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I Finally Got a Ford F-150 and It Already Needs $10,000 in Repairs
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- Опубликовано: 6 июн 2023
- Ford F-150 review. I Finally Got a Ford F-150 and It's Already Falling Apart, DIY and truck review with Scotty Kilmer. Are Fords F-150s reliable? Are Ford F-150s good trucks? Is Ford F-150 worth it? Buying a used Ford F-150. Buying a Ford. Should I buy a Ford? Truck buying tips. What type of truck to buy. Truck Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 55 years.
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The amount of kinetic energy created by Scotty waving his hands around is the next form of renewable energy.
Perfect! 😂
Haha 😂😂
Just gottp rig up some cables running to some kind of generator
He IS a Human Dynamo.
Eventually all that waving will be illegal.
I had of 2011 Ford F-150 with a bad transmission. It got stuck on 3rd gear and would not shift up or down. Shop wanted $2,000 to fix, but I discovered that it was a solenoid fuse. Change the fuse for $5 and the transmission went back to normal
Well, scumbag scammers in repair shops are a completely different issue.
An aftermarket warranty that actually covered a repair ?
Dude should go by a lottery ticket .
After market warranties they never pay. Denied
Carnax is always good about fixing stuff under their extended warranty
actually I just had to replace the lead frame and main oil seal in my 2012 F150 and I thankfully had an extended warranty. Saved me like $2300.
I fixed my bmw under warranty a hole in my radiator and a new rear flex disc and differential bushing was 5K in repairs I only had to pay 500😂
depends on the repair needed. if it’s under the warranty rules which they give everything covered to you before you buy it. you pay the deductible. simple
Hey Scotty, I`ve got a 2003 F150 4.6 liter V8 automatic transmissions it for work and now has 255,000 miles original engine and transmission. I do all the maintenance myself.
how does a person get you to check or repair a vehicle and how do you charge for your services.
You understood the assignment. 🫡
Yes sir. I like wise have a 2012 now with 215,000 miles, runs like a champ, 1 solenoid replaced and transmission fluid changed 20,000 miles ago. Definitely a great vehicle. Hopefully get another 200,000 miles. Thanks
I’ve owned 9 F150’s and NEVER had and transmission issues what so ever . Scotty it’s well known that your love of Japanese vehicles clouds your judgment sad . All of my trucks had 250,000 to 300,000 miles on them before I traded them .
My f150 4.6l v8 has over 400k original engine
I'm still driving my 97 F150. 528+k miles. It still runs fine.
Don’t get into an accident my friend, that thing crushes like a coke can.
@Andrew McEvans LOL key word in your statement is "97". I had a Ford Contour, manual 96. She had 240k when I bought her, had 350k when the oil light burned out, engine blew. My mistake was taking her to Walmart for a oil change just 3 months before the blown engine. That Contour gave me zero issues. 86 Mustang same, no issues. Seems Ford before 2000 is all good if taken care of.
@@jeliarra True
Wow!
@@TheShowtime85 Good to know! I wouldn't have ever thought that about that truck.
I bought a brand new Dodge truck in 2003 and several people warned me that the transmission would go out around 70K miles. Of course, the warranty expired at 70K miles. Long story short, sure enough, my transmission went out at around 70K miles. Today, I drive a Ford F150 and l love it.
I ordered a new Dodge Dakota in 1989. I was worried about the transmission and sold it at 60k. Sure enough, at 70k the transmission failed
My 2014 Ram has 286K miles under its original 8spd transmission. Maintenance is key
My dad bought a 2003 ram brand new. Still running. Original transmission that runs fine. Engine has had work tho
We just sold our 2007 F150 and it had 242,000 on it. The only significant repair ever required was the power steering had to all be replaced. It was just worn out at 225,000 miles. The transmission still runs like new. Original engine, starter, alternator, radiator, differentials, you name it. The big things that destroy tranmissions is not changing the fluid and pulling in overdrive. I didn't put much into the truck other than normal maintenance and wear items.
You are exactly 💯 % correct. Now Ford says to change the oil every 8k miles. That's two times longer than you should.
That is engine oil I was talking about. Trans at 50k.
@@reubenschiller2656 I have a 2016 F150 with 94,000 miles and haven't had to fix anything outside normal wear items, which so far have been brakes and tires. Not one single repair. It has been as near to a perfect truck as one could ask. Not even Fix Or Repair Yearly.
