Here’s Why Fords are Crap Now
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My wife has a 2019 explorer with an eco boost. Only issue so far is water getting into the rear hatch. Like sloshing around in the door. Took out the drain plugs, but have yet to figure how it's getting in. Dealer won't cover it.
Now steering wheels are starting to come off Tesla cars. You’re cruising down the freeway at 80 mph, and suddenly you notice the steering wheel you’re holding is no longer connected to the car 😱
about the key coming out cant it be the car not seeing its in park isint there a switch there
..But the Ford company and the US citizens should work hard to correct those issues ! the solutions are there but the humans must help and plan and work hard restructuring the local industry !
Ford’s slogan in the 80s and 90s was Quality is Job 1. Apparently that isn’t the case anymore.
Now it's 'Quality is Job None'
Never was...our 97 Taurus needed a second engine and 3rd tranny and many other parts.
Ford was junk back then also ☝️
‘93 Explorer Sport 2dr wasn’t particularly reliable. Had constant issues including with the 4WD. It was built like a tank though.
The Q1 Project of the mid-1980s was a response to declining quality...the First Gen Taurus was intended as a demonstration (both within the company and to the car-buying public) that they were changing their ways. The Big Three have been chasing the Japanese carmakers for 50 years now, and still haven't really figured it out.
I'm old enough to remember a time when engineers weren't idiots.
engineers COULD design a perfectly good car, the government enacts new regulations that FORCE manufacturers to make cars more complex and full of crap nobody wants. Usually for "safety" or the "environment"
Some of the problem is bureaucrats got into telling auto manufacturers what to do. From about Nixon on, the industry has been hammerlocked - gas crunch was the final straw, and Carter cemented it all in place. Anything 73 or earlier is fine by me.
bean counters constrain good engineers
I had an engineering job offer from Ford. They told me I needed to move to Detroit for three months. I told them that was a deal breaker.
@@flinch622 Yes, right before emissions and cat. converters took over in 75
I've been a Ford guy all my life but after my most recent, and learning that all of their vehicles are made the same (if not worse), I'll never own another. I liked owning an American made vehicle that didn't cost an arm and a leg to maintain/repair, but those days are long gone. My next vehicle will likely be a Honda.
I recently sold my Escape and bought an Accord. Amazing decision, I highly recommend.
@@Belizeanbanman the Honda isn’t that good either if it has a CVT transmission. Their transmissions are garbage!
@@Belizeanbanman my uncle had a Honda Accord and the transmission went out, he recently went to a Toyota Camry SE and he’s relatively happier with the Camry.
Democrats ruined Ford & Gm
Smart man!
I have a bunch of old fords. My most reliable is a 1996 F350 long wheel base crew cab with a 7.3. It has 365k and still runs like a champ. My newest vehicle is a 2010 it runs pretty good . I refuse to buy anything newer. I live in a no rust area of the country so my 3 1994 f150's all run great and the kids use them everyday.
Freakn awesome sir I have a real 95 lightning hard to find things a tank
Same here. I have a 96 F150 with the pushrod 302. 250,000 miles and still runs great. Rust is a problem though.
You guys are so lucky to live were rust is not a problem. Keep up the good work you are doing the right thing.
The good simple years of Ford trucks 👍
I agree got a 350 Ford with the 7.3 has 600+ miles just maintenance as been done to it
Unfortunately, Scotty is right all this technology has made cars too complicated. Once that truck passes 80000 miles it will become a money pit. Then it will become too expensive to repair.
But that’s any new car not just ford just maintenance your vehicle that’s all
Not really. My 2018 F250 has 180k. Modern electronics aren’t like early 2000s bmw electronics. They rarely fail.
I haven’t had a single computerized component fail. The only thing electronic that failed was the automatic door step which was replaced early on and no issues since. I’ve never even had a check engine light because I had all the recommended maintenance done on time. The truck still looks brand new outside and inside, and still drives like new. Even the drivers seat looks like it has less than 50k miles. It makes a huge difference when you take care of and maintain your vehicle. Preventive maintenance is the key. My 2020 kia sportage is also freshly mint and has 80k miles and looks brand new without a scratch with 0 issues because I have maintenance done on time. That vehicle has also never had a check engine light . I serviced its transmission every 20k miles to be safe. You have to pay to play sometimes, and its well worth it.
Car companies want to go back in time when a car lasted about 100,000 miles Good long lasting, low maintenance cars were made from 1980 till 1996 ( with a little give and take according on who made em) It is sad that cars can be made to last a hell of a lot longer now but the car manufacturers decided that new car sales make more money
Still own fords and no issues. 2011 f-350 has 300K my 2017 expedition 160k
As the old saying states, "The more electronics you get, the more problems you will receive."
