years. You shouldn't post you only post garbage.
@@johnhanson4795 GM fixes Their Recalls Ford rarely does
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yep it's called irritating.
I hate that start /stop crap too. I remember the first time I felt it I thought I had broke the car and I was driving my aunties Audi so I was freaking out.
To anyone watching this with the 10 speed here’s some advice. If you let a few people drive your car/ truck. The computer learns how you drive and wants to store how you drive so the car knows who’s driving.
I bought an f150 2020 used with 50k miles and the transmission would occasionally kick like a horse. I cleared all the drivers with a scan tool and it hasn’t kicked ever since.
It’s been over 8 months without a kivk
I used a Hypertech tuner and made the trans shift as firm as possible at all times and it's been driving real nice for the last 100,000 miles
I just bought a ‘19 F150 XLT 10sp…42K miles and am worried. My fault since I should have researched more. No problems yet after 1 month of purchase - 🤞
How did you tune it?
I have only ever purchased Ford Mustangs, from Ford dealerships... over the years.
The 5.0 Coyotes are nice!
Powerful, torquie, stable, reliable - for the most part (there are always exceptions) and they use this is many vehicles.
LONG LIVE THE FORD 5.0 V8!!!
God save the King?
End the Fed!
Restore *The Republic!!!*
I had a 1998 Expedition that had the 5.4 liter Engine that liked to blow Spark Plugs. I don't drive anymore and I can't walk very Good now, but I still enjoy Your Videos.
I've always heard those engines are bad for that.
5.4s notorious for that.
Change the plugs at regular intervals and torque them more than factory spec and they won't blow the plugs out. I've got 330,000 miles on my 99 Expedition.
It's to late for Mine. My Parents had it hauled to a Junk Yard about a year ago. I can't walk very Good now and I don't drive anymore.
@@zackmax7184 That's a bummer. 97 to 03 Ford's are some of the best built vehicles on the road. I've been a mechanic for 24 years and I can honestly say that.
Scotty is definitely my go to TH-camr when I need info for vehicles.
Yes! I buy whatever he trashes and works out beautifully
Yep he is a true bozohead. Do the opposite of what he says and you will have a great vehicle/
@@jamesparrish9613 well he sets the tone and crappy cars like RAV4 retain value and others tank but the thing is that you can get extended warranty for the car he trashes :)
I started watching Ford Tech Malco a few years ago when I had my 2010 F150 that I took much pride in. I realized that the problems that I was experiencing were known by Ford and they could give a damn. Also in watching Ford tech Malco I realize what could be coming and I bailed and got a 2020 tundra that I’m very happy with. When I make a comment like this here on TH-cam, all of the guys who cannot afford or don’t have the sense to spend their money wisely, bombard me, whatever. My tundra pre-turbo, pre-hybrid 2020 is a great truck.
That’s exactly what I did! I recently ditched my Ford Truck and bought a mint like new 2021 Tundra Platinum w/ only 21 K miles. My forever truck !
I am contemplating getting a 2021 Tundra Limited CrewMax. You guys love the 5.7L??
5.7 is awesome, plenty of power, mpg sucks though
I'm considering getting a 2024 Nissan Titan. From what I've read, the 9spd transmission is smooth and people average 15-16mpg without having any cylinder deactivation crap that GM, Ram, and Ford all have.I don't want one of the twin turbo Toyota's new. Wise choice getting the Tundra when you did.
Be even wiser and pick up a book on English composition, punctuation and grammar.
Ford worked very hard from 1990-2010 to internalize Total Quality Management. They have been chasing advanced tech bunnies since then and have lost sight of quality.
Seems like the only close to trouble free FORD product now is the E SERIES cab/chassis. They kept the same platform for decades because it works. It’s by far and away the most popular foundation for class C motor homes and hotel/airport shuttle buses.
