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Ford F-150 SUPERCREW
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http://www.bonforums.com/trucks/f_20035.htm
synthetic motor oils are being changed as we speak. Amsoil is the only current 100% oil on the market, the other so called synthectic's are a mix of hydrocarbon and synthectic. That known, Amsoil is now considering changing to this mix also, and, to lower the price and be competive. If this happens there will be no longer a 100% synthecic oil available. This applies to the 7500 brand of oil. I'm not a dealer but do use Amsoil, and have to pay the $9.00 a qt for it. There is lots of talk about this and Amsoil needs to know this not not what people want. If that happens then were back to basic oils and its a crap shoot all over again, comments?
http://www.fleet.ford.com/products/fleet_showroom/Light_Trucks.asp
I'm guessing this topic has been covered in the previous thousand messages, but I'm wondering what people are getting for mileage with the Screws - either with the 4.6L or 5.4L engines. Interestingly enough, after searching the 5 local 'online' dealerships, I haven't found any 4.6L models yet. Is there that little demand for them? Anyway, I realize you don't buy these for fuel economy, but my Chevy-owning friend claims to get 18 mpg with his 5.3 Silverado - city/hwy mix. On the other hand, my Dodge-owning friend gets only 13 mpg with his '02 4.7L Quad Cab - city/hwy mix. At 15k miles/yr, that's about $500 difference in gas costs. Not mind-blowing, but enough to think about anyway. I'm just curious where Ford fits in.
Thanks for any input.
Our 2000 Silverado 1500, 5.3, 2 wheel drive will average mid to high 17's driving the same route as the Ford.
I loved the ride, loved the 5.4 engine, loved the space inside compared to my current Tacoma. But, I HATED THE SEATS. I went looking for a bench seat but the Ford design of making essentially a bucket seat next to a bench didn't work for me. I'm not a big guy, 5' 9" and 190, but the side bolsters wedged me in tighter than a cheap seat in coach class. In fact, it felt tighter than the bucket in my Tacoma. I want the F-150 for its size and room, and that includes the seat. I want to sit back a relax when I drive this thing, not feel like a sardine in a can.
Obviously I'm in the minority here, there are too many satisfied F-150 owners. But I'm not posting this just to complain. I really want this truck but I can't sit in that seat every day. Is there a solution?
i don't know why, but somtimes i hop into the truck and the seat seems perfect...then other times i get in and can't get comfortable no matter what i try. overall i'm okay with the seats but ford could do some work here in making the seats more accomodating...
We own a 2000 Silverado with cloth buckets and the 2001 Super Crew with Pleather buckets.
I did not like the Ford seats at first. Now I like them better than the GM. I'm 5'8" and 175 soaking wet. My wife is slightly shorter.
The Ford's adjustable pedals really work well for us. My wife can move the pedals back and leave the seat where it is and she is real happy.
the shudder is most noticeable as soon as i take my foot off the brake at say a stop sign. it seems as if the driveline is binding up somewhere...and per my previous visits to the dealership it must have something to do with the yoke and or driveshaft. has anyone else experienced this and been able to fix the problem. does ford have subpar yokes and driveshafts? just looking for some answers... thanks.
Its a step up to the cab, but once I'm driving 300 miles+, I never had to correct my butt, the seats at first seem narrow, but if you notice.. that ALL race car drivers seats are narrow also, if your driving 500miles at 200mph a seat is most important. I came from a camary and a toy truck and the seats here beat them both. i'm a happy driver, but one thing thats creeping me out is...at 45mph the rear sounds a bit high pitched like the rear end did in my toy truck before I replaced the pumpkin. Not good at 14k miles. Anybody else??? I also notice it at 80mph
about two weeks ago ford put a new transfer case ('03) on my '02 supercrew 4x4 and that stopped my clunk too!! sounds like ford has some imcompatibility issues between their output shafts and slip yokes...
I would not own a Dodge truck or any Volvo if some else paid for it, so I own the 01 Super Crew and a 2000 Silverado x-tra cab.
I can't imagine a better riding truck for the size and GVW rating.
And no...... the Silverado does not shake, the engine does not rattle, it does not burn oil. In 3 years the truck has only been to the dealer for 3 recall items about trivial crap.
Tony
Since I bought my first new truck in 1973 I have used a few trucks over the years.
It is true the Ford should be a bit better on the power. Ford has always been down on power for the most part. Of course people then point at the Power stroke powered truck.... it's not a Ford engine.
As pointed out... many people buy too light duty of truck. A friend had a 454 SS Chevy truck he pulled his travel trailer with. It sure had the power, but not the chassis for it.
With his 2002 2500HD chevy, now he is real happy and feels safer too.
Tony
Another question, after scratching the truck, she pulled the key out while the shift was still on the drive. The anti-theft signal on the panel is blinking when truck isn't running. Any suggestion of getting rid off the signal or I should just take it to the dealer?
cyber,
why did your wife even try to pull the key out with the truck in drive???
btw, the blinking theft light in the dash display is normal. both of my s-crews and a 99 ranger displayed this behavior...must be normal.
Thanks for the theft signal info. you're right, the blinking is normal when engine isn't running. I looked it up in the manual.
Wow, that's pretty cheap for $660 premium annualy. Does your insurance sell coverage nationwide? I'd like to give them a call.