2004 F 150
217,000 trouble free miles
Been using it as my landscaping work truck for the past 13 years too!
No surprise. You might want to keep it lol they dont make them like they used to.
4RW70 transmission with a 2valve 4.6 V8 or a 4.2 V6. Simple to fix and reliable 👍
Worst years for Ford 😂 that's great that ur truck has lasted you that long but those 5.4 triton motors plus the electronics and transmissions were garbage I'd say 2000 to 2008 was a bad time to own a Ford
@@harveyhankerson8359 I know people with 500,000 km on a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Doesnt mean it's a reliable vehicle
@@harveyhankerson8359 at that time they also had a lot of issues with rotting. It's the reason why Ford went with aluminum panels
I’ve owned 2 expeditions, Both of which I still drive. My 2003 Eddie Bauer has 270k miles and counting. My 2015 which I bought last year with 81.5k miles now has 109k miles 0 issues with either vehicle. I’m sticking with these until they straighten this quality thing out!
What did the Eddie Bauer Edition come with? I’ve always wanted one
@@G_Wagon44 rear climate control, leather package, dvd player, heated/ventilated seats, foot adjusting pedals, 6 cd player, sunroof. And this is all back in 2003. The ventilated seats was a steal back in the day that’s why we bought it over a Toyota or any car for that matter.
Yes the old straight up v8 hard to beat. Crown Vic's expeditions mustangs f150 really hard to beat straight up body on frame v8 tried tested and true.
I own a '98, a '04, and an '05 expeditions. The '05 has 320,000 and the '04 has 340,000 miles. Both run like new and everything works properly.
Maintenance is everything and ALWAYS use Motorcraft parts. All those aftermarket & 'high performance' parts are garbage and cause problems. 👍
We rented a 2022 expedition king ranch. That twin turbo v6 is a rocketship for a huge vehicle. We loved it but didn't have to live with it. Drove it hard and returned it.
Having a 2014 Expedition with the V8, I can say that it has been a very reliable and trouble-free vehicle so far. Very basic too, compared to the oversized iPad on wheels in this video.
Every car brand is getting worse and worse
I also have a 2014 Expy V8 and it’s a great vehicle. Had an 08 before that with zero issues all the way to 200K miles.
I have a 2011 Expedition that has been wonderful. Every time I get an oil change they try to get me to trade it.
Yep , we need more basic vehicles. People have forgotten what a vehicle is actually for.
V8 is the way to go
The 2021 F-150's had all kinds of chip issues! My 2021 F-150 was replaced by Ford with a 2022 F-150 under Michigan Lemon Law. I only had 300 miles on it and I couldn't safely drive it or tow my boat because of constant electrical fault messages and the turn signals not working right. The Ford dealer tore out the dash twice and replaced the APIM Module 2X, but nothing would fix my problems. A Ford engineer neighbor told me to get out of my lease as quick as possible due to all the defects. On a good note, FoMoCo replaced the truck with a 2022 F-150 XLT with all the same options and it is GREAT. No issues at all and everything works fine. They also reloaded all my lease miles and said I could buy the truck at the end of the lease at the 2021 price, if interested. That means I could get a $63,247 truck for $43,000. I plan on buying it!
Oh man! I just rented one in January for a ski trip, it was a '22 4WD Expedition Max. About 2 hours into the drive on the highway when trying to pass someone the transmission would SLAM down a gear and I would lose all power. After a few times the dash lit up like a Christmas tree and the Pre Collision Assist warning came on and the car went into limp mode! What a piece of JUNK! Take it up to 65mph and then mash the gas and see what happens when it downshifts.
I have had ford vehicles for 65 years. I currently have a 22 King Ranch Explorer. 400Hp 3.0 Twin Turbo. Have 13k miles. No issues gets great mileage and all power I need!
Wife has a 2020 Edge Titanium and it was a pain in the butt until I had the dealer update the software. Loved it since.
My Edge became a money pit after 100000kms. It's very well taken care of too. The wastegate started rattling and throwing low boost codes since near new. 2.0 ecoboost.
I'm an unhappy owner of a 21 F-150 Powerboost. Between all the issues I've had, the awful service experience, and the recalls, I will never buy another Ford vehicle. Great video.
@@mikeh1473my 2006 F-150 5.4 triton V8 still runs like a champ 😁
I had an 82 F150 with a 4.9 (300) inline 6cyl with a 2 barrel carb and a 3spd automatic transmission and still got 21mpg on the freeway.
It didn’t have any smog crap and it did just fine. It was a Great pickup and I sold it with almost 600K miles and it still wasn’t burning oil
One of the best engine's Ford ever made. Back when they were simple and reliable.