Not really. They had that awful 5.4 3v, the terrible 6.0 and 6.4 diesels, the 4.0 SOHC that was notorious for timing chain problems, and any car that was FWD was unreliable junk compared to the Asian cars
@@JoeTricep You just reminded me. Hard to believe that NAVISTAR was for many decades a great builder of gasoline and diesel engines and supplied them to other truck and bus builders. Now they source their engines from CUMMINS. How the mighty have fallen.
Henry Ford was right about the J's
Almost right, but the Triton V8 with the spark plug issue was pretty bad
2017 4 runner.
Moved cross country twice towing. Lifetime Half highway, half hard trial miles. Besides the forged wheels and pedal commander when I got when I bought it , just oil changes and tires expenses.
Sure bad milage but LT tires , forged wheels on a great platform. Drive something you can be confident it won’t fail you.
Thanks for the info! Great channel.
I miss the crown vics and towncars
This is what happens when you build a product for the EPA and not your customer base. It is happening with everything.
thats what is happening with applianes as well i think 2027 gov is making usmeet new standards and we have to redesign half our proudcts and you better beilive a worse product expereince will be happening to meet those demands
Yep, Ford burned their bridge with me back in the 1990s. I'll never own another Ford.
You wont own anything else either then. Youll own nothing and be happy
Was a teenager at the time. Family here in Europe bought a Ford Sierra new. It was a 🍋 like I've never seen before or since. Constant engine issues. One of the worst brands ever & I don't get how they are still in business. Even our Renault cars do better which is saying something.
I have an 2011 crown vic, that 4.6 is just an amazing engine. Not the most powerfull but sounds great and is reliable!
Mr. Kilmer. Your honesty and straight forward approach to mechanics is refreshing. Also your level of humor and donky gifs are really funny. Thank you. Im subscribed. Vince B.
Ford was good once, but those days are long gone.
Such a shame, especially as the old ones were so good that they still drive, while the newer ones don't. I still daily drive my 2001 Ford Mondeo with the 2.0 Mazda engine and manual transmission.
The last Ford I had was a new 2006 Freestyle, a paid it off two years early, and planned to drive for awhile. Not quite 61000, the cvt transmission went out,and would have cost 6000 to replace, because it can’t be fixed, only replaced. I said nope, bought a Kia sorento, and haven’t had a ford since then.
Every brand has slipped....
Yes, unfortunately
@@richsweeney1115Lexus is still a a G!
This is why im so glad i managed to find a 2018 f150 which has zero features. Got me a gorgeous interior and what i think is the best front end ford has made since obs. Only thing that gives me issues is the transmission but its the software and its an easy fix.
Confidence in, Scotty's, knowledge is high. This is, excellent, content!💯
I’ve got a 1998 does explorer v8 5.0, and she is a little tank! With 178k mi, I have had to replace basically the entire cooling system, myself - and a whole bunch of other stuff- but hey - that’s why we’re watching ol Scotty boy!
Took my F250 for standard maintenance. They left every other lug loose. Luckily each wheel has eight. And they left my power steering cap on the cowel... So much for dealer service.
I do my own breaks now and I tighten my lugs with torque wrench.
What a bunch of idiots that can’t do their jobs. Nice work if you can get it. I’m glad that I’m getting close to average retirement age now. I see the work ethic in many younger people go down the toilet.
BRAKES
Imagine what they do with oil changes.
Remember when john deere said we shouldnt work on our own tractors yet the companies own people cant even work on them. Scam. Robbery slavery scams. It has a problem you have to call a tech that makes 250k a year off you and a few others. He shows up and says "we cant fix it, have to replace it"
Hopefully you can fix the brakes better than you can spell…
You're not wrong Scotty. Over 2 years I have worked on 2015 - up f150s with the 3.5 twin turbos. Valve covers crack under pressure from the turbos, cam phasers, timing issues, leaking plastic oil pans, etc. Older Ford's pre 2010s that didn't have the cam phasers/ timing issues were alot more reliable than the newer crap ford's dishing out these days.
Are those issues showing up on 21+ trucks? I heard they made improvements on the newer 3.5 ecoboost, but would like to hear if you're still seeing issues with them.
