@Snakebitten is correct, the axle issue really is no big deal. Just need to pay attention to when replacement is needed and it's quick. Because it's a know issue, and the nature of the issue, the service departments seem to make quick repair a high priority.
I cannot stress enough how much I...
2021 502A PB w/ max tow
71k miles
Owned for 2.5 years
Transmission replaced @ 38k
Front pinion seal
Front left axle seal
Front left IWE
Both rear axles (recall, but they did both shear)
Front driveshaft seal in transfer case (twice)
Replaced transfer case @ 71k
Windshield wipers (recall)...
Truck has been fine since transmission was replaced and they got the fluid levels correct. Sorry to hear about your issues. Ford service departments are not doing well.
My CarPlay glitches/disconnects only at certain locations. Must be some sort of wireless interference. I believe the connection is WiFi and not Bluetooth. Wish I knew what it was. Can't find a common theme in the 12+ locations it cuts out. Cell tower, power plant, high voltage lines, etc. I'm...
My driver side has always been slower, and increasingly, it doesn't fold or unfold all the way. I have to press the button 2-3 times on occasion. And yes, it has started to squeak. I'm past my manf. warranty period so I figure I'd ride it out till it stops working and use my extended warranty.
I tow two different dump trailers that weigh 5500 empty. Mostly job site rubbish, so only 1-2k more when loaded. But sometimes more. I always use a WDH and it handles so much better. Moving them around the site feels really awkward without those bars doing their job.
It's worth noting I also...
Picking truck back up tomorrow. Turns out there was an extra three quarts of fluid in the transmission, causing it to leak out the vent port. And probably the overheating and weird shifting.
Guess they missed Tech 101 - DON'T OVERFILL
Found transmission fluid on my garage floor this morning. Three separate areas. Must be making it past the felt diaper, so likely not small. Already had an appointment to take it in this coming Friday. The saga continues...
Just running hot in sub-freezing temps. Kind of like they forgot to hook up auxiliary coolers and radiator fans. Taking it in Wednesday. And a loud pop when I take a hard left, like a body mount is messed up.
But I love having it back.
Just had mine done a couple weeks ago. Shaft was in stock and it was a quick job. Had been making strange noises for some time, including brake squeal. Good as new now.
Just got my truck back after a 7-week dealer service warranty journey. I drove my old '17 F-150 while I waited. I commute 100+ miles a day round trip, a good 75% of that on BlueCruise roads during rush-hour traffic. The reduction in stress once I got my '21 back was dramatic by comparison. I...