The executives at Ford should watch this video, and then fix all their cars!
Jim Farley should resign. Ford has really went to crap since he took over.
I had confidence on jim farley since he is from Toyota but now I dont
Jesus will return first ✔️
@@samrapheal1828 Be careful what you wish for
I work at a Ford dealership for 2 years. In the small strand of those years, our shop has so many lemons, and we've had so many cars fubar from factory. I'm getting out. Cant sell the product anymore with blind faith.
I agree was a tech back in 07 at ford models back then we’re ok but now garbage
You are doing the right thing not to push this crap on the public.
I heard Ford keeps pushing vehicles out of the assembly even if they see an issue and let the dealers deal with it, unlike Toyota which stops the entire assembly line to fix a problem.
Fix or Repair Daily
Sounds just about exactly right! 👌
Ford = JUNK
One idea … friend has a 95 Chevy 2500 , maintenance at regular intervals . At 250,000 , the motor was getting weak , although it still ran . He spent right at $12,000 to have a new motor installed - and a new clutch & pressure plate in the transmission . Loves it ! Says it was way better than spending $60,000 or even more on a new truck . I agree . In the area of California he lives - he didn’t have rust or anything to contend with . So maybe it won’t work for everyone in every location - but it is something to consider . Bunch cheaper than buying new - and basically getting new .
I had a 2016 for four years NO PROBLEMS. I now have a 2020 expedition after four years NO PROBLEMS.
I bought a new F150 XL in 2020. Standard cab 8 ft bed with crank manual windows, manual door locks & seats. No extra bells & whistles. Does have a/c, intermittant wipers, back up camera, aux audio input & a usb power port. 3.3 litre naturally aspirated & 6 speed automatic tranny. So far after 26 months of ownership I have been extremely happy with it. I have found that the more extra unnecessary garbage on a vehicle the morre problems you will have. Go basic for reliability.
The key and the lock wear together. If one key gets used all the time it is possible that the spare won't work at all. Swap them out from time to time so that everything wears together. Fortunately there are now aftermarket ignition lacks which can be programmed to your existing key so you don't have to mess with paying someone to program them. There are procedures for programming keys yourself for many vehicles. Just search for your vehicle. As a backup, know your key code.
I had problems like this with my Focus ST. Any time you suddenly have a lot of different module codes and lack of communication, go to voltage first. Check your cables for the mean green and clean them! Usually that exorcises the poltergeist. I learned this the hard way.
I guess I just have to hope the car I have lasts the rest of my life, because I'll never be able to find an affordable one in the near future.
Or sell fentanyl everyone in my town love it!
Better archive all these scotty videos then so you can keep it running!
I hope its a mazda or a toyota, or else you in trouble..
@@TrapAPMadeItSlap so true, got me through high school and college
Yeah ,you can , just make sure it's made in Japan, and doesn't have a rubber timing belt.
This is why I buy cars with tested technology and simple engines. The only newer technology I do like is my automated cruise control since I drive long distances. I have used it for four years now and there haven’t been any problems. But other than that, I don’t want a heated steering wheel, power seats, cylinder deactivation in the engine, eight screens throughout the car, etc.
I totally agree with him the problem is all the manufacturers are making that kind of crap nowadays. Even Toyota went to TwinTurbo V6. That’s why I kept my V-8 Toyota. Not the best gas mileage but runs like a top. But that thing doesn’t give you any gas mileage either.
Quality is going down for just about all brands at the same time when prices are going up, makes no sense. No wonder used car prices keep going up and they will continue to do so.
Amen Brother
Thanks government for making auto manufacturers get rid of V-8s
We need the V8s to get rid of government ✌️
@Clifford Cullen Exactly mate, but these EcoBoost lovers just don't seem to care if the V8 dies.
You are correct Scotty! Have a 2016 Escape! Nothing but problems! Never buy another Ford Again! Thanks for your honest Video!👍
On the key not being able to be removed…. Make sure the neutral switch on the shifter is working. Try removing the key when in neutral instead of park, or try to to put the car from reverse to park several times and see if it will remove.
I was going to say this also. I have this issue with my Subaru I have to take it in and out of park a few times to get the key out.
Has the owner ever heard of the Lemon Law? I used it once on a Ford Aerostar that would just stop in the middle of the highway for no reason. They took it back and paid me the purchase price back. I would suggest that the owner gives it a shot. Only works for new cars.
Has to be within the first 12 months.
@@kylee315
Wrong.....
@@johnpeters9793 so tell me what's the stipulations than.
