The backstory on this one is that my 1997 F-150 was rusting away, mostly because I more or less neglected it (drove it around in the snow mostly, never bothered to wash the road salt off, etc.), it also had been nickel and diming me over the past few years, with brake problems (had to have the pass…

Interesting perceptions! Thanks for the post and enjoy your new truck. A buddy of mine just bought a 2014 with a 5.0 V8 in it. I’ll be interested to hear his thoughts on his first Ford truck (was a Chevy man) and the 5.0 & 6 speed auto. The 6 speed auto in my mustang is a pretty good box. The on…

Well written, I hoping to replace my 2013 Equinox in a few years and I’ll definitely take a look at a Ford after reading your review. Ed B.

I used to have a 2014 XLT Supercab with the 3.7 V6 and 6 speed auto transmission. I was impressed with how it ran and all that. Except for the vibration in the driveline that could never be figured out. Unfortunately I bought a condo with the single garage and the truck didn’t fit so I sold it. I wa…

I have a 2013 SXT 4X4which is a lower trim than the XLT. Love it! Surprised yours does not have the e-locker. If is smoother and quieter (my fault for choice of mufflers) than my Mustang! About 55K, no problems at all. 5.0 Coyote gets around 18 MPG.

I had a 2013 the same setup as FoDaddy, but with the 5.0. They do make a crew cab with 6.5’ bed also, but they’re not as common. I liked the truck, but will list my complaints as they’re fewer: The AC in Mississippi heat was kinda weak. Not terrible, but I found myself running the fan wide open mos…

I believe that’s specific to the 2.7. Or it was… may apply to both now that they both have the start/stop tech?

Good summary. I’m interested in the 4WD function. What sort of transfer case does it have? Dana? Atlas? New Process? Is this the type of 4WD only supposed to be used on dirt and snow surfaces; i.e. no front/rear differential? Or can you drive on hard surfaced roads in 4WD? I have no idea w…

The price difference is because the truck with the locker happened to be an FX4 package truck vs. an XLT. Basically, the price difference was for a different trim level w/ more options. I believe you can get the locker on the XLT, though.

A “locker” is different type of differential than a “limited slip” right? OP wanted a limited slip.

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Just let the oil drain before you check it, after you put in a quart, after you change it, etc. for the Ecoboost engines. I thing the manual says give it 15 minutes.

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