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I loved my eco-boost for the two weeks I had it. I was rear ended at 65 m.p.h. and basically walked away. Can't say enough about the safety aspects of the truck. The rear axle was underneath the back seat of my crew cab. As for the top end, my wife, when I let her drive the truck, decided to pass a semi(in Montana). The truck hit 90 m.p.h. no problem and had a lot more to give. My new one will be waiting for me when I get back to the states. Hey Buzz, what kind of extended warranty does your buddy have? I declined one that only covered up to 75,000 miles.
They tow great. Better than a V8. They're trouble free. They get the same gas mileage as a V8. They run very smooth and very quietly. Don't buy a 2011 or early 2012. I'm surrounded by them every day of my life.
I would only buy a service contract from the manufacturer. IE... if it's a Ford, buy a Ford ESP. It will be the most straight forward to deal with from both sides(the customer's side and the shop's side).
Quote from: jackelope on April 30, 2016, 06:18:07 PMThey tow great. Better than a V8. They're trouble free. They get the same gas mileage as a V8. They run very smooth and very quietly. Don't buy a 2011 or early 2012. I'm surrounded by them every day of my life.Jack, would you elaborate on what kind of issues the 2011 & 2012 have vs. the 2013 & 2014 & 2015 & 2016 for that matter? I am familiar with the transmission recall, but I am curious if there are other consistent trends out there that just haven't developed in the 2013 & 2014, etc.
Quote from: jackelope on May 02, 2016, 07:11:52 AMI would only buy a service contract from the manufacturer. IE... if it's a Ford, buy a Ford ESP. It will be the most straight forward to deal with from both sides(the customer's side and the shop's side).My Extended Service Contract is from National Auto Care Corporation. I purchased it through Kelleher in eBurg where we purchased our truck. I have Titus Will in Tacoma service my vehicle and they are impressed with the ease of working w/these guys. When he calls, they give the OK to proceed. I had issues w/the seat heater and they replaced the heater and then when that did not solve the issue they paid for a new seat cushion and installation. Paid for other minor issues as well. I bought based on Kelleher's recommendation, they have been very good to deal with. We tried to shop for a pickup on the west side, but that didn't go very far.
I'm on my 6th ford pick up (3 rangers, 3 F-150) averaged 185,000 on all and other than crappy front brakes no problems. Owned 2 Dodges, never again-nothing but problems. currently on a 2015 with the 5litre V-8. Not towing I'm getting 21.5 mph, towing a boat or utility trailer 18.5. I drive back and forth from Tacoma to Near Kettle Falls so I get in a lot of Highway driving. Love this 2015, very quiet, runs great and rides very nicely. Never owned a Toyota or Chev. , but until Fords give me a reason to change I won't.
Quote from: whacker1 on May 02, 2016, 08:54:03 AMQuote from: jackelope on April 30, 2016, 06:18:07 PMThey tow great. Better than a V8. They're trouble free. They get the same gas mileage as a V8. They run very smooth and very quietly. Don't buy a 2011 or early 2012. I'm surrounded by them every day of my life.Jack, would you elaborate on what kind of issues the 2011 & 2012 have vs. the 2013 & 2014 & 2015 & 2016 for that matter? I am familiar with the transmission recall, but I am curious if there are other consistent trends out there that just haven't developed in the 2013 & 2014, etc.Biggest issues they had were driveability issues related to the intercooler. It causes a shudder/misfire type feeling. It's been updated and the issue seems to be resolved as of maybe late 2012/early 2013? I can't recall exactly when. Quote from: JDHasty on May 02, 2016, 09:11:22 AMQuote from: jackelope on May 02, 2016, 07:11:52 AMI would only buy a service contract from the manufacturer. IE... if it's a Ford, buy a Ford ESP. It will be the most straight forward to deal with from both sides(the customer's side and the shop's side).My Extended Service Contract is from National Auto Care Corporation. I purchased it through Kelleher in eBurg where we purchased our truck. I have Titus Will in Tacoma service my vehicle and they are impressed with the ease of working w/these guys. When he calls, they give the OK to proceed. I had issues w/the seat heater and they replaced the heater and then when that did not solve the issue they paid for a new seat cushion and installation. Paid for other minor issues as well. I bought based on Kelleher's recommendation, they have been very good to deal with. We tried to shop for a pickup on the west side, but that didn't go very far. I deal with service contracts all day every day. Some are good, some stink. None have ever been easier, more straight forward or more user friendly than from the manufacturers. The little piddly stuff is easy for all of them. It's when you get into the bigger stuff where the good ones shine and the mediocre ones crap out. Things like, hypothetically your water pump leaks and the service contract will pay for the water pump but they won't pay for the coolant