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I agree, something like what Tesla has on their cars, crime has gotten out of control everywhere more vehicles that detect movement around them and record what is going on is needed.

Maybe, these were bought second hand before the COVID driven shortages, right now the demand for trucks is unusually high. There is a saying "high tides float all boats" and in my opinion this is a driver for current market prices for all trucks. When my friends bought their used trucks when supply of trucks was plentiful, and gas prices were low buyers had more choices and buyers were still choosing trucks that saved them money at the pump. Toyota didn't drop the 5.7 on a whim, they must have market analysis data that is telling them putting in the 3.5 TT will increase sales not reduce sales. Gas prices are going up and I doubt they have hit their peak 11 mpg is not a big deal at around $2 a gallon, prices around $3 a gallon at some stations, however there are stations that are near $4 a gallon in places were people don't have much choice. The Toyota 3.5 isn't spectaculare however my bet is Toyota low-balled it so they don't have the issues Ford did with people suing because if you drive a turbo engine like an idiot they get power mpg than EPA. FYI: my truck now as 22k miles, it's broken in and in mixed driving the average is 21.7.

It does make you wonder; putting the OHV engine in the F150 lineup would have appeal to those that shirk technology and there are those. The Tundra's following was mainly due to their 5.7L which was dismally in-efficient. Ford would have to make sure the 6.8L was fuel efficient, I know two people that have picked up used Tundra's on the cheap and in each case the former owner got tired of the poor fuel milage. The Tundra's 5.7 was lucky to attain 13 hwy, 11 mpg was common. I recall my grandfathers' 1976 J10 with permanent AWD managed 11 mpg....

I am sure they have good resale, however those I personally know that have used Tundra's got them on the cheap. 11 mpg when every American V8 on the market can average 19-20 is not a strong selling point.

I have a 2019 3.5 TT, and from what I've read changing the oil at about 3000 miles vs. waiting until 7000k as the manual says will go a long way to preventing chain stretch. I saw an engine rebuild and the showed the inside of an engine where the owner simply observed recommended oil change interval vs one where the owner had changed the oil at 3000 miles the difference was clear, and they pointed out; oil is cheap.

Auburn Al signed in on June 1, 2019 posted, this likely BS story and has not been back since June 2. 2019. No pictures, nothing, this is a fake post. My Ford dealer is really good, I'm sure it happens but I know a lot of people with Ford trucks and have never heard of one having an issue even remotely like this.

I have the autostop on my truck and like others have said - give it a couple weeks and you'll forget it's there. The autostop & start has been very, very thoroughly thought out. I don't know all the criteria that triggers a restart; if you release pressure on the brake just a bit it starts immediately. As i understand it Ford maintains pressure to the transmission so immediate start and moving forward is assured. I'd swear it always uses inputs from the bumper radar sensors and the light sensors to restart, as my occasionally will start up and the only change I was aware of was the light turning green and the car in front of me starting to move, though I may have flinched a bit on the brake, though I wasn't aware that I did. Time will tell of the starter, my last F150 was twenty years old and I never replaced anything but ignition coils, oil, filters and spark plugs, I kinda think they have starters figured out. I went 600+ miles on my last tank - average mpg was 20.5.

I have a good friend that practices the opposite, he owned multiple Toyota's and while the car was under warranty nothing was ever wrong with it, the next visit after the warranty expired, quite a bit "had" to be done. I have owned multiple Fords and have never had a serious build issue with a one of them. About my only complaint is work one at a Ford dealer is usually more expensive, however the work has always been done right.

I all honesty, though I hate the OHV engine, I'd buy one if I had room in my life for a two seater. GM is not known for being able to pull off a Hail Mary, but I think they've finally done it. It is too bad they've done it with a low volume two seater, if this car is a success it'll sell 4,000 a month? Of course I'll wait to see how it performs. I see the C8 being compared to the GT500, it don't see that comparison. In fact, the car that is most in danger would be the ZL1 variants.

