NEW RIG: 2012 F-150 FX4

[bknudtsen]

 

[huntsonora]

Well, it did change it and finally gave me an accurate reading with the larger than stock tires

How did it “change it”

 

[D45]

Dunno, you tell me

I think I had a sticking front driver side (inner) brake also also

I replaced both front rotors and pads last weekend...…….my mileage jumped up even more, to 18.7 now

 

[D45]

I just did a 1,000 mile (round trip) drive to Lake of the Ozarks...….it was good, but the weather wasn't

On the trip down, used around 3/4 of a tank and averaged 19.5 (very impressed)

This was with two adults, a kid, three full coolers and two storage totes full of food

I filled up at a Cenex gas station on 54, and averaged 17.2 on the way home

Only one full cooler...…….why such a difference? Different gas blend?

Truck did good overall. I had to use the rear locker in 2WD about 2-3 times a day, rather than shifting into 4HI

Coming up to 55,000 miles

 

[D45]

I am going to replace plugs this fall and clean the air filter

Tires are wearing good, but getting loud

I would imagine by fall of 2019 I will need new tires...…….should have around 68,000 miles on the truck by then

 

[pharden]

Where did you get the small LED light bar with the three amber lights?

Thanks, Paul

So, I then started on the three amber LED grill light bracket, aka Raptor style grill lights........For $50, its a cool cheap upgrade

I got it wired and soldered up, mounted and the wired ran into the cab

Just need to find a good 12V accessory tap tomorrow

 

[D45]

I forget, maybe from F150lifts.com or Stage3motorsports

They are a dime a dozen, all over Ebay and the web


https://www.stage3motorsports.com/2...F150-Raptor-Style-LED-Amber-Grille-Light.html

 

[pharden]

Thanks for letting me know about Stage3 Motorsports. Any recent updates on your Ford FX-4?

 

[D45]

The clunking and popping noise is back.......yay!!!

The tires are wearing good, I would expect to have to replace them by summer of 2019. They have around 45,000 miles on them currently

The front grille mounted raptor style led lights don't work anymore, need to look at it and see why

The catch can in the colder weather traps a full 3 ounces every 5 days

 

[D45]

Both key FOBs started acting very odd and the remote start was unreliable

I bought a 2 pack of new batteries for both and they work great now

I think the batteries didn't last long at all.....more Ford quality

 

[D45]

Sounds like I may have the cold start up, timing chain rattle......yay Ecoboost!!!

Goes away after a minute, but it's sure noticeable

 

[D45]

I added a drain valve to the bottom of the JLT catch can, which will make draining the can so much easier

Just drilled and tapped a hole in the bottom of the aluminum can, and screwed on a mini ball valve

Works great.......I will get some pics up soon

I did have a rattle develop under the truck and found a broken factory exhaust clamp near the tcase. More quality parts from Ford?

63,000 miles........oil change probably in 3 weeks

 

[D45]

Every 4 days............full

Adding a valve will make draining the junk a lot easier and faster

Drilled a hole and taped the threads........pleased to find the bottom was thick enough for some threads

Yes, I know the valve is "open"............I closed it after taking the picture

 

[D45]

I just ordered a clamp and Amsoil grease with moly, since ford wants $100 to fix their inferior designed truck

I will do it myself in the garage and not be inconvenienced or over charged

 

[D45]

The constant slip yoke popping is driving me crazy......love the rust protection on the undercarriage

My axle is solid rust too and my front bumper is also rusting