After he gets done with having to pay a lawyer and going through litigation he will have paid for his Expedition 2 times over. Ford doesn't care, they have attorneys on retainer making the same amount of money regardless.
@Deus Vult
That's not how it works.
If the manufacturer denies the claim after you have submitted it in writing to the dealer, an attorney will take the case on consignment.....
The manufacturer would be responsible for attorney fees if the plaintiff wins
The lemon law claim is black and white...the vehicle either qualifies or it doesn't.
In sport mode the auto start/stop is disabled. You don't have to take the extra step of turning it off.
That start stop is terrible for the engine.
2016 F150 eco boost with 100k on it. Not a single issue since day 1, only oil changes.
Just wait.
@@thealgorithmisbrokenyeah my dad bought a ford f150 in 2015 and after 40k miles the whole engine went out. I will never trust them. Especially when my used toyota Camry with 274k miles still runs without any major issues ever
I have a 2018 Explorer with no issues, but I mostly drive a 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis and 1996 Ford F250 and I enjoy the older ones more then the new one.
I agree! I really enjoy my daily driver, a 2000 Crown Vic LX. 😲😲😲
It’s perfectly normal for the 10 speed to skip a gear. That freaks a lot of people out most think it’s a problem with the transmission.
Worst thing they did was put that indicator on the dash that shows what gear its shifting to.
It's designed that way. Just like semi's they will skip gears all the time. Depends on the load and demand.
Dang, I wish you had posted this a few days earlier. My car was totaled two weeks ago. I was going to buy a used Nissan, but saw your videos about their transmissions. I ended up buying a 2020 Ford yesterday. NOW, I see this video. I can't win :(
You'll be fine bro, they wouldn't be in business if everything they made was crap, enjoy your Ford I have many myself no problems,
Definitely every 5k mile oil changes and change all fluids at 30k miles like the tranny fluid, transfer case, rear diff if you have one. Just be a stickler for maintenance and you’ll be fine
This guy complains about everything... Don't worry brother..
1999 F250 5.4 4x4 , 327k miles , other than regular maintenance I've only had to replace the alternator and the starter.. just the facts.
With the Start / Stop, believe me it’ll cost you more money for another starter than you save in fuel
Yups batteries and the starter will eventually go out. And they ain’t cheap!!
I drive a 2020 Ford F450 turbo diesel as my work truck. Transmission was crap from the start. Then there was a recall. Still crap. Took it back under warranty. Then back a third time. Then Ford finally put in a new transmission.
Our 2020 f550 work truck also has transmission problems. It's also on it's 3rd engine oil pan which is currently leaking. All fixed previously by the local Ford dealer. Screw the new Ford's.
Things are too complicated these days. Imagine when it's 10 years old?
That’s just a lemon he’s got I have 2 20 and 9 year old expeditions. Neither of which have any problems. The 15 is fully loaded with tech too and no issues. find what works best for you. Not other people.
No one keeps them for 10 years anymore anyway.
It will be crushed before 10 years
I have a 2020 that is 10 years old and I have had no issues.
@@nhr27 10 yr old 2020? Hmm
Bought my 2011 Expedition with 5.4 Triton V8 in 2019. Had like 107k miles on it. Paid it off in 2 years and now has 149k miles. Only problem I ever ever had was to replace the vapor canister vent solenoid which I easily did myself. Everything is running nicely.
If this engine blows, I’m just going to drop another engine in it.
I saw a Ford e-mustang on the road here in California. Ford really blew it with that one. Looks like a small SUV.
It is an SUV .
All the shenanigans of an suv driver with the horsepower of a muscle car
🤦♂️
It is a small suv.
FoMoCo has always been known for financial & marketing emphasis.
it is one. if there's a bright side to it; it's a family-suited mustang. if that makes sense lol.
Scotty, I couldn't agree more with your sentiment. I bought my 2019 Expy Max new in 2019 and have 46k miles and have replaced, rotors at 6k, Cam Phasers, 3 times at different intervals, sunroof leak on both sides, New muffler, had the Transmission rebuilt at 45k after having problems with it from new and now I need catalytic converters that are on back order at 46k. I have been a long time Ford admirer and started out as a Ford mechanic at a dealership if that tells you how blue my blood was. However this will be the last Ford I ever own. Its been nothing but problems and the manufacturer refuses to take any real responsibility about there poor quality and failing vehicles. This is the first time I have ever had vehicle tires outlast the drivetrain. Think about that, my tires are original and I have had all of these parts replaced or rebuilt before needing a new set. Absolutely unbelievable.
I live in Poland and have a Turkish built, Ford Tourneo Courier, a European car, 1000cc three cylinder turbo petrol, or gas engine, six speed manual, or stick shift, and its build quality is absolutely brilliant, well finished, good interior trim, reliable, good gas mileage and very practical.
