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Wow, what a quarter! I think it’s the most miles I’ve put on a vehicle in 3 months in a LONG time. The F-150 was driven quite a bit, but no real hauling. One service visit for an oil change and warped front rotors was the only stop in what was a commute-filled winter. Read on for more details
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Another year, another Number 1 for Ford. The F-150 continues its role in giving Ford the top sales spot (for F-Series pickups) in America. Also, this past December marked a full year for my 2015 F-150. Sure-footed and utility-packed, this truck continues to be up to the task – whichever task that may be. Read on for my take on a year of ownership of Ford’s “beer can” truck.
Continue reading ‘Owner’s Log: 2015 Ford F-150 Lariat (9/2016 – 12/2016)’
Something I noticed on my 2011 F-150, as well as the current one, is the unfinished look of the rear wheel wells. You can see half-painted metal, as well as shocks and the underside of the bed… all things I think ought to be covered, especially on a truck whose MSRP was close to $60,000. Recently, I saw a deal online, so I snagged a set of Husky’s Wheel Well Liners. Continue reading to see how to install them, what issues I had, and how the truck looks after the install.
Continue reading ‘How-To and Review: Husky Wheel Well Liners for 2015+ Ford F-150’
Shortly after purchasing my 2015 Ford F-150, I found out that a fair amount of owners were experiencing less than stellar performance of their front seat coolers. When the temperatures finally warmed up, I tried mine out, only to find I was one of the unfortunate ones. User SeatGuru on the F150Forum.com web site has come up with a fix, and I’ve installed it. Continue reading for the installation instructions, my review, and the results!
Continue reading ‘How-To and Review: SeatGuru’s 2015+ F-150 Seat Fix’
Another quarter passes, and the 2015 F-150 continues to pack on the miles in short order, more than ever this quarter, and the truck is loving it! (and so am I) The extra tech features continue to impress as well. Read on for more details and what I’ve used the truck for in the last 3 months.
Continue reading ‘Owner’s Log: 2015 Ford F-150 Lariat (6/2015 – 9/2016)’
Better late than never! It’s been a busy summer, and the F-150 continues to shine, both literally and figuratively. Commuting dominated the quarter, with some hauling and a couple of road trips mixed in for good measure. Read on for the usual stats and summary.
Continue reading ‘Owner’s Log: 2015 Ford F-150 Lariat (3/2015 – 6/2016)’
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