@@jeffs2809improvements? Improving plastic oil pans and valve covers is about as efficient as trying to form hot firey diarreah into a ball and polishing it.
Thank you! very interesting
Good stuff Scotty!
I have a 08 Ford F-150 XL with 5spd manual transmission with roll down windows. Runs great with 105k. Very little electronics just plain and dependable.
With only 105k miles it should run like a brand new car!
@@hokie9910 Okay.
Sounds like a cool ride.
Good work keeping it on the road.
It's amazing to me, just like most Politicians Ford doesn't give a damn about its reputation and nor are they interested in fixing anything.😊
😎Spot on.
No replacement for displacement
I am keeping my 2013 f150 V8 Fx! Just had 100,000 mile maintenance at my personal mechanic, wouldn't dream of taking it to ford for that service! Just had the ac repaired and had to take the dashboard out to do the repair 10 hours of labor. But the truck runs great and the coyote V8 is wonderful. Will keep maintenance going because the thought of 70 plus thousand for a new one will not happen. I bought this truck with 79 thousand miles and my question is at 103,000.miles should I drain my trans fluid and not flush it or just do nothing it shifts just fine. Thank you sir enjoy your show!
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This video reminds me of how old I am.
My first thought is "The Return of the Throwaway Cars". 😅
In the 80s they used to make cars that would only last a few ten thousand miles. Then everything would go to crap and you were better off selling it to the junkyard for 50 bucks and buying a new one. We all used to call them throwaway cars.
But what really sucks is this new generation of throwaway car cost ten times as much as the first generation did forty years ago. 👎
What brands made those cars?
@@Jimster481 Chrystler Dodge was the main company i remember .I also remember the ford pinto that was crap to just to name a couple.
@Jimster481 look at Chevy Chevette, etc...
@@floyd-zj6jz CHEVROLET VEGA. My neighbor had one from brand new but that engine belched oil smoke like an old locomotive. PLYMOUTH VOLARE/DODGE ASPEN twins. They were nice smooth riding cars but plagued with all kinds of problems. They did improve that platform in the form of the PLYMOUTH GRAND FURY and DODGE DIPLOMAT. They were pretty good cars and PD’s liked them.
@@crabbymilton390 I remember the vega they GM could have built those cars alot better if they wanted to and the aspen I remember one of my friends had a Vega we always called him the bug sprayer because that's what it reminded me of those trucks that would spray insecticide throw out the neighborhood.
I owned 2 ,2002 Ford Windstars..1st one i bought new. An LX..Got 297 k before it blewva head gasket. It was probably the most reliable vehicle ive owned. It broke down twice in 20 years..once when the heater hose assembly let loose..and the 2nd time is when the trans let go at 184 k. It didny need a wheel bearing until 283 k front left and it was in its 2nd water pump..It was replaced at 37k and was still going strong at the time of the head gasket..original exhaust syste. I drove the wheels off that van..my other is a SEL..179 K a cream puff..use it for highway trips.
Thanks for info
My 2020 Expedition has had cam phasers issues. Also had to have infotainment system reflashed. Other than that it has done what I have expected 105k miles to date
With most vehicles, it's that 100k-200k, when it's gonna fall apart if it's gonna.
Watch those cam phasers, common issues with Fords especially with eco boost engines. I seen to much videos of getting them fixed then several thousands miles later same problem.
Cam phasers? Run away!
Let us know when u get to 250-350k😂
@@richardgibson4757not in a 2020
2020 F-150 5.0 started hard shifting 2-3 and 4-5 at 30K miles. The dealership fixed it just by cleaning 2 solenoids and changing the transmission oil and filter. So now I will have the oil changed every 30K to make it last.
i have the 2021 xlt they redid all of that i had a new 2018 ford 5.0 worked great for 30 grand then made weird noise at idle through town like a timing chain growl it was weird 10 speed.the 2021 10 speed is totally different shifts different way smoother they figured it out
Hi Scotty
What’s your favourite Scanner.
