ECO Boost F-150 = JUNK NHTSA Probe !
The Eco Boost debacle deepens !!!
http://www.autoblog.com/2013/05/28/ford-f-150-ecoboost-in-nhtsa-probe-for-acceleration-issue/
According to Automotive News, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is launching a probe into 400,000 Ford F-150 models over possible acceleration problems. According to the article, NHTSA has received 95 reports "alleging incidents of reduced engine power during hard accelerations" on 2011 to 2013 F-150 models equipped with the company's 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine.
Automotive News reports that Ford has issued three technical service bulletins "related to intermittent stumble/misfire on acceleration from highway cruise in humid or damp conditions," according to the government agency's documents. About one third of the 95 reports NHTSA has received cited humid or rainy conditions when these problems allegedly occurred.
These technical service bulletins have allowed dealers to address a "condition related to moisture accumulation in the charge air cooler during extended highway cruising at constant throttle in humid or damp conditions," AN reports, citing NHTSA documents. Furthermore, the TSB outlines details for "reprogramming the powertrain control module with the latest calibration and installing a new CAC and air deflector plate."
A Ford spokesperson told Automotive News that the company "will cooperate with the NHTSA investigation, as we always do."
Ford was recently involved in a bit of lawsuit trouble regarding its 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6, where plaintiffs in Ohio claimed that the engine "contained serious latent design, manufacturing, or assembly defects." One of those alleged defects was that the engine could lose power quickly, which could certainly be related to this NHTSA probe.
http://www.autoblog.com/2013/05/28/ford-f-150-ecoboost-in-nhtsa-probe-for-acceleration-issue/
According to Automotive News, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is launching a probe into 400,000 Ford F-150 models over possible acceleration problems. According to the article, NHTSA has received 95 reports "alleging incidents of reduced engine power during hard accelerations" on 2011 to 2013 F-150 models equipped with the company's 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine.
Automotive News reports that Ford has issued three technical service bulletins "related to intermittent stumble/misfire on acceleration from highway cruise in humid or damp conditions," according to the government agency's documents. About one third of the 95 reports NHTSA has received cited humid or rainy conditions when these problems allegedly occurred.
These technical service bulletins have allowed dealers to address a "condition related to moisture accumulation in the charge air cooler during extended highway cruising at constant throttle in humid or damp conditions," AN reports, citing NHTSA documents. Furthermore, the TSB outlines details for "reprogramming the powertrain control module with the latest calibration and installing a new CAC and air deflector plate."
A Ford spokesperson told Automotive News that the company "will cooperate with the NHTSA investigation, as we always do."
Ford was recently involved in a bit of lawsuit trouble regarding its 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6, where plaintiffs in Ohio claimed that the engine "contained serious latent design, manufacturing, or assembly defects." One of those alleged defects was that the engine could lose power quickly, which could certainly be related to this NHTSA probe.
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I had a 2013 Eco and a 2013 5.0 FX2 supercrew sitting side by side on the dealer lot. Same color, same everything. I test drove them both and was impressed with both other than the wimpy sound of the Eco. Thank God the 5.0 is in my driveway rather than the Eco. What an expensive mistake that would have been.
when we say the same thing about welfare recipients, you cry like a wounded buffalo Sopchoppy
It's their money, they spend it how they like. Truth and honesty have nothing to do with it. - Mr Jr
"“A radical is one who advocates sweeping changes in the existing laws and methods of government.” "
Very true LOL just couldn't resist
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when we say the same thing about welfare recipients, you cry like a wounded buffalo Sopchoppy
It's their money, they spend it how they like. Truth and honesty have nothing to do with it. - Mr Jr
"“A radical is one who advocates sweeping changes in the existing laws and methods of government.” "
.....and I sincerely hope he continues to be problem free. I think the real harm will come at resale.
My nephew likes my truck so much he wants one, so we are both looking online and the Eco inventory is about 10 to 1. It's going to get ugly.
when we say the same thing about welfare recipients, you cry like a wounded buffalo Sopchoppy
It's their money, they spend it how they like. Truth and honesty have nothing to do with it. - Mr Jr
"“A radical is one who advocates sweeping changes in the existing laws and methods of government.” "
.......old inventory that's not moving due to complaints being brought to light. I know the GM at one of the local dealerships.
