When you live in S. Florida or another really hot state in the summer. It sucks to have warm air come out of a/c ducts. You know because the compressor is not turning. Dumb fuel saving strategy !
Well all I can admit to is I'm really lazy. I got out the cut off wheel and made access openings large enough remove filter and drain oil with no mess. So skid plate still provides some protection.
Ordered mine in Oct. 21, took delivery in July 22. Have 21000 miles on it no issues. XLT, Eco boost, awd, 4k tow and fx4. Had brake controller recall done I decided not to do the side curtain recall. Tows my boat like a champ. So it is a great little truck.
My fx4, awd, ecoboost 4000 lb tow package, tows a 2100 lb. boat package like it's not even there. Going up I-95 on ramp no struggle, no sway no drama. Merge at 70 to 75mph. I slow to 65 for the ride home Coming from full size crew cab Ram 1500 I am astounded by how capable it is!
After reading these mileage loss stories for years, When installing larger tires that means taller. You have changed your final gear ratio, You have slowed down your speedometer. Still covering the same distance per gallon This the biggest reason not weight of tires Tread pattern makes slight...
Told my service writer I didn't want to do this recall. He entered my refusal in the computer. It is my understanding the curtain airbags will deploy, they are positioned off. Bottom line is wear your seat belt so you don't get ejected in a roll over.