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@Mike-ii1vz

Жыл бұрын

The worst car is my 07 Taurus with the mystery fuse problem lol

@ditzydoo4378

Жыл бұрын

Hello Scotty, love the video. a question if you please. I own a 2002 Ford Ranger 3.0 ltr V-6 that use 5W20 synthetic oil. Should I be using 5W30 as you indicated for the 5.4 V8?

@jeffk464

Жыл бұрын

4 wheel drive can also be helpful pulling a boat out of the water. You don't want to be one of those guys on KZread with their truck submerged at the boat ramp.

@GODcu500

Жыл бұрын

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@LegendStormcrow

Жыл бұрын

@@Mike-ii1vz I had a Buick that did donuts when you let go of the steering wheel, and had a break pedal that randomly fell off.

As a Mustang lover, I'll never forgive Ford for calling that Mach E a Mustang. Why not call it the Escape E, because that's what it looks like.

@RenKnight347

Жыл бұрын

Because I can't think of any Escapes that are capable of developing 600 ft-lbs of torque to all four contact patches.

@chumpthetraitor7331

Жыл бұрын

@@RenKnight347 so they should call super duty which makes 1200 ft lbs torque a Mustang too based on your logic.

@jonahparpart3690

Жыл бұрын

@@RenKnight347 aside from the Hoonagin, I can’t think of any mustang (real) that sends any power to more than 2 contact patches.

@steveshattah

Жыл бұрын

How about Edsel E?

@ahrress9346

Жыл бұрын

Even calling it the Mach E sounds good; they did the Mustang a disservice with this electric vehicle, I agree

I bought a 2012 f150 xlt 4x4 It was 10 years old when I bought. Last winter in Ontario we got 2 feet of snow in one day and this truck was a tank in it. I’m keeping it until she dies

@100GTAGUY

9 ай бұрын

Keep up on regular maintenance and you should be able to pass it onto your kids and or grandkids when its your time.

@ourgreatsurrenderinchiefjo4245

12 күн бұрын

Maybe even your kids. Kids Great grandkids do regular maintenance and it should outlast the earth😂😂😂 wtf

The more I see $75,000 electric cars the more I like my 1998 Nissan Quest that I paid $800 for and have had for 10 years. This is a pre-Renault Nissan before they took a turn for the worst which I learned from Scotty. Thanks!

@RenKnight347

Жыл бұрын

$75K+ for an electric ride $2.5K for an 8 year/80K mile extended warranty for an electric ride. Price range for EV battery replacement: $10 to $20K+ (That subject isn't usually brought up unless you asked about it when they're hammering away on trying to get you sold on the insane torque and drag strip performance). Personally, I would not be interested in EVs. However, should the situation ever change, then my first question with respect to that extended warranty would be, "Does either the regular warranty or the extended one cover the cost of a replacement battery?" My guess would be no in either case because batteries were always treated as consumables to be paid for and replaced by the owner(s) whenever it was required. IDK. Perhaps, some folks just have to learn the hard lessons in life when not thinking things totally through before they decide to go ahead and pull the trigger on such a cash cow.

@steveeddy6876

Жыл бұрын

Nissan is okay

@dannysdailys

Жыл бұрын

@@RenKnight347 Yeah, like taking the vax.

@jassibrar3913

11 ай бұрын

At point did Nissan begin to drop in quality? I can't remember all of Scotty's vids lol

@davidredhawk

11 ай бұрын

Oddly enough same vehick3 as a mercury villager..those were great vans back when I was a Ford Tech.

I just bought a 2010 F-150 4x4 4.6L V8 a month ago. Its my first Ford and couldn't be happier. I love this truck.

@chrisx5127

Жыл бұрын

How do you know if you got a good deal on a used truck? Did you bring a mechanic along with you? I want to buy a used truck but I'm afraid I would get screw over.

@kennypartida8784

11 ай бұрын

Same here I need a good truck for work and play plus to have my family in there but I don’t want to buy something and regret it

@Ye_salty_dog

2 ай бұрын

@@chrisx5127yeah I got screwed over on a 2003 f250 never gonna happen again, test drive it ask all the questions you can and when they tell you stuff make sure they have proof of what they’re telling you

@chrisx5127

2 ай бұрын

@@Ye_salty_dog Damn, think of it as a learning experience. I ended up with a new truck and absolutely love it!

@Ye_salty_dog

2 ай бұрын

@@chrisx5127 same here brother!

I have a 2007 Ford F-150 FX4 and all I had to do was replace the spark plugs. I am the original owner and I absolutely love my truck. It has a little over 94,000 miles and runs beautiful.

