Wow, that sucks. I was also a Ford guy but they were just too expensive at the moment so ended up with a 2500HD Duramax LTZ Z71. Lots of things about it bug me, auto locking doors, 99mph limiter, inability to turn off the seat belt dinger, and lack of a door key pad. I did not think that stuff would bother me as much as it does. If it breaks down I am really going to regret not spending the extra $8k. At $70k whats an extra $8k right?
Hope it all works out.