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  1. Fastback89

    How well did the frame hold up your first winter?

    I'm in salty Pa and my frame still looks great after 13 months. I did paint rear axle because of surface rust. I'm always cleaning the salt from under my vehicles. Is there any way to blow up all the salt trucks, hate those bastards!
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    Our Engine’s

    I recently had a older eco truck in the shop with stretched chains and of course the cost of repairs was more than the customer could afford. All I know is my Raptor is getting the oil changed much much sooner than Ford recommends
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    Anyone see the Ford oil consumption warnings this week?

    You are correct! If a new truck burns through 3 quarts in 3 thousand miles there's something wrong with it, I wouldn't want it either.
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    Cam Phaser/Engine Failure Reports

    That sucks that the cab must be removed for the Phasers. When the truck is 10 or more years old that will more than likely be a much worse repair
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    noise when you open driver side door

    My 18 does this with driver's door, I've always thought it was priming for the anticipated startup
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    Rodents chewing through wiring harness?

    I had a huge problem with squirrels at my house, they were destroying everything. I decided to take matters into my own hands with one of my pellet guns. I have easily dispensed over 200 squirrels in roughly 2 seasons. My neighbor was wondering why he never sees any squirrels anymore, I just...
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    FRF T-shirt Design

    I want one
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    2019 Raptor - 2 dead batteries within 12 months

    My truck sits for 3 weeks sometimes and never had a battery issue, I agree you may have something drawing it down
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    Does tire rotation require re-balance and front end alignment?

    I actually work at a tire store and have had many comebacks with complaints of shaking after tires were rotated. We almost always balance the tires during rotation. The alignment sell is a different story...
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    Rough idle with auto start/stop disabled and A/C on

    I disabled the auto start stop with Forscan and my 18 idles smooth ac on or off
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    GEN 2 2019 upholstery issue

    I would seriously try and get the seat replaced. You probably won't be happy with the repair.
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    2019 squeaky driver’s seat.

    I had a 2013 FX4 with a squeeking seat that was the lumbar, was able to easily lift off the cover and fix it. It used to be common on the previous gen trucks
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    Cam Phaser/ Engine Failure Poll

    I used to be under the impression it was more common with the late 17 early 18 builds but that does not seem to be the case anymore
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    Anyone not have problems?

    Got my 18 with 14 miles back in October and it's been the best Truck I've owned to date. Not a creek or rattle, It's been perfect.
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    2019 Raptor Corrosion

    This thread has peaked my interest so when a friend of mine showed up at the track with a beautiful new 19 Raptor I couldn't resist looking underneath and sure enough it looked like a corroded mess under there! My 18 sitting next to his all nice and shiny has gone through a very salty winter I...
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    2019 Raptor Seats

    My build is small and thin also and I always have problems with seats. My 18 has the best seats for my body size, I wonder if the Recaros are designed for larger fit?
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    Cam Phaser/Engine Failure Reports

    I have been using the blended Ford oil for many years without any issues, glad to here they said that to you
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    GEN 2 17-18 OEM beadlock ring question

    I work in that field and would strongly recommend taking them off. The tire tech is gonna gun them back on!
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    Cam Phaser/ Engine Failure Poll

    Funny thing is I've had several people comment on how quiet my engine is. I really hope it stays that way, this stuff gets in my head big time!
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    New truck dents in door frame

    I always go over my new vehicles with a fine tooth comb before signing, my wife always helps me look for imperfections
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    7 weeks later ... what would you do?

    I see Raptors at dealers quite often might be worth checking out to see if you can find one?
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    Wavy door panels

    I'm with you, this thing is built so much better than the 2013 that it replaced!
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    Gladiator worth the trade in ?

    My wife drives a Grand Cherokee with that same drivetrain, You may want to keep the Raptor
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    2019 Trouble

    Curious what brand of oil has been in your trucks and how often were they serviced?
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