@richsweeney1115

Жыл бұрын

I've known people that had them with well over 200k, with no big issues, but 94k is nothing..

@LegendStormcrow

Жыл бұрын

03 with 280k and it's had 2 alternators and needs some electrical work (windows and wipers) but she has run for friggen ever, and I've trusted her to do what I wouldn't trust trucks a 10th her age or a 4th her odometer to do. Only serious problem I've ever had is the back end is too light to get traction.

@ocrapo9327

Жыл бұрын

How's your intake manifold gasket holding up?

@Mr.Riddler447

Жыл бұрын

94,000 is just breaking it in. i just retired my 99 expedition after 240k miles. Just bought a lincoln town car for 2k with only 90k miles. thing glides down the road

@sunshine3914

Жыл бұрын

Must live in a really small state. I’ve put that much on my Honda every year, & I rarely go anywhere.

As Scotty said, less computer on a car means less headache. Manual transmission has no computer so it is reliable and cause no headache. No need for dual clutch.

@LegendStormcrow

Жыл бұрын

*meanwhile I'm fighting an old ranger manual, but by God she works*

@rickcole6990

Жыл бұрын

Yeah But some of us has to drive a Slush box

@steveeddy6876

Жыл бұрын

But Bill Gates and Elon musk would Disagree!

@dannysdailys

Жыл бұрын

Bull, I want all the tech I can get. How do you think the average age of a car went from 7 years to 15 years? Tech is how. I have a 5 year old Dodge Charger loaded with tech and I've never had a problem with any of it. It uses the Mercedes system before Mercedes went crazy. Even the electric gas cap cover still works. It doesn't even have a gas cap and the system it uses is flawless. Just like NASCAR uses. I wouldn't have anything else.

@chrisx5127

Жыл бұрын

But they don't make manual anymore :( I want a Manual F-150!

I just put 150K on my 2013 F150 5.0 4X4. I put her through hell and back and haven't had to do anything but general maintenance. I'll never go back to a Chevy, Dodge or Yota again.. Ford has a returning customer here!

@WhatTheHeck1290

Жыл бұрын

Only great engine Ford made. (2011-2014) I have a 2013 F150 5.0 V8 - 4x4, also! Thing is a beast on and off-road up in the mountains. Best tires for these F150's Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015, no joke.

@Ye_salty_dog

2 ай бұрын

As a ford guy i recently bought a 2010 Silverado not that I wanted to but you do what you gotta do with the money you have, but it’s a very good truck it’s comfortable, reliable and it’s 4x4 and I live in ny so it’s absolutely necessary lol but I’ve recently had a lot of respect for that truck and I thoroughly enjoy it

I came across a nice 2015 F250 super duty plain jane pickup 120k all serviced at 98k big gas v8 6 spd auto 4x4 for $17k love this truck- it like the E85 not much difference in mileage amazingly enough.

Scotty you the man . Helping everyone out

my sister had a 2016 focus. the transmission started slipping within 5 months of buying it new. they fixed the transmission 2 times and it didn't help. finally ford called her and said if she came to a dealership. they would give her a new 2019 focus for the same amount of money she owed on her car. the 2019 works great.

@steveeddy6876

Жыл бұрын

Okay Stay FOCUSED on the Repairs

@michaelstevens04

Жыл бұрын

Here and there you get a lemon doesn’t mean you shouldn’t give a brand a second chance

@derekgardin1512

Жыл бұрын

@michaelstevens7249 the 2012-2016 had trans problems. Was fixed by 2017.

@anthonyg6221

Жыл бұрын

WOW. My Mom, who passed on last year, had bought a 2015 Focus. That thing needed to have the trans rebuilt basically every oil change. My parents had that car for quite a while before trading it in. They never had an option to get a replacement car. Probably had the trans in and out 15 times. And other weird problems arose. It ended up needing a new power steering rack. I have 40 year old mustangs that are more reliable than some of this new stuff and I drive them harder than the new stuff. Unreal how with all the tech we've seemed to have move backward in reliability.

@theshield1613

Жыл бұрын

My mother has a 2013 Ford Focus never had a transmission problems .

"guys in the army are dying to get the 4wd version" me looking out my barracks room window at my 4wd f150...

I have a 2010 F150 STX 4x4 .. purchased new .. I absolutely love it !!!! I’ve had no issues with it at all !!

@andrewharris9302

Жыл бұрын

Does it have the regular v8?