@@robertbritton9674 I use nothing but full synthetic oil and change oil every 3000 miles. 8000 miles, even for a good synthetic oil and good filter, is way to long.
same with my 2005...i had to replace the radiator at 44k....for some reason... leaked I guess...but that's it...has 170k now and still runs perfect. Edit: has original trans fluid...I baby this truck...it's always loaded.
My Pop passed down a 2001 5.4 f-150 to me 5 years ago. Just clocked 300,000 miles. Other than breaks, oil changes, wiper fluid and things like that... I pull a work trailer every and it hasn't skipped a beat. Granted, he retired as a Blue oval Master tech and maybe that has a little to do with it. It has been the best, most reliable vehicle I've ever owned.
That was a different generation of vehicle. I have a neighbor with 300K on '01 and it is mint. He works at a Ford dealership.
the 5.4 2 valve is one of the best engines made
I have an 02 F150 with the 5.4L it has 170k and runs like new.
@@Joystickoperator 2 valve is great, 3 valve on the other hand…
F-150’s, Expeditions, and Explorers from the late 90s-early 00s generation seem to last forever. That’s why some are still on the road.
From my understanding as a European living in Greece where most cars are manuals, is that we are lucky we got mostly manuals, they last for ever with minimal maintenance and we are not worried. Yes they are not that comfortable to drive in traffic but heck we are used to them and we are fine not paying for stupid staff.
@@rainbowsquash673 it's still cheaper. Manual always more affordable than an electronic auto, torque convertor etc. tiny island or usa.
Funny that Europeans don't consider Greece part of Europe lol
These new 10 speed automatics and CVTs are jokes
I drive manual too and they are really hard to get here. Pretty much theft proof though. I have to drive mine into the stall when getting tires because the tire kids can't drive stick.
I had a Mazda pickup with a manual many years ago. The transmission needed all new bearings at 60,000 miles. I have been driving automatics for the past 30 years and still have not had to replace a transmission. The key is maintenance.
The 6r80 is extremely strong with those f150s. Best trans ford used in the last 20 years
My 2013 platinum 3.5 EcoBoost has over 420 thousand miles all original....it all comes down to maintenance
@@andybales7318 what are those bad habits?
Your kidding? That’s amazing I always wondered if anyone had really high mileage on the eco. I agree maintenance is key
finnaly someone gets it if you dog on a vehicle and dont keep up with it of course your gonna have problems.
I am looking at Ford, it's a go?
I have a 2014 F-150 STX with the 3.7L engine and RWD. No power house, but gets the job done for my service needs for my company. Currently have 226,000 plus miles on it. Engine has had nothing go wrong and is running great. The transmission had the torque converter replaced under extended warranty at about 95K mi. Had that growning sound. Vehicle has been an extremely reliable truck with mostly highway miles and maybe upwards of 15k of towing over its life. I do most maintenance myself, use Amsoil products for all oil/trans/rear diff. fluids . Treat your vehicle right, and it will reward you with reliable service.
Transmission on my 2007 f150 with out at 220,000miles , pulled the transmission out, a guy rebuilt it for 950. Been 2 years so so good
@@harveyhankerson8359 do you change the transmission fluid often?
Hi Scotty. I've got a 2012 F150. Not a previous Ford fan but at the time this F150 beat all others for drive and comfort. 197000 miles and runs great. Changed all fluids at 105000. At 120000 plugs and coils. Other than brakes tires and oil changes its been the most reliable I've ever owned minus front springs that broke on both sides.
5.0 6 speed smooth and we travel NY to Florida 2 to 3 times a year. Tow at times up to 10000 lbs but rarely that much. Most towing is 3000 to 5500 and watch transmission temp religiously. As for daily driver it's truly comfortable and friends love the room inside.
I've heard good and bad about transmission. My belief is take care of fluid filter change before issues. All other fluids change at or before recommendation and drive till it won't go anymore.
By the way lifetime fluid refers to fluidslife not people so when you are told it's lifetime still change it sooner rather than later
William, you are a smart guy. Everything you said here, Ditto from me. I've driven Fords (and a lot of GM's) over the past fifty-five years and NEVER have experienced the problems Scotty loves to rag domestic vehicles about. I still like Scotty, though. He's a hoot!