Transit Connect here in the US. My Father has had 2 of them, a 2013 and a 2014. In my opinion they are low quality garbage too. Very flimsy, junky components. Seems like a Kid's Toy more than a work van.
Turkey make good things , esp. cats !
@@Guillotines_For_Globalists Hmmmmm .... love my 2020 Transit 250, great vehicle.
@@STP-bc5cy The Transit is not the Transit Connect.
Another YTer I follow has a 2023 Ford Bronco Raptor with less than 1k miles and it has an oil leak from a valve cover. No gasket in stock at the dealership, so now a 4 day wait without his BRAND NEW truck!
Yay Ford, way to build them! QC is job 1?
I'm just gonna stick to my 2004 Chevy Silverado short bed with 200000 miles on it still runs great.
Anyhow I don't like all this new electronic junk they can have it. I don't even have power windows.
2019 ford expedition platinum max at 86k miles no issues. i stay on top of my maintenance, in fact, earlier than manufacturer's schedule
I love the new 10 speeds. Being a trans builder at Aamco, I’m seeing a lot of these. Job security 👍
😂
LOL how much does a 10 speed cost to rebuild these days?
More gears , more to go wrong !
😂
Yeah it’s the Ford stock tune from factory that wears them out. They can handle up to 700WHP no problem, but the tune Ford has in them sucks!
Im with you Scotty no replacement for displacement
We have a 2017 ford explorer now it’s 2023 no issues
Funny thing about start stop mode is the money you save on gas doesn't compare to the new starter when it wears out your better off not using it
Your right Scotty. Today's cars are expensive crap. I always buy older cars . Easier to work on and cheaper parts. You can do it yourself.
Couldn't agree more brother
Yup. I'll take the "old tech" any day.
Yeah... and the old cars run on all cylinders and don't shut off at a red light. Blame this garbage on the Government pressuring manufacturers..
@@Nobamaable Exactly mate and doesn't have all of these stupid EcoBoost engines as well.
I only buy 1 owner dealer maintained cars or trucks, nothing newer than 02.
Even if its a model or color I dont like, havent gone wrong yet. That gen still believed in preventative maintenance.
Timing chain water pumps shattering and shooting through the engine. Transmissions failing at 80k miles no abuse. I have no choice for a while with my 2018 escape but after this I can’t do it anymore
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Lol
I had a 94 Celica. Great little car honestly. Sold it to my brother. It had over 500.000 miles on it. When the body was just shot. More Bondo and sheet metal. Then there was original body panels. They rust away from the power train.
@@XxThatGuyxX Ha Ha HELL....LOL
@@danielbryant1539 I take it you're a Yankee who drives on salted roads in the snowy winter. Nothing lasts up North. LOL
@@TheLizardKing1967 dam right
I'll keep my 04 EB Expedition for as long as I can. 257k and counting. I have everything I need and everything still works. Heated/cooled seat, foot pedal adjustment, sunroof, 3rd-row folding seats, DVD, rear backup sensors, automatic climate control and passenger, rear air, 4X4, CD, aftermarket Bluetooth, tow package, etc.
Ford's new motto , quality isn't what it use to be.
“Quality is job 3!”
Glad my 1988 Toyota Tercel works just fine, no codes to worry about.
Makes me really want to keep my 99 150 with a very reliable 4.6 V8
Yup
Only problem is that the 4.6 is weak.
You said it 4.6L = reliable. People will complain it's weak. But that's why it lasts for so damn long.
@@SLUSHIE1ST I think you mean slow not weak these engines were very durable it’s why police/taxi cap used them for over two decades.
Still got an 02 Ford Escape with 200k miles. Original engine, had to fix tranny at 160k, and there’s a O2 sensor that never wants to work but that’s literally it. Thing is reliable as hell, 4wd locker still works, and still pulls strong with all 200 horses. Ford used to care, not anymore sadly.
I’ve been a ford guy for 35 years. Had very few problems. Now that ford has gone woke I’m done with them. Just brought a new Tacoma. Very satisfied so far
Same here, Ford F Series owner since 1985. My 2016 2.7L F150 smokes like the mosquito control truck at start up, the turbo rattles, the rear suspension squeaks like crazy and rear doors often will not unlock. Bought truck new and has not been abused and serviced per the manual. It has 148,000 but I no longer trust it and will buy my first Toyota this year
Ha ha ha! The stupidity that spews from your fingers is hilarious! Ford is woke, so I bought a Toyota! You should do stand up. Just get up on stage, and tell people your honest thoughts. You'll kill it!
@51Yeti my ecoboost wastegate rattles too. Same with the door locks. Going Toyota next too.
