F250 selfs destructs
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01-29-2008, 01:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Brian 5.4
I thought the half tons were the only trucks with recalls on the cruise control? I fixed it on my 02 F-150, but now am worried about the 02 PSD. Anyone know for sure?
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Originally Posted by MSH
What a horrible story.....
I don't think I'd ever buy or drive a Ford after that either. Regardless of the recalls involved, Ford still allowed it to roll of the assembly line in the first place. And regardless of who manufactured the problem part, Ford still installed it in the first place. Nothing like using parts from the lowest bidder.
I'm still waiting for a call from my Ford dealer to fix the cruise control bomb in my truck. They claim the parts to fix it are on back order. That means they disconnected my cruise as a temporary fix. That would be the cruise that was an upcharge on the original build sheet. That was almost a year ago. I think I'll call again today.
Keep an eye on your Ford, you never know when it will burst into flames.
Don't live under a rock. Read your mail.
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01-29-2008, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by MSH
Ford did a great job of sending out letters about the situation, but they needed to back it up with available parts. They didn't have any problem finding parts in time to make the trucks.
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Originally Posted by MSH
What a horrible story.....
I don't think I'd ever buy or drive a Ford after that either. Regardless of the recalls involved, Ford still allowed it to roll of the assembly line in the first place. And regardless of who manufactured the problem part, Ford still installed it in the first place. Nothing like using parts from the lowest bidder.
I'm still waiting for a call from my Ford dealer to fix the cruise control bomb in my truck. They claim the parts to fix it are on back order. That means they disconnected my cruise as a temporary fix. That would be the cruise that was an upcharge on the original build sheet. That was almost a year ago. I think I'll call again today.
Keep an eye on your Ford, you never know when it will burst into flames.
I don't think I'd ever buy or drive a Ford after that either. Regardless of the recalls involved, Ford still allowed it to roll of the assembly line in the first place. And regardless of who manufactured the problem part, Ford still installed it in the first place. Nothing like using parts from the lowest bidder.
I'm still waiting for a call from my Ford dealer to fix the cruise control bomb in my truck. They claim the parts to fix it are on back order. That means they disconnected my cruise as a temporary fix. That would be the cruise that was an upcharge on the original build sheet. That was almost a year ago. I think I'll call again today.
Keep an eye on your Ford, you never know when it will burst into flames.
(ooops, better put out my cig or I might start a fire!)
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01-29-2008, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Deskinsd
2nd post I have read like this today, someone gets on here complaining about how much ford sucks and they will never buy a piece of junk made by ford again. Then by the end they are saying how great ford trucks are but they have problems.
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01-29-2008, 03:41 PM
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That's cool 
- anyway, regarding the 6.0L: go with the '05 models and up if your looking at a used diesel. Alot of folks have been very happy with the 7.3L as well. Both these engines will handle heavy towing needs and provide many miles to boot!
For a gas model: The '05+ 3V V10's with the 4:30 will give good reliable service if your needs include towing alot, but wish to move up to the 5.4L V8's big brother.
Good Luck in your search...
Yes, I am a bit biased toward Ford, but the Dodge (well...Cummins diesel) is worth looking at too.
- anyway, regarding the 6.0L: go with the '05 models and up if your looking at a used diesel. Alot of folks have been very happy with the 7.3L as well. Both these engines will handle heavy towing needs and provide many miles to boot! For a gas model: The '05+ 3V V10's with the 4:30 will give good reliable service if your needs include towing alot, but wish to move up to the 5.4L V8's big brother.
Good Luck in your search...
Yes, I am a bit biased toward Ford, but the Dodge (well...Cummins diesel) is worth looking at too.
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Buy 3 trucks.
1. Buy a Ford F250 or 350, pick it, this exercise doesn't matter.
2. Buy a Dodge CTD 2500, take the engine out and put in #1, throw rest of truck away
3. Get a GMC 2500 with an Allison Transmission, take that off and put in #1 then throw the rest of that truck away.
After you combine 3 to 1 and 2 to 1, you'll have the worlds perfect truck.
1. Buy a Ford F250 or 350, pick it, this exercise doesn't matter.
2. Buy a Dodge CTD 2500, take the engine out and put in #1, throw rest of truck away
3. Get a GMC 2500 with an Allison Transmission, take that off and put in #1 then throw the rest of that truck away.
After you combine 3 to 1 and 2 to 1, you'll have the worlds perfect truck.