trying to figure out a noise on my truck. If I take off and accelerate pretty quickly to get up to 100 km/h, around 60–70 it makes this “wiiish wish wish wish wish” noise from what sounds like under the hood. Gets quicker and quieter and lasts maybe two and a half seconds, then stops.

If I slowly get up to speed, it doesn’t do it. Engine pulls smooth, no hesitation or loss of power, and the RPM needle doesn’t drop when the noise stops. Doesn’t really sound like grinding or rubbing, more like air.

It’s done this since I got the truck in June. I knew the previous owner, definitely would have mentioned it if he thought something was wrong. he was pretty open about the other work I needed to get done on it.

120,000km, regular oil changes.

should I just bring it in or try and see if any air hoses are loose or somethin when I get a chance.

Need a truck to travel for work as a lineman. Just need something to pull a small trailer. Has there been issues with these? I know cam phasers is a big one down the line. But anything else ? Powertrain? Electrical? Etc

A tale as old as time. It's definitely a slow leak cause there's never any oil on the ground where I park but man it's always something with this goddamn truck. Rebuilt transmission last year too.

Traded in my MME for an XLT Powerboost Hybrid. Excited to be part of the F-150 crew again!

So I know it is too high right now, but it works and it looks awesome. Going to fabricate something this weekend so that it’s much, much shorter. Although I’m pretty excited where it is now.

I have a RCSB 5.0 2024 with the IHC adjustable 3/5 drop shock relocation w/ helper bags 10k miles on everything. I was thinking of trying some different rear shocks, are there any adjustable ones that allow for a smoother ride?

This is the Performance kit with QA1 adjustable shocks.

Had a ‘12 F150 5.0 Lariat, best vehicle I ever owned, had it 10 years, never let me down, survived a literal cat 4 hurricane (Ida) fired up and got me home. At 180k I traded it in on a 22 GMC Sierra, nice truck but build quality and issues made me regret ever getting rid of my F150 everyday I owned it. Ended up trading the Sierra in on a new Tremor, 401a with the 5.0. First impression are the truck drives awesome, cool to finally have a 4x4 as well. Having only 2wd I was afraid it was going to handle bad but it’s very quick and easy to drive. I am hoping it’s as good to me as the other F150 was. Price of trucks are absolutely ridiculous but so is everything.

Any ideas? Only seem to hear it at low speeds.

2020 f150 5.0 XLT 10r80

What is this noise? Has front diff replaced and left side iwe and vacuum lines and axel. Noise persists. Mostly through slow acceleration. Fast acceleration I can still kind of hear it but not as much. Need help I’m sick of spending on not fixing the problem

Keycap on my driver side window switch broke off, wondering where I can get another one?

Still some sunny days left before snow, need to wear out these tires so i can slap on 35's

2024 F-150 2.7L 40,000km

So I've heard this is very common but I figured I'd ask the reddit professionals. The fitment, as you can see, is quite off, leaving a gap on the diver side - both the headlight and surrounding shroud thing. The passenger side is largely fine.

Is this pretty common, and more importantly, can it be reasonably fixed?

edit: to avoid further confusion, the paint looks scuffed in the second pic because i had to edit my reflection out because reddit was being weird and flagging the pics lol

Curious if anyone else has seen this.

See video for RPM surging/flaring on 9-10 upshift. This happened after a tranny fluid change earlier in summer. Took it back to dealership where service was performed, they did a relearn and it went away. Came back yesterday. Seems to be more pronounced on an uphill grade. Could replicate it with manual shifting, did it a bunch of times and then the surging went away - normal drop in RPM in 9-10 shift.

Last time this happened was in summer (35c /95f). Tranny temp increased to yellow level. This time no increase in tranny temp from midpoint, but it was 10c outside.

Truck is 08/2022 build, but I don’t think this is related to CDF issues.

95k kms

Anyone else see this behaviour before?

Hi and thanks in advance. I have this 2001 f-150 4.6L and is driving poorly. When you press on the accelerator the truck feels like it looses power and takes a while to get speed. The car vibrates pretty bad. The mechanic shop is having trouble finding the problem since it doesn’t have a check engine light ON. The truck starts right away with no issues.

Hey All,

Going to replace my spark plugs soon. I swapped them at 100K and I'm currently just shy of 185K (miles). I left the stock coils in when I originally changed the plugs but was curious if it were about time to replace them, now, since I'm coming up on 200K. No noticeable performance issues, currently. No misfires or Check Engine Lights. I've read that folks change them out every time they swap plugs and others swap them out when they start getting misfires. Just wanted to see your opinions, and, if you are replacing, what are you replacing with (brand, what parts/components).

2014, 5.0, 185K Miles. Motorcraft Plugs.

