This is light use truck. I looked up the cost of parts alone based on the service record, $1136.35. I'm shocked that there have been so many reports by others about this particular failure. Why would the rear differential go out after only 51,000 miles? Incredible. Glad I bought the extended warranty. I'm wondering now if it's wise to keep this truck. I'm sad. I like truck overall, but what wrong with Ford?
Ok, Ford/GM/Chrysler have been wondering WHY they've been losing market share for years, and have been appealing to us to "BUY AMERICAN!!!"
Why, then, are they asking me to spend $25K+ on a new truck and INSISTING on RAMMING an automatic transmission down my throat???!!
I DO NOT WANT AN AUTOMATIC!!! I LIKE shifting gears, I like the simplicity and lower cost of a stick, but neither Ford, GM, or Chrysler offers a stick on a full size pickup.
I realize that most Americans prefer an automatic, and that's fine. But I DO NOT, and I want to buy a stick. No such luck.
It appears that US automakers are making me conform to the lemming-like will of the masses to select a drive train that separates me from the driving experience, rather than connecting me with it.
If can find another choice, I will take it.
Thanks...
- Chris K.,
Monroe, CT, US
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This is light use truck. I looked up the cost of parts alone based on the service record, $1136.35. I'm shocked that there have been so many reports by others about this particular failure. Why would the rear differential go out after only 51,000 miles? Incredible. Glad I bought the extended warranty. I'm wondering now if it's wise to keep this truck. I'm sad. I like truck overall, but what wrong with Ford?
- Rick P., Los Gatos, CA, US