Well the odometer just rolled past 5000 miles today 12/16/03. I picked up my truck on 10/03/03 and since then I cannot quit driving it. It has not been to the dealer yet as I changed the oil myself at 3000. I will take it in at 6000 for the first time.

When I take it in I am only going to report two problems. The first is the temperature sensor mis-reading and the 2nd is the shudder in the rearend when cold and accelerating from a stop while turning.... Both of these problems are well know on this forum.

I still think this is the best truck/vehicle I have ever owned. Not much else can be said, this truck rocks!!!!

 

for what its worth....i had that same rear end shudder on my new '03 xlt.......came from the factory without a transmission filter.

 

whats is your gas mileage?

 

YEP, Bought mine on October 31st and already have 5000 mi as of yesterday. I gotta find an old beater to drive to work.

 

Hey FL, please clarify for me as I must have missed this:

Are you saying that the shudder (I have it to) is due to the tranny filter missing, or some other cause?

Thanks

 

Running mid 13's around town.

 

That is crazy I picked mine up on 10-03-03 and hit the 5000 mile mark at the same time. Only thing I've noticed that maybe a problem is a shimmy when braking (felt in the steering wheel) and the infamous shudder in the rear while taking off. I had three f-150s from 97 to 01 models and this thing blows them away, no comparison.

 

When I picked up my new truck it would shudder when accelearting around a corner (like turning from a stop sign). Wnet to dealer and had them drive it. Sure enough, no filter in transmission.