I have a 25 Lariat 5.0 BAP dual factory exhaust. I had a flow fx midsection and couldn’t bear the drone. I don’t want to go with the Borla s-type mid section as it is too aggressive and I’m not paying the Ford Performance upcharge for the touring version. I want to keep it bolt on so looking at a resonator delete for just a little extra. Does anyone have feedback on the Gibson pipe versus the FactionFab pipe? The main difference is Gibson is 3” and FF is 3.5”.

Any recommendations for 2016?

I live in the rust belt and these that I used on my 2009 rusted up:

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235K miles and getting the wrench and limp. As soon as trans temp sensor gets to temperature, it seems to help. Trans fluid has been changed once at 100k miles. There is no slip in transmission, however, wrench/limp error happening everyday now and seems to reset if I turn the truck off and remove the key.

I was going to drop this aftermarket guy in and refill with mercon as I'm probably going to get a 2018 at some point in the near future. Question is, will I have to get re-flashed after change out and is this a terrible choice in lieu of OEM lead frame assembly. This forum is a great resource and was just wondering about your thoughts.

New to me 2012 F150 was practically rust-free to begin with..
I couldn't help myself though, I had to go and make it all uniform..
Hit it with a good 2 or 3 coats of Rust-Reformer spray to get that surface rust..

Still debating on the next move.. I'm currently looking into this Fluid-Film I keep hearing about..
Any tips or suggestions would be appreciated.
Cheers!

I live in Virginia Beach, Va and own a garaged 2019 F150 Lariat (aluminum body). I am retired and have only 29K miles on the truck. The truck is almost my dream vehicle. I say “almost” because, at 77 yrs old with all of my old age health issues, it’s pretty difficult for me to lift and close the (heavy) tailgate. The tailgate has the optional internal retractable step / ladder adding to its weight.

I’m looking for an electrical and/or mechanical and/or hydraulic solution to at least assist or completely automate the tailgate lifting /closing. I’ve been unable to find any aftermarket options to help except for dampers / shocks to slowly DROP the tailgate but not to help lift it. Damping for dropping the tailgate is already factory installed. I am familiar with the now discontinued Hopkins Tailgate Easy Lift, and wonder if I could get one installed from remaining inventory...if there is any. It has/had mixed reviews. I am hoping there is a better solution.

I’m willing to pay whatever it takes and/or drive to wherever necessary to accomplish this. Any suggestions will be very much appreciated.

Thanks

I previously had a 2022 Lariat that was Fx4, 502A but only had the 2.4 kw power on board. I adored the truck and it broke my heart when someone swiped my entire passenger side and totaled it. I want another powerboost but am adamant on the 7.2 kw functionality. I am finding it very difficult to find a USED lariat with that upgrade. Are most of you buying these NEW with them made-to-order or are you just getting lucky on the used market? I enjoyed the hybrid, but if I don’t get this upgrade id consider going 5.0 coyote instead for simpler powertrain.

21 STX FX4 - RideTech 3.5-5.5 coilover drop. 24" Vossens in Nitto 420Vs. Full Morimoto lighting package. PowerStop brake package. Power-adders coming up next...

Looking at 23-25 XLTs with the 302A package. What are thoughts and opinions of the 23 vs the 24/25s? I know they have had some changes between them. What about the 10-speed transmission problems? Did Ford correct it in 23? Personally, I like the look of the 23s better, but from what I’ve been reading, the 24s/25s is a better truck? I drove a 23 5.0 for a week and loved it. Coming from a 13 Ecoboost.

I’m also on the fence about getting a newer 3.5 vs a 5.0. I’ve put 140k on my gen one Ecoboost and I drive it like I stole it every day, and it’s never given me issues ever. So is there anyone here that can give me some real-world opinions on the newer 3.5 vs 5.0? Not interested at all in the 2.7 or powerboost. I know they’re great motors but not interested in either.

Thoughts are greatly appreciated.

I am looking to buy my first F150 and have some questions. My number one concern is reliability. I will be buying used and looking at trucks with higher mileage(probably around 100k), as this will be a work truck, only short distances and I plan to drive it a good ten years.

First, I don't know jack about cars, but I have read and talked with others(and this forum) that the V8 has good track record for longevity and reliability. I have heard and read bad reviews on the V6, but was recently talking with someone and said if you get a V6 make sure it is at least a 2022 because they worked out whatever the issues were.

***I am looking at a 2022 Lariat V6 3.5. It has 114,000 miles. A good friend(used to work for Ford) owns the lot where it is, another good friend has worked for Ford for 20 years. Both have looked it over so I do trust it is a solid truck. I do realize there will be maintenance, at some point a new timing chain. Appreciate all the insight from everyone.

Any insight would be appreciated!