Awesome videos
Good ole 351 Windsor and Cleveland great engines they always throw away the good ones
FORD= Fix Or Repair Daily.
I had a 2005 ranger that was the biggest lemon of any truck I owned. My pops has a 2019 ranger and it’s been great so far to 45k miles but I don’t trust turbo trucks…..
Just got a new frontier pro x. Love it so far
We have a 2020 Edge with the 2.0 l turbo. We got it used last August with 24,00 miles. So far so good. My wife really likes this car.
I now have 3 Chevy pick ups. 1992, 1993 and 1993. I have just been buying them as they come up. Easy to fix they get me where I need to go.
I once forgot to tighten the lug nuts. One of them fell off in my driveway luckily it was the only one that fell off. Meanwhile, I was driving around for days like that & was wondering what the noise was.
Huh?
@@dean1253 Huh? ???????????????????????????
I hate stop/start. I disable it every drive. For me it seems like that process would wear the starter out and isn't there less oil pressure on start up? Wouldn't that wear the motor out faster?
Smart and yes I hav3 a feeling these will see a lot more issues than normal. Can you buy a programmer to turn off that stop start for good?
@@hokie9910Yes you can disable it for good via programming.... but usually that voids the warranty LOL
@@hokie9910 I'm a programmer
@@hokie9910 Auto Stop/Start Eliminator cable ~$70 USD. Plugs in between stop/start button and factory plug.
Defaults the system to remember the last setting, so it doesn't default back to ON at start-up.
Start stop is the biggest joke on planet earth.
With those modules a lot of times I need to use unplug Em them and sit for about 30 or 60 seconds and plug them back in. If it has a chuck sum Error that is a straight programming Error. (Check Sum is a numerical technique to make sure that all the data was received.) Again this is your old guy nerd with 3 engineering degrees... Love it!
I have 15 f150 xlt with the 373 electric locker and 3.5 Ecoboost 117k and its been great changed the rear diff and trans fluid and both looked like they didnt need changing its been a great truck
Bought a 1984 Ford Ranger. 2.0 liter motor, 4-speed manual, first year for the club cab. Other than a weak temp fan (they never upgraded for the extra space inside), and rust issues (new exhaust almost every year, but to be expected n the NE) I loved that truck. Put almost 200,000 on it when I had to junk it in 2011.
I leased a brand new F-150 in 2021, then bought an Ecostar outright. Regretted both greatly. Fit and finish problems, the infotainment system on both would black out, the power seats creep constantly, the mirrors are absolute crap for visibility, on the Ecostar the charging ports crapped out though the fuses are good, the piped in engine sounds on the truck sounded buzzy... The list goes on, some problems minor, other major.
I Will Never Buy A Ford Again.
When Ford was legitimately "Quality is Job 1" they were excellent. Then, the focus became financials, so "lowest cost bidder" issues are everywhere now. Also, turbos, 3-valves, smaller and smaller engines in larger and larger vehicles. Too much emphasis on supposed fuel economy, rather than driveability and longevity.
Regarding quality-i hear ya. Looking at trading in my Lincoln Aviator real soon.
The 2021 expedition could probably be explained by the electronics shortage.
Many 2021's sat in fields waiting for the electronics to come in, so they were not assembled in the correct order, time or by the same personnel that handle it daily.
In regards to the lighting, I have a Tesla model 3 and the range changes in winter really are not as bad as what he described in the ford. Not sure if it is just Ford’s batteries not being as efficient but I have really enjoyed the Tesla. Super chargers always work perfect, the car has had no issues, and software updates are great. Still need a family suv or truck though as the space is way too small for a family.
They just tested the Tesla cyber truck and it’s WORSE than the lightning.
Are you in Minnesota?
Ford had a well deserved reputation for building solid trucks for many decades. Now they are reduced to an extension of the government, just like Government Motors and government centralized planning works out so well too. Just ask the Soviets how that worked out for them.