@donaldperrotta8514

Жыл бұрын

@@andrewharris9302 yes … not a single issue with it …

@aaron-fauth

Жыл бұрын

@@andrewharris9302 Why wouldn’t it.

@sethdavis4382

Жыл бұрын

I bought a 2011 STX 4x4 with the V6 for my teenage son about 2 years ago. I was hoping the v6 (non-ecoboost) would get better gas mileage, but it doesn't. It's been a good truck so far, but I've got some rust on a fender and in the bed I have to deal with. I'm having a hard time finding a body shop that can do anything to help me with the rust, it's too expensive to replace the bed. I think I might just line-x over the rust and forget about it.

@donaldperrotta8514

Жыл бұрын

@@sethdavis4382 I lucked out with my 2010 .. plus living in Connecticut we have some pretty brutal winters . I use the 4x4 extensively during the winter months .. I keep it parked outside .. so far I have no rust issues .. I do try on a regular basis to keep it clean .. with extra care on the bottom ..

Regarding the f-150, the spark issue was addressed in mid season 2008. There were actually two distinct problems, first the plug ports in the head had too few threads and plugs ejected on their own. Second issue was plugs of two piece design with a head deesign that was horrible, allowed the spark plug to get seized up in the hole and then they would break off because of the weak two piece design.Your advice on oil is spot on correct, the 5-30 does much better and oil change intervals of 3500 miles will go a long way to assure a trouble free engine, there is ample testimony on line that supports the advantages of low mileage oil change even if you use synthetics. The thing with the 3 valve is that a CLEAN oiling system is absolutely essential, engine service must be spot on timely. This engine does have weakness in the components of the variable valve timing system and sometimes even with good maintenance they come undone because timing chain tensioner gaskets blow out and the top of the engine starves for oil. The oil pumps are known to have a flexing backplate that causes oil pressure loss at higher RPM. Aside from these issues the bulk of breakdown causes comes from lack of maintenance....meticulous maintenance!

@dannysdailys

Жыл бұрын

That no one should have to make. That's the same problems the Hemi's have.

@steveeddy6876

Жыл бұрын

Hmmmm I noticed at the Picknpull most of the 54.the cylinder heads were removed!!?

@Willis476

Жыл бұрын

Yep 2v 97 to mid 02 heads had too few threads. 3v 04 to 08 had plug issues being junk

@dannysdailys

Жыл бұрын

You couldn't pay me to take one. And they never recalled that garbage and determined it wasn't a safety issue with your open cylinder spewing fuel under the hood and your spark plug under the hood sparking away. And remember at the same time, Ford diesels in their Super Duty's were the worst engines in the world. Check Mate. No more Ford trucks for me. EVER!

@anthonynicholich9654

Жыл бұрын

Regardless. ford had thousands of problems and hundreds of tecalls. F150 was/is/and will be the worse

Always a great video. Some people talk and no knowledge comes out but when Scotty speaks, so much great information comes out. Always love to hear what he has to say.

My 2002 F150 4.6 V8 4x4 which I've had since new is still going strong at 450,000 kilometers (250,000 miles approx.) has never had any engine work I credit the use of SAE 5W-20 full synthetic oil. The first half of its life was spent towing 4,000 lb. every day. Eventually had to replace the transmission and rear end but those are the only major repairs in twenty years. Oh, and an alternator, A/C compressor and fuel pump. Other than those items, just regular brake repairs and tires. Would highly recommend Ford F150.

I have a 2008 XLT f250 with the 5.4.. it's amazing!

Also Akebono break pads leave very little brake dust. I had them on an E55 benz & they were a life saver.

2009 Mustang auto, 218k on it. Recall for airbag and had to replace thermostat housing (design flaw which was covered under a warranty). Three brake jobs, three sets of spark plugs (E3). KN air intake. That's it, other than oil changes and tires and oh yeah, changed battery three times over its life. Runs like a dream still, power galore, comfortable as heck. I don't think I could buy a Mustang of this quality new today. One of the best cars I have ever owned, and that's saying something. I hope to have it for the rest of my life, for reals.

The Mach E for that price is outrageous

Scotty says “on the other hand” ; love it. I am exhausted tracking your hands. No more hands! 😄

@realJimMarshall

Жыл бұрын

don't listen to him Scotty, use more hands.

Just bought an 04 ford f-150 XLT triton with the 4.6 motor. 149k miles for $6k. Super clean inside almost looks brand new

Great jam love this dude !

Scotty is the best car advicer in KZread Its just pleasant hearing this guy bout car issues.

