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Power Loss - Violent engine shake\shutter 10,800 k
B.Wenzel, 06/15/2016
2015 Ford F-150 XLT 4dr SuperCrew 4WD 5.5 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
35 of 40 people found this review helpful
My truck is 6 months old and has 10,800 miles. As in drove home from work during rush hour traffic the engine shut down and went into "limp mode" at 65 mph. There were 3 warnings icons: #1 Service Advancetrac, #2 Wrench Icon "see manual", #3 Hill start assist not available. Later the engine light came on. Ford Roadside towed the truck to the dealer, my research found 100 of complaints about is engine shutdown on Ecoboost engines. The engine will idle at 1000 rpm extremely rough, but pressing the gas pedal does nothing. Very dangerous when driving in heavy traffic, as all you can do is coast to a stop. Turning off the engine and restart did get the engine moving for another mile before it shut down again. Beware of this for your safety and your family. I also saw another review here with a similar issue, so it may not be insolated. *****UPDATE******* June 2016 Problem was the THROTTLE BODY. Dealer replaced under warranty.
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From Tundra to F150
John Tritz, 07/27/2015
updated 01/30/2025
2015 Ford F-150 King Ranch 4dr SuperCrew 5.5 ft. SB (5.0L 8cyl 6A)
52 of 61 people found this review helpful
So the KR SCREW now has 201,000 miles on it. Since the last update I've had to replace the starter, water pump and the hose system coming out of the heater core. All 3 of those items were original. After the heater hose system blew up I told my mechanic I wanted the water pump replaced. It was not leaking or anything but at 200,000 miles and all the reviews I read on water pumps on the 5.0 I chose to be proactive. I dodged a bullet...my mechanic had hell even removing the water pump and once it was out the shaft literally moved side to side. I don't know what kept it working. I've recently noticed my Sony sound system has lost the left side of the cab...not sure if it is the system or simply wires to the left side of the cab. Today it is in the shop getting the rear brakes replaced...this is the second time I've replaced the rears. So I went through some maintenance pain in these last couple reviews but it still runs well, no other bell and whistle problems other that the left channel speakers and is still a hell of a lot cheaper to fix that to buy a new one. The 2015 King Ranch SCREW 4x4 Off Road is now at 160, 500 miles. I've had my first engine repair event at about 160,100 miles after the truck began to idle roughly at traffic lights or stop signs; especially after running down the highway at highway speeds. In researching the internet, I became reasonably sure the culprit was the VCT (Variable Cam Timing) solenoid(s). Unfortunately for me, my truck never threw a code and many repair shops are loathe to attempt repairs without a code. Finally, the engine reached the point the issue was able to be diagnosed without the code. I had all 4 VCT solenoids replaced, new spark plugs installed (I had plugs replaced previously at 100,000 miles) and an oil change. Truck now runs perfectly again. While the symptoms of the problem resemble ignition issues or bad gasoline it turns out VCT solenoids are oil pressure sensitive...I have always changed my oil regularly at 5,000 mile intervals but he symptoms in my engine became more noticeable as my engine neared the 5,000 mile interval. Except for factory maintenance and consumables like brakes, shocks, a battery, a K & N air filter and an upper radiator hose this is the first mechanical issue I've had with the Coyote engine. Given it took over 160,000 miles and has run perfectly for the 500 miles after the solenoids were replaced I still feel this is the best truck I've ever had. My mechanic reported there was no sludge or varnish buildup under the valve covers...the top end of the engine was clean. All of the remaining bells & whistles on the King Ranch still function perfectly. That F150 has been a hell of a truck. The 2015 King Ranch SCREW 4x4 is now at 186,000 miles. It still runs perfectly and all functions perform perfectly. I did have an issue with the oil pan...I think the pan bolt was cross threaded during an oil change as it began to leak small amounts of oil. I tried to tighten the bolt...I couldn't move it either direction. Took it in for an oil change and told my mechanic we might have to chase the threads on the pan. Turns out these pans (mine is metal) are so thin walled that chasing the thread was not a good option...so I had a new oil pan installed. No more leaks or issues! At 193,000 miles the torque converter began to fail and the transmission began to struggle to figure out what gear it should be in. I had the transmission and torque converter replaced with a genuine Ford rebuilt system. The rebuilt Ford system was only slightly more expensive than other aftermarket systems but carries a 3 year unlimited mileage warranty backed up by any Ford dealer anywhere in the country. I also had the right side ball joint and right hub bearing replaced. Some years ago I hit a piece of concrete in the freeway so hard it actually blistered the right front sidewall of brand new Michelin ATs...that may have had something to do with those parts needing replaced. The SCREW still runs well...all other systems still work as new.
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Pig with Lip Stick!