Scotty I really appreciate your channel and all the great info you provide. The only question I have have you always waved your hands around while recording. It's just a distraction to me. just thought i would ask
Having worked in high tech electronics back in the 80’s
The worst environment for electronics is the car/vehicle,
Electrical noise, vibrations,harshness,thermal cycling,etc, early components and circuit boards had to be encapsulated in epoxy in an attempt to impart longevity and durability. Extreme heat or cold are electronic killers
Been driving the kuga 2015
For 5 years now
Not one check engine light issue
Some clapping on one of the rear struts but thats it had that fixed over a year ago
That's an Escape
@@GBS1043 yea ford
The manufacturer parts for the escape and expedition have some similar electronics, engine components, and transmission are parts they use across the board, my bet is to keep it simple with ford and not get these big suped-up suvs
For now im just sticking with my rusty 05 F150 with the 5.4 3v. Its got 250k miles on it and has never given me a problem and it tows and hauls everything i would ever need it to. Its a shame that car companies just dont care as much about quality control anymore.
Diversity is involved
hell yeah.... i goy a 2000 f250 with 145k and does everything i want
@@MarkTurner-vs7ucNo one wants to admit that either
Had a 5.4 2 valve had well over 300k still being used co worker
The difference between the 2v and 3v isn’t hardly much difference too.
I have a 2019 F150 5.0 coyote with the 10 speed. I love it 40K miles to date and no problems (knock on wood)
My top-of-the-line Eddie Bauer, 4 x 4 expedition had three repairs on the front wheel drive unit when I put it in four-wheel-drive it would lock up and compound low and I was skiing in and it locked up and I couldn’t go over 15 miles an hour all the way back to the Ford dealer from Park city that was the last American High End SUV that I purchased.
The Ford 302 V8 AUTO was great
You're right on it Scotty those things are junk, they don't even resemble an old expedition. I've been rebuilding transmission for over 43 years at a major franchise (AAMCO) for a living. We're a good shop! We treat people fairly, and we're honest. My only complaint against you is the way you rag on us guys out here in the field who are just trying to make a living. We are seeing them in the shop already 50k 60k and already needing a transmission, it's a crime they're cheap and just not up to what Ford used to be.
I got a stock 97 f150 250k miles, yes its rusty but it starts right up.
I have a 2022 F150 Tremor (Dearborn built), and has been flawless in 16 months.
Got my f150 in aug of 2020, I really haven’t had any problems with it. I feel like that was the last of the vehicles that had quality control still in effect.
I got a 2010 f150 in October and I hope I can make this last another 10 years by taking care of it
give it a few years and a hundred thousand miles or so and you will understand.
@@df082399 My friend just bought a 2010 F150 crew shorty. 18k out the door 130k miles. It is a platinum, super nice truck, he's got the 5.4
@@sunnydaze-ij2jf yeah every vehicle needs repairs at 100k, especially in the snow belt. I had an 04 for 16 years.
@@nordicheat906 i had a roommate with an f150 that he purchased new and he was happy that he had only spent 10,000 dollars in repairs over ten years. i have spent about 750 on repairs for my 02 tundra with 353000+ on the clock.
Have a 2013 f-150 4x4 work truck with 219000, miles! Doesn't burn oil,5.0,, 6 speed,,,, no problems!
Same,mine is 2015.
I can hearhim singimg that Old Coutry song, You picked a fine time to leave Me Loose Wheel. It was supposed to be Lucille. but a Friend and I changed it to Loose Wheel.
I'm in Washington state at the moment it is in single digit degrees. My coworker has a hybrid car and it is not working as well as a few co-workers with electric cars.
Still using my 2003 F-250 V10 as my daily driver. 210,000 miles. Only real issue was the exhaust manifold studs snapping off after 100k miles. Installed headers on the truck when that happened and it's been mainly good after that.
