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Ford Super Duty Continued - VII
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One problem though, those big ol' black bags with the drawstrings are just too darn big. They still get underfoot.
Who's found nice black rubber molded type splash guards for the rear wheel openings? Details?
http://www.huskyliner.com/mudguards.html
I have 'em (ordered them directly from Husky, as I recall $29.mumble a pair) but haven't opened the boxes yet (came just a few days ago and wasn't home much today - installer gets home tonight
I haven't heard of any excessive failures with either the gas or diesel engines. Ford has had some problems with some of their earlier auto trannys but the current tranny seems to be okay.
It's tough to find dealers that will sell these hot items at invoice.
Check the Forums at www.ford-diesel.com . There have been discussion on pro's/con's of the SD vs other manufacturers, trannys, dealers, etc. You might find a dealer willing to order for invoice but I think you might be hard pressed to find a dealer selling off the lot for invoice. (btw, f-d is not a Ford-sponsored site so you tend to get the straight skinny on things.)
dealer, I remember him telling me about a 7 pin to 4 pin adaptor in the
glove box. I subsequently took this out and put it in with the jack
because I would not need it very soon. I didn't realize that there was
another wiring harness in there. So I just pulled it out and there is the
wiring harness. Put it in this AM and everythink is woring great.
Thanks again.
(Of course online, you'll hear more about folks problems than the thousands who are trouble free).
The most pervasive problem seemed to be 'piston slap' which was solved last year.
I've not heard of hardly any 5sp/6sp tranny problems, (even online).
The auto tranny also appears to be very capable. The most common complaint heard online seems to be in the torque converter area.
I still believe the ford engine/tranny combo's have lower failure rates than those of dodge/chevy.
In Raleigh, visit Capital Ford.. you'll be able to order one close to invoice (within $500).
So far I'm averaging around 15+ mpg, PSD 3.73 LS, according to the on-board computer with only 100 miles on this new pup. I can hardly wait to get it broken in to see the average.
As far as the rear end noise, posted earlier, it sounds like the limited slip may be locked or not releasing. This may be a dumb question, but have you checked the front hubs to be sure that one of the hubs isn't in the locked position, or not all the way into auto(free) and may be partially engaged? Oh, one other thing that has happened to me in the past was someone loosened up some of my lug nuts on one tire and the rim rocked on the studs and creak or give a snapping sound.
Don't remember what you said your mileage was. How many miles on the truck? PSD? (PSDs make take 5-10K miles for the engine to break in and mileage to go up).
bowhuntwi: i use a compound bow. here in the u.p., we have the advantage of being able to just go out in the backyard treestand to set up for the day's hunt. have a friend with a place in spread eagle, says it's the greatest, but i've never been (yet). hope you enjoyed your first weekend with the truck.
My wife really likes the ride. It barely fits under the 7' foot garage door, did break down and got the 15" ant. from Wal Mart. Dealer also told me about the garbage bag holder....notice theres no ash tray up front but two in back seat....there will be no smoking in the truck, but I'll miss my coin tray...
No complaints with the truck, got a minor one with the guy that installed the Cap though, but will get that fixed Monday. Have a Great Week you ALL.......
I got the captain's chairs with huge center console. The console has a nice lift-out tray that has a coin holder.
Glad you like the truck... sounds like it was worth the wait (I know mine was).
Ordered 12/18/99. F250. Lariat. CC. White. PSD. SB. 373 slip. Camper pac. Trlr tow pac & hitch. PW tow mirr. $500 over invoice, with $500 farm bureau rebate.
YES, this and www.forddiesel.com have been a great help. Keeps the dealers honest. (i think honest dealers is an oxi-moran)
Any way any help in tracking my truck would be appreciated. I know it has been posted befor, but can not find it.....there is so much on these F250s.