Ford is currently collaborating with Toyota and GM. They'll probably end up being one big conglomerate. All brands vehicles increasingly look similiar and most everything in them comes from China so pick your poison I guess.
I've been a diehard Ford guy my whole life but I'd never buy a new Ford. Everyone I know has issues with their new Ford's. Their build quality has gone downhill hard the last 20-25 years. I needed a new truck so I bought a Ram. Nice simple 5.7 hemi with enough room under the hood to damn near stand beside the engine to replace the spark plugs. Pop the hood on any modern Ford with any engine option and good luck seeing the ground. Had my Ram 5 years now and zero issues so far.
Drove one of the Ford bronco sports with the tiny 1.5L engine and 8 speed transmission as a rental.
That thing SUCKED driving in town.
Never knew what gear it wanted to be in. Shifting back and forth constantly. I can only imagine that severely over boosted engine won't last and the transmission is probably screwed. It is doing 10x the shifts of a normal vehicle with in town driving.
The new "bronco" is a pile of crap
@iowameatgoats , I like the classic look, but Fords quality is in the toilet.
That's funny you say that. I drove my bosses wife's Bronco sport and I thought the same thing. It was constantly hunting gears. It refused to downshift properly going up hills too. I've owned Ford's with sticky electronic shift solenoids and that's what this thing was like. Pretty bad considering it was only 2 years old tops.
I used to be a Ford guy, but for now I'm a GM fella. Could be temporary, though. I fell in love with Chevy Volts. Rolling a 2019, last year of production. The only car that can have 40K on it, but the engine only has 10K.
I would roll back into an old ford. Government motors is not a better option.
Agree that's why I keep my older vehicles
2013 f150 5.0 v8 6 speed, best truck I've ever owned
Sometimes someone gets unlucky and gets a bad one. My family has 6 ford's and 3 of them have over 200k miles with zero problems. I know some people who have had bad experiences and some that have had good ones.
You say that as if it's a good thing
I say that as in most people I know have had great experiences with ford myself included. Very few people I know had a bad experience with ford.
I have a 2024 f250 been to the shop twice already ! Leaking power steering an about 6 other computer issues but they say this time it should be good 👍
@@skymningforelsket1302lol all brands have bad vehicles... Don't be obtuse
@@Patriot-pq1kuour new f250 is on it's 3rd oil pan due to non stop leaking. 6.7 diesel. Also about once a month when I go to start it the starter makes a grinding sound. This thing slso eats front tires like crazy. I'm going Toyota next.
I have a 1996 v6 ford Tbird check engine light occasionally comes on for a minute other than that all electrical components work and it’s a very fun car to drive
I recently came across an article about some of their brand new ford raptor R that has oil leaks.
Spot on! I drive one as a Chauffeur vehicle COMPLETE JUNK! The clunk from the rear end when selecting gears P, R, N, D.. the lag in normal mode, most of our drivers use sport when theres no customer on board as the shifts can somewhat be TOO aggressive for a truck LOL.. as for MPG when i drive em they do GREAT for that big a** truck
The 2nd generation 3.5 ecoboost are rock solid. I’ve had 2 with no issues. You’re right it doesn’t feel like a v8. It’s much faster quicker than the 5.0. Way more torque and it can tow where the 5.0 screams because it’s a high revving low torque v8 made for the mustang
The 3.5 is THE FASTEST motor in the lineup that’s not supercharged (raptor v8)
My 22 tremor can beat any other truck out there except Trx and the v8 raptor
@Patriotic Man No you would be wrong the new 3.5 has 440 horsepower and 510 pounds of torque more than a 460 and way better gas mileage. My brothers 3.5 ecoboost F150 has over 300,000 with not one problem and now his son is driving it and he bought himself a new one.
Only issue with 3.5s are the timing chain drivin water pump, failed on my taurus at 145k other than that, fun, fast, very reliable engine.
@Patriotic Man I had a 96 dodge that crapped out after 15,000 miles pulling a trailer. My mom bought a k car that had a turbo recall and it caught fire on the way home from the dodge dealer in the turbo.
Dodge told her,a widow, to go F herself, instead of making it good. The car burned to the ground. The Fire marshal said the turbo was the issue.
If you love Dodge go ahead. I’ll never buy another one ever again. Dodge truck resale is terrible after 4-5 years. They fall apart.
Rock solid is to me 5-7 years of reliable duty. I’ll never keep a vehicle longer than that. Nobody in the US keeps a truck for 500,000 miles you’re dreaming . That’s not even a real data point.
It’d take me 30 years to go 500,000 miles. Be real.
