The $10K 200K Mile 2011 Ford F150 is Back from the Dealer - Price and Repair 

call it "gold digger" she's already started taking your money 😂😂

$1,000 for rebuilding the rear limited slip is absolutely insane. Do it yourself, it is really easy! Maybe put new spider gears in there while you're at it. Buy them ahead of time just in case. Nothing needs to be removed in regards to the pinion or ring gear. Remove wheels, partially disassemble brakes, remove center pin in differential, push in axles, remove C clips, pull axles out, bam, you're almost there. Did it on a Ford 8.8 myself!

Use the warranty. You’ll still have $4000 left. If the motor goes. You would have spent that $1000 out of pocket either way. If nothing goes wrong and the warranty expires then you spent $1000 out of pocket instead of using any of the warranty. I always say use the warranty. What if never happens

I have a 2012 lariat eco boost, engine sounds just like that and it runs like a dream. It’s perfectly normal

Randy, when I was in college I worked a summer job for a farmer. My job was primarily to drive the wheat trucks from the fields to COOP. Anyhow, this particular summer this farmer had bought a new combine, I think it was 225 thousand dollars. That evening as we were locking things up I couldn't help but ask why was he parking the old combine in the barn and the new tractor sits outside? He said, without missing a beat, the new combine has fresh pain and clear coat protection and will wistand the weather better than what the old tractor would. With this method I can keep my old tractor looking good while doing minimal if no damage to my new tractor. Not that I was looking for an argument, but his logic seemed sound, that's a reasonable thing to think. With that nugget of knowledge, I too now park my old cars in the garage and my new cars sit outside for this very reason. I'm probably just as nuts as the farmer so, consider that as you contemplate what I just wrote. So that can be your reason for parking the new cars outside and the junk in the garage. If you need any other backwards advice, I can be your go to guy. Take care, keep up the good work!

When you pay $150 to change the oil in the diff and think thats a good deal 😂

The ecobeasts are supposed to sound like that. I'm a Ford technician and all of them sound like that. Nothing to worry about man.

Monkey wrench mike is a wonderful guy I respect him a million times more than tks garage

That is a beautiful truck. As for the engine sound, I have a 2019 Ecoboost with 4000 miles and it sounds the same.

“Haven’t driven a newer Chevy” you sure about that?

Working at Ford I saw this scenario occur many times. The truck looks well maintained and probably someone serviced the rear end and put a none positrac fluid in it. Should work great

“I’m gonna look like busta rhymes if I put this on inside out” 😂😂👌 nice Randy!

I rebuilt my rear end in my 1995 Mustang GT, new bearings and seals. Installed 3:73 gears replace the clutches with the ones in the Cobra Mustang. Did this in my garage in a day so Randy I believe you can do it also and save a bundle of money.

Watching his videos with this truck has given me confidence in high mileage ecoboost F150's.

Damn, Mike you give great presents. That's a real friend.

Gonna guess friction modifier for the clutches in the diff. That will do exactly what you describe. I knew it! I bet it fixes it Randy! The modifier breaks down over time.

Randy, Go out in walley world's parking lot and do full lock left and right steering figure 8 driving patterns to get the friction additive into the clutches of the posi-trac. About 3 sets of each pattern. Also make sure the electric lock differential is not engaged. Push the 4 wheel drive knob selector in. Out is electric differential lock. Good Luck!

That a Nice Looking Truck! My dad has a 2014 with 168000 miles, that's also 3.5 a twin turbo eccoboost. zero issues, man loves his truck its Blue.....

I had a CTS with the limited slip rear end that was making all kinds of clunking and chatter. Figured I'd change the diff oil with the friction modifier before tearing into it and that completely fixed the issue.

Name the gold truck goldilocks 😁

Should be aptly named: "Goldmember" lol.

You mentioned Warranty company...could you elaborate a little more--or did you buy this truck at a dealer? and I'd use the warranty for the rear end--that engine will go atleast 250k. My 1998 F150 4x4 XLT, that I've owned for 14 years, and paid $8575 (sticker price) has 230,000ish miles (odometer stopped working--1 year) will never be replaced. If EVEN YOU paid 10K for a 200k mile truck---My old girl will get a new engine when (if?) this one decides to stop working. Fluid changes everyone--that is the key. Oil every 3-5k----Coolant and Transmission flush per recommended. Differentials changed at 120k and might get done again this summer. She just got back from a MTB trip to Rays in Cleveland. 6 hour trip both ways.

Check the u joints. My crown Vic been making noise and i thought it was the rear end but it turned out to be the u joints on the drive shaft.

Have had the same problem with different limited slip diff's doing figure 8's speeds up the progress of the additive .

It sounds like you have more problems with cars you buy from dealerships and cars at Copart lol

hey randy I have done those blend door actuators before and the dash DOES NOT need to come out for the passenger side only the driver. there are plenty of videos on youtube but feel free to message me if u have any questions. the updated motorcraft part is around $54 from the dealer

Call it Blanch, The trouble maker from the GOLDEN girls.