Because older Fords were reliable
So glad I listened to your advice. Bought a new 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Premium with a manual. Is slow to accelerate sure, but the AWD did well in snow and the vehicle checks every single box other than acceleration. I'm okay with that, and I work at a Ford assembly plant. I also got it for $25k new, and Ford was starting at $35k my A-plan price. Hey Scotty, I'll be down in Tennessee in the near future if you want to do a review or something on it. I have 13k miles since May 2023.
Subaru has a lot of Toyota tech in them I’ve heard. I like the Crosstreks. Especially, like the wildernesses and the manual transmissions that are available. I wish the Outback’s had a manual option. 🤷🏼♂️
My Stop/Start mode qiut working on my 2017 Escape and I never got it fixed. Crazy thing I now get better gas mileage.
I got one of these trucks. I had a dead battery and it took me 45 minutes to find someone to give me a jump. I forgot to turn off the automatic start stop. Then on a freeway there was a traffic jam and I stopped and the engine turned off. I ended up paying $350 to have it towed cause nobody wants to give you a jump in the middle of a freeway.
These manufacturers need to get class actioned. At some point, they should be forced to give you a NEW truck if your brand new truck has an unreasonable amount of problems with it.
Ford is going bankrup then, they already are losing a ton of Money on evs and recalls
I’m not going to want another one if the first one is trash
True, and what's funny is they're already dancing with bankruptcy
@@CharlieBamNot when the government takes YOUR MONEY and bails them out .
They do, it's called lemon laws
I'll stick with my 05 F150 5.4L 4x4 with 338k on the clock. Original engine, trans, drive line, cooling and electrical systems. If it dies I wouldn't gaf as I bought it 15 years ago for $9g.
That’s part of the problem I guess. If ford only sells one vehicle every 15 years, they are screwed
I got a 2010, rides great. I don’t think a 2023 would last til 2038
@@Tropicalfrooploops Very good point man.
07 F-150 5.4L 2WD with 176k miles. Only issue was cylinder misfires fixed for $1500 at around 115k miles. My F-150 has been reliable and never stranded me on the road ONCE. Glad to hear you have high mileage with your Triton 5.4L too!
If yours died then I would just replace the engine or transmission and keep going.
@@Jimster481 100%
Hi scotty. i have been watching your videos like for EVER😂 Good info and experience from you. can you please give your opinion about the 2024 toyota tacoma hybrid. i drive a 2018 and i love it but i would like to know your opinion about gas only and the hybrid version. thanks
As a former Ford employee, this saddens me.
I bought a "new” Ford lately.
A 2008 Ranger XLT.
3.0 V6.
I feel safer buying one that's 16 years old than I do a new one.
....and again. It saddens me.
I have the 6 speed transmission in my F150 with 183,000. Only ever changed fluid and filter and it still shifts perfectly. Hopefully it will continue to do so for a while longer lol.
Don't abuse it and continue to change the fluid and filter and it should be fine.
The Internet also claims the Getrag six speed manual in my Mustang is junk and will break. If find the opposite is true in my long term real world experience.
I'd take longevity over smooth shifts any day. 10 speed transmissions are ridiculous. Are people doing surgery in vehicles now? Talk about overkill.
@@DUCKSAREEVILLLLLLLL 8 is plenty but Ford's 10 speed isn't all that bad. I think the programming is the issue, not the trans.
@@kennetho5393 10 speed transmissions are the more complex solution to a nonexistent problem. I'd rather they spent their production dollars on eliminating some plastic coolant hoses, etc.
@@DUCKSAREEVILLLLLLLL Plastic cooling hoses?? I wasn't a fan of the 10 speed Ranger I drove, but maybe with time it'll be ok. The real world highway mpgs being impressive though is due to the 10A. It gets better mpgs than my 2.5 n/a Ranger reg can w/ 5 speed manual 2wd did on the highway at lower speeds.
It states eco mode actively throttles your gas pedal so it’s not as jumpy and better for gas mileage
Great video
2011 Ranger Sport, 5 speed, it has a weird shift glitch between 2nd and 3rd, almost like it locks the converter when it shifts, then releases it. only does it when above 75% throttle, other than that, it shifts fine.