Now that dealers have reported Ford has shown them plans for a 4 door Mustang, if this works out please throw some love my way. With the 4 door, I am sure they are planning a RWD biased AWD system an option. This is a car that will be competing with the Audi, BMW, Mercedes and Panamera the e class the interior needs to pass muster. I hear it'll have a twin turbo V8, great idea. Learn the lesson GM just can't seem to learn, this calls of cars are about presence, a BMW is not a sleeper nor is a Mercedes nor is the Panamera, the Mustang 4 door should not be either. Of course given the current Mustang, Navigator, Ford gets this and does it well, however they'll need to step it up a bit even still. The 4 door needs took good, performance is important however not at the expensive of interior room. Those of us that would want to buy these have to sell it to a practical minded woman, and we care about the people that ride in the back more than we care about anything else. The variable engine sound option - standard on all V8's. All I can say is please do not use any GM vehicle as a benchmark; Panamera, BMW 4 series or 5 series, Mercedes CLS. Also I applaud the reported plans for a turbo 8, the turbo 6 has been great, I am a fan, however luxury == v8 or perhaps even a v12.

Now that it appears Ford is preparing to do this; if it's successful - I hope you'll give me some credit. And it will be successful.

The factory order is confirm so the engine definitely exists and given GM is getting back into the heavy truck market - 450/4500 and up (a guy that is spearheading the effort for the mid-atlantic is a client of mine). My guess is that this engine is intended for large trucks though, given the Raptor is about excess why not put this beast in there for people that simply want a bad-a$$ sounding truck? I also think given GM is about to dip into the DOHC V8 segment Ford may want to show their experience and dominance. If history shows us anything, I doubt GM's transition to DOHC V8's is going to go that well, from design to support it'll be riddled with issues. It would make sense for Ford to leverage and point out their experience with OHC and DOHC V8's extends back 25 years now. As far as fleet sales go, customers value ROI, TCO above all if GM slips on either Ford could capitalize on that dramatically. However I think Ford is really missing the boat by not producing a smaller bore twin turbo V8 for vehicles like the Navigator and Expedition.

The thing is people that buy low end trucks have a keen eye for "reliable". At that level mpg is not king, especially with trucks, explicit reliability is king. People that buy low end trucks want a bullet proof engine, the 3.7, 3.5 and now 3.3 are all from the same line and have a following. For the standard cab trucks they are no slouch. I am one that often says "GM does not have a marketing department" and it's crap like this that makes me say it. GM didn't need that V8 like 4.3L V6 they needed an engine like the Ford or FCA 3.x V6's, nothing to brag about. However the penta star and the now the 3.3L get the job done, get good mpg's doing it and are reliable engines. That GM doesn't get why people buy low end trucks just like they didn't anticipate pointing out Ford F150's are made of Aluminum would actually steer people to Ford trucks; because while no one is stupid enough to drop 40 pound paving stones from six foot into their trucks; we are all aware steel bodies rust, and aluminum don't. Honestly that company is running itself back into the ground thinking they are knocking it out of the park the entire way.

Well it's something different, given GM's history of introducing new technology I bet even die hard GM fans will "wait and see" on the the turbo 4. In my opinion GM is reckless with this; Ford tested the 3.5 EB in production cars for what at least three years before putting it in the F150. Anyone that works a job that releases a product to the general public; they are going to figure out how break it in ways you never imagined. I'd have put the engine in the impala and sent it to the rental fleets for a couple of years to figure out the bugs before putting it in the Silverado. Rather than Ford my guess is GM is competing with RAM, doesn't FCA have a turbo four that is going to make it into the Jeep and quite possibly the RAM truck? RAM is catching GM fast and GM cannot afford to ignore them. My second choice would definitely be a RAM vs. a Chevy. On the other hand I can't wait to ask Chevy Silverado drivers "does that have the four cylinder in it?....." lmao By the way the 3.3L engine is damn good and has a following; it is actually a perfect engine for a standard cab truck, my niece has one, it's no slouch. There are those that want "simple" and the 3.3L is just that.

What is your definition of "wide open" to you see that 3' x 5' sign to the right of the Volvo? My guess is that would easily block both a person and any sensors. The police decided it wasn't the driver or the cars' fault. I have seen many people that simply step out into traffic thinking it's driver of the car's responsibility to stop, no matter what. First off, that's suicidal and also imply not true. I am sure that the vast majority of drivers will try to stop if someone steps in front of them however, fact is the law will not hold them at fault for an incident like this and in fact I recall reading about a woman winning a lawsuit against a dead child's parents after she struck and killed a teen that did nearly the same thing.

Sorry wrong acronym; Charge Motion Control Valve CMCV, I have no idea where CCD came from other than my youth...