Later
Correct URL is www.ford-diesel.com
my personal fav
Thanks in Advance
assuming you've got your build date, you can expect your truck 2-3 weeks after the build date. however, there are a number of ways where the best-laid plans can go awry. you'd have to check some of the earlier editions of sd, or even with bowhuntwi (got his on friday), but sometimes the trucks just seem to wander while on the rail carrier. most of the stories are humorous, assuming it's not your truck visiting various ports of call, but eventually you will get yours.
what one place is saying is that he can find NO truck like i want (says there is a problem finding the 5 spd v10 in drw) in a 5 state area. he's also saying if i want to order i must do it THIS WEEK, if i have hopes of getting one this year. he sent me a prospective spec sheet and it has a priority code of 99. i've learned that that is the least preferred code and that 10 is the preferred (he said as a dealership, they have highest priority- no matter the code). have another person telling me that it is already too late for 00' orders. so, it boils down to 5 ?'s-
1) is there truelly no trucks like i want (i find that hard to believe) sitting on lots?
2) is it too late to order?
3) how do i get a priority 10 order in?
4) what is a DORA (read about that in previous edmunds), why should i have a copy in hand?
5) what is a fleet order, and is it better to go through them for an order?
it's also very possible that your specific config does NOT exist anywhere (ours didn't (and probably still doesn't)). the same can be stated for many configs that just aren't "popular" with john q. lol.
all... I've stated it b4. but my .02 on this vopc thing. the fact that ford doesn't give us a reliable url to track our ordered vehicle is bs in this day of connectivity. I "heard" that the vopc is now password protected. but if it wasn't I'd still attempt to use it if our truck was in the works. also found that the vopc was extremely UNreliable AFTER the build (our truck was one of those that got "lost" on the rails... took them 6 WEEKS to find the thing... see past posts). but the vopc WAS a lot better than nothing. so if Ford is "yanked" about one's use of the vopc? too bad. they make more than enough $$$ to set up some service for their future customers.
Answering your Q's
1. Likely not. If your config is common, then its already been bought by someone else. If its not common, the dealer probably didn't order one to sit on the lot..
2. I've been hearing for a while that they are going to stop taking orders.. I'm not sure I 'completly' believe this like I once used to.. Dealers that have good allotments for a particular truck are able to get it in under 12 weeks.. I think a few dealers have made statments to the effect that Ford isn't taking orders for a particular configuration, when in reality, its only that particular dealership that has no allotment for the said configuration.
Check several dealers in your area..
3. The '99' code you saw is from the workup sheet that really has no meaning, so the '99' on that sheet shouldn't concern you.. The priority is set by the dealer when they submit it.. You can see the true priority of an order on the DORA. The lowest (best) number a dealer can put is a priority 10, lower than that is reserved for special purposes.
4. The DORA = Dealer Order Receipt Acknowledgment. Means the dealer really submitted the order.
5. Many dealerships have a 'fleet' department who take orders for companies etc, who buy large number of trucks. There's an additional discount dealerships give to these fleet sales.. (theres a special fleet code for each company)
However, the salesmen who work in the fleet dept are allowed to sell to individuals just like any other salesperson. My dealer is an example of this..
Why look for a fleet salesman? Usually more of their income is from salary vs the average salesman so it might be easier to haggle.. I also believe that more SD's are purchased through the fleet dept than not, so you might get someone more knowledgable about them..
I think if your well armed with information from Edmunds etc, you can get a good price regardless of the saleperson..
Average MPG 10.6 w/60-70% city, 30-40% highway
This average was from the trip computer over 2 1000 mile readings. My route was pretty consistent during each of the 1000 miles.
I also made a 440 total mile round trip from RI to NJ and got a 13.4 mpg average. The trip included mostly highway miles with some construction delays (20 minutes aprox).
I'm about 300 miles into my next 1000 reading and the current average is 11.1, the trip may have helped improve things a bit.
It should be important to note that I do not have a "light foot" and I have found that this truck can get better mileage with a light touch. But that would take the fun out of the V10...
Also, I have a roll top bed cover and have found no improvement in mpg with it closed. If anything the mpg is slightly better with it open. That is not to knock the cover, it's function is great and I am happy with the addition.