Have a 2014 Fiesta, hitting 146,000 miles and thankfully no problems yet. The DCT started to slip from 2nd to 3rd but got the trans fluid changed and reset and it made a pretty big difference.

@andiparker3733

Жыл бұрын

My fiesta is 2011 (UK) and I've had it for almost 5 years. 84,000 miles and the same.. no major problems at all!

@richsweeney1115

Жыл бұрын

The tranny on my wife's 14 escape is a little off,I'm planning on changing the fluid next weekend, she's got a 36k mile warranty on it though, so even if its the tranny its not a big problem but I was thinking the same, I'll change the fluid and bring it to the dealer to reprogram it

@beefybuttercup2978

Жыл бұрын

Careful w/ high mileage tranny fluid changes. Save the old just in case or maybe just change half. & Always avoid GMC

@bartkomedy

Жыл бұрын

I lost my 2015 Fiesta due to an accident last month and man that thing had next to no issues. I barely broke 70,000 miles on it but from day one it drove like a dream.

@ruskifoxrf9167

Жыл бұрын

Do you drive it pretty aggressively? Shifting around 3.5k rpm? I know for a fact the DPS6 likes to be pushed, no nanny driving habits. I bought my 2017 Focus S nearly 2 years ago, only got my clutch packs replaced once back in late Feb 2022 at 43.3k miles. The previous owner had it replaced at 28k. I bought the car with 39.4k miles on it. I've really started to get into the habit of driving it aggressively and it works a lot better. Even though I did get my clutches replaced for free (under extended warranty) I still like to preserve clutch life.

I’ve had drilled and slotted rotors for quite some time, I had pads worn about halfway… they lasted me a good while. Granted my car is a lot lighter so less force is needed

Always love your content Scotty!!!!

I bought an 06 focus zx3 hatchback automatic brand new. It's still going today. Over 225,000 miles on it. Only replaced the alternator once, engine mounts and a valve cover around 200,000. It's been very reliable.

@jordanquill8079

Жыл бұрын

Yeah luckily it’s only the 3rd gens (2012-2016) that have the really bad trannys

So you've actually told us how good actually the Fords can be!:D Thanks!

I have a 2018 Ford ecosport. I love this little compact SUV. No problems at all. 4 cylinder 2.0l engine with no CVT Transmission. It have 6 speed Regular automatic transmission. 40,980 miles on it. 4 years already. The one thing I love the most about Ford cars is their AC systems. It's so cold to bones. Ford did a great job with their AC systems.

@richsweeney1115

Жыл бұрын

You have no miles.....40k?? We put ,40k on our cars in like ,2 years...my wife has a 14 eescape titanium w the 2.0 ecoboost, she loves it, its nice but the tranny is a little off , at 114k miles. She's got a 36k mile warranty, so its going in the dealer soon, but I'm gonna change the tranny fluid too. But I'm just saying you have basically no miles. She's if pretty fun to drive for a 4 cyl automatic, its pretty peppy

@rotart12arx3

Жыл бұрын

We have one also. Leased it new for $266 a month and bought out the lease for under 13K with under 30K. Loaded up AWD and gave it to our daughter. They still sell for upper teens. Has been a great vehicle.

@MegaLighthouse

11 ай бұрын

I found one I can purchase for $9000 a 2014 Escape with 2.5 liter engine with 114k miles. Is there something I should look at more closely being that low in price?

2009 f150 with 278.000 miles solid truck

Thanks for the great video Scotty. Too bad it's so difficult interfacing with the computer on that new Mustang. It's not like you were using a parts store cheapie scan tool.

Love my Fords never had any issues

@CannonFodder873

Жыл бұрын

Just replaced the oldest (2010 Focus 4cyl/2 liter) Ford in my driveway with a newer one, 2017 Edge SEL AWD.(6 cyl/3.5 liter) for my daughter....SHE paid, of course. 🤣 I also have my wife's 2014 Edge SEL (6 cyl/3.5 liter) and my own 2019 F-150 Lariat FX4 5.0 liter. You're preaching to the "converted". I still remember the "Big Three" plus one more...AMC, and have owned ALL of them. I'll stick with a brand I have a "good history" with.🤔

I have an '04 F150 4x4 with the 5.4 and it sounds like a diesel but runs great. I'll take the 13 mpg over payments of $1000/mo. Oh, and it's NEVER stranded me in almost 20 years and 266,000 miles.

@mrjon75

Жыл бұрын

I guess my alternator hasn't heard the news 😂

@AbcAbc-sp1od

Жыл бұрын

@@mrjon75 nice! I have an 05 f150 with a 5.4 with 290,000 miles, and it's still running lol!

