Cold start crank up. Any chatter.
Check the oil pan. See if it's the 1st half 18 with plastic or with metal. Can't hurt to look at CV's and take a peak at front diff for signs of weeping
Any residue around the shocks for leaks. FRS is a nice setup, but not as nice when you got to get them...
IWE noise is a grinding noise at low speeds.
If you haven't heard that, pass on the 1.2k bill.
There's stuff you can check yourself and verify if a hose is cracked/solenoid is going bad etc.
23 v 36 gallon tank too is a thing to keep in mind.
I like cruising longer distances before needing to fillup. Don't care about costs, more about not having to go out of my way for the good stations often.
Think I have the same issue.
Grinding noise sound like metal being dragged under the truck?
Replaced the same items too. Of course when I dropped it off to Ford for this and another issue, no noise and they didn't want to investigate further
There's someone on the FB forums(FRF) that posted an image of 21x,*** miles on his Gen 2.
Replaced the phasers around 160k miles iirc.
Pretty impressive.
Where at in South Florida are you? And what exactly do you want done?
I tried out CTM Customs in Stuart for my front shocks install.
Turned out fine. Not the cheapest place, but they seem to have done a good job/they had prior reviews from Raptor owners.
I rather spend 5-10k more for half the mileage but that's just me.
At 100k, if no service records you'll be spending thousands getting all the fluids/shocks/maintenance done.
Yea, I only mention that as after I bought mine used I changed the plugs to inspect the valve covers.
I spilled some oil on my last change and a week later I got freaked out for a bit till I realized I did make a mess the last go around but am watching just in case.
For 95% road use I would...
1. Maybe. You do your own oil changes? Notice any loss over 1-3k miles?
2. What's your end goal with the truck? I went Fox Race Series(17-18) as I'm regarded but also like to offroad the truck ~6 times a year and wanted adjustability without dealing with eclik/wiring etc. OEM is pretty good...
IIRC the Gen 1's, one of mine included, had an issue with water getting into the cab via the 3rd brake light. Not sure if the Gen 2 has the same issue or a better gasket was used by Ford.
I would get a garden hose and test out spots that may be the culprit. Start by applying water to the...
I was hellbent on getting one for my 17 until I realized the stock plug isn't too terrible to mess with.
For some reason my wifes previous expedition with the plastic plug was a PITA but this truck it wasn't that bad.
The lugs look like they were made for aftermarket wheels that have smaller lug holes that need the conical lugs(60 degree IIRC).
Have seen the OEM styled lugs be called bulge.
Since you still have another SUV then I think you''ll be fine.
You will miss the interior space the Expedition has, but the bed with a cover will be beneficial in other ways.
IMO think of driving your kids in the Chevy. If it has enough room inside then you'll be fine in the Raptor.
OT, but...
I had a seal fail that caused the leak. I think I still have the paperwork but during a light rain the truck was fine. But a heavier rain is when I noticed there was a leak. The drains weren't clogged but I guess once the water hit a certain level the failed seal is where it went down the front...
Yea, insurance rates have blown up for me too.
Geico used to be the best priced till a few years ago. Then it was progressive for 6 months.
Now I'm at State Farm who only raised the rate 20 bucks a month.
Still 120 a month more than a year ago. No tickets. One accident cause an old woman...
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