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Drivers side seat belt failed to retract properly which caused the seat to become ripped where the seat belt buckle caught it.
Replaced by Toyota under warranty
Serpentine belt and/or idler pulley squeaking when cold
Will be replaced by Toyota under warranty
Passenger side seat belt making strange noises (clicking etc...)
Will be replaced by Toyota under warranty
Today I had the occasion to take my 2400 pound boat with 1000 pound trailer to our local launch ramp. The trailer got caught over a six inch ledge and I put the truck in 4 wheel low and proceeded to drive up the ramp. There was a loud retracting grinding sound coming from in front of the rear wheel and the truck quit moving. After being towed up the ramp and then going back for the boat with the tow truck I had the truck towed to the dealer.
By my calculations I think I was towing aprox. 3200 pounds and I really don't understand how the transfer case could come apart that easily. What would happen if you towed 7000 pounds with this unit?!
I have heard that Toyota is using Tacoma running gear and if that is the case that would explain the problem I had. It would disappoint me if Toyota has tried to save money be utilizing parts from the smaller Tacoma and coupling them to the V8 engine. I will let you know what happens after the dealer looks at the truck next week.
John.
It appears that most of your problems with your Tundra were minor and quickly repaired. I am surprised what happened to your Tundra in your last post. You might want to file a case with NHSTA so it can be documented.
John
Was he in the habit of towing heavy loads using the OD? Had he had any tranny service done prior to the failure? Not sure, but believe the book says first tranny service at 30K. I tow a boat in mixed driving and take the OD off in hills - only use OD on flat interstate driving at cruising speed. I think I can get away with this since my boat only weighs in at ~2K pounds.
Anybody else who tows regularly with the Tundra - recommend a shorter interval for tranny service?
Jeff
He has towed with the Tundra like his jet skis during the summer months.
He was told that the transmission had a factory defect and that is why it failed.
In regards to service, I bought a Tundra 4x4 Xcab last week and plan to switch to synthetic fluids during the first year. The first change I will do is to switch to Mobil 1 oil after 1000 miles. Then I will switch the air filter to a K&N or the TRD equivalent.
The rest of the fluids will be changed before their scheduled service.
http://home.attbi.com/~nhparrot/ts/airfilter/AirFilterTest.htm
Even the smallest one made can tow 3,400 pounds.
Your problem sounds like one in a million - you were just unlucky enough to be the one.
I suspect that the Toyota engineers designed the lube system to keep the oil filter packed with oil so that during startup, the engine would be provided with oil immediately.
John
My other question: Can a limited slip differential be fitted at reasonable cost? We live in the northeast but don't want the cost of 4WD. The gearing for the V6s is different, but can the core of the diff be changed out? Is the whole rear axle different? What do people know? Thanks.
There is nothing wrong with the bench seat in comfort for two passengers. The middle part is just plain uncomfortable because of the armrest that is built in.
The gearing is perfect for the truck. It tows real well and I towed 5000 pounds.
Acceleration with the 5 speed is 0-60 9.0 (Motor Trend). Automatic is probably real close. Torque is always plentiful.
I want to have researched the issues well before I go to the dealer and ask for something out of the ordinary.
Good question about the automatic on V6 & V8. I'd be more confident if they were the same. The LSD (with winter tires) is desirable to me as an economical alternative to 4WD here in the snowy, icy Northeast. You can go most of the places on-road that a 4WD can, without the weight, cost & gas mileage penalties. Those costs would really add up over the long life of a Toyota truck. Just speculating, but think that if the rear diff case and drive shaft are the same on V8s and V6s, then a factory LSD would be a possibility. If not, then it would be a too-expensive custom fit-up.
Toyotas are fine automobiles but the dealer did you no favor by replacing something they had to anyway.
urkillingme,
Sensors are not covered under the 8/80 warranty. That only covers major components like the computer and catalytic converter.
Is he confused? Tired? Angry? Resentful? Who knows - but he is going to post to Tundra topics anyway. Please try to ignore the babble.
The coverage on a Ford for 8/80,000 miles includes;
Cat convertor,
Compuvalve,
PCM,
OBD
VCL,
Air Flow sensor,
Air/fuel feedback,
Air induction system,
Altitude Compensation,
Cold start enrichment,
Cold start injector.........
It goes on for another page.
It's a shame Toyota cuts it off on the parts listed by Mr. Weasel.
I also apologize if I broke protocol by posting here, I didn't realize that it was a prerequisite to own the vehicle in the topic or that some Toyota owners were so easily offended.
Sir LAEMT, Thank you for the encouragement. I don't base my opinion of all Toyota owners because of one misguided individual.
I agree with you that any correct information posted to this topic is welcome, no matter the source.
One Ford owner's first post was obviously wrong. So much for knowledgeable. Then he posted two apologies each telling us how great his Ford is.
If the Ford owner wants to be objective - why not start another topic:
1. Why does their superior Ford have 40% less powertrain warranty.
2. Why did Ford copy the Toyota Tacoma styling for all of their present pickups?
3. Why does their larger displacement Ford get spanked 0-60 and quarter mile by the Tundra?
Of course these should be new topics, since this is a Tundra problems topic.
I am glad that the troubled Ford owner is proud of his/her truck - but wouldn't it be better if they had the common sense to post to an appropriate topic with accurate information?
I really feel for this individual who is obviously in a lot of emotional turmoil. I think that this person has not been in contact with their "inner child" - or maybe they ARE a child.
I think that we should pity him and reach out to help him. I think that maybe something in his childhood may have fostered such feelings of inadequacy. I do not blame the poor, misguided individual. I am sure that he represents a very small percentage of all Ford owners. We can all hope!
As far as powertrain warranty, what good would 40% more be if it doesn't cover parts that actually wear out( 02 sensors)?
According to Mr. Weasels informative post the Ford may actually have a better warranty to 80,000 miles. One that covers real world electronic and emissions equipment instead of the vague "powertrain" warranty.
I found myself laughing uncontrollably at the "copy Tacoma" styling remark. Very humorous indeed.
A couple 10ths of a second slower in a vehicle that has a 200 pound higher curb weight and lower numerical gear ratio is hardly "spanked."
Esteemed EMT, thank you for the service to the community and your very insightful view into the behavior of one obviously angry individual.
I am curious as to how our fair and impartial moderator has allowed this individual to attack nearly everyone on this board.