Has anyone had the F250 front end squeak fixed, my dealer had my truck all day and I still have the squeak. I know there is a service bulletin on this, does anyone have the number?
Before I forget,,, I love my super duty!
Shannynfh, what part of the country are you located in?? I have about 6 or 7 different FORD dealers located within an hours drive from my place in central ILL. I would be more than happy to make some calls or get you some numbers...just let me know.....
4 X 4 LARIAT SHORT BED V10 W/LS 3.73. I ORDERED IT DEC.3 AND THE DEALER IS GETTING DELIVERY NEXT WEEK. I WANT TO THANK ALL THE PREVIOUS WRITERS FOR THE INFO THEY HAVE WRITTEN, IT ALL HELPED TO MAKE MY DECISION EASIER. THE STYLING MAKES AN EXCELLENT FIRST IMPRESSION, AND THE FEATURES AND OPTIONS ARE EXTRAORDINARY. I WILL RE-POST ONCE I GET IT, TO TELL YOU MY EXPERIENCE AND THOUGHTS.
ALL THE BEST TO PREVIOUS SD OWNERS.
Ordered my 00' F350 XLT 4x4 V10...etc back on 12-8-99. Got my build date yesterday...3/27/00.
Question -- What is the next step? Who do I need to ride as far as making sure the next step happens in an appropriate time frame? Or do I need to do anything at all?
Thanks again!!!
Its usually a few weeks after its built..
Unless you have a nickname like lewac.. If that happens you get a free ticket to insanity using all the frequent rail miles that your truck racks up on its travels.
f250,wht/slv.5.4 at 4x4 on
2/04. He told me at the
time he could get it in
about 6 weeks.I thought at
the time he was stretchin
things a little,and was
expecting 10 to 12
weeks.Well my worry's are
over,he called yesterday
morning and said it came
in monday night around 8
and he already has it
ready to go for me.I
picked it up yesterday and
all i can say is AWESOME! I
never seen the color combo
until yesterday and i love
it.Only bad part was
driving staight to work
from the lot and working
12 long ones all night
while my new truck was
sittig outside waiting for
me.Good part is i am off
until sunday so its time
to cruise.Thanks to
everyone on this site for
all the great info and
hopefully i'll be able to
add to the helping now
that i actually have one
of the best trucks on the
road.Later
The SD SC with the Snugtop XV looks a bit sleeker to me than the Excursion
Still waiting on my SD SC V10 SB.
I wondered today if Ford offerred something to fit. I'll go by when I can and check it out. The SD 250 has that floor hook, too. The Husky liners have a recess that covers the hook and the factory mats have a hole of course. Thanks folks.
gossamar- i'm in tx. if you have the time and/or can get numbers or want to make calls, i would sure appreciate any help i can get.
of course it doesnt' help that even if i find a v10 dually, it's the wrong color! i am finding several in my searches, but most i find are 4x4 and diesel. i pitched the idea of diesel after reading about the costs (both up front and during maintainance). but..... after reading paull 1's posting of 10 measley miles to the gallon, i may reconsider- considering anywhere i have to go is at least 30 miles away!!!!
http://www.sportwing.com/2catchall.htm
I'm pretty sure that I had to call Performance Products to order them since their web page didn't have them (sorry that I didn't remember that). Got 10% off since I ordered both front and rear (for a SC). Weren't cheap but I really like them. Guys on ford-diesel said they've taken them out and hosed 'em off (so maybe the clay would wash out). The box they came in said they're Scotchguarded. The left front has a hole for the floor hook (same as factory floor mats.) There are also additional hooks you can put in, but I haven't bothered yet.
As I recall Perf Products had more attractive pricing than Sportwing
Shannynfh, re ordering. The dealers you're talking to may be right, Ford is starting to turn back orders since the factory is pretty close to being fully committed to SD orders through the end of July. You might want to peruse the Ordering Information forum on www.ford-diesel.com . You might find pointers to a convenient dealer that has what you want or still has allocation to order.
Bob
www.gatorford.com
They have a great selection...but like everyone else...probably have mostly PSD's on the lot.