So your the exception not the rule.. lmao. I’ve never owned a ford never been happier. Chevrolet old skool. No engine no issues but minor things bulbs brakes u joints front end parts …. K I S S. 255 on it. 🎉😂🎉😂🎉😂🎉😂🎉❤❤❤❤
I have an 11 Platinum w/6.2L I have around your mileage. Runs like a new truck. Needs an evaporator though :lol:. I have the parts in my cart. Needs the dash pulled.
@@alb12345672 10 million clips and screws Come out…. 1 million go back in. And that’s done at a qualified dealer :)
@@mralien4710 I watched some vids, glad I have a second vehicle!
Hell, I stooped down and got a warranty from CarMax. Three things occurred over time, each of which they refused to cover. Then two little maintenance services I wanted done, their "mechanics" acted like they had no idea what I was talking about. Cut to . . . I was successful at cancelling the "warranty" and actually got a prorated refund back.
thats awesome and never go back to that shop again.
I bought Maxcare warranties on both cars we got through Carmax. My wife's 2014 Expedition EL (bought in 2016) has never had any issues. My 2016 F-350 crew cab Powerstroke has had a couple issues (backup cam, DPF failure, and two other engine issues I can't remember) and Maxcare paid with no problems. I'd buy cars from Carmax again, and I'd get the Maxcare warranties as well. I'm a believer!
I have a 2013 f150 with the v8, has 188k miles and the transmission still works great
Have you ever changed the transmission oil on your truck?
And on tomorrows show... "The F-150" is the best truck ever made!
Haha. At which point he has a rusty broken down one in his driveway...😂
Sad to say…it’s not all true. They have problems…engine is good but the rest is garbage… Chevy, GM and Toyota build great quality vehicles…..last a long time…but the best vehicles from them were the classic ones. From Toyota 04/below and 80s/below from Chevy, GM.
Nope. Jeep Gladiator Rubicon with an 8 year/125k mile warranty is. I demolish every other truck off road. Not even the Tacome TRD Pro can compete.
@@NothingButSilicone Nothing but silicone, Ukrainian flag and a jeep gladiator. I’ll get my advice elsewhere thanks.
@@NothingButSiliconemore like you’re sitting on the side of the road waiting for an Uber
I have a 2013 f150 with a 5.0 with 310 thousand miles and still runs and drives perfect
Mine is a p.o.s.
2015 f150 5.0 got 288k miles, tows often. ECM is the only major thing that ever needed replacing at 190k
just bought this exact truck. 82k miles atm
@@awall2468haha me too, 2011 81700 on odo for $12k in 2024
The 6R80 in those F150s is basically a ford branded ZF transmission; Ford got licensed rights to use the design and it’s a very good transmission (pretty much everyone online agrees on this) so no idea where the heck Scotty is getting his info on this.
Got a 6R80 in my '12 Mustang GT, over 177,000 HARD miles and still shifts and works like a dream, absolutely NO leak from anywhere on that transmission.
@@andybales7318 where you getting that information? I’m very interested! It’s one thing to make a claim and another to have evidence.
At 9:29 he says that they're good transmissions so I don't know why you're criticizing his assessment here.
@@briangreen430 he rags on it hard till he takes it out for a spin and it all is perfect then he admits it is a good transmission…compared to the new 10 speed
The newer Rams are a lot nicer and better than the 2000s Ram 1500s, and yet he still plays pretend.
I have a 2010 4.6L with 225,000 miles. 6R80 is solid. No issues. Only issue I have is the 4x4 actuators. Vacuum leaks.. ball joints also went out early at 33k and was fixed under warranty. Over all I am very happy especially when I got it brand new for 29K with A plan. Back in 2010. Unfortunately I am not interested in a new one given the 10R80 trans and 60k. Also can stand all the electronics that fail. New recall for backup cameras etc…
I’ve got a 2013 F150 with the 5.0 and 6R80. Best truck I’ve ever owned. Has 181k on it and runs smooth. Had 4x4 issues like 10k ago, but my truck is also leveled and on wheels and puts extra stress on the suspension and 4x4 components... Once I replaced the hubs and vacuum valves it’s perfect again.
Ford aren't perfect vehicles I get it but I've had nothing but Fords for the most part of my car owner life and....I've had all of them go over 200k miles without any major repairs...so ..
My 2002 f250 has 306K miles. The only thing I've replaced are batteries, alternators, brakes, regular maintenance stuff. I bought the truck with 200k miles and it's still running.
I agree,way more reliable than GM products.
