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Thinking of Purchasing Ford F-150 - Some Questions
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CompactTractorFan
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Well, so far here is our spec:
XLT, Red Candy Exterior, Steel Gray Interior, SuperCrew, 5 1/2' Box, 3.5L EcoBoost, 4x4, 3.55 Electronic Locking Axle, Trailer Tow Package, XLT Plus Package, XLT Convenience Package, Black Running Boards, Rear View Camera, and Trailer Brake Controller. Possibly getting an aftermarket spray on bed liner.
XLT, Red Candy Exterior, Steel Gray Interior, SuperCrew, 5 1/2' Box, 3.5L EcoBoost, 4x4, 3.55 Electronic Locking Axle, Trailer Tow Package, XLT Plus Package, XLT Convenience Package, Black Running Boards, Rear View Camera, and Trailer Brake Controller. Possibly getting an aftermarket spray on bed liner.
jejeosborne
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This hitch was not on either of the tow trucks you pictured. You must have looked at a third truck because neither of those trucks had max tow. Without Max tow the hitch would look slightly different and have a rating of 10500 and 1050 tongue.
Your current package list didn't include the keyless entry key pad. For the $70 invoice I find it nice to not have to take my keys with me into the gym or on a hike. Also I am not sure if that configuration is possible with the 36 gallon tank but if so I would get that. Other than that, it is basically how I ordered mine except I got the max tow with the 3.73 LS axle and the chrome package. The rear view camera is priceless.
http://www.f150forum.com/f38/regular-tow-package-vs-max-tow-package-85747/index11/
Jeff
CHDinCT
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Jeff, where on my '10 XLT can I find that hitch rating plate? And I added a wireless 3.5" backup camera aftermarket for about $100. Priceless for hooking up the trailer.
jejeosborne
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CHDinCT said:
It should be on the bottom of the hitch. That is where mine is. Mine was a sticker and I am not sure if it is stamped into the steel or not.
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Some things to consider before you jump to the conclusion that the 5.0 is not as impressive as the EB. What gears were in each truck? And also, the 5.0 had the larger wheels, at least it looked like it in the pictures. I am not saying that you will be more impressed, but those are things to consider before you make your decision.
Kyle
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One thing for sure about the EB trucks, it will soon be known how reliabile they are right now because Ford is selling a lot of them.
I heard they had a problem with a transmission leak, and the "new" Ford transmissions are sealed, no dip stick or way to add more fluid except drop the pan or something.
I heard they had a problem with a transmission leak, and the "new" Ford transmissions are sealed, no dip stick or way to add more fluid except drop the pan or something.
buck12
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TheGoose said:
The sealed transmission is not new to the F150. My 09 does not have a transmission dip stick.
So do they fill the pan and reinstall it when you change the fluid???????????
buck12
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B7510HSD said:So do they fill the pan and reinstall it when you change the fluid???????????
It as a plug on the side of the transmission. Fluid is pumped into this opening. On my 09 f150 the service interval for normal operation is 150,000 miles. Not saying I will wait that long.
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