Recent content by iam2sam

Which "that" are you referring to? A U-Haul 5x8 cargo trailer weighs 900 lbs empty and 2700 lbs at max load. 2/3 of 4,000 lbs is 2,668 lbs.

This fix was done at the Ford dealership yesterday while they chased an engine check code that occurred after I picked up the truck at the body shop. Code turned out to be an apparently false alarm.

I spent 38 years in an IT career that was mostly software oriented, and I 100% agree with you.

So you think I should take this up directly with my insurer, rather than with the body shop when I take it back in for the steering wheel centering (which will no doubt require toe adjustment)? I will at least need to wait to see what the measurements are after that adjustment.

I'd like to know that also, because some of those numbers, particularly the front caster, are a mismatch with what I found on-line. Does anyone have a link to any official Ford pages that show these specs? I found this here on a post form 2023, but don't knw if the specs are still valid for my...

Well, the Ford dealership service dept ran 8 tests that all came up negative, so it was either a spurious code or the issue is intermittent. Light is out for now, I will keep a close eye on it and use my new OBDCII tool if it shows again. I think they must take engine ceck codes seriously, I...

I just picked up my truck from the shop after they repaired damage from someone hitting my driver's door. The truck has only 2,000 miles on it. My insurer guarantees repairs by this shop, so I need to determine whether or not those repairs are acceptable. The steering wheel was not properly...

I have roughly 2,000 miles on my 2025 XL Ecoboost 2.0 AWD w/4k tow pkg that I bought new in early December. I did get the oil changed to full synthetic at 1,500 miles. Reported MPG has steadily risen over that period. Currently consistently reporting 30 - 32 MPG. This is mixed driving, but 80%...

Looks like the timing was coincidental - Ford app shows it as an exhaust pressure sensor issue. Fortunately, the scanner was just $35 and it was already on my wish list, so that is not a problem.

The fault was actually shown and diagnosed in the Ford app. Sorry, should have checked that before posting, but I'm not yet used to this level of automation. According to that app: "What Is Happening? The powertrain control system has detected an electrical fault with one of the exhaust...

My truck was in the shop for repairs for over a month after someone slammed into my driver's door. I picked it up today. After I pulled out, I noticed that the tank was very nearly empty. I also quickly noticed that the CHK light to the right of the fuel gauge was on solid. When I got home, I...

My truck was in the shop for repairs for over a month after someone slammed into my driver's door. I picked it up today. After I pulled out, I noticed that the tank was very nearly empty. I also quickly noticed that the CHK light to the right of the fuel gauge was on solid. When I got home, I...

Yeah, I did that an hour ago. Told me it's available as OTA, but not done. My truck has been in the body shop for over a month, so it's possible it has been blocked off from signal and no OTA for that reason. Hopefully it happens when I get it back in a few more days, otherwise I'mm need to...

I am always cautious to the point of paranoia when driving with a trailer, although on occasion in the past my pre-planning has left something t be desired. Thanks for your help.

Interesting. The Rival site seems to be showing spotty availability to past 5/31. I'm leaving for Virginia at about that time, so it doesn't look like I'd likely be able to get it installed before then. I'll need to be *very* careful, but should be OK... P. S. how was the rivnut quaility...