Fords are just wonderful 🎉
I have a 1989 Ford f150 Xl regular cab long bed with 446,000 miles on it. It has the 5.0 v8 and e4od transmission. It leaks oil but it runs great and the transmission shifts very smoothly. Wish you could still get a truck like that now days, back when ford was really ford tough.
Scotty mentioned Ford's always have transmission problems, not true. GM has taken the crown on that one, Silverados, sierras and escalades have more notorious problems after 100k miles.
My next neighbor (a true Chevy lover) bought a Silverado four years ago... transmission grenaded in less than six months. Chevy replaced it, and within a year, rear end went out. Chevy replaced that, and then it was periodic slectrical gremlins and fluid leaks. Sold it before it was two years old, bought another Chevy Silverado - that was better until last year. Transmission started shifting hard, and he had an oil leak on the driver's side head gasket.
I got a 2002 Lincoln Navigator 5.4 4VALVE with 201000 miles on the original engine and transmission no issues just regular maintenance
I have 260000 on mine and it runs like a champ.
Just like and good as a Toyota, do regular maintenance and like Scotty says; It will RUN. FOR. EVER !!!!!
My 2011 F150 ecoboost transmission has 414,000 miles on it. I changed the filter and fluid every 80,000 miles and my mechanic says the tranny looks like new inside. Maintenance and driving habits go along way
I have a 2000 F150 XLT with just over 246,000. The bed is all rusted out, but it starts right up runs decent, and 4x4 still works. It's not perfect, but it does what I need it to do. I did replace the gas tank a couple of years ago. It would be fun to have Scotty check it out, but I live in MN and don't plan on taking any long road trips with it.
That truck is pretty much a crown vic. Same engine and trans. You have the same steering box as my 98 grand marquis.
Minnesota represent.
My dad has 2014 ecoboost 3.5, 187K miles, zero issues, original turbos, engine and transmission. Maintenance performed to the clock. Just changed his water pump and all 6 coil packs.
My '05 Titan with the 5.6L Endurance V8 and automatic 4 speed with tow mode and overdrive-PERFECT! Smooth as a baby's bottom. Gas mileage ain't that hot but no turbo and no fancy schmanzy 10 speed. She's a KEEPER!
I have a 2014 F150 with the 5.0 and 6 speed transmission. 142,000 miles. The only thing I have replaced is the 4x4 hubs. However, I am WAY ahead in the maintenance schedule. So far, so good.
You mean wheel bearing? New truck don’t have locking hub just a actuator in the differential.
@@Mark-zz9rt no, 4x4 hubs. IWE.
well A take care of it, funny i have a 97 and 98 f150 . 97 has 800,489 miles original motor and trans, 98 has 435, 843 . change water pumps at 150,000 . would jump in them and go anywhere , maintain and they will last. and flush fluids , all of them , and both pull boats all the time.
I bought a 2011 new with a V-8 engine and I still have it. I put leather seat covers on it and I put an Apple CarPlay radio in it but otherwise it’s still running great just regular maintenance of normal wear and tear items though I did have to replace the body control module and the speed sensor to the transmission but overall that’s been it.
200K on my 11 F150 w/6.2. Got it used recently, it runs like new. Just towed 10.5k (says it can do 11.1k). Did all fluids and services. Replaced brake hoses.
Needs evaporator core (dash pulled). Ordering parts for it now.
I have a 2013 F150 XLT 3.7 V6 with 214,000 miles on it. Runs great. Works perfect for what I need
I don't believe that truck needed 10k in repairs, the rear ends just don't go out either and ive got a 2011 with well over 300k original rear end and transmission. Runs and shifts like a dream.
It happens he has a Lemmon.
My thoughts exactly. I have a 2011 5.0 at nearly 250k miles now. OG tranny. No issues and no issues with rear deaf. Truck runs like a clock. Whoever bought that truck in the video originally -abused it before he sold it (probably off roading sport) This is definitely not the norm on these F150s. 150K miles and all that break down is unacceptable and odd for this truck
@@williammunny6061 do you change the transmission fluid on your truck? I just purchased a 2014 f 150 with 120k miles.
Hi Scotty, my trans is my pal. 2006 SXT Dodge Magnum. One ill-attempt for say $400, to change-up-the-trany fluid and filter, and only to say - its still ?-able, and it was. Got a trusted neighbourhood mechanic - and about 12-hun ($C) for a refurb throttle body - the trans is fine now - I don't shift I just put-her-into drive and with 240km and 15 years since 30k km-bought - grateful!. I wish you'd spend more time on the Dodge Magnum, Charger, et al. 6's and 8's - there's a lot of us with and holding on to these "classics"! Thanks Scotty.
