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The Sterling 9.75 axle is junk IMO. I'd rather have the 8.8 anyday. The limited slip clutches in the 9.75 always seemed to give more issues to me. At least that's what I saw when I was a mechanic.
The Sterling 9.75 axle is junk IMO. I'd rather have the 8.8 anyday. The limited slip clutches in the 9.75 always seemed to give more issues to me. At least that's what I saw when I was a mechanic.
I would like to thank everyone for their recommendations and sharing their experiences. I pulled the trigger on the 5.0. it has enough power for me and I save a few bucks. Well not really I spent more money on after market accessories. Please don't tell the wife! I will say the 3.5 is a nice engine.
The auto start will take some time to get use to. I like the quiet. But the restart is... unusual. Like Killmaster the dealer gave a lifetime power train warranty. I always do the scheduled maintenance. I now have to keep all the records. But it will be worth it.
Congratulations on your new truck! I happen to own an older F150 FX4 with a 5.4 and really like it. Also have an Explorer with the 3.5EB and love it, tons of power in that vehicle at only 4000 pounds.
Is there a way to defeat the "auto start" in your truck? I'm certain that it would drive me absolutely crazy in normal driving.
my 13 is a little older than you asked about, but the 5.0 has been bullet proof for over 115k now, and the mileage difference is only 1mpg according to Ford.
The thing that swayed me was twin turbos. I have bought turbos before. They are 1k a pop or better, and then labor to install them. No thanks.
I asked the parts counter what a replacement turbo would cost if I had to replace one.$1200. ea plus $1500 to install.
I would be looking for a different dealer if I were you...should you need any work done. A genuine Ford turbo for the 3.5 is under $600.
Good story. Needing to "replace both to not have issues" was your dead give away.I actually called 2 different dealers. Both were in Metro Atlanta and both were very close to the same prices.
I can only make decisions on what people in an industry tell me(dealer parts/service people).I ask this question in 2014 about a 2014 F 150 ecoboost.Were they lieing?I don't know.First. Congrats to the OP on the new truck. Search youtube for the auto start/stop disable if you want to eliminate it. I have a rep at work that disabled it on his 2017 3.5L.
Good story. Needing to "replace both to not have issues" was your dead give away.
For someone here who happens to need replacement parts or for that matter, anyone that stumbles on this site during a search, RUN if someone quotes prices such as those above. Mine is a 2012 and I did plenty of research before purchase. $1200 would be insane then and now for a stock turbo. And $1500 install? Unreal. Full Race or Borg Warners are even cheaper than that should you feel the need to have a working "sleeper".
They cost a bit more for my 2012 but still less than $600 and this is the first website I checked. Notice "list price".
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