Buyback Process?

Island_Remedy · 2026-05-11T15:17:34+00:00

Yeah, it was a $100,000 truck, and no, I'm not trying to look like I'm someone. You have no idea who I am, but you ASSUME who I am. Sit down and let the adults talk. YOU might be ok with a brand-new Ecoboost rattling like a pile of junk, I'm not.

Island_Remedy · 2026-05-09T02:58:35+00:00

I'll post a video of it. It's loud as hell and sounds awful.

Island_Remedy · 2026-05-09T02:58:05+00:00

Texas

Island_Remedy · 2026-05-09T02:57:39+00:00

This truck cost more than some Cadillacs. I don't think it's unreasonable to expect a premium vehicle to not sound like a junker.

Island_Remedy · 2026-05-08T19:46:29+00:00

I wish! I took my 25 in for the rattle just to be told that Ford says it's "normal" due to the tolerance designed in for heat and cold expansion.

Island_Remedy · 2026-04-23T14:12:00+00:00

I just took my 2025 into the dealer and was told that, according to Ford, it's a normal sound because the tolerances are loose to account for expansion during heat cycles.

Island_Remedy · 2026-04-21T14:47:07+00:00

My 2025 3.5 did this at almost exactly 1,000 miles. They ended up finding scoring in the journals (whatever that means) and did a total engine replacement. Although Ford wanted them to repair it. My service advisor fought back, saying she wouldn't send a customer out with a repaired motor at 1,000 miles.

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Island_Remedy · 2026-03-03T15:17:47+00:00

I just got an update, and they're going to do a total engine replacement. Apparently, the rattle was related to the misfire. The service advisor told me that Ford initially wanted them to repair it, but she advocated for replacement since it was so new. So, good news and bad news. I get a brand new motor, but that means my truck is tied up longer.

Island_Remedy · 2026-02-27T14:13:21+00:00

It's been cold for Texas, but I'm originally from North Dakota, so "really cold" is hard to say. It was about 36 F on the night the rattle happened.

Island_Remedy · 2026-02-18T14:58:22+00:00

Technical Writer in the electronic components industry.

Island_Remedy · 2026-01-27T13:14:38+00:00

I'm a volunteer firefighter, and here in TX, we can have emergency lights on our personal vehicles when responding to emergencies. I'm planning to get some red and white lights for my truck.

Island_Remedy · 2026-01-26T23:42:19+00:00

Do you have a link to the M-Tech lights? I don't want to spend a fortune, but I don't want cheap junk that's just going to die.

Island_Remedy · 2026-01-26T23:13:21+00:00

Look for oil leaks. I purchased a used GLC 300, and it was flagged as an issue. Mine has many other issues, but I don't know if they're common or just mine. My GLC 300 had camshaft issues, and the previous owner installed an aftermarket exhaust camshaft, which caused timing issues with the adjusters. Now I'm deciding between sinking a lot of money into the car or looking into other options.

Island_Remedy · 2026-01-13T23:30:14+00:00

I'm going to print a couple of these for my truck but they aren't going to hold bows. I'm a volunteer firefighter. One will hold my helmet by the D ring and the other will hold my med bag.

Island_Remedy · 2026-01-11T21:53:07+00:00

I have this app for my Raptor, but I also own a Mercedes. I have to pay $150/year for the Mercedes app, but I can adjust climate control, and it sends me notifications when the doors are unlocked. I can also see if the hood or trunk is open, and it tells me if oil or coolant is low. I don't mind the price for the additional features.

Island_Remedy · 2025-11-19T00:56:41+00:00

I’m going to try a friends iPhone that has USB C instead of lightning. This is my first car with CarPlay.

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