We loved our 2006 F250 when we first bought it. After having the thing for three years or so we started with the problems. The engine air cooler split three times. The second time Ford replaced the engine, radiator, hoses, etc.
The new engine never pulled as well as the original.
We started worrying what would happen once the 100,000 warranty expired.
Last week in NM, the check engine light went on. No Ford dealer any where close. We made it to Amarillo, TX. With 3,000 miles left on warrantly the fuel pump and two injectors needed replacement. A very costly expense.
What to do. Every mile we drove we worried that we might have another breakdown. And next time the expensive repairs would be on us.
We can been researching the new Ford trucks and the new engine. We hear lots of good things about it. We also wanted to go to a dually with a heavier towing capacity.
We are now driving a 2011 F350 King Ranch dually. This baby has everything. And we have debt! So, we will change how we live. Less eating out, no impulsive buying. But feeling better and safer as we drive.
Thinking back we made the original mistake in buying a truck on June 6, 2006. 6/6/6. This truck was truly the truck from hell!
2fortheroad said
12:29 PM Mar 28, 2011
Congrats on the new rig, sounds like its a beauty.
TDCDintheRV said
05:46 PM Mar 28, 2011
What to do. Every mile we drove we worried that we might have another breakdown. And next time the expensive repairs would be on us.
Phyllis and Leonard,
Looks like you made the right decision, very nice truck! With the new truck and new tires on the trailer you should be set for many miles of trouble free driving. Now all you have to worry about is the price of fuel. Best of luck with the new truck.
Tom and Cheryl
Postalpair said
07:08 PM Mar 28, 2011
Best of luck to you both on the purchase of your new truck. Many many many miles of carefree travel
Paul and Jo said
11:22 PM Mar 28, 2011
Investing in towing vehicle that should last you at least 10 years is a good investment in my book!
We loved our 2006 F250 when we first bought it. After having the thing for three years or so we started with the problems. The engine air cooler split three times. The second time Ford replaced the engine, radiator, hoses, etc.
The new engine never pulled as well as the original.
We started worrying what would happen once the 100,000 warranty expired.
Last week in NM, the check engine light went on. No Ford dealer any where close. We made it to Amarillo, TX. With 3,000 miles left on warrantly the fuel pump and two injectors needed replacement. A very costly expense.
What to do. Every mile we drove we worried that we might have another breakdown. And next time the expensive repairs would be on us.
We can been researching the new Ford trucks and the new engine. We hear lots of good things about it. We also wanted to go to a dually with a heavier towing capacity.
We are now driving a 2011 F350 King Ranch dually. This baby has everything. And we have debt! So, we will change how we live. Less eating out, no impulsive buying. But feeling better and safer as we drive.
Thinking back we made the original mistake in buying a truck on June 6, 2006. 6/6/6. This truck was truly the truck from hell!
Congrats on the new rig, sounds like its a beauty.
What to do. Every mile we drove we worried that we might have another breakdown. And next time the expensive repairs would be on us.
Phyllis and Leonard,
Looks like you made the right decision, very nice truck! With the new truck and new tires on the trailer you should be set for many miles of trouble free driving. Now all you have to worry about is the price of fuel. Best of luck with the new truck.
Tom and Cheryl
Best of luck to you both on the purchase of your new truck. Many many many miles of carefree travel
Paul