@mrjon75

Жыл бұрын

@@AbcAbc-sp1od My fingers are crossed! I'm hoping for at least 300,000 for us both 😂!

@AbcAbc-sp1od

Жыл бұрын

@@mrjon75 Me too lol! Just curious, have you already done the timing guides, tensioners, and oil pump?

@mrjon75

Жыл бұрын

@@AbcAbc-sp1od I have not! I've replaced some front end parts and had the tranny rebuilt twice. Honestly I consider both those my fault. You shouldn't pull stumps with any half ton, probably not even a 1 ton 😂. And it's true it's never stranded me but it's also true the 5.4 can get around stuck in 2nd 😂. And that's basically it, besides maintenance.

In addition to learning a LOT from your videos, I appreciate your since of humor and the funny pictures.

I drive a 2004 F150 ..208k miles it still runs very good.

@Anthony-kn8cn

Жыл бұрын

190 thou on a 2004 fx4 sounds like a diesel. Tap Tap bad phaser and needs timing. It's just a bad design motor.

Scott sure is hammering Ford but honestly I’ve had better luck with Ford than GM. Had an Escape and literally no repairs, my grammys 91 Taurus just died….yes 91, our current driver, our Flex has 192k and runs like a stabbed rat. Every GM I’ve had recently had issues, except my 86 gmc s15. THAT…..was a great little truck!

@kingtuckgesus8879

Жыл бұрын

I had 3 s197 mustang GTs never had a problem on any of em

@DeepSingh-gj1rz

Жыл бұрын

My escape 2011 has 556k on it and is still strong

@donaldperrotta8514

Жыл бұрын

I had a Blazer , a Cadillac and a Monte Carlo … had issues with all 3 … I’ve been driving new Fords since 1995 and never had a problem … I’ll never buy another GM product ever !!

@bradleyhampton1792

Жыл бұрын

I hated ford all my life until I bought one. Every gm product made in the late 90s and up all junk!!

@pic6162

Жыл бұрын

2013 Ford Explorer- trade in at 86,000. Outside of normal maintenance, brakes, tires,etc.. A washer motor was ALL it ever needed. Ford hands down, but it does depend on the models. They all have a weak or failure model.

I think I'll be sticking with my 4.6 in my 08 Mustang and my 7.3 in my 97 and 99 F-250s. Both have served me extremely well, Especially my 99 which I payed about 8 grand, 2 wheel drive supercab with about 214k on the odometer.

@ocrapo9327

Жыл бұрын

I have a 97 with the 7.3 as well. These are unique beasts.

@gorgeusjames

Жыл бұрын

S197 are amongst the most reliable and best looking modern Mustangs.

@JohnMcdowell-gw9zc

9 ай бұрын

I have a 06 f150 4.6 2 valve 5/30 mobile one is all I use every 5,000 miles. I had 1 plug blow,1alt and 2 batteries in 271000k And I know this truck is going to make 400000 to 500000k no doubt

@Lukeler1138

9 ай бұрын

Got a 4.0 L S197 Mustang I got for my first car back in 2016, still haven't gotten rid of it almost 7 years later. Had to address tie rods, bushings, and the fuel pump, but otherwise it's been very reliable as a daily commuter.

@AMoneyVideo

8 ай бұрын

How much rust do they all have.

How you doing Scotty! We love watching your KZread channel ❤️

I just bought a 2013 F150 XLT 3.7 NA V6 with 214,000 miles on it for $6000. I brought a mechanic with me and he said it looks great and $6000 is a great deal.

I love my 2010 Lariat supcab. Still looks new. No way I’d sell it. Has 101,000 miles on it !! It’s loaded even has the good Sony stereo in it too.

@richsweeney1115

Жыл бұрын

101k really isn't much at all

@graysonbeck5597

Жыл бұрын

@@richsweeney1115barely broke in… my dads got 400k on his eco boost

I love Scotty.. Not just because of the superior info, but because he makes me laugh out loud in every video...

Very nice extremely professional shop. A shop that clean says very positive things about quality and the integrity of the pros that work there.

The only problem I can see with 2009 to 2014 Ford is that they didn’t come with a cabin air filter. Plus I purchased my 2014 F150 XRT for 14 K crew cab nice truck, but a little rusty from living in the Northeast.

My 09 F150 had 259K before replacing the motor. Now almost 10k miles later with a reman without issues.

@ocrapo9327

Жыл бұрын

Did your intake manifold gasket brake on you leaving your coil packs useless and engine misfiring? Happens to the best of us.

