What Do I Do With This 2008 F450?
10-02-2009 | 04:57 PM
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Agree and I'm a Cummins fam, I don't know what it is but he Dodges interior especially starts rattling like a mofo especially on bad roads. Friend has had couple in last few years all bought new and ran to over 100K, current one is the 6.7 which has 80K miles on it, and interior sounds like its going to fall apart on bumps and roads or constantly hearing rattling even on nice roads. Compared to our Fords that seem much better built, barely any rattles at 100K+ same roads. I.E. crossing over a railroad track you'd swear the interior in the 6.7 was just going to fall apart creaking and groaning, doesn't happen in the Ford.
10-02-2009 | 05:44 PM
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Agree and I'm a Cummins fam, I don't know what it is but he Dodges interior especially starts rattling like a mofo especially on bad roads. Friend has had couple in last few years all bought new and ran to over 100K, current one is the 6.7 which has 80K miles on it, and interior sounds like its going to fall apart on bumps and roads or constantly hearing rattling even on nice roads. Compared to our Fords that seem much better built, barely any rattles at 100K+ same roads. I.E. crossing over a railroad track you'd swear the interior in the 6.7 was just going to fall apart creaking and groaning, doesn't happen in the Ford.
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10-04-2009 | 09:25 PM
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Well my hearing is in twelve hours. I've spent the majority of the day printing similar stories to mine off the internet. You would not believe the amount of these trucks out there that have been through multiple radiators, and even engines like mine. I don't know what my chances are , but I am armed with alot of amo. I'll post Monday evening to let everyone know how it went.
Doug
10-07-2009 | 04:25 PM
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It went ok, but it could go either way. Legally it isn't a lemon unless it's the same exact part four times in eighteen months or two years time. I don't meet that criteria but have had numerous cooling problems, and brought plenty of evidence to show it's a common problem on these trucks. The arbitrator is not bound to go strictly by the book. I think it's a 50/50 shot. They will send out an answer tommorow in writing. I will let you guys know, good or bad.
10-07-2009 | 05:49 PM
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It went ok, but it could go either way. Legally it isn't a lemon unless it's the same exact part four times in eighteen months or two years time. I don't meet that criteria but have had numerous cooling problems, and brought plenty of evidence to show it's a common problem on these trucks. The arbitrator is not bound to go strictly by the book. I think it's a 50/50 shot. They will send out an answer tommorow in writing. I will let you guys know, good or bad.
The truck is probably fine, and running like it should have from the get go... but that's not the point.. and I know if it were me it would leave a very bad taste in my mouth. Chuck, I hope it works out in your favor.
