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BKLYNCyclone said:
I'm a toyota fanboy in that I love my prius... :) I had a windshield wiper fluid pump go out on me once, but 100% covered by the warranty. Other than that, never had an issue and really like my car.

That being said, Ford is where I've been looking lately as we need more space. Likely going to end up with the Prius V instead, but we have been visiting the Ford lot quite a bit and dreaming about SUVs. I think they've improved their line more than any major automaker in the past decade. I just can't give up the mileage I'm getting with my prius. I fill a 10 gallon tank once a month... Gas budget runs $30-40 each month. Allows me to upgrade the lease and get more toys inside, which I really enjoy.
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You have guts admitting you drive a Prius
 
While it's not a truck which most posters are talking about, I bought my first Ford last year after 20 years of Pontiacs (Grand Prix and Bonneville). I bought the redesigned Ford Taurus SHO. Would never have given them a 2nd look before the redesign, but they look really sharp now. And, I have been very impressed with the workmanship and the ride itself. It's the best car I have ever bought, though I have only had it for 15 months.
 
BKLYNCyclone said:
I'm a toyota fanboy in that I love my prius... :) I had a windshield wiper fluid pump go out on me once, but 100% covered by the warranty. Other than that, never had an issue and really like my car.

That being said, Ford is where I've been looking lately as we need more space. Likely going to end up with the Prius V instead, but we have been visiting the Ford lot quite a bit and dreaming about SUVs. I think they've improved their line more than any major automaker in the past decade. I just can't give up the mileage I'm getting with my prius. I fill a 10 gallon tank once a month... Gas budget runs $30-40 each month. Allows me to upgrade the lease and get more toys inside, which I really enjoy.
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Have you looked at the Highlander hybrid? I get 30 mpg in my 2007, though I have to make an effort. Most of that is in town. On the interstate it drops considerably.
 
Since I have short man syndrome I drive this. The ladies love it

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Got my new company vehicle last week. I went with the F150 instead of going back with a silverado. In one week I have decided never to go back to GM. The F150 is the best truck I've ever drove.
 
My company wheels are a Ford and it's fine. Anyone else think the Microsoft Sync addition is a colossal POS, or is it just me?
 
I have always been unimpressed with the modular V8's in the Ford trucks. The 5.4 had the numbers to be a good pulling engine, just never felt the grunt when pulling anything. The Chevy pushrods just seemed better. I haven't driven the new 5.0 or the 3.5 ecoboost though.
 
Icculus said:
No one in my family for the last 30 years has owned a ford. Always gm. I broke that trend in march when I got an F-150 raptor with 6.2L. It's the baddest truck on the market and no way will I be going back to gm any time soon!!!
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I'm jealous. I just traded a 2010 F-150 XLT 4x4 5.4L in for a 2012 F-150 4x4 Lariat Ecoboost.

The Ecoboost is a 2-3 mph improvement, it pulls a 6 x 12 trailer loaded to the gills with ease but the Raptor would be cool. The F-150 is beautiful but it lacks an attitude.

Since I will be living in out West in two months, I should have sprung for the Ford F-250. That's what real cowboys drive.
 
Just a word to the wise for those owners of an Ecoboost Ford. Find it a new owner at the 100,000 mile mark if you do any towing. When that turbo blows, it is a real expensive fix. Yes, Ecoboost is nothing more than an engine with a turbo charger. Be careful off road when in dry grass or weeds. Your exhaust is so hot you can start a major league wildfire.
 
iowa_wildcat said:
Just a word to the wise for those owners of an Ecoboost Ford. Find it a new owner at the 100,000 mile mark if you do any towing. When that turbo blows, it is a real expensive fix. Yes, Ecoboost is nothing more than an engine with a turbo charger. Be careful off road when in dry grass or weeds. Your exhaust is so hot you can start a major league wildfire.
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2 Turbo's :wink:
 
I grew up driving Chrysler, drove Chevy for almost 20 years( and largely had positive experiences) and switched to a Ford Taurus about 5 years ago as Chevy did not have what I wanted from a design standpoint. My wifes family also drive mostly Fords.

The Ford has been a great vehicle with zero problems. Only knock on it has been mileage, but it's a really big car.

Ford builds some quality stuff.
 
I would love to get an F150, sat in the back of a new one and the room is just fantastic. Sadly, when you drive a company explorer, and your 2005 Grand Prix sits in the garage with 63K on it and doesn't get driven much...it is hard to convice the boss to let me pop for a new vehicle. She can be very convincing!
 
SerenityNow said:
While it's not a truck which most posters are talking about, I bought my first Ford last year after 20 years of Pontiacs (Grand Prix and Bonneville). I bought the redesigned Ford Taurus SHO. Would never have given them a 2nd look before the redesign, but they look really sharp now. And, I have been very impressed with the workmanship and the ride itself. It's the best car I have ever bought, though I have only had it for 15 months.
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I got the new SHO about two weeks ago and absolutely love it. I never would have thought I would love a Taurus so much. It looks so sharp. I wish it was a little lighter though. It's a big car.
 
iowa_wildcat said:
Just a word to the wise for those owners of an Ecoboost Ford. Find it a new owner at the 100,000 mile mark if you do any towing. When that turbo blows, it is a real expensive fix. Yes, Ecoboost is nothing more than an engine with a turbo charger. Be careful off road when in dry grass or weeds. Your exhaust is so hot you can start a major league wildfire.
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Would care to elaborate on this statement please. Do you own an Ecoboost engine that has had the turbo fail prematurely?

I bought a 2011 F-150 with the Ecoboost. I had never owned a Ford before this one. I drove all major makes and for me the Ford was a clear winner in performance and comfort. Have 35k miles now and have seen zero issues.

I've had a few turbocharged vehicles before the Ford and researched this engine before the purchase. Ford did solid accelerated life testing in this engineer's opinion.

There's a series of Ford's video's on their testing available. Here's a couple.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSLBBzJS388]Ford F-150 EcoBoost Torture Test Episode 1: Dyno Stress vs Engine for 150,000 Miles - YouTube[/ame]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0yTTvh_Ikg&feature=related]Ford F-150 EcoBoost Torture Test Episode 2: Hauling Timber - YouTube[/ame]

As to the exhaust starting grass fires, that's a new one on me. Yes, turbo's run hotter, but I can find no record of a fires being started by one.

I'm interested in your comments as a new owner. Would appreciate any links to your data please. Thanks.
 
All manufacturers are being forced to get better gas mileage by the CAFE standards or face a $3,000 fine per vehicle sold that does not meet mileage standards. Adding turbo chargers to smaller engines is one way to improve mileage. When such an engine is used for heavy towing the manifold and exhaust temperatures reach super high levels. Contractors and farmers buy large displacement engines because even though they get lousy mileage, they are extremely durable.

That said, the turbos should be fine for approximately 100,000 miles unless they are used for heavy hauling or towing. Read and follow the Ford recommendations for oil changes like it was your Bible. That will cover your wallet while the truck is under factory warranty. After the warranty has expired, continue changing the oil like clockwork (do it under the extreme usage schedule) and use the highest quality oil you can buy.
 
Bama, to address your comments specifically, I am not trying to discourage people from buying a truck with these engines. I am sure they will be fine if used for what they are designed to do. The problems will come when people do not do proper maintenance and/or exceed the towing limits. I can see way too many people trying to save money on gas and buy a truck that is not designed to do what they will use it to do.
 
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