2011 3.5l ecoboost owner here - engine sounds normal

I would mess with fluid first. I had a Ranger fx4 with an 8.8 in rear. Started whining and felt chattery, for lack of a better term. Changed fluid out with amsoil (not an amsoil nut, I'm sure other synthetics perform well too), and it made a huge difference. Was completely smooth and quiet, and actually saw a slight increase in mpg (I track every fill-up). There's also always junkyard axles...

Could you get a low mile rear end from a junk yard? I mean shouldn't be too expensive?

Maybe try looking for a used diff with lower miles. It might cost you the same or less and it would be good content and less downtime 🤷🏻‍♂️

gold trucks name: money pit

Mikes gift is really cool, 10 from 10! :) you will promote the channel, plus you will stand out from the crowd

hey there, it's your channel, use whatever hat you like. Some are born to complain about everything on everyone. have a good day .

There are RU-vid videos that show you how to fix the blend door motor. The part is about $15 and only takes a few minutes to fix if you know how.

If you like the way the F150 drives, try a 2020 Ram. It’s the quietest smoothest, quietest vehicle of any kind I ever been in. That includes Town Car, Grand Marquis, Mercedes, nothing compares.

That engine noise is normal for the ecoboost mine sounds just like it since new.

I used to have a similar issue with my BMW. the diff would make noise only at low speeds. Changed the fluid and made sure it was all the way filled, and the problem was fixed.

You can easily get to the blend door actuator without pulling the dash. I replaced mine in ~30min, pulling the center stack and sitting in the passenger seat. Yeah, it's tight, but it's definitely doable. Make sure you get the Ford OEM part and not a Dorman aftermarket, though. The Dorman is taller is will be more difficult to install as a result. I'd stay far, far away from Ford lug nuts. Yes, they look nicer, but they're made of cheese and won't hold up over time. Gorilla does a nice splined lug nut kit.

People got mad over a American flag!? I swear people need to get dropped in a different country if they get offended over a flag.

Engine sounds pretty normal to me my friend, its just the DI , i have a 2012 3.5 ecoboost f150 xlt that just tripped 89k miles. And it sounds very similar 🤙🏻

Columbia jacket is better than the old...this is your Auto Auction..! Like Like!!

Hi Randy love Watching your videos of different cars you get are nice you have taste in cars and truck

You should name the 2011 F-150 Goldie locks

mine was jerking, and acting crazy, i changed the plugs and been running smooth, that was 6wks ago. i’ve never had a truck miss as hard as this one, and i’ve had a ton of coil packs go out before, but always had 8 cylinders, not 6

Put a catch can on the Eco Boost if you plan on keeping it. Direct injection engines do not clean the crud off the intake valve coming from the PVC so the catch can removes the gunk.

Hey its chad from Minnesota the blend door can be accessed throw the radio they have videos on utube

All the newer half ton trucks ride smooth, I think the Ram has the smoothest ride and best interior right now.

F150s are notorious for that blend door actuator

The hat and jacket with the logo is just what you needed for your channel. Lookin good now.

"Goldfinger!" 😆

Use the warranty. The heating issue on one side and cold on the other could be the ac condenser.

I would think the blend door is covered under warranty as well Randy.

That’s not a step!! Lol! That’s a heated push bar. Keeps your hands warm while pushing it home! Lmao!!

Randy once you get your hydraulic jack put it under the bumper of the red truck and jack it up and straighten it out a little

Where the step sits is filthy. That gives you some idea of the life this truck led before Randy got it.

Use the warranty. You may never use it again and then at least you got something out of it. Worst case, you spend the $1000 later instead of now. Also, have an independent shop quote the blend door. May be cheaper and help with eventual resale.

I'd take it apart and fix it myself, its not hard to overhaul the limited slip diff. I would suggest some Lucas also... Since they added it, go drive it around in circles, say 10 times to the right, then repeat to the left, to make the clutches slip and work the friction modifier in...

The ticking is completely normal. It's from the high pressure fuel pump. It's located on the rear driver side of engine. They are loud

Just a FYI, the blend door actuator for the passenger side vents sits behind the radio/ dash vent right to the right of the radio. Dash removal is NOT required (unless you're doing the actuator for the driver side vents)

You can fix that blend door yourself..not the entire dash has to be removed Glovebox, center stack, and passenger airbag. The sticking blend door sits behind the radio. You can actually see it from the glovebox. There's a few yt videos on doing it.

What's controversial about your hat?????

The timing chain is stretched. Mine sounded the same. The cam phasers can compensate to a point but it will need replaced. Expensive.

Before I did my axle seals my 2004 chattered, skidded and hopped especially in tight turns on pavement like parking lots. After a drain, seal replacement and refill with synthetic oil and friction modifier it's smooth as butter for 5 years now.

Randy, not being funny but the F150 with 200k on the clock and you plan on using it for towing, get the diff clutch pack changed on your own dime, that way you save the warranty for any major problems that you might have and you have piece of mind while towing cars to the lot.

Friction modifier should fix the issue. You can drive the truck in figure 8s in a parking lot to help work it in, but it will take time. Patience.

