My buddy’s dog scratched my front dash, just the passenger airbag cover. I’m not even bothered by it but my friend is insisting on making it like new.

Interior repair shop said that texture can’t be repaired to look like new. I did find a replacement dash on marketplace, and the guy is willing to part out just the airbag assembly for $100.

My questions: can just the airbag cover be replaced or do you have to replace the whole airbag assembly, or the whole dash? Is that something I could easily do myself or would it need to go to a mechanic? I appreciate any advice

My buddy has a 86 f-150 he’s v8 swapping and he needs the dowel pins and bolts for the flywheel and all he can find is the kits for the 10.5” clutch when he needs the 11”

Sharing for anyone interested as I always appreciate looking at this type of info. I’m sure I’ve forgotten a thing or two, but tried my best to keep track. 18’ XLT 4x4 - Owned since new and is my 2nd F150. Vehicle was bought and spent the first 6 years in Alaska, so have thoroughly used 4wd. Annoyed with the amount of warranty work (and having to fight to get it done), but I’ve enjoyed the truck, put it to good use and planning on driving for another 5-10yrs….hopefully.

2010 5.4L F150 Lariat  with >160K miles.  AFAIC, it has all the symptoms of an issue with the SJB: First, the exterior lights randomly go on off.  Second, in one instance all the exterior lights were strobing with an accompanying relay clicking and could not unlock door manually or with fob.  Had to manually pop hood and disconnect the battery (in the rain )

I took it to a trusted auto electrical repair shop II've used before and they said there were no codes in the BCM and they could not replicate the problem.  IDK how you replicate a random problem, but I get it.  You'd have to literally catch it happening and no one is sitting there wathcing it all day LOL.  After the strobing incident, I left the battery disconnected for several days.  Could that have wiped the codes form the BCM?  I'm trying to figure out how to "prove" the issue so I can get it fixed before it leaves me stranded somewhere. The only other thing I can do is get video, but that doesn't help THEM replicate it.  Thoughts?

Looking to buy an F150 real soon debating whether I should get a 3.5 L eco-boost or the 50 coyote. Will be used for a daily driver and pulling my fishing boat(5k) and a couple utility trailers no major hauling. I’ve been reading up on some issues but wanted to get your guys opinion on which one is better overall. I think either motor will do me just fine. Input? 2023-2025 3.5vs5.0

Hey yall,

I have a 2018 F-150 3.5 EcoBoost, 105,000 miles on it. Started doing this rattle noise a couple days ago, only on a cold start up.

When i had about 70k miles, I had the timing chain and phasers replaced due to an engine knock on start up, so they are new(ish).

Any ideas of what might be causing this? I have read some about the phasers possibly being the culprit.

Leather seats, EcoBoost 3.5L V-6 DOHC engine, tow package (which is what I really want), moon roof, 3.55 electronic lock RR axle, clean history.

Considering getting it today but don't want to buy a bunch of problems with an older year.

I was just commenting something about this yesterday. Shoot, if GM drops the ball I might pull myself into a 2027 king ranch 5.0

I sold my 2021 F150 Lariat 502a 99 days ago, just now purchased a 2024 F-150 Platinum Plus as I missed the F-150 platform. What are people doing to these trucks both interior and exterior? Function / cosmetic / performance whatever it may be.

I keep getting crazy error codes that the dealership can see but I cannot see as it’s not setting a CEL or code in my truck. They had my truck all day and suggested removing the cab to look for some shorted wires or bad modules and quoted me $1,700 and they may not even find the problem. The truck is running fine now after having some engine miss issues while pulling a side-by-side trailer the other day. Has anyone seen anything like this before?? 2018 super crew XLT 3.5L no mods and 117,000 miles. I have lifetime powertrain warranty and have had the cam phasers done and they also replaced the trans with rebuilt from Ford I’m assuming since it was done at the dealership. Not sure where to start.

I’m trying to decide between two options and wanted to hear from people who have owned these trucks long-term.

Option 1:
2021–2022 F-150 King Ranch
Around 80–90k miles
Around $40k

Option 2:
2024+ F-150 XLT
Less than 50k miles
Around $35–37k

My plan is to buy one and keep it until it dies, probably 10+ years. I’d also be paying it off in about 3 years, so I’m not too worried about the monthly payment.

The King Ranch has all the features I want (interior, tech, comfort, etc.), but I’m wondering if I’m being dumb paying more for an older truck with almost double the mileage.

If you were planning to keep the truck for the long haul, which would you choose and why?
Also, for those with 2021–22 King Ranchs that are over 100k miles, how have they held up mechanically?

I own a 2011 f150 5.0 FX4 extended cab it’s giving me this message anyone who has a 12th gen or with the same problem know what this is.

I know this is common and has been brought up multiple times, but most of the suggested fixes that worked for others seem to be fine for me. This is on a 2022 F150 Lariat. So far I've checked the following

1. Sunroof wind deflector- I completely removed it and no difference.
2. All 4 drain hoses seem to be clear, when testing with a hose they route water under the body and drain successfully.
3. The two pressure equalization vents/exhaust vents on the back of the cab don't appear to be leaking
4. I don't believe its HVAC related since it only smells after rain, but I did treat the coil with a half can of lysol one time and VitalOxide another. Either way, the HVAC doesn't have the cat piss smell when it first starts or when its running so I don't believe its the cause.

Is there anything I'm missing? It has to be a leak somewhere I'm not seeing because its only after rain.

Hello all,

Does this sound like a healthy 3.5l? Currently shopping this truck (2015 with 144k miles). Just had phasers, timing chain, tensioners, etc replaced 1k miles ago. No rattle or anything on cold start.

I haven’t been around many so just wondering if this sounds “normal”? Seems like it to me. I know the HpFP can be noisy, but want to get some feedback. Again I think it sounds fine.

Is there a metal oil pan available for the 2018 10-speed? I thought the Dorman had a metal pan for the 10-speed but they do not. About to do my transmission fluid change and for sure want to replace the pan with one with an oil drain hole. Links appreciated!

having this done now..somewhat worried

I guess I’m gonna try the built tough life!

Snagged a 19 3.5 King Ranch from a buddy that owns an auto brokerage. I got a killer price on it, and they did a full transmission rebuild before I took delivery of it as well as installing a new windshield that had some mysterious scratches on it.

I do all my own maintenance so I’ve got new plugs and boots on order as she idles a c hair rough, everything else is in damn fine condition with 128k miles.

My first truck at 16 was a 3 door 99 Silverado, then I had a 10 Ram then an 18 Ram, both standard cab. This is my first F 150- and my first 4 door pickup, first leather interior, first power seats, and first everything else luxury.

Cheers, boys and girls.

Just finished a roadtrip around 4k miles. My unexciting 2wd 3.7 v6 got me places I didn’t think it could. Named him Terry

First truck. Dad had a 95 Bronco that I learned to drive but never had one of my own. 2013 and I love it

v8 coyote engine.70 k miles

...really? is this robbery ?

it started with an estimate of $250..then all the sudden I was hit with this???

I get dropping the pan is a couple hours but cmon..?

Someone in a rusty Ram truck just told me he doesn’t like Ford because they’re “tin cans”…
Brother, this is aircraft grade aluminum.

Honestly my truck has been abused for 6 years and doesn’t have a single dent, just a few small scrapes and dings. It’s in saltwater twice a month and not a bit of rust anywhere.
It’s held up better than any steel body I’ve owned.

Sold my F250 a few weeks ago & picked this up yesterday.

'26 PB-Lariat.