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    2023 Raptor R ticking noise at bell housing

    Had a ticking noise similar to wrench banging on exhaust pipe. Turned out to the starter gear not retracting and hitting the flex plate. 4,000 miles on the truck. replace starter and noise is gone. Just thought I would share.
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    Corroded valve covers

    Different truck. I was looking for help but I guess I will look elsewhere ! Crappy forum
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    Corroded valve covers

    Very little snow. They don't do anything to the roads except occasionally sand. I have driven the truck only once. No snow, no rain. I was just wondering if anyone else has seen this with a new Raptor R. My valve covers are aluminum to answer the plastic v/c response.
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    Corroded valve covers

    I live in Alabama. The only salt around here is on french fries.
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    Corroded valve covers

    2023 built in December. Picked up at dealer in late December. The valve covers are corroded. Looks like salt. Anyone seen this ?
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    Paint touch-up on new delivery

    I told them it looked someone had taken the truck apart, as in, engine replacement. They said "Ford sent it to us as a new truck". I am concerned that this truck was of the ones that the engine replaced. I know it sat in a lot for months. I own a shop that services German cars. When I opened the...
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    Paint touch-up on new delivery

    I just went to look at my new truck. Arrived at dealer today. The paint on all the fender bolts has been touched-up. The hood latch is bent . There are some hose connections and other hardware that has obviously been manipulated. How can Ford say this is a new truck when it has been taken apart ?!
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