Well I believe Ford marketing has discovered there is money in delivering excess; a 7.0L option for high end Raptors or F150's would find buyers willing to pay a premium for them. Also I recall a statement once made that came from Ford bragging of their capability to build a variety of engines profitably. The CCD capability could possibly give a 7.0L more or less the same capability as GM's "cylinder shut-off". Difference being balance across all cylinders vs. increasing load on some, the latter approach simply has to have the impact of uneven wear long term. Regardless as GM gets into DOHC V8's I'd think there is pressure on Ford to maintain their current reputation as leader in DOHC V8 development.

There was a rumor or perhaps simply speculation about a single turbo 6.2L, not sure if it was based on fact or no, however I'd like to see that. A variable geometry unit for extra low-end when needed. Presumably Ford will eventually create a production V8, I liked the idea of a 6.2L turbo as the first.

Get a Mac or learn Linux. I am in IT though don't do desktop, of course that doesn't prevent everyone in my family from asking me to fix their Windows OS. If all you use a computer for is check email and surf the web get a chrome book, and use google's cloud. For a home computer you keep financial and other important data get an iMac or a Linux system. I replaced my Windows desktop with an iMac 10 years ago and have never, ever had an issue with it. My ex took that one five years ago and I bought myself another, I've never had an issue with it. For work I use Linux, am on my third system upgrade each with Linux, I have never, ever had an OS issue with any. In my opinion is Windows is 10% engineering 90% a elaborate sales job. On the other hand I am 100% against self driving cars; I hope this incident puts uber into chapter 11 and halts any further progress on self driving cars.

The X3 and Q3 are within the ballpark, both need a longer warranty because both BMW and Audi are known for vehicles with high maintenance costs. There are some details you don't know, though are out there if you look. Ford dealers report a good amount of business comes from former BMW or Audi owners, that are tired of their vehicles being in the shop, and that is a normal situation both. If you haven't been in a Platinum Edge they are actually really nice, sure the most extreme X3 and Q3's have nicer stuff however have a look at the X3's and Q3's on the roads most are not the loaded versions, most are at best mid-level. I was seeing more and more Edges in my neighborhood - I live in one of the top 4 richest counties in the US, I had a platinum for a week long ski trip, I loved that vehicle by the end of the trip. You're a Ford fan - go check out an Edge you'll be pleasantly surprised.

I am glad to see the Bronco coming back, I am landowner and active outdoors - like to drive out on the beach, etc and need a 4x4 with ground clearance. I have test driving the new Explorer twice now and just don't like it, I wish Ford had put the new V6 in the old body Explorer one year before sunsetting that model, as IMO that model was far superior to the current one. The new Explorer is coming out and I hear it's put an a platform that was designed for an SUV and as a RWD, though in looking at the spy photos it doesn't have the ground clearance I do need. So while I was skeptical of the body on frame Bronco - and I think there is still room for for to make a dedicated performance SUV, I am going to consider them when they come out. These days my truck is so big for the parking spots, etc I love having a bed and while in the city a truck seems big, once I get out to lesser populated areas and all I've got it was I brought with me, it starts to look small.

Are you sure there isn't another page? also missing from this is the confirmed 7.0L. What happened to the 4.8L V8? If the current Mustang's 5.0, the GT350's 5.2L prove anything it's that NA engines have an allure with people willing to shell out money that other engines have yet to match in a sports car. With turbo's replacing NA cars almost everywhere, there are going to be those that simply want an NA performance engine. Fact is GM is about to set their OHV V8's out to pasture and are replacing them with non-other than a DOHC NA V8. Their up coming 5.5L DOHC which will either debut in the Zora or the Z28 no doubt will eclipse the power of the 5.0L, however this is just my guess. Looking at history GM approach is foolish and while Ford took time to start with modest DOHC engines to learn how to make them powerful and reliable, GM is looking to skip that critical step. As such, I doubt the result will be much different than their first foray into DOHC V8's in the 90's. Once the 6.2L is put out to pasture; and the realization GM is so far behind Ford on the DOHC V8, Ford's DOHC V8's are going to resonate. Think about it being GM they will stick with the OHV 8 in their trucks and SUV's. However truck buyers aren't dumb and like to have the latest stuff in their vehicles too, knowing it's only a matter of time before GM drops the OHV V8 in their SUV's and trucks - despite what GM will be telling them, will have an impact as likely the OHV will be replaced with a combination of turbo six's and DOHC V8's. Trucks and SUV's are beasts of burden, that are necessary - i.e. must be dependable. Objective buyers aren't going to ignore Ford has a ten and twenty year head start on turbo six's and DOHC V8's, I wouldn't and I'd buy a GM if I thought it was truly a better product. I gave the Camaro a far evaluation for me, they are too small and GM compromised the 2+2 seating for the performance. Heck I take my car with my kids and all the necessary stuff to the beach, to the movies it can handle it the Camaro could not. I didn't buy the Mustang because it's a Mustang, the S550 is the first Mustang I have owned since my '68. IMO if someone resold the current Mustang as something else entirely it'd be a strong seller, simply because it's a true sporty 2+2 that can still serve as transportation for three for four.

