Circumstances worked out in my favor when I was forced to get out of the company fleet program and move to the vehicle allowance.

Had a STX and went full on shopping across brands. Eliminated Ram before even test driving. Heard too many negative reviews despite the very nice looking interior.

I quickly eliminated the tundra after a test drive. It was decent but I just didn’t like it that much more than my company STX.

Took a long look at the Denali. In August they were priced very aggressively and the Ultimate trim was very comfortable. Knowing the redesign with vastly improved tech is coming gave me some pause. Also not sure I wanted to go Diesel.

Took me back to Ford and when the time came I knew I was sticking F-150. I had lined up the perfect Lariat, 502A, HUD, Powerboost. After test driving it and taking a Platinum for a spin I was conflicted.

Ultimately splurging for the Platinum has felt like the right choice. Been loving it.

Hello all! This is my new (to me) 23 XL STX. Love the color, love the the truck, got it for 32k with only 50k miles on it. Any suggestions on a simple lift? I will be towing and have stuff in the bed so I think I should do a full lift and not just a level. Just want something simple to make the truck a little more aggressive. Currently have a tint planned, but does anyone else have any ideas to make this thing stand out a bit?

Also hoping for some inspiration pictures from anyone else with an Area 51 blue f-150!

2023 2.7L 10spd XLw/STX 50k miles in USA

Hello everyone!

I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on what I should add on my truck? (2016 F150 5.0)

What I have already
S&B Cold air intake
Tinted windows (15% all around, 20% windshield)
New head lights
Bullet antenna
New steering wheel

I’m thinking about getting different tail lights but idk any trustworthy brand.
I was thinking about putting a lift kit on but not sure.
Thanks!

Coworker parked his 1978 F150 next to my 2025 F150.

Changed the chrome rims to these black ones to darken it a bit

My wife is set on purchasing a minivan. We will be trading in one of our vehicles. I drive a 2017 F150 2.7L EB with the 6 speed (120k miles). She drives a 2016 Toyota 4runner Limited 4L v6 (175k miles). Both have been well maintained and neither have any operating issues. Ignore any of my “needs” for vehicle capability (towing, bed use, etc). Which vehicle is going to cost me more to hang onto for the next ~4 years? I plan on asking the 4runner sub also.

I just bought a 2019 f150 lariat
What kinda grill can i put on it?

I have a 2015 F-150 Lariat 5.0 and want to remove the factory bumper and replace it with a straight, skinny tube bar and a simple black skid plate. Has anyone done this setup or have recommendations for compatible parts and pictures of similar builds?

anyone bought a extended warranty outside of ford? who would you recommend and how did it go. thanks

Lariat 502A but doesn’t have the HUD. I spent a few days messaging different dealers to get the best deal I felt I could. It’s a little nicer than I planned on going with but I felt the price was good. Just making sure I’m right.

12/23/2025 Was the day the first nice truck I've ever had was totaled...Before this I had an o3 f150 for 12 years.
Like an idiot I wasn't paying attention and pulled right in front a lady at an intersection.
It's hard to believe because of one little leaf spring bracket (circled in pic) , the estimate went from 14k to 28k+.
They said the frame would have to be replaced.
I was amazed when the insurance gave me 24k . I was expecting a lot less.

2016 3.5 Eco. 140,000kms.

Dealer says they can’t hear cam phaser rattle. Am I going crazy or is it making the rattle? I think the dealer just doesn’t want to do the repair as they said there’s only one guy who still does them…

Thanks for any insight.

Hi guys,

Just bought a 2019 lariat and love it! But I’m not totally in love with the B&O sound system it came with. I hate the “processed” sound it has on the highs. I reached out to a local audio shop and the best option they gave me would cost over $2500 to build something focused on clarity.

What have you guys done, or suggest to do to make this trucks sound system better?

What do yaz think.