Eddy A, 01/22/2016
updated 08/10/2017
2015 Ford F-150 Lariat 4dr SuperCrew 4WD 5.5 ft. SB (2.7L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
32 of 37 people found this review helpful
I bought a Lariat almost fully loaded; FX4 package, 4x4, LED headlights, Heavy Tow Package, deployable running boards (love that feature), box side steps (handy), tail gate step, and all the LED lights around the perimeter of the truck (have helped me a great deal when working at night.) I came from a BMW 530i Sport, so I actually enjoy the stiffer suspension. The only reason I would say it's a little too stiff is the rear end can jump over large bumps. If you tow or load the bed then the suspension works perfect. I have towed 5500 lbs and the truck can pull like a train you won't even know you have a load being towed. I bought the truck because I am starting a new business and can't afford the time to go to a repair shop even if it's warrantied. In the first 2000 miles: the 1. Driver side mirror shakes above 45 MPH, the glass jiggles in the wind while the passenger side is firm. 2. Started hearing a bearing noise from the front end and getting vibrations. 3. Transmission slams into 1st gear, almost feels like the car behind bumped you. 4. Passenger side deployable running board makes a whining noise, driver side does not make the same noise. Took to the dealer. Dealer replaced driver hub bearing, and 4x4 actuator. LESS THAN 5000 miles. Re-program transmission computer, transmission shifts better, but still bumps intermittent. All other complaints were said to be normal, LOL, even when one side does not have a shaky mirror and one side the deployable running board is smooth quiet. This is what you will be dealing with if you buy one of these seducing trucks. Fuel mileage is poor, 16.3MPG driving like a gentle giant. Highway mileage is 25MPG cruising steady below 60MPH, if you drive above 65MPH you will average 16-18 MPG, at least I do in my truck. I do not have confidence in reliability long term. I am also tired of lazy warranty techs saying everything is OK, when it is not OK. Truck now has 32,000 miles, transmission shifts are jerky and erratic at times. Too much slip from the torque converter, dealer reprograms transmission as a temporary fix every service. Hub bearing makes light whirring noise, dealer says that's normal. Door lock actuator intermittently fails on passenger rear door. After taking it in 3 times and having parts replaced, I gave up! I still stick to my saying... If you love pigs with lipstick then this is the truck for you!
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I didn't want one, honestly!
Dave, 09/17/2015
2015 Ford F-150 Platinum 4dr SuperCrew 4WD 6.5 ft. SB (5.0L 8cyl 6A)
26 of 30 people found this review helpful
I loved the 2015 Tacoma TRD Pro w/ custom leather, my wife said it was too small. I liked the 2015 Tundra Limited - not enough / if any? features to warrant the cost. I loved the 2015 GMC denali exterior, bad ass! The GMC interior was like walking into a 70's house with shag carpet. The 2015 F-150 - I didn't like the exterior design and started to look for the 14's. I couldn't find what I was looking for, so I test drove a 2015. Once inside, I can honestly say I was in awe. The interior of this truck was without a doubt EXACTLY what I expected a truck of this caliber. Safety features galore, comfort above and beyond, technology that out weights competition 10:1. I have massaging seats, Lane assist that keeps me from swerving, Running boards that retract when I open and close the door, Heated rear seats, My headlights are on Auto Bright and detect on coming cars so I don't have to switch from dims to brights, Adaptive Cruise Control, Turbo Engine, LED lighting... OverHead Parking Assist as if a drone is above my cab showing the entire truck surroundings front, back, both sides!!! Please ask me what else, it goes on and on. Tundra's back window goes down, cool. GMC? the interior looks like my buddies 97' Grand AM. The exterior redesign has grown on me, its starting to look more like a transformer - however I'm not a comic book kind of guy. Truth be told, the interior sold me so much so that I could be in a bright pink school bus and not even care. I get compliments non stop on my truck, and people really do turn their heads (maybe because its ugly, or maybe because its nice). I'm ending my review here because I personally wouldn't read past this point. Please trust me in that the 2015 F-150 Platinum is hands down the best truck in its class. If you don't believe me, just go test drive one and try to bash it agains competition without bias, it's impossible. Expensive? Sure, but you wouldn't be reading a review about the Platinum Trim if you couldn't get one... go get one.
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Very happy after 4,000 miles
Matt, 12/25/2015
2015 Ford F-150 Lariat 4dr SuperCrew 5.5 ft. SB (2.7L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I grew up driving a Chevy heavy-half ton and used to tease Ford owners. But I'm an adult and decided to buy the best truck regardless of it's badge. I have never seen a pickup truck amaze people like this does. I'm averaging 21 mpg, my best tank was 23 so far. I do drive it easy, maybe 70% highway but I get into traffic and live in hilly Western PA. The fuel economy is impressive, but this thing has a lot of power, especially out of the gate. My friend was not happy when I bested his GMC v8 two weeks ago. If the aluminium, turbos and auto-start/stop don't impact reliability too much, then this truck has made all the others obsolete. Only time will tell, though I trusted that Ford engineers would do their homework cause their betting the company on it.
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