5:21 Scotty loves that wolverine. 😲😲😲

Thanks, Scotty!

Huge Areolas are fun to work on😎!

If you have 4wd, you should put it in 4wd about once a month (as a normal practice), just to keep that system lubed.

@goofykid2027

Жыл бұрын

That's a crock...if you put it in 4wd today...the system is bone dry a couple hours after you shut it off ...you think 20 days after putting it in 4wd it's still lubed?..lol

@aaron-fauth

Жыл бұрын

@@goofykid2027 Not after 20 days….

@goofykid2027

Жыл бұрын

@@aaron-fauth you said doing once a month will keep it lubed ..

@OjStudios

Жыл бұрын

@@goofykid2027 Prolly just meant that "Use it once in a while to keep it from jamming up totally"

@melrose9252

Жыл бұрын

@@goofykid2027 < No son, you need to engage periodically to keep it lubed. Now go back your momma’s basement and finish your Kool aid.

Scotty, if anyone can get the info, its YOU. I know you will prevail even if it takes some time. Love your channel!

Those old 2v tritons though could really take a beating

I bought slotted it helps cool the rotors. What kills a lot of rotors / warped is heat

@goofykid2027

Жыл бұрын

Do you race? Cuz if you drive the speed limits slotted rotors are a total waste and normally won't heat up much anyway with normal driving

I have a 2014 f150 v8 5.0 coyote engine and i love this truck

I have a 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac V8. I love this truck. Take good care of it and it will take great care of you.

Scotty- (says he wouldn't buy a new F150) then proceeds to show a 12 year old truck and doesn't say anything that bad about it lol. I have an 05 F150 with the 5.4 and I have always used 5-30 instead of 5-20 because of the mileage on the engine and it has never treated me wrong.

@22killakush22

Жыл бұрын

This is the trick!!!

@discoveryoutdoorskcfishing236

Жыл бұрын

That 5.4 is trouble. Those cam phasers are a pita

@ubeuonly

Жыл бұрын

That's typical Scotty

@fredsimmons6188

Жыл бұрын

I've heard and read too many bad things about the 5.4 3 valve. That's a big fat nope.

@GabrielRodriguez-uf2nq

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, because the new ones are junk. True strory

As Scotty said, less computer on a car means less headache.

I just bought a 2019 Ford F-150 XLT V8 5.0 engine. Man i love my truck.

Scotty , You are a man of many talents , using the word insidious , I like it .

My dad was not happy when I bought a ford. 10 yrs 2 brake jobs 2 tune ups later. My 2012 fusion with 240k is still going strong. I've been looking for an excuse to buy a new car. I haven't found that reason yet

My 2009 f150 also gets 22 mpg on the hwy. I love the truck. Tows my big camp trailer great!

@Yamah-we7td

Жыл бұрын

My 2013 f150 eco boost gets only 15 mpg at best idk if it’s because I live in Wyoming with the higher climate an thinner air.

@ericgrau123

Жыл бұрын

@@Yamah-we7td 22mpg at 55

@cameronh3260

Жыл бұрын

How tf u do that

@madebydade305ify

11 ай бұрын

​@@Yamah-we7tdwhat engine in it?

My grandmothers husband was the topseller of ford in the northern south part of my country, at his peak he sold 20 cars a month, two weeks after he quit Ford he bought a brand new Volvo S80 with executive interior lol

Have 4 fords and love it . Explorer 2102 and 2018 models , exceptional and runs and looks like new . 2 Ford escapee 2016 , 2017 both have over 100k miles and drive great .

I have drilled and slotted rotors on my 2k civic... no abnormal wear on the brakes and rotors

The Vaseline jar when he was talking about the Maserati dealership almost took me out! 🤣🤣🤣

@carlbrooks90

Жыл бұрын

I comes standard with Maserati when they are getting prepared to bend people over

Thank you sir 👍

Good Work

Quite the recommendation for an 07 F-150. Never thought of getting a pickup, but might consider in the future.

@ocrapo9327

Жыл бұрын

the 4.6 runs very well

@level5599

Жыл бұрын

If you’re not familiar with taking overly good care of an f150 just get an 11 or newer with a 5.0 through 2015, the 4.6 and 5.4 had many issues but obviously some were good because the owners were very good

@LegendStormcrow

Жыл бұрын

If you can get a 4.6 Triton that's been so much as looked at, they are great. The only problem is that since they were lower tier, a lot of people didn't so much as change the oil. Otherwise go with what Level said, but I'd gladly take another 4.6

Wish I knew the spark plug advice before one shot out from inside my Lincoln 🥴

Those Mach E Mustangs also have a recall for the AC dripping onto the battery. I have a friend who works at a Ford dealership and has had to fix at least a few of them.