I have a 2012 3.5 Ecoboost with 188,400 miles on it, everything is original, oild change evry 5,000 miles, solid truck
2012 & 2022 are two different planets when it comes to Ford!
I'll take the 2012!
I HAVE A 2013 NISSAN FRONTIER THAT I BOUGHT NEW FROM A NISSAN DEALER. WHAT A GREAT TRUCK,I HAVE 231,000 MILES ON IT AND NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH IT. I HAVE ALLWAYS SERVICED IT MY SELF SYNTHETIC OIL AND A GOOD QUALITY TRANSMISSION FLUID.
FORD= FIX OR REPAIR DAILY. I AM GOING TO MAKE IT TO 250,000 MILES AND I PLAN TO GO AND GET A NEW NISSIAN FRONTIER. I HAVE BEEN VERY SATISFIED WITH THIS TRUCK.
just bought my first truck a 2020 F150 Raptor, learning about Fords and the ecoboost ect. all very exiting and been an awesome pickup so far!
Had a ford 150 flareside six cylinder and I got over 400,000 miles and traded it in and still going. Bought a 2011 ford f150 and got over 175,000 mile on and go anywhere in the country with it.
I love that Scottie is honest in his work
Scottie I see you missing part of your grill to many miles lol
Transmission needs reflash of computer to run right on those models. Factory recall
My 07 5.4 is still running good. 117K miles. Keep the oil changed with full synthetic. No rust. Fram only recently started getting soke surface rust.
My 2011 3.5 eco is sitting 180k still runs smoothly
If I could find an F-150 with the 300 straight six and manual transmission that was in good condition I would buy it. The bad thing is those are very hard to find. But if I could find one with a 4.6 or 2 valve 5.4 with the four speed automatic I would seriously consider it.
I have a 3/4t, stick 4wd one in my yard someone was going to throw away. I dragged it home and kept it there. Project car. Runs.
Got one with a 5.4 only had to change fluids and fix ac/ heat control switches, good vehicles compared to the prices of new one, mine is 04.
My uncle has a 4X4 F100 with a 300 straight 6. Me and him swapped it in ourselves it used to have a 351.
I have a 2016 Ford with a 5.4 liter and 5 speed automatic. It has been babied yet still had lots of problems either not under warranty or just outside of warranty. The dealer has been a joke to deal with. I will never ɓuy another Ford unless it is an old one that is known to be good.
@@warrengauthier4699 Sounds like you have a 3 valve 5.4. Ford should have worked the bugs out of that one before they put it on the street. The 2 valve seemed to be OK but the 3 valve 5.4 was a nightmare to own.
I pick up a 09 king ranch at 150,000 miles for 15k in 2017
Today I'm at 267,000 miles and still going strong with transmission
Last ford f150 I had was a 95. Purchase at 120,000 miles and sold it at 357,000 miles because transmission was starting to slip , water pump going out.
Needed alot of work but was not worth fixing.
I'll see how far this 09 goes
That’s a 4 hour job!! R/r including flushing the cooler lines too!! 650 tops
MR KILMER I JUST WANNA SAY THAT U TEND TO EXPLAIN THINGS IN GREAT DETAIL AND THE KNOWLEDGE U POSSESS IT'S AMAZING ... MARVELOUS THANK YOU.
The 6 speed autos in the F150's are very reliable if maintained.
I just fixed my timing and now it works amazing
Loved my 05 STX. Had over 250k when I was Tboned 5 years ago in it. Had only changed brakes and batteries and the truck was almost 15 years old and had been on countless number of job sites. Loved ole Betsy 💪🤘
The air horn 2:15 😂😂😂
I am still driving my 2004 F-150 Heritage model. It has the 4.6 v8 2wd running strong 371,580 mi. with original motor, transmission, differential gears... kept up with the normal wear & tear. The truck is a beast... I'll get a new truck once I really wear it down.
Seems to be running pretty well according to your little diagnostic machine. I was following right along Scotty that a neat little machine. That what you need to check out cars you want to buy. Worth every penny especially if you want to go into sell cars.
I have a 2011 F150 3.7 has 330,000 miles lol, just now started having transmission problems with that big ole Wrench lol, my husband does a lot of preventative so that’s why it’s been so great!! And now he thinks it’s crank shaft position censor
I have a 1998 f150 4.6 liter with 228,000 miles and no problems with the transmission.
