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  1. Machete

    Does high speed highway driving breakdown..

    No towing, just long drives on highway. That’s how this truck is used. Previously it was very long drives from Illinois to Florida and back. Now it’s only across and up and down the state of Florida all day long. The roads are so smooth that I can just put it on cruise control at 80mph and...
  2. Machete

    Does high speed highway driving breakdown..

    Your oil faster? I drive between 75-80mph for hours at a time every day. I keep a close eye on my oil level keeping it at or just below the top dot on the dip stick. I change the oil w synthetic every 3500-4000 miles. Should I be changing it sooner given the high speed driving?
  3. Machete

    Replaced Tires.. Game changer..

    Now you did it. I’m now craving popcorn!
  4. Machete

    Replaced Tires.. Game changer..

    Our trucks are the same. Your Navi and my ole 1st gen... same.... just like your tires. Everything is identical ma’an
  5. Machete

    Replaced Tires.. Game changer..

    By that logic my 1st gen w 216,xxx miles is the same as your Navi. Only difference is I paid less for mine. Same trucks.
  6. Machete

    What truck or SUV can ....

    The $35k budget is new or used. A 5.4 3v is out of the question due to known issues w VVT. I should have added comfort is key. My fat ass is on that seat for hours at a time on the highway. My current 1st gen Expy is great but after a couple days I feel like I went 5 rounds in the UFC. I...
  7. Machete

    What truck or SUV can ....

    After a ton of reading I’m thinking an F250 w either the 7.3 gas or 6.7 diesel.
  8. Machete

    13-14 3v 5.4L engines. Cam phaser or Rocker issues?

    Ive read the Ford recall as well as posts on F150 forum where almost all had chain stretching as much as 3/4 of inch.
  9. Machete

    Full Stainless Catalytic and Exhaust Systems

    Boy I read your post a year too late. I purchased the Walker SS cat back and muffler a year ago. That muffler looks like my 20 year old OE muffler already.
  10. Machete

    Replaced Tires.. Game changer..

    Not all tires, and for that matter anything, are created equal. You get what you pay for. There are products aimed at budget conscious consumers and products aimed at high performance applications. Tires especially vary. Compounds, tread designs, construction quality. To think they’re all...
  11. Machete

    What did you do to the expy today

    Last two days drove 80-85mph for 2-3 hrs straight. She has 214,xxx. Not even a hiccup.
  12. Machete

    Thinking about a new Expedition

    Ecoboost and even the 5.0’s have all well documented ailments. You can search easily. I’ll follow this thread as I just posted a thread asking opinions on what truck or suv, new or used, can last another 10 years minimum and do 300k miles without opening the engine or tranny. Fuel mileage...
  13. Machete

    What truck or SUV can ....

    ...last a minimum of 10 years from date of purchase. Run 25k-30k miles per year 90% highway driving minimum Don’t care about fuel economy Rarely tow but will need to tow 5000lbs 300 miles 3-4x year. Can be used or new but limited to $35k budget. Must have very good reliability and...
  14. Machete

    Amsoil OE 5W30 in Ecoboost?

    I disagree. For example, your Motorcraft oil ( you referred to it as Ford oil) is not made by Ford. ConocoPhillips manufacturers Motorcraft for Ford. They also make Kendal 1 GT motor oil. The synthetic has a far better additives package than the spec by Ford and it cost about $5 qt. When I...
  15. Machete

    13-14 3v 5.4L engines. Cam phaser or Rocker issues?

    $600. Sounds great again
  16. Machete

    13-14 3v 5.4L engines. Cam phaser or Rocker issues?

    UPDATE: I’ve been reading on all types of trucks. Ford, Chevy Silverado, Toyota Tundra. Damn. There isn’t a damn truck or build date that doesn’t have a common failure or TSB or something. Back to my ole gal again. Just drove from central Florida to Asheville and back. Purrs. This truck just...
  17. Machete

    13-14 3v 5.4L engines. Cam phaser or Rocker issues?

    Yup. I had it done, both banks. Several studs broke due to rust. I’m that way. If the truck needs something I just get it done asap. My OCD won’t let me keep anything broke or out of order.
  18. Machete

    13-14 3v 5.4L engines. Cam phaser or Rocker issues?

    Just towed a heavy trailer from Illinois to Florida through the Tennessee mountains on I-24. Blew an exhaust manifold gasket but then again I have 212,xxx. Sounded awful.
  19. Machete

    Are there no reliable SUV’s anymore??

    Boy you hit the nail on the head. I paid heavy to get this last 50k outta my 1st gen. 212,5xx now I guess is long enough. Now if I can find a nice 2012-2014 Expy with less than a hundo thousand miles I might bite. I thought you couldn’t buy an extended warranty after 100,000 miles??
  20. Machete

    Are there no reliable SUV’s anymore??

    I’m doing a lot of reading and the whole cam phaser blah blah blah w the 3v 5.4 scares the hell outta me. Otherwise I’d look for a nice 2014.
  21. Machete

    Are there no reliable SUV’s anymore??

    Lol! I just drove 600 miles today. From Vero Beach Fl to Greenville SC. I’ve walked to dinner, showered, getting ready to watch football and my body still feels like I’m driving.
  22. Machete

    Are there no reliable SUV’s anymore??

    Nice. You may be a little low on the value. I’m finding the used car market is hot. Dealers looking for inventory. Interest rates for used isn’t bad either.
  23. Machete

    Fix or leave it?

    Thank you all for the sanity check.
  24. Machete

    Fix or leave it?

    212,xxx but maintained w open check book. It needs nothing but I’ve always made repairs needed most recently driver door lock actuator, rear brake rotors and pads, about a month ago new exhaust manifolds, year ago cat back exhaust w SS muffler, 6 mos ago new Monroe coil over kit, the original...
  25. Machete

    Fix or leave it?

    Which one is a lot? $2000 or $4000? This is decision is driving me nuts. It’s either fix it or buy used. If I need to buy used I need to stay around and under $20k which puts me in the 2009-2014 model range f150 w 5.4’s which scares me.

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