What I would do first is buy some dia electric compound take each coil out and dab each connection point with the stuff. You can buy a replacement pack of coils for $40 also. I've done this and find it works, the engine comes back good as new. I was getting oxygen sensor codes, also I replaced them (you need to buy the special tool for it and spray them with PB 3-4 days before you plan to do it). However - not only will adding dia electric grease resolve this issue - if you're truck isn't having issues do the same and I suspect you'll notice a difference. I had one bad coil which I replaced along & put on the compound, however while I was at it did 3 of 4 on the passenger side throttle response was as strong has I can ever recall it being. I am thinking that rather coils actually going bad - the dia electric compound often needs to be applied. I have a buddy with a Audi that is always replacing coils - all four each year after the car turned six years old. I mentioned my theory on the dia electric compound and he was able to get away without replacing the coil the last time. I suppose that the compound simply heats up and either evaporates or runs away. Also do the homework and find a non-dealer mechanic in your area people trust, I bought my truck used and had such a garage do my plugs at 100k - had no issues. I moved away and foolishly took my truck to the dealer for the next issue - a coil as it was bill was $600. (Which I found out later costs $80 for the Ford part and the procedure to replace one takes at most thirty minutes) after that it seemed like I had something going wrong about every 4 months, minimum I'd pay was $600. I finally took my own medicine and found a recommended local garage - the 4 month cycle disappeared immediately, and bills were in the $200-$300.

Interesting comment, what do you mean by "kicking the teeth"? In 5 years a GT owner will likely be able to sell his GT at a nice profit, in 5 years the ZR1 owner will undoubtedly take a loss, as will an owner of the the ZL1, Z06, ZL1 1LE, etc - if it has a GM stamp on it it loses value. The GT represents a clear benchmark in automotive development, consider the Z06 which slightly overmatches the GT in HP and definitely has 100 more ft-lb torque yet the GT is considerably faster around a track than the Z06. I really don't see it happening however should someone at Ford want to beat the ZR-1, I doubt they'd have to match the 750 HP rating of the LT5 to do it, my guess is it'd take no more than 700HP in a GT to beat the GT's time, though quite honestly it may well be a driver intent on beating the mark could do it w/o an any added power at all. While I believe Billy Johnson was not actually attempting to set a course record, without a doubt the GM team had one goal in mind when they showed up not even two weeks later. As far as Camaro vs. Mustang - go over to gmauthority.com and you'll find "the situation is bleak" in reference to the steady decline of the Camaro since it's redesign. I actually went to buy a Camaro sadily based on the COTY reviews, when I checked the price on a V6 - $38k I kinda decided against, however when I opened the door the decision against it was made, it's just too small I am not young and I know if you're sitting in a car for the first time and thinking "it's not so bad" - with regard to comfort, a year down the road - if that you're going to hate it. On the other hand, the trip to the Ford dear not long after reveal the Mustang was "just right", it looks good, it feels good to sit in, having for a while I find it "fit's like a glove" it's frankly amazing how intuitive the interior design of the S550 actually is. Take the Mustang emblem off the car, I know I'd still buy it. In fact there is but one person near me that bought the 2016 Camaro - they traded it just a tad over 4 months later - because it is so small, bought a Honda CRV instead and actually pocketed some cash. IMO Ford nailed it on the S550 Mustang. Frankly as much as C&D and MT want everyone to believe it's all about road course times - let's get real - drag strip times still rule when it comes to the Mustang and Camaro - and again Ford nailed it on that one. However, where Ford has really turned it on is with the Expedition and Navigator redesign, I don't think GM really cares one way or another about the Camaro vs. Mustang - it's a fun competition, however the new Expedition and Navigator have put fear into their hearts as Ford is going for GM's bread and butter.

I think this is BS, however if true; I'll trade in my S550 for a BMW or Porsche and never look back.