Finally bit the bullet and got a new rig, which meant reaching over to the monkey, yes, a floor safe, extracting necessary bullion from the snarling simian and driving to Dallas and a cash only dealership. Run by Iraqis, no less.
There it was, a fleet 2018 F150 4x4, low miles, realistically way under dealership price, and it drove well, the truck I was after. So I bought the V8 beast, cash on the nail, and drove it back to the Compound, where it sat looking powerful next to the old rig. But not for long.
After Mass at Mission #1, a young soldier came downstairs; no, not to go to Mass at Mission #2, "Dad, there's a Battalion recall, I've got to get back in an hour." I pondered this for about a second, "Good thing there's an extra truck. Take it, don't crash, insurance docs in the glove compartment." And off he went back to the Hood where, apparently, someone had scored a DUI causing the Battalion to parade. Huh.
In the meanwhile, the new rig's a definite upgrade, with a spacious cab, icy AC, a computer which tells you things, 4x4, and these massive great off road tires. Awesome. But... and I can't grumble given the price/miles, it has an IWE vacuum issue, maybe a faulty check valve, certainly a cracked hose. Easy fixes for cheap, rubbish, built to fail plastic/rubber parts. So, I'll get the rig checked out tomorrow.
Ride On,
LSP
Nice. I bought a 2017 last year, but regular cab, 2wd and 8' bed.
ReplyDeleteAnd bedbugs and scabies. But that's all taken care of now.
Same color.
It should serve you well for many years.
ReplyDeleteAnd the Specialist has a ride.
ReplyDeleteWin/Win.
Well bought, Parson!
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping the fuel economy is acceptable....
New ride is a good feeling. 2018 is new enough.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a good rig. Being prior Fleet it likely has had all the warranty repairs done. And you can't go wrong with white.
ReplyDeleteTo an old soldier, a battalion recall in the New Army sounds like: "OMG! Somebody in the battalion did something! Recall everybody now!" One of the authors of "Crisis in Command" mentioned criticism of the work as, "The Army isn't what it used to be. It never has been." Good looking truck.
ReplyDeleteNice find!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Parson! Hope it is just a small fix.
ReplyDeleteYou all be safe and God bless.
My 2015 F150 had the IWE problem. Had I listened to the service writer, I would have spent several hundred for a new actuator. Did my research, spent maybe 20 bucks for a new vac valve.
ReplyDeleteTook all of a minute to change out. Problem solved. I have a great attachment for my rig.
Better check the battery cables, Rev. Just sayin'.
ReplyDeleteNice one, Ed. Good trucks, imo.
ReplyDeleteHope so, WSF, that's the plan, most definitely.
ReplyDeleteA great and fortuitous result, LL.
ReplyDeleteLet's see, drjim. The rig's got an appointment with the shop...
ReplyDeleteExactly, Kid, a teen truck.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Paul, let's see how this truck goes
ReplyDeleteSgt., this particular battalion's under scrutiny, let the reader understand. Not my boy, fortunately
ReplyDeleteI think so, NFO. Very much under dealer price... so, if I have to fix stuff I don't feel cheated :)
ReplyDeleteBless you, Linda.
ReplyDeleteI think it's a small vacuum issue, Ford style.
Last Anglo Saxon -- the 4x4 vacuum issue's pretty well documented. Hoses break, the stupid little plastic valve busts, and all of that. So...
ReplyDeleteCheck IWE solenoid, check valve, hoses.
Not that big a deal.
Had a great result off my last F150, which the kid's driving today at Ft. Hood. What good trucks.
Imagine that. A parson, not only using a four letter f-word, but paying Iraqis for the privilege, no less. Will wonders never cease.
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