Randy find a parking lot do a bunch of tight figure eights. Get the clutches warm.

That Monkey Wrench Mike's a great guy. Another great day of content and i thought you knew about that step. That was a quirk and feature that i'm sure everyone knew about. Lovin' this truck.

Randy, That new truck is super nice. Call it SWEET, lol.

Use it now. May never use the warranty on an engine issue. If you do you can pay then. Better uses of your money.

Dude, when you’re driving to the dealer, do you have some eye liner on? Ya have a little somethin goin on the night before that? Got a little secret do ya? Lol..

The name of the truck: Golden! 😂

Name the F-150 “Mike” as in Mike Myers as in the guy who played Goldmember. “I love gold!”

You need to work that stuff into the clutch packs. To do so, find an empty parking lot and make several (five to ten) extremely tight (hard as you can cramp the wheel,) turns both right and left. Going straight down the road doesn't work the clutches that hard, tight turns makes the clutches move around and get bathed in the modifier/oil!! Seen it work many times!!

Gold truck has the timing chain tick problem like the other vehicle you had with that noise. Pull everything off the front of the motor. Harmonic balance then timing chain covers replace chains and guides put it back together. Have the mechanic that comes to your house do it for you. I use to replace timing chains on my old cars its not the hardest or impossible job to do.

I know this is old video but nice truck, not really a ford guy but with everything on it, its nice.

Take it to a parking lot and do a bunch of figure 8s , work in that rear end additive .

The bend door actuator is not that bad to change. I've got a video on that. Just costs about 40.00nfor a new actuator motor

Your AC fix is a blend door actuator... It is a pretty easy fix

I love the overall look of the early redesign f150s but the grilles were weak. I love my 2018's grille, it looks like a superduty grille.

That will teach that Corvette to leave you stranded, good call Randy.

Many Stealerships always quote $1000 for blend door replacement by dash removal, because that is "good money" for them if they find enough suckers. Changed three actuators under dash in my 2011 Jeep GC without removing the dash. Two were easily accessable after removing the glove box. The driver's side required removing the panel below the steering wheel. Go to official FORD parts ordering website and find the parts and SCHEMATIC for the A/C system under dash "box" so you can learn the locations of the actuators. Then look under dash and look for them. What videos to learn how to remove the GLOVE BOX. Glove box removed gives you LOTS of ACCESS. Don't fear the reaper!

Damn I cant believe that you trust walmart to do anything to your truck. Should've just let ford do it for you. Walmart is the swift of the mechanic world

On my 2010 Grand Marquis I have the blender problem. On it you can press a couple of buttons to reset it. So far I have had to do that about 4 times in 2 years. Eventually I will have to have a new one. Yep, $900-1000 to replace it. Columbia Jackets from Portland, Oregon. Gert Boyle died November 3, 2019 at age 95.

I like the jacket and the hat, you doing grate job here.

I would use the warranty, if you don't expect to keep the truck for long like you normally do. And I would check the car model normal issues, so I could tell , how much is to fix it.2011 even in high mileage should not give you bad headaches with the motor ( I think). But you are the pro here.

Get the clutch packs replaced. That fluid is gonna be completely laced with clutch material and continuing to drive like that is going to pit all the bearings and youll need a full rebuild if you dont already

I'd make sure it's not that U-joints before you go on changing a rearend

Name the truck “GOLD DIGGER” because it sounds like it’s going to be $1K here and there. When I had to add the modifier, I was told to drive in a zig Zag pattern to help work in the lubricant. Pick an empty parkig lot and give it a try . It will speed up the process the more you do it. Use the warranty for the repair if needed, you may not have that huge repair bill latter. Regardless, on the chance that you do need the big repair later, you will still have the 1K to pay then.

The vacuum blend door controls are always a problem ,, usually it's not the actuators ,, just the control box.. you can fix it yourself without taking out the dash. Get the latest update part from Ford.

I may be wrong, but does that truck have a electric locking differential? If so, it doesn’t use friction modifier. It sounds like the dealer dollar removal modifier technique to me.

I would wear that jacket , only if you had trucker hats too :(

I would fix the blend door myself. Would make great video content. Only caution I have is look up ways of getting to it without completely removing from the vehicle. Hint: remove the seats first.

Randy take the truck and do some figure 8s in a parking lot. That will work the additive into the clutches it might take some time but it should work , the process have been around for a long time . Good luck !

so glad i got rid of my 2013 ecoboost

Had the same issue had to change diferential. Only clunked at first or second gear. Low speeds.

16:30 my eco boost sounds the same , nothing to worry about. They sound best when you get the turbos spinning @ high rpm up a hill @ full throttle, try it ! I was a V8 guy up until I drove one of these eco beasts. I still love the sound of a V8 though !

I'm pretty interested in seeing what happens I have just purchased a 2006 F150 v6 and I'm having ground grinding issues from my rear end so I'm going to do the friction modifier myself and see if that works let me know

I changed my diff lube with Royal Purple, no friction modifier needed. But you can put in a small bottle, if you wanted to.

MIKE is the mvp of the video what a good guy!