There garbage turbos will go out guaranteed have fun with that
I have a 19 F-150 and bought it used. Had to get the catalytic converters replaced after 25k miles, which took 7 months. I will never buy another ford.
Having checksum errors are also indicative of communication and/or firmware issues. I think you are correct regarding the control module. Poor engineering and QC these days
I picked up my XL ecoboost Maverick in Lawarence KS on Friday and drove it to Santa Fe - it was super quiet and smooth and got 30.3 mpg after the first 250 break-in miles. what a bargain at $23K with the $1400 transportation fee
You do know the Maverick's have 6 open recalls on them already?
I own and bought new a 2011 f150 and have 260,000 trouble free miles on it. A little bias going on I think
I have a 2010 Expedition Eddie Bauer I just got a few days ago. Thing is a beast back before they put all the tech in them. And it's meticulously maintained.
289 ford , 302 Ford boy those were the days
I agree. My 2000 Crown Vic LX w/ a 4.6 liter V8 (289) still gets up & goes w/ 110,000 on the clock. For an extra added low end kick, l removed the air silencer and cut out the bottom of the stock air box, reinstalled the box & put a K&N airfilter in it. I call it a *"POOR MANS COLD AIR INDUCTION KIT"* cuz it only cost me my time and the cost of the new filter & filter cleaning kit, less than $100. A brand new cold air induction kit for my car pushes the $400 mark.😲😲😲
I have a 2012 Expedition with notorious 5.4 3-valve with 130,000 miles on it.Its time for the coils to be replaced and the plugs so I get that done but I will keep an eye on the timing and cam phasers as I approach 150,000 miles but so far it runs good and I do all the routine maintenance so only time will tell.
That's why I only buy classic ones plus much more simple to work with. I currently have a 74 f150 4x4 stick, and a dually flat bed stick shift as well.
The checksum error indicates that the loaded program has been corrupted and needs to be reloaded. It could be that the memory device that contains the program is faulty, but first attempt to just reload the software.
Another Scottyism: “Ergo Dynamicly”. Love it!
03 f150 4x4 7700 gvw. 5.4 2 valve with 260000 miles. Regular maintenance no problem. Also 2014 f150 4x4 5.0. Water pump, rear camera, rear calipers, wiper/indicator switch all replaced and only 70000 miles
I need a mechanic like Scotty (or to learn everything he knows)
Your opinion is GOLD Scotty. Keep on keepin on
My father drove a ‘63 Chevy Impala when I was a kid . It had crank windows. I once asked if he wouldn’t like a car with power windows. He replied: “Just another thing to go wrong.” Judging by today’s cars, he was AHEAD of his time!
Hey Scotty,I cant speak for the expedition but I had a 6.2 V8 Raptor and then got the twin turbo V6 when it came out and the turbo V6 easily blows away the 6.2 I had.The power difference is huge between the two so not sure why the expedition would not have power enough for you to say it doesnt have the pick up a V8 has.Its the same engine that went into the Ford GT (with upgrades of course)and it's also proven alot more powerful than its V8 predecessors.
I also had a 2014 Raptor with the 6.2 and have a 2018 with the V6. V6 for the win!
Glad Scotty talked me into buying a 4 Runner
At least it’s better than a modern Ford but especially an Accord with a CVT. Honda cvts and cvts in general are complete garbage!
Sure, but remember you are buying 13 year old truck even if it's new, hope you get Bluetooth standard this year
@@wojtekspc guess you need Bluetooth so you can stream while you sit on the side of the road. Tech is the problem with modern cars. Just give me reliable transportation on and off road. Thats what a 4runner is. If you wanna simp for manufacturers that put out rolling trash with a few extra buttons, enjoy paying to keep it on the road.
@@wojtekspc His 13 year old brand new truck will serve him long after yours if a rusting pile of scrap.
@@synth505 and i can play with my power windows too, 45k for 13 year old technology? No thanks.
I have a 2018 Expedition. It’s been in the shop for a month now. Needs new transmission. Started losing power when accelerating. Tranny jumped from 1 to 4th and got stuck in 4th. No engagement. Slamming into 3rd. Only 75,000 miles.
The dealer heard the cold start rattle while in the shop. Told me today the cams are chewed up. Glad I spent all that money on a Ford. I will never buy another Ford again. I am going back to Toyota.
Thank you Scotty! With prices so high now, I have been thinking about purchasing a 2 or 3 year old vehicle. If the original owner of this vehicle brought it back to the dealer to try to correct all these module failures, would I be able to see the history with someone like yourself, not currently but service history from day 1? Your Videos are very informative
Yea its called a car fax lol unless you have the money for his machine 🤣
@@cormaro13 it's not always the most reliable thing
Carfax could give you an idea but there are cases where it doesn't show everything that's been done to it
@Wfwgwg Vwbwb the dealer reports everything, if not on the car fax means they did by themselves, plain and simple
Viewing replies tells me you are rolling the dice buying used. I always thought a pro technician with the right auto scanner would be able to scan history of engine or trans errors from day one.
