...and my truck still ticks, just not near as bad as before.

I took it in because I could not take it any more. I was convinced that it had to be the cam phasers or the exhaust manifold since I have had issues with broken studs before.

Well they had it for 2 days and called me and said that the passenger side manifold was indeed warped. They also ended up having to replace 2 studs on that side.

The truck still ticks, but nowhere near as bad as it did. It still has a noticeable tick though. The dealer told me they doubt its the cam phasers as it was one of the first things they checked and they said it does not make the sound the phasers would. He said they could do it (but it would be almost $2k to do) and he said to just live with it. They said they get in 5.4s that sound way worse then mine that they cant do anything for.

Its aggravating to have spent a grand to have only half the noise gone. At least I no longer hear it while driving or at idle with the windows up so it as at least livable now.

I have put about $4000 into repairs this year (front struts, caps, balljoints, tune up, manifold, radiator, brakes, ect.) Had I known this truck would cost me this much when I hit 60,000 miles I would have traded it in and took the $4k I spent in repairs and bought a new truck with the money.

I never thought I would say this, but this truck might be my last ford for a while. Next time I think I am going for a GMC.

 

How can you complain about preventative maintenance?

 

I don't consider the struts breaking preventive, I consider it defective. Granted some of the stuff I did was preventive but still $2000 of what I spent this year was on repairs that a truck with 62,000 miles should not have to go through.

 

60,000 miles is a lot for a stock strut on these trucks. Consider yourself lucky. So you had a warped exhaust manifold and some broken studs replaced at the dealer. Could have been less at a different shop, but that's neither here nor there. Them's the breaks. Any vehicle could have that happen at any given mileage.

 

Sure, the money spent with X amount of miles is conditional among several things, however, 4K $ at 60K Miles is bordering on too much whichever angle you view it from.... even if partial is due to preventative maintenance.

 

Absolutely!

 

I hate to say it, you may luck out, but if you think a GOVERNMENT MOTORS truck is going to be more reliable in 60k mi of use, you're probably in for a big surprise. I used to work for 'em, I used to drive 'em, but it got to the point that every time I turned around they broke. (I'm talking about new, not used) I owned my last GM product about 18 years ago and I've never looked back. I've never been happier. I have had almost 0 problems with the 6 Fords (cars and trucks) I've owned since I left the dark side.

 

I'm sorry, but you are paying high $$$ for low $$$ repairs.


That $1,000 repair you just had should have been maybe $300 max.

The other stuff you listed is the same story. Most things can be repaired by the common guy in his driveway on the cheap.



I'm sorry, but you spent $4,000 that I believe I could have gotten accomplished for roughly 1/4 ($1,000) of that price.

and $1k at 60,000 miles is nothing.




also, I find it a little wierd that you still have a ticking noise, and the Service manager says it isn't the cam phasers? What kind of Dealership only 1/2 asses a repair like that?




have fun with a GM. We have a whole fleet of their POS vehicles here in the Navy yard. They are worthless. I'm a huge fan of the late 60's Chevies...but anything else they make is ****. In the Shipyard we work those POS trucks and they litterally fall apart.

 

 

my truck had a horrible tick too, most people wont agree w/this but use 10w-30 oil, 5w-20 is just too thin...my truck hasn't ticked since

 

serves you right for getting repairs at a dealership.

 

Bad move, man.

 

First, ALL brand of trucks require repair. Some preventative some unexpected. As far as dealing with the dealership, it still may be the best choice for some issues. Any shop will handle brakes, shocks, exhaust,tires and such but some of these computerized vehicles require "special" equipment to diagnose and repair issues. Small shops do not have the money to purchase the special test equipment. Having worked at a dealer in the past, we got lots of vehicles that "Bob's Auto Repairs" spent time on but could not fix. The dealer HAS to resolve the issue as they are the folks who made it. They don't fix it, call the local rep and arbitrate.

My used 2007 SCREW is the first Ford I have owned in a number of years. I have read this and other forums since the purchase and wonder if the 5.4 with the cam sensors, plug issues and more was the right choice. Time will tell. So far, I like the truck and have no issues.

I made the choice to purchase this truck after my previous vehicle with 136,000 kept dollaring me to death. It was running and I felt that if it broke again, the money I would spend to make repairs just to sell it was no longer worth it. While it was running good, I traded it in. I have not looked back.

If one dealer does not seem to be helpful, go to another. Today, most will fight tooth and nails to get your business. Believe me, there are Great Ford dealers that provide great service......

 

whats wrong with dealerships?

 

Seriously. The service dept at my dealership rocks. Very communicative, never try to sell me additional services I haven't asked for. Don't let crappy dealers jade you.