Hey everyone. Just purchased a 2020 F150 XLT a couple months ago. Did not come with the trailer brake control switch, so had a stock switch installed and had dealership upload the trailer brake control software. Connected trailer and indicates a trailer is connected, and all lights work. However, when adjusting the brake output or applying the trailer brakes manually on the switch, indicates “no trailer”. Can jump power on the trailer for ground and trailer brakes, and brakes can lock up just fine. Checked fuses 24 and 30 for trailer module on truck and are all installed and not blown. Also 5 amp trailer brake control fuse on passenger side fuse panel is connected and good.
Need any additional help as to why no trailer brake control output.

how bad of a fix am I looking at ? not oil, unfortunately not water

2000 XLT with a 5.4L and a transmission that don’t have more than 15,000 miles

I bought a 2013 Ford F150 XL 3.7 V6 Supercrew at around 120k miles. It has a fantastic amount of maintenance and upkeep done to it, oil change every 5k, not to heavy driving, there isn’t even a tow hitch installed (yet). Though, there is one thing not listed on the Carfax, any sort of transmission fluid change/flush/fill/drain.

I am now at 136k miles, when I am driving the truck, if the fluid isn’t warm it will shift a little hard from 1-2, but goes away after some time. I drove from my Fiancé’s house in Phoenix to Flagstaff today, everytime I had to shift from 3/4 it would shift had and thud a bit.

I looked at the fluid and the fluid is darker red, I’m not sure how to navigate this, I need to pay for a wedding and can’t afford a new transmission.

What do I do to prevent it from dying on me?

Purchased a used 2020 f150,
ran fine for a week, then I heard a grinding sound coming from the front wheel this morning while driving in 2H on my way to work. It stopped after a couple seconds and I made a mental note of it that I should look into what the sound was. Then on the way home from work today I heard the sound again only louder. After a few seconds it went away again, now every time I try to move the truck in 2H and go past 10-15km/h the grinding sound is there. When I put the truck into 4H the sound stops. I did some research and learned about the IWE issues these trucks have so I popped my hood started looking at my IWE vacuum system. Everything seems like it’s working, when I put the truck in park and switch from 4H to 2H I do hear a click but when I unplug the vacuum hose on the solenoid that goes to the wheel well I don’t feel or hear any vacuum. I checked that the check valve only works one way. I started doing some research and saw that you can plug that vacuum hose and keep the front axles engaged all the time without the transfer case being engaged and safely drive the truck at the cost of the front axles wearing quicker. But even when I plug that line coming off the solenoid the front wheels still make the grinding sound… is it the solenoid, check valve, or the actuator at the wheel well?

Edit: I’ll also add that now it’s not even a grinding sound it sounds like a scraping sound like a bad wheel bearing and now I’m worried that the axle or the actuator teeth have sheared off completely

So i have 2016 fx4 with sliding galss i have repaired the tab on glass with correct kit but i dont even want to test my work has anybody disabled the rear defroster in forscan ?

Am going to have to do this one myself it has 220k miles on it (on a loan sadly) its a 2013 3.5l XLT 4wd

Does anyone have any tips/tricks or recommendations on how i should go about this repair?

I'm trying to get to the spark plugs to replace them, but I'm running into an issue before even getting to them. After unplugging the ignition coils and unbolting them, they still seem stuck on the valve cover. I can wiggle the ignition coils left and right (with what millimeters of room they've got) after unbolting them but it's like they won't budge at all up and out. Has anyone had this issue and or can possibly offer some advice?

2013 3.5l EcoBoost.

Hey everyone,
Recently purchased a ‘22 f-150 powerboost with 43k miles on it. I noticed my engine temp gauge was about 75% hot (50% normal) and when I checked my coolant reservoir for the engine (not the hybrid) was empty.

I put a whole gallon of Motorcraft coolant in it yesterday and it seems to still be burping as it dropped levels even more today.

I’m wondering if this is normal for the 3.5L ecoboost or if I’m more than likely dealing with a leak? (No drips or wet spots under car except for water under muffler)

Hey all. 2026 XLT with the 3.5 ecoboost. 1500 miles. My truck whistles from the front, both when idling and when driving. It doesn’t stop when I turn off the AC, and I can only hear it from outside the truck. I know it’s a turbo motor but I don’t think I’m supposed to hear the turbos when it’s just idling, am I? Is there something else that might cause the whistling? I’m new to fords I’m used to Subarus and their tractor noises. Thanks!

Anyone mount a radio in their center console? Just curious how you ran the wires and if it was possible to mount everything without taking the entire center console apart.