Of course, when you take your vehicle to a mechanic all of the sudden it acts right. 🤦♂️
Gotta ride any vehicle HARD on occasion to keep the system guessing
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I've had seven F Series trucks in my life and only had one transmission problem. It was on a new 1985 F-150. It was repaired under warranty. Maybe I was just lucky.
I have an 98 Ford E 150 work Van for HVAC Business ...the wheel bearings have been replaced some 5 times alone w/ new axles $ 600- 700 a Pop & also transmission went out @ 150 K of witch i had an Factory rebuilt trans installed for 2400.00 w/ 3 yr warranty ..5 yrs ago
I believe his issue is the lead frame pack. Common issue and a cheap fix. These cause issues with the command on the solenoid packs. Dirty fluid gets in there and causes issues. A tsb is out to replace with a gasket and new lead frame pack. As well as fix the output speed issue
Just bought a mint 111,000 mile 2013 F150 5.0 4x4, 6-speed, single cab STX. Inside and out, it looks like it just came out of a dealer back in 2013. Even the stock exhaust still has the new silver/grey look. The engine bay is so clean, you can eat out of it. I was so impressed of how mint this truck is. I'm the third owner. All fluids have been regularly replaced and the previous owner replaced the main 3-piece coolant front y junction that was leaking. Just after I bought it, I noticed coolant began leaking down the back of the engine and onto the passenger manifold flange. Turns out it was the passenger side heater quick-connect o-ring that went bad and was leaking onto the valley between the head and the intake manifold, rolling to the back of the engine while driving. After driving my old 96' jeep 4.0 XJ for so many years, it feels like I'm driving a fancy large cadillac now. lol Very comfortable and has plenty of torque. Great pedal response for both the accelerator and the brake.
Just starting watching your channel, love your honesty and old ways of still going. I just purchased a 2023 Toyota Tacoma 4 door 4x4. Its brand new and to this day i can't get over no more break in oil changes, changing the oil at 3500 miles. Toyota says 10,000 miles drives me nuts.
I have no idea what you are trying to say.
Everyone always changes their engine oil, but how many neglect their other fluids? Then they wonder why they have problems when the mileage gets high. Change your transmission fluid and filter, and if you tow consider seeing if you can get a high capacity sump pan. I know theres a high capacity kit for that 6spd ford that offers almost double the capacity. Heat is great factor in automatic transmission life and itll kill em as much as never changing your fluid. Change your coolant,diff fluids and brake fluid as well at their recommended intervals, or more frequently if you tow alot. The small cost and inconvenience now will save you big in the future.
Drop the pan put a new filter retoque valve body bolts. If the first 2-6 bolts in the toque sequence are loose you have probably fixed it. All makes. Engine vibration likes to unscrew hardware. The first bolt in the torque sequence is compressing all of the gasket by itself. The last bolt has help from all the other (un)fasteners.
I’ve seen F-150’s that are crap and I’ve seen some that are amazing. My Dads last truck before he died was a 1995 Eddie Bauer edition F-150 with a straight 6 and a 5 speed manual. Dual gas tanks, short bed. Excellent truck.
One of the last years of the straight 6. That and the the 2.3 Lima are the longest lasting engines they ever made.
Parked next to a newish F150 earlier today, made my 2004 Sequoia look tiny!
Anyone that is thinking about buying an older Toyota, or, any car for that matter, should watch this video;
Watch "NEVER Buy a Toyota Like THIS ONE!
Yeah, came back from the Ford Dealership nearby (don't get your oil changed by Jiffy Lube, unless you want your drain plug welded to the oil pan). Had a talk about getting a quote for an oil pan change out, the clerk mentioned that the F-150's oil pan is plastic...Take that what you will...
My '78 Chevy Monte Carlo had a transmission with plastic components, including the pan. Chevrolet & other GM vehicles that used that transmission had so many problems that this issue actually made it on a segment of the CBS news show '60 minutes'. I soon dumped that puppy, and we bought a new Nissan Stanza. That still holds the record for The Biggest POS We Ever Owned - multiple breakdowns within the first nine months, including a destroyed transaxle. The Monte Carlo looked pretty good in comparison.
I've been watching your videos for the last 3 months ever since I first ran across them. Your advice about cars and products is spot on!
