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Dave H 
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Posted: 21 Dec 2023 at 6:31pm |
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Can I tell what motor is under the hood from the VIN number? thanx
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HudCo
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Posted: 21 Dec 2023 at 7:08pm |
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call the dealer with the vin and they can tell you what engine trim package axle sizes a parts store can do it or a shop that subscribes to repair data
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steve(ill)
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Posted: 21 Dec 2023 at 7:16pm |
you might be able to do on line.. I have not TRIED this...
I just tried in on my 2013 F150 ... and it worked.
Edited by steve(ill) - 21 Dec 2023 at 7:20pm
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Dave H
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Posted: 22 Dec 2023 at 11:09am |
thanks Steve, it worked. I verified I have the adz kicking 2.7. so far I like it. Torkey little buger. 
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Michael V (NM)
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Posted: 22 Dec 2023 at 11:53am |
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I jus got a '23, I got the V-8.. this one will get with it.. so far, fuel milage hanging around 18-19 mpg..
Edited by Michael V (NM) - 22 Dec 2023 at 11:55am
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Ed (Ont)
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Posted: 22 Dec 2023 at 5:41pm |
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Sounds like you got the V6 turbo. Hand grenade with the pin out!!!! Run fast. They all blow up. Ford will not help you in any way.
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ranger43
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Posted: 22 Dec 2023 at 7:06pm |
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They must be better in the explorer. We have a 2014 explorer sport with the 365 h.p. twin turbo and its been the best motor I've had. 200,000 miles and going strong.
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steve(ill)
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Posted: 22 Dec 2023 at 7:26pm |
YEP.... the V6 TURBO FORD engines are GREAT.... EVERY manufacture has "some" problems ..... the series of V6 Fords have no more problems than anyone else.
They make a 2.7L with dual turbos, a 3.5 with dual turbos, a 3.5 without the turbo, a 5.0 V8 no turbo........... thats about it for the F150 line........... Hard to believe you can take a 3.5L (215 cubic inches) and get 20 MPG while your cruzein... and 400 HP when you STOMP it !
My 2013 3.5L is 10 years old.......... its not like this is a New IDEA !
Edited by steve(ill) - 22 Dec 2023 at 7:27pm
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RP Farms
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Posted: 23 Dec 2023 at 7:23am |
From a Ford mechanic friend of mine there are two common causes of problems he had seen in the last 10 years. 1 of them revolves around people going to long on oil change intervals. The other problem he said is they need to be worked, he said every now and then drive it like you stole it or hook a load to it and work it. The other advice is idle it down like you would a diesel engine with a turbo... once you turn it off the turbos are no longer being oiled or cooled.
I've had a '14 3.5 Ecoboost on it and regularly haul in the 7-10,000 lbs range gooseneck or bumper pull and the truck engine is awesome. I've had it 6 years and put 110,000 miles on it (20,000 when I got it) and I have had no complaints.
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DrAllis
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Posted: 23 Dec 2023 at 7:32am |
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Good quality and proper viscosity oil that is changed often. Minimize short trips, as driving 10 miles and shutting it off and then 10 miles home and shutting it off wears on the timing chains faster than driving 50 miles each way.
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jaybmiller
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Posted: 23 Dec 2023 at 8:27am |
Brother has said since day one do NOT get any ecoboost engine demand the V8. While he is a Chevy guy, he gets PAID to test drive all sorts of cars and trucks. Has for years,you name it ,he's tested and written about it. Was given the Ford Hybrid car went to Florida and back with it,on Ford's dime. Didn't love it. Brought the MustangE here, POS..4 doors ? WTH. He also said never buy ANY EV as the REAL costs are $$$$$.
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steve(ill)
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Posted: 23 Dec 2023 at 8:30am |
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YEP... like said in another posts... SOME people can FK UP an ANVIL !!
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Like them all, but love the "B"s.
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jaybmiller
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Posted: 23 Dec 2023 at 10:39am |
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yup ,to bad Ford didn't drop battery.motor into a NORMAL Mustang or a regcab/shtbox F150. I'd have bought BOTH of those if brother ever showed up with them !
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3 D-14s,A-C forklift, B-112
Kubota BX23S lil' TOOT( The Other Orange Tractor)
Never burn your bridges, unless you can walk on water
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steve(ill)
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Posted: 23 Dec 2023 at 12:52pm |
Jay... if you look for a 3 year old with 30K miles.. you can get a Reg Cab short bed for $25-30K .......... not cheap, but about half of "NEW".. Still probably has a lot of "electrical gizzmos" on the inside / dash.
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