I find it odd people dishing a turbo charged engine, this may be new to ford but they will figure it out. I have owned a tsi 2 liter direct injection motor for about three years now. I got about 260 hp about the same in torque and still get 30 mpg ... towes my flats skiff fine. :huh
At least it wasn't built with your tax dollars. That's a hell of a lot more than GM or Chrysler can say.
Chrysler paid back every penny! GM took the money, ran and went bankrupt anyhow.
Actually Fiat paid back every penny, not Chrysler. And yes GM took the money and ran.
I do like me some gas turbo cars, not trucks, cars! For a truck I want low end torque from the get go.
Proof positive that it doesn't take long to realize your mistake when purchasing Japanese vehicles.
when we say the same thing about welfare recipients, you cry like a wounded buffalo Sopchoppy
It's their money, they spend it how they like. Truth and honesty have nothing to do with it. - Mr Jr
"“A radical is one who advocates sweeping changes in the existing laws and methods of government.” "
Don't let facts stop you though.. carry on.
"KANSAS CITY, Kan., April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- General Motors Company Chairman and CEO Ed Whitacre today announced that GM has made its final payment of $5.8 billion to the U.S. Treasury and Export Development Canada, paying back its government loans in full, ahead of schedule.
The announcement came at a ceremony here to highlight an investment of $257 million at GM's Fairfax, Kansas, and Detroit Hamtramck assembly centers. The investment will prepare Fairfax to build the next generation of Chevrolet's award-winning Malibu, and make Detroit Hamtramck a second source for Malibu, ensuring that Chevrolet can meet market demand for this popular mid-size sedan."
when we say the same thing about welfare recipients, you cry like a wounded buffalo Sopchoppy
It's their money, they spend it how they like. Truth and honesty have nothing to do with it. - Mr Jr
"“A radical is one who advocates sweeping changes in the existing laws and methods of government.” "
Bless your heart. It exactly was built with our tax dollars. GM spent it's cash on hybrids and electrics over the last 15yrs will Ford invested in outsourced motors and Mazdas. I don't know that Ford has repaid it.
"Ever since the federal bailout of General Motors and Chrysler, Ford has boasted of its bootstrapped turnaround, but two years later, Ford is the only Detroit automaker to receive government loans to retool plants that make more fuel-efficient vehicles and powertrains.
The U.S. Department of Energy made loans available to automakers for developing more fuel-efficient engines and transmissions to meet stricter fuel economy standards.
Ford received $5.9 billion in June 2009 and has drawn down more than $4.5 billion to date to retool 11 plants in five states, said spokeswoman Christin Baker in Washington, D.C."
Those plants build ecoboost crap.
BOOM
when we say the same thing about welfare recipients, you cry like a wounded buffalo Sopchoppy
It's their money, they spend it how they like. Truth and honesty have nothing to do with it. - Mr Jr
"“A radical is one who advocates sweeping changes in the existing laws and methods of government.” "
They did not accept goverment funds to avoid becoming insolvent as did GM.
As to the Mazda comment, no manufacturer has purchased and re-badged more vehicles than GM.
BOOM BOOM.
Tater, what happened to the 'Burb you hooked Polar up with?
AND to retool their factory. If they were required to make more efficient vehicles (they were) then we had to loan them money to do it while GM had already spent the money on their efficiency and electrics what's the difference?
BOOM BOOM BOOM.. you can't admit you were wrong and then BOOM.. well you can but it's silly.
Did GM pay back their loans? Did the US make money from GM? Did Ford NOT pay back the money the borrowed from us tax payers? BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM...
when we say the same thing about welfare recipients, you cry like a wounded buffalo Sopchoppy
It's their money, they spend it how they like. Truth and honesty have nothing to do with it. - Mr Jr
"“A radical is one who advocates sweeping changes in the existing laws and methods of government.” "
He destroyed it when it was 15yrs old by filling the tank up with water and sludge.
when we say the same thing about welfare recipients, you cry like a wounded buffalo Sopchoppy
It's their money, they spend it how they like. Truth and honesty have nothing to do with it. - Mr Jr
"“A radical is one who advocates sweeping changes in the existing laws and methods of government.” "