I bought a 2002 Camry with 131K on it at the end of March and a $40 Autel scan Tool and have since successfully diagnosed and replaced a faulty O2 sensor. The reseal oil additive worked great on my 1990 240 Volvo. Yours is the first channel I've subscribed to because it's so full of honest practical info. I've been working on cars since 1971, 5 yrs as a VW mechanic, then just maintaining my and my husband's cars. Thank you so much for the important information you provide!!
He does no what he say dont buy var in car max peopel turn down miles and go to var max to sale the var that truck have probable 250 000 miles i do uber too i put in my ford escape 315 000 miles and trasmision went out, my explorer have now 245 000 miles is working good
2017 F150 V8 5.0L 6spd. -- and the only thing I have fixed is 1 caliper -- and Ford fixed my a/c and gave me a 7-year warranty with it -- couldn't be happier with it. GOD Bless
Yeah currently suffering through that now. 5K in repairs and not even 68K on the odometer. The most "work" it has ever done is 3 loads of firewood in the bed for less than ten miles each trip. 1 out of 10 AVOID.
You're the only person iveheard say thy had a major Ossie with their f150 in a while...I've never had a bad ford..and mine have had well over 200k when they were sold . I've had a lot of fords in my life between me, my family and friends.. none have ever had a NY major issue. Plenty of people have commented on this video and they have around 250k on tbeors with the original motor and tranny and haven't had anyajor issues...maybe you got a lemon...doesn't mean they're all bad...people put a whole brand down because they were unlucky. ..
What year? What motor and transmission? Your $5K in repairs in 68K miles may or may not be significant.
Ouch
the 3.5 ecoboost with the twin turbo is great! i think the truck is okay if you get a normal transmission and 3.5 engine
The 3.5 Ecoboom is a horrible engine, they all have flawed cam phasers , gen 1 and gen 2 ecobooms, they might last 60k and you need new ones again. Not only that but you get the water pump behind the timing chain special, with the HPFP and timing chain having to come off, easy 3k job. Best to get the 5.0 v8 if you want a reliable engine.
@@RSProduction18 I'm 150k and I'll update you when it blows. Faster than all the 5.0s I've been against.
Scotty could have been a orchestra conductor with the very fluid hand movements
I've owned 3 F150's: Gen 10, Gen 11, and Gen 12. All three of them have had leaky rear windows. Good thing is that I get to scrape frost without having to leave the drivers seat. :(
I had a leaky slider window on my '98 F150 SC - Ford had a TSB on it, they swapped it out for a redesigned window, and life went on.
@@eskieman3948 They never had a TSB on the leaky rear window. That's the point of the class action lawsuits that Ford fought.
Impossible. Ford owners watch Fox News. (joking 😂)
Is cheaper to get a rebuild engine and transmission than buying those new cars.
From experience, SUPERDUTY transmissions are amazingly strong; and yes, a few years had programming problems, but overall…very strong. Over 200k on two landscape trucks, and never even had the fluid changed.
As far as the F150 goes, Scotty even said at the end that the 6 speed in the 150’s are reliable.
But nowadays, what brand does not have issues?
I've never,ever had an issue with a Ford differential. Gm yes but not a Ford. And to make a engine and transmission last you have to change the fluids way before your owner's manual says. I've been driving F150's for 40 years and never had a drive train failure.
I’ve had fords my entire driving life never had a transmission go out! Currently I have an 01 F150 supercrew 4.6 Triton , only things I’ve replaced is a starter and several coil packs.and brake pads.
Everyone in my family drives F150’s no problems with very high mileage.
Narrowly avoided loosing the transmission on my 2010 f150 a coupla years ago from a rusted out cooling line, it was losing transmission fluid mostly when i was driving , only noticed the problem after it started skipping gears. Dropped it off at our local repair shop and had the lines replaced , service guy said the f150 transmissions are quite forgiving, i take that to mean they are Ford tough.
I have a 2010 f150 with a 4.6, I’m not gonna lie she’s had a good amount of issues, but I did buy her with 160k miles and from a not so great first owner, she struggles driving up a mountain or a big hill but I still love her like no other. the only thing I’d replace her with is a 2015-23 5.0 f150
She struggles with going up mountains because she’s a 4.6 4x4 crewcab on fat tires and she is fully loaded inside, that’s my biggest gripe is that she’s terribly underpowered
Back in the early 2000's, i WAS introduced in getting a lightning till i popped the hood and saw half the engine under the windshield cowling. I said to the dealer, absolutely not!, he asked whats wrong. So i went over to my 96 Ernie Irvan special edition SVT Tbird, popped the hood, and just stood there. He looked at the lightning and my tbird and he figured it out. The tbird engine is completely acceptable. So that was the end of that.
