2020 XLT new vehicle comments after 6500+ miles

[8fords]

First let me say how pleased I am with my 2020 XLT! I traded in a 2011 F-150 Lariat CrewCab short bed which I really enjoyed owning. I like my XLT more. One surprise after driving it three days was having the Check Engine light come on. Took it to the dealer and was told that the engine's "knock" sensors had to be replaced. Was informed that this happens fairly often since the torque applied at the factory is "too high" and leads to check engine lights. This is not something that makes sense to me; but I was pleased that they fixed the problem promptly and no more check engine lights after four months. The other minor problem which I have yet to deal with since I have been traveling is that the right passenger door speaker seems to have a bad bass response. It's fuzzy for some songs. Once I have some time free in about 3 weeks I will have the local dealer in Sturgeon Bay, WI take a look at it. After passing 1400 miles I towed a small UHaul trailer and was very pleased with how that went. Also very pleased with my mileage. On long drives on the interstate I can average over 22 mpg. Right now driving mostly 15-20 minute trips I average 21.6 mpg. So I like those numbers. I also like the powertrain modes, and select the economy mode except when I select rain/snow or towing.

 

[Scottorama]

I can give you the answer to your speaker issue.... take off the door panel and i will bet you there is a door wire going across the front of your speaker, which means it cant vibrate. Both my rear door speakers had that issue. There is no quality control on the assembly line. Others on here have seen this same issue. Fix is to remove the door panel, move the wire and tape/hot glue it out of the way, and then reinstall door panel.

 

[8fords]

Thanks much for that info and your prompt response.