F150 marvels of engineering that make you shake your head
03-20-2020, 11:28 PM
#81
I am amazed that, after disconnecting my trailer, a message flashes on to tell me a trailer was disconnected. But then I have to go tell the computer which trailer I disconnected. (Hint: it’s the one that was there a minute ago.) If I fail to do that, the truck continues to accumulate miles for that trailer.
Maybe two separate groups wrote the code and they didn’t talk to each other?
Maybe two separate groups wrote the code and they didn’t talk to each other?
03-21-2020, 10:04 AM
#82
I love the plastic oil pan, because it's plenty strong and won't rust out. I had to replace an oil pan on my 2010 with 160k on it before I could sell it lol
As for wanting remote lights for flat towing behind an RV, it's economics. How many people are flat towing an F150 behind anything that require remote lighting activation?
I really just want headlights that are functionally adequate without changing them a couple weeks into ownership. Those lights are ridiculous.
As for wanting remote lights for flat towing behind an RV, it's economics. How many people are flat towing an F150 behind anything that require remote lighting activation?
I really just want headlights that are functionally adequate without changing them a couple weeks into ownership. Those lights are ridiculous.
Motorhome RV people are also a wealthy market that would probably respond to Ford marketing of a "complete" 4-down towed solution. No company has it as far as I know and they spend a lot modifying their vehicles to achieve it.
03-23-2020, 11:27 AM
#83
The two thing that get me are:
1. The ridiculous plastic oil change plug and it’s location. (Throw in the location of the oil filter for good measure!)
2. Halogen headlights? Really? On a $50,000+ truck? And you have to take apart the front end (and be a contortionist) to change bulbs?
1. The ridiculous plastic oil change plug and it’s location. (Throw in the location of the oil filter for good measure!)
2. Halogen headlights? Really? On a $50,000+ truck? And you have to take apart the front end (and be a contortionist) to change bulbs?
03-23-2020, 02:47 PM
#85
Senior Member
I can't believe the aftermarket hasn't saved us all with a metallic one. Truly is an Achilles heel that keeps the 2.7 from being a legendary Ford engine.
That being said, 64,xxx miles and still on my original oil pan. Did notice my original drain plug (also plastic) was starting to weep/mist ever so slightly. Will replace it on the next oil change.
That being said, 64,xxx miles and still on my original oil pan. Did notice my original drain plug (also plastic) was starting to weep/mist ever so slightly. Will replace it on the next oil change.