That’s pretty normal, my 2.7L will do the same thing under medium throttle applications.

Two plants make the F-150 Kansas City and Dearborn.

Aside from the shitty autobox, the 840s are fairly reliable, and there are more than a couple high mileage 850s

Agreed on the V8. Small sample size, but I had my 840i for about a year. I bought it not running from some guys driveway. Only issue I had that wasn’t due to deferred maintenance was the rubber o-rings on the brake reservoir failed. The rest was just neglect, it’s not that maintenance intensive, and aside from the…

Man, I said the same thing about my 840i. I sold it for a massive loss even though it ran great. It had the M60, which is arguably a lot more reliable the the timing chain issue plagued M62. I’ll be getting the V12 6spd if I ever get another 8 series. The auto boxes in the 7/8s were shit after 80-100k usually, unless…

The V12 isn’t that bad, there are documented E31 850ci that have 200k+ miles. They’re just maintenance intensive.

They’re big fuckers too! 1000 CCA!

Here’s a man familiar with E31/E38 V12 Mechanical issues.

The 4.0 was arguably the better engine though, Nikasil problems notwithstanding.

You haven’t driven an FCA product with the 9spd have you?

That is epic.

True (310hp/365tq) for the 5.4L in 2010. 325/375 for the 2.7L. However, I still trust Ford’s stated maximums on the 2.7L, even if it is built like a diesel.

Its great if you don’t need big towing power. I occasionally tow a 19ft Bayliner from the 80s that weighs about 6k, my truck is rated to about 7800, works great! If I needed big towing power, I’d go EB 3.5L.

You’re comparing the 3.5L EB to the 5.0L. That’s the wrong comparison, from a towing and hauling standpoint, it should be compared to the 6.2L it replaced. 420tq(3.5L EB) to 434tq(6.2L) vs. 380-387tq(5.0L). Now compare the EPA ratings on those two. The more apt comparison now is the 5.0L to the 2.7L EB. I have had…

They changed something when they lowered the speed limit on 19th. When it was 35mph, they were timed to it, so if you got in sequence, you’d make it all the way without hitting a red. Now the only timed lights are on Sunset and Great Highway, still timed to 35mph. I see people speed up to every red all the time, I…

Tom, you’re right, the turn in the car sales industry is a major problem. Great stores train and try to retain talent, but with the way the industry is, it’s not easy. Like any other profession, it takes years to make a great living doing it. The industry pulls people from all other industries, because you can make…

Do you not remember that the 1st gen Cayenne was available with the 3.2L VR6 (With a Manual no less!), 240HP in a truck that weighs 51lbs shy of 5k. That thing was a DOG.

Santander Captive Finance have anything to do with it?

Supply and demand, considering that it’s the best selling vehicle in the US, the resale on F150 is pretty high. Ford sells 4x as many F150s as Toyota sells Tacomas. If you want good resale, and can live without all the fancy gadgets, buy an STX, great value for money and they hold their value well as a result.

No, most dealers work with a local up-fitter/upholstery company to have the cloth skins replaced with a pretty high quality aftermarket leather. Katzkin leather is one of the manufacturers of leather replacements. It’s not free, and can add to the bottom line. Just make sure you get it on the contract/due bill.