I have a 1998 5.4 Expedition that had that problem. I don't drive now, but it was like $400 to get One Plug fixed.

the thing with electric cars, you have to drive it casually in order to get better range, and don't exceed 65MPH when your traveling even though speed limit are 75 or 80MPH because the range will go down, and if the weather is nice and cool, turn the AC off and open up the intake vent, the range will get better, and when you approach the stop signs or red light, coast your car earlier, the generator will kick in and charge your battery a little, and light braking for you. if you buy a electric car, get a single motor not the dual motor.

@Spiritual_DriverAE101

Жыл бұрын

Great pro tip! Same thing I do so save gas on my corolla. I see the difference in the mileage. The faster you go, the more you force your car to go against the air. I tried mentioning that to some people that drive 80-90 all the time and complain about mileage.

@themrjones

Жыл бұрын

Just what we need a bunch of turds coasting and going under the speed limit for better range. Everyone goes 95 on the interstate around here.

@aaron-fauth

Жыл бұрын

@@Spiritual_DriverAE101 No one goes the speed limit here at all.

@Spiritual_DriverAE101

Жыл бұрын

@@aaron-fauth I live in Chicago, you can literally speed in front of a cop and does nothing. The interstates here? Forget it! Everyone switching lanes to solid white lines at 80. Using the emergency lanes as their own personal HOV lanes lol. Not to mention speeding through them, inconsiderate of other drivers. Sorry everyone just needed to vent that out 😂

@mikekokomomike

Жыл бұрын

@Pete there's already a comparison video on the Lightning and a gas powered truck pulling identical medium sized travel trailers. Lightning ran out of battery in 85 miles.

I got the manual transmission Fiesta to avoid that headache. But I bought the 3 cylinder edition with the turbo. Oh well, it's a decent car so far.

@ericafors6039

Жыл бұрын

I have the same 2014 manual Ford Fiesta with 224k in it. Nothing really ever wrong with it until now. Some rust on the lift gate corners (outside all,those years in cold winter weather), and now the catalytic converter has gone. Repairing that as it’s still in great shape aside from those two issues. My happiest purchase, less than 13K all told out the door…. Wanted a cheap commuter for excessive mileage and it’s done great winter, spring, summer and fall.

@James_R369

Жыл бұрын

@@ericafors6039 I live in CA with no crazy weather. I got the car last year 3wks before the crazy mark up. 64k miles for only $8500. Thanks for your reply. I feel good about this car now. I haven't driven it since I had it, but I go out to start it once a week. Did the clutch ever need to be replaced?

Another nice video. Informative. I've Bought my 2010 F-150 FX2 4.6L with a little under 20,000 miles, and it now has 235K. It has never had better than 18 mpg and usually is around 16.8 to 17.1 mpg. It has been a great truck other than the MPG. New coils and Plugs, consistent oil changes. I wondering if I should look at the injectors.

@graysonbeck5597

6 ай бұрын

I have a 14’ FX2 F150 Ecoboost and I get around 16.8 so I feel u

Just picked up a 2016 F150 XLT sport 5.0 43000 miles for 20,000 after my trade and discounts because I used to work at that dealer. Its been undercoated and driven by an older man lol I lucked out with that gem especially now. Been a mechanic my entire life and love the 5.0

Not a Word that it is made in Mexico, My friend has a New Tacoma that is also made in Mexico, But Not a Word lol

My daughter has a ‘14 Focus Titanium and so far, zero issues. 80K miles and counting…..

@jeremyshearer3885

Жыл бұрын

That is good new but keep an eye on the tcm in that car if it goes out you won’t be able to find that part hardly any where there are a lot of focus’s sitting at dealerships just needing that one part but it is said to be on back order up to 6 months to a year

@leniseeec8559

Жыл бұрын

Mines at 67,000 I'm nervous

My wife had a 2013 Focus SE hatch with the dual clutch auto. The problem was a seal that would leak fluid onto the clutches causing them to slip on take off. The dealership would have to replace the seals and clutches and then reprogram transmission to shift correctly. We missed out on the recall by a couple of months and were quoted $1600 to do the work at the dealership. Other than that, it was an outstanding car. Great mileage, huge torque and sports car like handling. I'd buy the ST model in a heartbeat with the manual transmission.

