2004-present F-150 still owns, Tundra to be recalled
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2004-present F-150 still owns, Tundra to be recalled
This one goes out to all of you who say the 2004-present F-150 is not enough, and how the Tundra is so much better.
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Toyota Tundra may be recalled
Engine trouble on new Texas-made pickup could hurt quality reputation.
by Christine Tierney / The Detroit News
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Toyota Motor Corp. faces a costly setback in the biggest U.S. vehicle launch in its history after owners of its new Tundra pickup reported engine failures.
The Japanese automaker may recall Tundras equipped with 5.7-liter V-8s to replace the engines, a company spokesman said Wednesday.
The trouble with the Tundra's 5.7-liter engines, the most powerful engine available on the new pickup, is the latest in a series of recalls and problems that have dented Toyota's reputation...
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Toyota Tundra may be recalled
Engine trouble on new Texas-made pickup could hurt quality reputation.
by Christine Tierney / The Detroit News
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Toyota Motor Corp. faces a costly setback in the biggest U.S. vehicle launch in its history after owners of its new Tundra pickup reported engine failures.
The Japanese automaker may recall Tundras equipped with 5.7-liter V-8s to replace the engines, a company spokesman said Wednesday.
The trouble with the Tundra's 5.7-liter engines, the most powerful engine available on the new pickup, is the latest in a series of recalls and problems that have dented Toyota's reputation...
Click here for the full article:
http://detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/art...705310379/1148
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What's more...
"It's really tough," said Karl Brauer, editor of Edmunds.com, an automotive research Web site. "Engine failure kills a car's ability to run and it's not a simple thing to fix."
Such a problem is also likely to affect residual values, he said.
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"It's really tough," said Karl Brauer, editor of Edmunds.com, an automotive research Web site. "Engine failure kills a car's ability to run and it's not a simple thing to fix."
Such a problem is also likely to affect residual values, he said.
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They are going to replace the whole motor... WOW.
Looks like Toyota OWNED Ford to me.
For years, consumers have complained about their trucks blowing spark plugs out of the aluminum cylinder head, leaving a hole in the head and rendering the $30,000 vehicle useless, often on the side of the road, until repaired.
Ford has never conceded that there's a problem.
Some Ford truck owners have experienced the problem more than once. Some have replaced the expensive all-aluminum cylinder head only to have the plug blow out again down the road. Others have had the same problem in more than one vehicle.
"I have a 1999 F-150 and just blew a second spark plug on December 31, 2005 while traveling to Nevada," Paul wrote. "I was shocked to learn that my truck will cost $2,800 per head."
Ford refuses to stand behind the product, even when the owner has purchased the expensive extended warranty. Ford insists the problem is with the spark plug and says that spark plugs are not covered by the extended warranty.
Yep... I have seen this first hand at work on one of our fleet vehicles with the 5.4
Looks like Toyota OWNED Ford to me.
For years, consumers have complained about their trucks blowing spark plugs out of the aluminum cylinder head, leaving a hole in the head and rendering the $30,000 vehicle useless, often on the side of the road, until repaired.
Ford has never conceded that there's a problem.
Some Ford truck owners have experienced the problem more than once. Some have replaced the expensive all-aluminum cylinder head only to have the plug blow out again down the road. Others have had the same problem in more than one vehicle.
"I have a 1999 F-150 and just blew a second spark plug on December 31, 2005 while traveling to Nevada," Paul wrote. "I was shocked to learn that my truck will cost $2,800 per head."
Ford refuses to stand behind the product, even when the owner has purchased the expensive extended warranty. Ford insists the problem is with the spark plug and says that spark plugs are not covered by the extended warranty.
Yep... I have seen this first hand at work on one of our fleet vehicles with the 5.4
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Nice copy and past job. You're just saying that because you traded your F-150 for a F-250 have this elitist attitude toward F-150 owners now. Frankly I find it really disgusting.
As for this article, we are comparing the new 2004-Present F-150 to the new Tundra, not the 1990's. The engine failure, the poor crash ratings, and other issues means Ford still owns Tundra in the truck department.
As for this article, we are comparing the new 2004-Present F-150 to the new Tundra, not the 1990's. The engine failure, the poor crash ratings, and other issues means Ford still owns Tundra in the truck department.
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[QUOTE=kashifordf150]Nice copy and past job. You're just saying that because you traded your F-150 for a F-250 have this elitist attitude toward F-150 owners now. Frankly I find it really disgusting.[QUOTE]
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Originally Posted by kashifordf150
Nice copy and past job. You're just saying that because you traded your F-150 for a F-250 have this elitist attitude toward F-150 owners now. Frankly I find it really disgusting.
Thanks for the new sig quote.
