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08-18-2020, 07:15 PM
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Was given a Ford F-150
I was given a 2011 Ford F-150 with a 3.5 litre turbo engine. Are they that bad ? Has a 140,000km
Thanks.
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08-18-2020, 07:23 PM
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You just got a nice ride if it is mechanically sound.
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08-18-2020, 07:26 PM
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I'm sorry to hear that... Lol just kidding
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08-18-2020, 07:41 PM
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Doesn’t matter. It’s free. Drive it till it drops!
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08-18-2020, 07:44 PM
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I'll take it if you don't want it.
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08-18-2020, 07:57 PM
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Should be good on fuel!
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08-18-2020, 08:21 PM
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My condolences lol
Kidding, want to make a quick $100 and a flat of your favourite beer?
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08-18-2020, 08:25 PM
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Common issue from 2011-2012 years was timing chain stretch.
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08-18-2020, 08:29 PM
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Being the 1st year of the ecopoof it was their most problematic but the previous owners likely had all the updates and recalls completed. Stay on top of maintenance and you should be fine.
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08-18-2020, 08:31 PM
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I have a 2012, same engine, 160 k, no issues.
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08-18-2020, 08:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gregg
I was given a 2011 Ford F-150 with a 3.5 litre turbo engine. Are they that bad ? Has a 140,000km
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Some grudges last for decades and get passed down from generation to generation-trojan horse, give it back.
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08-18-2020, 08:35 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gregg
I was given a 2011 Ford F-150 with a 3.5 litre turbo engine. Are they that bad ? Has a 140,000km
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Thant's the only way you would ever see one in my driveway 
Seriously if you take care of it you should get years of use out of it, it's still a ford but it was free, you can afford to spend a few bucks on it if needed.
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08-18-2020, 08:50 PM
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Who gave it to ya? They got another to give for free? lol
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08-18-2020, 10:51 PM
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Timing chains, spark plugs and coil boots, turbo control solenoid, head gaskets, brake vacuum pumps and the odd turbocharger were the common issues.
Enjoy your free truck!
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08-19-2020, 05:54 AM
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First problem solved...free...congrats as most are making payments on something that's depreciating faster..... 
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08-19-2020, 07:17 AM
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Insure it up write it off.then get a Chevy haha.should be some decent insurance money with that low of kilometres 😁
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08-19-2020, 07:30 AM
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Congrats on receiving a free truck 
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08-19-2020, 07:43 AM
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Good score, but the timing chain is an issue, even with the 2013’s. If it goes it’ll be a $2500 touch to have it done but the problem might be finding one as they are in high demand.
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08-19-2020, 12:25 PM
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You didn't pay a penny more than it is worth.
I hope your luck with Ford is better than mine.
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08-19-2020, 12:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gregg
I was given a 2011 Ford F-150 with a 3.5 litre turbo engine. Are they that bad ? Has a 140,000km
Thanks.
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Yyou need to work on your negotiation skills, he would of had to pay me at least $2,000 to take it.
Just kidding, you got an easily resalable vehicle, hard to see a downside to free. Hope it gives you great service.
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08-19-2020, 01:21 PM
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Quote:
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I was given a 2011 Ford F-150 with a 3.5 litre turbo engine. Are they that bad ? Has a 140,000km
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I know people that are very happy with them but I also know 5 people who've had to do full engine replacements. Now consider there probably more F150 owners than any other single vehicle in my friend group but that still seems like a lot.
Consensus seems to be stay on top of the oil changes.
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08-19-2020, 01:34 PM
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is it wrong i started laughing just reading the title of this thread? 
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