I agree 100%. Get remanufactured or even a low mileage junkyard one out of a wreck. I've had 2 modern trans rebuilt and they never were quite right.
If you can find an 8 or 9gen F150 not rusted and in decent shape they are worth buying. My 96 F150 4x4 is all original and everything works even the air conditioning at 160,000 miles
My 1996 F250 4x4. 195000 Original miles. 5.8L FI V8 4x4 4.10 gears trailer puller. Plain old 3 speed automatic with overdrive. Still shifts good. Just normal maintenance things over the years. Transmission has been serviced a couple of times. Always used Motor Craft synthetic blend oil. Engine runs fine but probably not as strong as it used to be, but what do you expect at 195000 miles?
I got my 2004 (4.5L, 3-V) about 7 years ago with 99K miles. Today it has 150K. Zero major repairs. Got it from Tenn., underside still looks new, here in NY it would be a rust-bucket. I did buy the updated OEM phaser set, have yet to install it.
Ive got 183K miles in my 2012 F150 Raptor. Engine and transmission still flawless, transmission actually shifts great. Lol
If well maintained you should see 250K at least out of the trans and 350k at least out of the engine. F150s are great trucks. 👍🏼
Agreed, IF you maintain them and don't beat the screaming snot out of them. Of course, this applies to all other vehicles from all other manufacturers. You see the whiners and the trolls out on these RUclips videos BSing that their vehicle blew apart at 60k. Of course, half of them never followed the factory recommended maintenance schedule and beat their vehicles senseless, and the other half never owned the vehicle they claimed failed them to begin with!
@@eskieman3948 I though I was the only one who noticed how many people lie just to troll others. Lol I owned truck xxxxxx and it blew up at 2000 miles, and my whole family has brand xxxxx and they all have over a half a million miles and nothing has ever failed in any of them. 😂😂😂😂
I have a 11 6.2L Platinum (same as raptor). I just changed the fluid at 189K, second time done. Runs perfect. The valve body switch can break though, not a bad repair. The rest of the trans is very solid. Sounds like it is time for spark plugs for you!
Hell, I bought a 2011 Dodge Nitro brand new. Drove it home, approximately 20 miles, and the transmission was leaking. Had it in the shop 5 times and they never could fix it. Definitely a faulty casting on the transmission at the manufacturer. Traded it in for a 2012 Toyota Tacoma and still own it with not even 80k miles on it.
My 6r80 has 265k still going strong. The problem with auto Transmissions people do not service them enough.
So YOU bought a lemon and now you want to bash the truck?? 😂😂😂
I have a 2011 F150 with the 5.0 v8 and 270,000 miles on it. No transmission issues to date.
Do you change transmission fluids often?
@@velam17 it was changed at 175,000 miles.
There are many f150 of that Era that have way more than 150,000 miles and still have the original transmission and its working just fine. That's not correct that the transmission is the weakest part of the f150.
Is everyone gunna ignore the horn 2:13
Good show Scottie ❤
Listen to Scottie. I didn't listen to Scottie about the 3.5 Ecoboost and got burned big time. Bought a used Tundra with way more miles on it and it is in better shape than the F150 with much less miles. Never again Ford, another loyal customer gone.
My boy scotty got that lateral incisor extraction.
The 6r80 trans is pretty strong it’s honestly one of fords better auto trans they’ve put out in terms of durability. Just DON’T wait 150k miles to service them like the ford maintenance schedule says. Every 30-40k miles doing a simple drain, fill and filter replacement and they should last a long time
Ford F-150s are really good trucks in my opinion. People talk down on them all the time like they're the worst vehicle out there, but they're really not. I bought a 2014 Ford F-150 XTR with a 3.5 liter v6 motor last year and it's been a damg good truck for me so far. I've owned both an older ram truck and a 2002 Chevy Suburban prior to getting my Ford and tjose 2 trucks gave problems.
All your videos inspire me to keep my old ranger
Still driving my 97 Ford F150 , mileage unknown.
Hey Scotty, I live in Indiana and know people that have Ford f-150s and have had no transmission problems with high mileage so you can't lump a few and make it seem like they all have identical problems
Tooting horn @ 2:14 lol