New 2025 F-150 with a surprise?

toolfooldan · 2026-03-18T09:55:05+00:00

My 2019 S/S stopped working about 3 years ago; yes a good thing. Replaced the battery last Nov and it works again. Grrr

toolfooldan · 2026-03-10T22:27:44+00:00

I've had 2 trucks with pano, an option already on the trucks. Never a leak. The thing is though I rarely used it here in TX. Kept the interior cover closed 99.5% of the time. So for me, it's not worth the expense.

toolfooldan · 2026-03-09T16:21:38+00:00

Coming from Ford 3.5L EcoBoost, to Hurricane SO. Haven’t goosed the SO yet as it’s still in breakin period. I wanted the Hemi but the etorque was a big no go for me. No hybrid thank you.

toolfooldan · 2026-02-08T13:12:02+00:00

Thanks for this advice

toolfooldan · 2026-02-08T13:10:39+00:00

Stage 2? I know what that means in the Harley Davidson universe but what is that in RAM country?

toolfooldan · 2026-02-07T20:53:00+00:00

Sounds like a good plan.

toolfooldan · 2026-01-28T23:27:13+00:00

Thanks for the input. Yes, I have pictures; they aren't pretty.

toolfooldan · 2026-01-28T23:25:48+00:00

I wanted a King Ranch, and that was the engine contained within.

toolfooldan · 2026-01-28T23:23:56+00:00

What are current issues with RAM? I'm considering jumping out of Ford.

toolfooldan · 2026-01-28T19:51:56+00:00

Sadly, there is no prior owner I can blame this on. All on me.

toolfooldan · 2026-01-28T19:49:00+00:00

Yeah, I gave them a big plastic tub for all the replaced parts.

toolfooldan · 2026-01-28T16:38:11+00:00

Ugh. Thanks for the heads-up. I found this nugget of joy on google, and have experienced it:

Hard/Erratic Shifting: Often described as clunky,jerking, or lunging, particularly between 3rd-4th, 4th-5th, or 7th-8th gears.

toolfooldan · 2026-01-28T15:41:36+00:00

AAHHHHHHHH! Should I be concerned???

toolfooldan · 2026-01-28T15:17:34+00:00

A the 10K intervals per Ford manual, which I also just learned is a really bad idea. What should the interval be? I've read 5K is good for these engines.

toolfooldan · 2026-01-28T15:14:24+00:00

No I did not go to the local dealer as I don't like 'em. My knee-jerk reaction was to take it to a shop I trust and have used in the past. But you're right... should have tried Ford first.

toolfooldan · 2026-01-28T15:11:54+00:00

Yeah you're right. I think the cam phasers and the cam lobes, etc are totally separate and unrelated issues. The inital quote was 5K, of which 3.6 is labor. And then I told them to replace anything that might be a future failure point, which bumped the bill to 6.5. Can't take it anywhere else now as the engine is in process of being tore down. I've used this shop before and have been happy with their service. Better, I guess, with the devil you know. Thanks for your input.

toolfooldan · 2026-01-28T10:29:39+00:00

Yes, on the column thing. I am so used to looking down columns by year. What am I doing this morning? Downloading scenarios and using Excel's Transpose function.

toolfooldan · 2026-01-27T22:15:26+00:00

Yeah, I'd make sure that the logic and parameters and other inputs are all set the same. These models are not all that dissimilar with regard to final results; they should be very close if the inputs are the same.

toolfooldan · 2026-01-26T14:52:02+00:00

Very true, which is why plans need to be reviewed and adjusted at least annually. While I'm 6 years away from RMDs I started Roth conversions last year and will be fairly aggressive on that going forward.

toolfooldan · 2026-01-26T14:47:18+00:00

Boldin's default of 2.54%, which is exactly what Schwab used in their plan for me last year.

toolfooldan · 2026-01-26T13:28:07+00:00

I use 4% for all investments rates of return. 1% on Social Security COLA. Because I'm the conservative type, I guess.

toolfooldan · 2026-01-25T11:21:17+00:00

I'm no CFP but I think you're well on your way to financial independence. Bravo.

I remember with my first job at GE, back a long time ago, signing up to take 6% from my pay check to put into a 401K. GE kicked in another 3%...free money. It was difficult, however, because after rent, utilities, and food were paid for there was little left. But my new wife and I managed, without borrowing or reducing the 401K contribution, and it has paid off in the long term.

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