The Vaseline jar and reference to Maserati tune-up reminded me of a Firestone store that charged me $2500 to change eight spark plugs on an old F150. I was in process of moving and needed it right then.

I used to have a 2010 F-150 XLT 4x4 with the 4.6 engine. Was a great truck got it used in 2011 with 15,000 miles and sold it before I moved down to FL this Feb. I got 14 grand and it only had 57 thousand miles on it. I changed my oil every 5 thousand miles and tires rotated every 10. Sadly, WNY weather dealing with salt was causing the rockers to start rusting.

Bought 2005 F150 almost 2 years ago with 85k miles. Before I closed the deal I had them put all knew plugs and coils. I knew about the issue only from following your channel.

The 5.4 3v has cam phaser issues too. Fordtechmakuloco is the 5.4 whisperer.

Thank You Mr Kilmer !

I had a 1979 Toyota Corrolla. I'd give anything if they still made those, exactly like they made them back then. Speaking of braking, slow the Hell down before you get to your stop so you aren't putting so much friction all at once on your "breaking" system. Also, it is my understanding ethanol has a lot of water in it that messes up your fuel system, especially if it sits unused. Am I wrong? I can't even imagine spending as much on a truck for which you could buy a small house.

I would never buy anything with the Triton 5.4l 3V ever again. Loved that truck but hated that engine.

@Anthony-kn8cn

Жыл бұрын

Agree 💯 l have a beautiful 2004 fx4 and the only ugly thing is the 5.4 3 valve. 😐 under the hood.

@EpixSt33Lz

8 күн бұрын

What was bad about the engine?

My brother and I owned an HVAC commercial ant we got an 08’ and 10’ F150 with the Triton engines. Boy were those two trucks a mistake. The spark plug blew out of the three different times. Finally had aftermarket thread repair inserts installed to the tune of $1500. The top end gave out at 89000 miles. Replaced them with GMC’s and racked up over 239,000 miles with minor problems. Belt tensioner and an alternator, couple brake jobs and whatnot.

107k here on a 2015 3.5 ecoboost bought it used and haven’t had to do anything except the spark plugs and a few coils and just general maintenance

Wish I knew about the vvt issues on the 5.4 3 valve earlier 😐 looking at a 5k engine repair or 8k engine replacement

Awesome Mr. Scott'A***👍🙌💥🇺🇸

My 12 focus transmission and clutch plates were coverd by the recall. The warranty ran out as soon as the trannie went out. The dealership told me it had a recall and it would of been soon that the recall would have been up.

The older 2v 5.4 are actually more reliable the plug problem is there’s like 2 threads, just don’t over tighten them. The 3v have more head problems if you change the oil it’ll be good.

Scotty usually: it says on the oil cap what weight oil to use. The engineers who designed these things know what oil it needs Scottt this time: this truck is an old classic v8 give it the higher weight oil than it sahs

@richsweeney1115

Жыл бұрын

Because the old ones dont have vvt, and its OK

@sprock0189

Жыл бұрын

@@richsweeney1115 that truck has vvt.

@kevinhuguet9675

Жыл бұрын

I run royal purple 10/30 in my 08

@user-hg2tk3xj9y

7 ай бұрын

During the summer I just toss very little motor honey in and never had issues, guess just a quart or so of heavier weight works fine.

Always had good luck with fords and will continue to buy them

Your videos are very educational for me. I am a better car and truck owner because of it. Question I’d like to see addressed is - I haul big trailer loads of horses and cattle. What big trucks do you consider the best way to go in three quarter ton and one ton.? My next buy should last me forever.

Hey Scotty. On the 2010 Ford Platinum, what would be an acceptable milage and price? Also, you had a video on avoiding turbo trucks. Would the Platinum be an exception?

@level5599

Жыл бұрын

130K or below is ideal probably, depending on state no more than 18-20k $$

@ocrapo9327

Жыл бұрын

You're gonna pay extra for the platinum.

I have the same body 2014 f150 super crew cab love it

E-85 is great in CA! Because our gas is so expensive, I still save 30% per gallon

Dang. I just put slotted and drilled rotors on my Mazda 5. So far they've been great; time will tell I suppose.

I love my 1999 F150. It’s paid for!

I didn’t know the Mach E’s are made in Mexico but I shouldn’t be surprised. In my experience when Ford makes a vehicle in the U.S. or Canada it is clearly marked in the door jamb. So when I see cars like my sisters Fusion that says nothing about where it is made, I am suspect.

@appalachiangunman9589

Жыл бұрын

@@mcc7762 I’ll try to remember to look next time I see it.

Thank you.