Hey all! I bought a 2016 F150 XLT FX4 about a year and a half ago with 20k miles on it. Since buying it I have had:
Door handle recall issue happen twice where I've had to drive 30 min to work holding my door shut
Windshield wiper/turn signal control arm go out, causing the wipers to stay on, on a dry windshield to and from vacation in FL. (Could have pulled the fuse, but rains so much en route and in Florida that I didn't want to stop and put fuse back in every 10 miles.)
Rear window defroster went out last week, whole rear window replaced.
Rock Chips rusting through the bumper
Auto Start Stop "Motor" just died - 800 miles out of warranty, and not powertrain since it's "outside the transmission", but they are trying to warranty cover it
Yes, they were all under warranty except the bumper, but having something happen during major trips, and all of it before 47k miles seems a bit much. I am used to Volkswagen's, our Ford Flex, Infiniti, Subaru in my past, and this is the only one ever having even 1 major issue prior to 75k miles. With all the insane incentives this month, I am contemplating a trade, but I would lose 3-4k in doing so. If I keep the truck, I am a bit concerned having that many issues, now being out of warranty. Do you guys feel that's justified, or have I been exceptionally lucky on every other vehicle I've owned?
If I trade, it's looking like Dodge (This One) or a GMC Elevation. I have not had trucks my whole life like some, but I will never not have a truck again. It just makes everything so much easier for me and my family. The dodge LOOKS amazing on paper, and in person, but I've heard and read some horror stories (like the thread where only 50% have had no issues with their new trucks) so wanted to ask for some current insight before I jump in! Thanks in advance! (and, if you would not buy the 5th Gen you did buy, what would you buy, knowing what you know now?)
Door handle recall issue happen twice where I've had to drive 30 min to work holding my door shut
Windshield wiper/turn signal control arm go out, causing the wipers to stay on, on a dry windshield to and from vacation in FL. (Could have pulled the fuse, but rains so much en route and in Florida that I didn't want to stop and put fuse back in every 10 miles.)
Rear window defroster went out last week, whole rear window replaced.
Rock Chips rusting through the bumper
Auto Start Stop "Motor" just died - 800 miles out of warranty, and not powertrain since it's "outside the transmission", but they are trying to warranty cover it
Yes, they were all under warranty except the bumper, but having something happen during major trips, and all of it before 47k miles seems a bit much. I am used to Volkswagen's, our Ford Flex, Infiniti, Subaru in my past, and this is the only one ever having even 1 major issue prior to 75k miles. With all the insane incentives this month, I am contemplating a trade, but I would lose 3-4k in doing so. If I keep the truck, I am a bit concerned having that many issues, now being out of warranty. Do you guys feel that's justified, or have I been exceptionally lucky on every other vehicle I've owned?
If I trade, it's looking like Dodge (This One) or a GMC Elevation. I have not had trucks my whole life like some, but I will never not have a truck again. It just makes everything so much easier for me and my family. The dodge LOOKS amazing on paper, and in person, but I've heard and read some horror stories (like the thread where only 50% have had no issues with their new trucks) so wanted to ask for some current insight before I jump in! Thanks in advance! (and, if you would not buy the 5th Gen you did buy, what would you buy, knowing what you know now?)
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