My 2018 F-150 4x4 with the 5.0 10 speed, has been perfect. Not one single problem. Awesome truck.
I wish you could get the Expedition with the 5.0...
I liked the Triton V8 ones. I just think a V8 is a better engine. Ecoboost is better performing, but V8 engines will always be on top from my book. They are an American staple.
No extra stress from a turbo. Yes those TRITON family of 8 and 10 cylinder engines were proven with long life and smooth operation. I was watching another video of an old BLUEBIRD school bus with a FORD V10 being cold started. Man what a nice sounding engine.
the 5.4 tritons were horrible same with the 4.6s. they blew sparkplugs like it was nothing
@igloozz__0528 I have a 2004 V8 Lariat, 74k miles. I haven't attempted the plugs, but this is the year. I'm scared. Lol. Shifting from park to reverse takes like 3 seconds, so that's not good. Otherwise, it's good and I love it.
@@igloozz__0528 That happened to my ‘04 GRAND MARQUIS. It had just over 200k but I had it repaired and it ran fine after that. That incident did cause me to plan to replace it but I still stand by my opinion that those were good engines. Hey 200k is a good run.
The Triton V8 is awesome especially when they blow out the sparkplugs.... 🙄
I just purchased a Tremor Red Ford Maverick fully loaded and it’s GREAT
To me it is a shining symbol of the great depression
Hey South Carolina!!!❤
I’ve been learning and working as a mechanic for a lil over a year now and one of the most mind bending things was seeing most new fords all have PLASTIC oils pans, drain plugs, trans pans etc etc. I can’t wrap my mind around the engineering behind it, and fords isn’t the only one doing this nowadays
I used to be a mechanic, and I’ve seen many many many metal oil pans from older vehicles begin to rust out and leak oil. I’m not saying plastic is the correct solution but it definitely mitigated the deterioration you get from having a metal oil pan.
FALSE. That's weird because I own a 2022 f150 and the oil pan and plug is METAL. IS NOT plastic. You must be working on those electric trucks with the battery oil pan lol.
Ford has been the number one auto manufacturer,
to talk s#$+ about for
....., well I remember it being a popular activity back in the early 80's😂😅
I've owned 15 or more Ford's,
I still see several more mustangs in my future❤
I have too agree with you scotty, these newer vehicles are something else! Nothing like my 95 ford f150 LOL :)
A newer F150 has been my dream vehicle for years. Now I'm not so sure. 😅
Guess I will keep my 2012 Ford Edge for another year or two and take a serious look at the new Toyota Stout.
If a company still can’t fix the check engine light after 35 years, you know they don’t have a clue!
My Mom took her Torino (so obviously a few years ago), to the dealer because that light was on. They "fixed" it. I discovered their "fix" was simply unplugging the wire. She never had any more problems with the car over the next 3 or 4 years when she traded it, so, I guess Ford knew what they were doing.
The 3.5 ecoboost has more hp and torque than the 5.0 v8 coyote. and is almost just as reliable by the numbers. love your videos keep it up
I disagree my co worker blew a engine & ford did nothing, apparently the 302 is way better
So if you took a $75k lightning and a $75k gas f150. The entire drivetrain for the gasser would cost less than $25k, when removed would leave you with a $50k shell. For the lightning the entire drivetrain would cost atleast $50k, and when removed would leave you with the same shell, same options for 25k? Ford is either shoving it in their *** on the lightnings, or theyre shoving it up the customers *** on the ecoboosts
I'll take natural horsepower over anything that requires a turbo to make power.
As a Ford fan you just need to look at the numbers, more recalls, more issues. They are far from the manufacturer they once were. Brand loyalty does mean quality:)
The 3.5 doesn’t have more hp……just more torque.
I have a '99 Ford S type jaguar 4.0 V8.
Apart from the cam chain tensioners being plastic it's mostly good.
From 2003 onwards failure has been designed in to Ford vehicles.