I may be the only person in the world but I got rid of my 2018 Toyota Tundra back in 2021 because of a horrible electric problem that was a constant issue. In and out of the dealership monthly. Drive down the road and the cruise control would just shut itself off. Brake lights would start flashing for no reason. The craziness thing was on 2 different occasions the headlights would just turn off going down the road at night. Dealership never did figure out what was going on.
Traded that off for a 2021 Ford F-150 and I've had absolutely no issues at all. Been a great decision so far. Toyota makes a great product but I must of gotten a dud.
I've owned both Ford and GM vehicles. From my experience, the fords are way more reliable. The transmissions on my GMC Denali crapped out of me at 90,000 miles. My Ford Expedition has over 160,000 miles still on the original transmission running strong, never had any issues.
after my last ford, had it barely 3 months and the transmission went out overnight. the day before, worked fine, next day a modulator went out and now it barely works. it had an extended warranty for 10 years or 150k miles, which it was under both, so i took it to a ford dealer and they refused to do anything unless i paid a big chunk out of pocket. after arguing with the manager for a good 20 minutes i just grabbed the key and left and ended up renting a car for the time being until i figure out what to do. i wouldn't recommend ford anymore, they dont care about their customers and they arent reliable in general anymore. im sticking with either toyota or honda
the 3.5 has port injection also
If you wanted Expedition size vehicle, what brand / model would you choose... Ford Expedition, Chevy Tahoe, GMC Yukon, etc? Been following you for years and recommending it to everyone I know... I value your opinion greatly, thanks Don
Had the same motor in my f150 ran great for 6 years I had it
Good for you while my 1996 Ford F150 will outlast it with ease.
We have a 23 Expedition Limited with now 16000 miles. Other than a squeak above the front passenger...It has been flawless and over a 2000mile trip. Averaged 22.1 mpg. and the power is great! 2023 does not have start stop crap
Calm down scotty
I’m happy with my 2018 F150 with the V6 10 speed. Gets good mileage on the the highway. I run it in eco while cruising and use sport mode to pass and while drive around town. I always disable the auto stop. The only issue I’ve had was faulty schader valves on the AC. They replaced them under warranty.
How many miles do you have? And what V6? Is it the larger Eco boost or the 2.8? I’ve been looking at getting a similar truck.
Yeah, you're happy now..., just wait. 🥴
Americans using trucks as runabouts 😂😂
We own a 01 Ford Excursion V10, it's indestructible things have definitely changed at Ford. Far too many electrical bells and whistles today, just accidents waiting to happen.
Sir, thank you! Your knowledge has been so helpful to my family!
I had a 2000 F-150 that I drove for ages. Had zero problems. Just routine maintenance. I’ll be in the market for a truck again soon and I wouldn’t touch a Ford with a ten foot pole. It’s sad.
Seems like a software problem for the transmission! Probably needs a new module for the other problem! It's under warranty!
I mean it has 50000 miles it might not be and I see this sometimes what can happen Is if you hut the front bumper with a pole u can crack that module and the systems can act up
I have a 22 F150 Powerboost. Awesome truck no problems Ford sells so many vehicles there is going to be some lemons. My friend has the new 22 Tundra he has had a few problems already his previous Tundra was rock solid except for the expensive repair of removing the dash to repair the trimming chain total nightmare I will stick with Ford
I've had Ford F150 for 25 years and I've never had any problems. I guess I got lucky
Yeah, I had a ‘94 Ford Ranger put tons of miles on it with no problems....4 cylinder 5 speed stick. That was before all this computerized crap started showing up in cars! Now they have what they call connected wifi crap that you don’t need and can’t fix by yourself.
I think the fact yours was built 25 years ago or more is the key.
@@MostlyBuicks no, I have had F150's (5) in the past for 25 years. I have a brand new '22 now
My 98' Ram is 25 years old now and it never had any problems either! I think it was the mind set back then on the job to assemble a good truck!
@@donjohnson3701 Those 4 cylinders back then were tough. Still see them on the roads these days even in summer with the AC on!
My wife and I just purchased a Mazda cx-30 for her to daily. It’s everything a small vehicle should be. Traditional 6 speed automatic transmission, no turbo, fewer bells and whistles, decent on gas, and handles like a go-kart.
You'll love it, I love mine so far, 2022 preferred, never going back to American