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[ski3pin]

.......let alone diagnosing the problem. I enjoy watching Brian's videos on repair issues. He does a nice job.

 

 

 

[Foy]

I've been a fan of FTM for a couple or three years now.  A fan of late model trucks--not so much.

 

I keep on hearing from guys in the vehicle repair industry:  Whatever you do, hang on to your old truck.  Reckon I'll be doing that.

 

Foy

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Right now, I feel like a whole tree full of owls for buying bumper to bumper extended service for my 2019 Ranger.  Initially, I thought I might have been foolish, but not after this.

[TacomaAustin]

That's a great youtube channel.  My guess is if someone opts for the lower optioned F150 XL FX4, there is less tech to replace down the road.

Edited by TacomaAustin, 29 August 2023 - 08:49 PM.

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Right now, I feel like a whole tree full of owls for buying bumper to bumper extended service for my 2019 Ranger.  Initially, I thought I might have been foolish, but not after this.

Same here Steve.On our new (last November) Toyota RAV 4 hybrid I sorta got talked into the "extra coverage".

But these new vehicles have so much tech stuff to go wrong I also feel the extra coverage is needed.

 

Being a,used to be  "shade tree" mechanic was great for working on  my GT 350 and other pre computer cars.

But there's no way I would even attempt a repair. Maybe replacing a bulb or wipers but let the pros fix everything else.

 

It's scary thinking about the problems that can come up with the vehicles today.

 

Look at the simple cause of that $5600 repair. You would think waterproofing would be a no brainer.

 

Thanks for that post Ski.

Frank

[craig333]

When I retired I hoped I was done with wrenching on my own stuff. Instead I have to do my own work, if I can. I cringe when I pay a shop but all I have to do is look at new truck prices to know I did the right thing. I have no desire for that latest in tech. I still roll up my own windows!

[Foy]

When I related FTM's story to my son, himself the owner of a 2018 F150, he reminded me that the top end radar-equipped tail light assemblies have become high end items to steal due to their high value and ease of removal.  He'd bought his XLT model new, and like his curmudgeonly father, was not interested in all of the bells and whistles.  

[craig333]

Scary part is if it fails or is stolen while you're offroad you're screwed. 

[goinoregon]

hmmmm.  i hopefully wont be regretting my soon to be sprinter van.

i understand the sprinter comes std with an electronic oil level gauge.......   but, there is a physical oil level gauge one can buy.....

go

[JaSAn]

If I were younger and my wrenching buddies were still around I would go down south to get a rust free 1970 or older pickup to rebuild.  As much mechanical as possible.  Problem in Minnesota is the bodies rust out if nothing else craps out first.  Drive train seems to go forever.