GEN 2 Highest mileage Gen 2, Who has it?

[FordTechOne]

50k miles

New short block at 40k

Loads of electronic bugs in infotainment system

going in next week for new front axles and CV's and hubs. They grenaded themselves at 80mph.

Needless to say, its been the most problematic car ive ever owned and ive had about 20 in the last 8 years.

What happened that required a short block at 40k? I’m sure you’re aware of the valve cover oil consumption TSB. And how do front axles (CVs...same thing) and hubs all “grenade” at once, never mind at all?

 

[RaptorUtah]

My cousin has a '17 with 74k miles. He had a cam phaser issue and a coolant res leak and that was it.

 

[GCATX]

Bump for updates. 39,300 now.

Need to get driver seat heater fixed, still.

Intermittent squeak at driver rear suspension. Wasn't doing it when at dealer.

Had steering wheel replaced under warranty for a lump under the leather.

I have to reset the transmission adaptive learning with forscan, every now and then to smooth out the shifts. Dealer agreed that it's not right, but corporate says it's normal. Luckily, it's only a 2 minute process to reset. 2 main issues are sloppy shifting into 8th gear, and rough shift into 5th when in sport mode.

1.5 years of ownership and I still love the truck. Normally, I start getting antsy at about a year and have something new at 2-3 years. Nothing of the sort this go around.

 

[NASSTY]

My 2017 with 42K miles hasn't had any issues. I would have more miles on it but I ordered a 2020 and the dealer already locked in my trade in price so I haven't been driving it much lately. I've been being nice to them.
The only time I brought it to the dealer was when I got new wheels, tires and TPMS. One of my new OEM TPMS was a dud right out of the box. So I brought to the dealer to figure out why my TPMS wouldn't relearn. I have an outstanding recall on the truck for frozen door latches. My latches haven't frozen in 3 Maine winters so I don't want those yahoos tearing into my doors for an issue I don't have.

 

[FordTechOne]

Bump for updates. 39,300 now.

Need to get driver seat heater fixed, still.

Intermittent squeak at driver rear suspension. Wasn't doing it when at dealer.

Had steering wheel replaced under warranty for a lump under the leather.

I have to reset the transmission adaptive learning with forscan, every now and then to smooth out the shifts. Dealer agreed that it's not right, but corporate says it's normal. Luckily, it's only a 2 minute process to reset. 2 main issues are sloppy shifting into 8th gear, and rough shift into 5th when in sport mode.

1.5 years of ownership and I still love the truck. Normally, I start getting antsy at about a year and have something new at 2-3 years. Nothing of the sort this go around.

You have a 2018 if I remember correctly...what is your build date?

 

[500mag]

2018 with 63k, no issues except a TPMS sensor went out at 60k.

 

[GCATX]

You have a 2018 if I remember correctly...what is your build date?

Built 2/18.

 

[FordTechOne]

Built 2/18.

There is an updated calibration for your transmission that addresses the issue you're describing. Have your dealer perform this TSB:

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
2.7L/3.5L/5.0L Engine And 10R80 Transmission - Harsh/Bumpy Shift And/Or Engagement Concerns - Built On Or Before 15-May-2018 18-2274
07 September 2018

Model:

Ford
2018 F-150


Issue: Some 2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L, 3.5L or 5.0L engine and 10R80 automatic transmission and built on or before 15-May 2018 may exhibit harsh/bumpy upshift, downshift and/or engagement concerns.

Action: Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.



Warranty Status: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.

Labor Times

Description Operation No. Time
2018 F-150 2.7L/3.5L/5.0L: Reprogram The PCM (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 182274A 0.3 Hrs.
Repair/Claim Coding

Causal Part: RECAL
Condition Code: 04

Service Procedure

1. Check the vehicle build date. Was the vehicle built on or before 15-May-2018?

(1). Yes - reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) using the latest version of the appropriate Ford scan tool.

 

[GCATX]

Thx. I had that done last year already. Worked for a while, then back to shenanigans after several months. Re-setting the adaptive thing seems to have the same effect. Not sure if there is some underlying mechanical defect in a valve or something, or maybe I just drive like an idiot and the computer doesn't like what it learns. In the big scheme of things, it is a minor annoyance.

 

[smgilles]

2017 Scab. Build date 2/2017. 56,400 miles.

1. Roll pin recall 12/2017
2. New transmission oil pan seal 12/2017
3. New oil pan for leaking 12/2017
4. Leak between transmission and transfer case with seal replacements 1/2018
5. New transmission 2/2018 (on the lift ~6 weeks waiting on approval)
6. New oil pan for leaking 5/2018
7. Frozen door latches 1/2019
8. IWE x 1 4/2019
9. IWE x 2 9/2019
10. IWE x 3 + hub assemblies 11/2019
11. Resealed timing chain cover due to leak 1/2020

Knock on wood, the only ongoing issue at this point is the door actuator that won't unlock/look whenever it's wet out. I sprayed water resistant silicone around the button and that appears to have helped.

I love the truck and drive it as such (on and off-road). I'm not sure what I'd buy if this one becomes cost prohibitive. I paid cash upfront and would love to get 5 - 7 years out of it. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I have worked out the majority of issues as I move beyond 60,000 miles. I run the Livernois tune and sp42 sparkplugs.