What do you want the next model 1500 to have

seansharley · February 27, 2015

My xm is always in n out, but just figured it the way it is

Mine to, every bridge, trees on roads, I got so sick of it, I use an ipod

SouthernSilveradoGuy85 · February 27, 2015

Does seem like their signal varies by geo area...

http://shop.siriusxm.com/edealinv/servlet/ExecMacro?nurl=control/CategorySupport.vm&ctl_nbr=10600&dispSection=IO_AF_IO&dispType=SIRIUS&catParentID=58940

I didn't worry much about it because like I said, it seemed to only do it if I was in a closed in area or if I was right beside a building. I may still look into it, wouldn't hurt to try to get them to replace the antenna or whatever else it could be. I'm kind of scared to though because of some people having the issue of the seal around the antenna leaking and mine hasn't so I'm worried if they replaced the antenna that it might start to leak.

sethro274 · February 27, 2015

I want a panoramic sunroof and easy key like the yukons

jonny24 · February 27, 2015

M XM goes out in drive throughs all the time, as well as car washes. Other that that I can't say I've noticed.

Brian S. · March 1, 2015

Lots of talk about what the next model should have arleady. Vote for what you are looking for.

I voted Ecoboost because I think a twin turbo 4.3l would be an amazing engine to have in the lineup, easily beat the Ford turbo motors.

I believe over half the F150s sold are turbos, so it's pretty clear the market likes the concept. (and last I checked GM is in the business of selling cars)

On a smaller scale, I really like the plastic wheel well guards on my 2015 Sierra. If a buyer lives a place where it snows/roads are salted, having your paint protected where stones are likely to fly seems common sense.

Rewillia · March 1, 2015

Too soon to forecast since I don't plan on changing trucks for a long time to come.

Jon A · March 1, 2015

2-1 lower trims outsell, who cares if its a fleet sale or not. Doesnt really matter.

Like I said, if you don't mind telling people something you know is not true for 1/2 the people you're talking to, there's not much I can do for you.

EPA has nothing to do with it. The 6.2 is only 1MPG less than the 5.3. But if the EPA is the culprit provide proof. ....Why GM does it, who knows. I know how you relish forum info so much, look at the current pole the majority(we remember what that terms means now) would like the 6.2 offered in lower trims.

I don't have time to cure you of a complete void of knowledge of 30 years of automotive history, especially when you show no interest in trying to learn anything. When you're too lazy to read information spoonfed right to you, it would be quite a waste of time. But for the benefit of others I'll answer. This information is really not hard to find for anybody who cares (and every auto enthusiast should).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corporate_Average_Fuel_Economy

CAFE does not directly offer incentives for customers to choose fuel efficient vehicles, nor does it directly affect fuel prices. Rather, it attempts to accomplish these goals indirectly by making it more expensive for automakers to build inefficient vehicles by introducing penalties.

The standard for light trucks of this size right now is an EPA window sticker of 18 MPG. Next year it's 19 MPG. The 6.2 has a sticker that says 17 MPG. The current fine is $55 for each vehicle per 1 MPG below the average. Sell a million of them and that's $110 Million off your bottom line, in 2016 alone. Like I said, it costs them money.

For anybody who even pretends to care about the automotive industry, you should check this out straight from the offender's mouth: http://www.epa.gov/fueleconomy/fetrends/1975-2014/420s14001.pdf .

I know you're lazy, so just skip to the 2nd to last page. That should scare the crap out of everybody reading this. Thanks to Obama's latest insane standards, 96% of the gasoline vehicles produced today will not meet the standard in only 2020. That's only 4 model years from now.

With the huge ramp up in 2025, the only truck engines that have a prayer of passing are the little tiny DEISEL turbos. The RAM 3.0 isn't a bad engine, but it's a dog compared with even the 5.3. Even it is "too big" for the 2025 rules, though it's close.

People can bitch and moan about this auto company doing this or that one doing that, but unless you want a future with much lighter vehicles with much smaller engines way beyond what the market actually wants, the best you can do is become educated and stop voting for the Gore/Steyer Party who is happy to centrally plan what vehicles are available to you.

I can read 5000pages on this thread of recalls and what not, so again, forum speculation means nothing.

So your response is to somehow deny all those usuers on the F-150 forums are real people having real problems on real trucks? OK.

Turbos get hot, but last time I checked I dont see vehicles with turbos broke down left and right on the side of the road

You also don't see them towing heavy trailers--unless they're diesels.

Just like this board you see the 10% being the loudest. Forum boards are not a true cross section of all the owners. Nothing I put to much weight on. Look at the current threads on here, i would guess 40-50% have to deal with an issue.

So you're comparing people complaining about the headlights or their heated seat not working to people finding the drivetrain is incapable of the doing the job they want to do? That's not really equivalent.

I don't think there's any evidence it's a minority either--judging by the threads it seems to be pretty common among people who actually try towing something heavy up a long hill in really hot weather. You don't see hardly anybody coming into those threads saying they tow the same amount in the same weather up the same hills without problem.

In fact, it seems many owners and aftermarket companies are accepting as a given you are going to have heat issues with that drivetrain in those conditions. That really is a big deal to many users. Trying to bury your head in the sand about the issue doesn't do prospective buyers any favors.

I'm sorry the 3.5 EB in reality doesn't quite live up to your beliefs about it. Maybe if you had tried to tow something heavy with a large frontal area over a mountain pass in August you would have experienced these problems for yourself and your opinion would be different.

Rewillia · March 1, 2015

A few you guys need to get in a chat room or create your own Wikipedia!

patriot · March 1, 2015

A few you guys need to get in a chat room or create your own Wikipedia!

..or get married!

nards444 · March 2, 2015

Like I said, if you don't mind telling people something you know is not true for 1/2 the people you're talking to, there's not much I can do for you.

I don't have time to cure you of a complete void of knowledge of 30 years of automotive history, especially when you show no interest in trying to learn anything. When you're too lazy to read information spoonfed right to you, it would be quite a waste of time. But for the benefit of others I'll answer. This information is really not hard to find for anybody who cares (and every auto enthusiast should).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corporate_Average_Fuel_Economy

The standard for light trucks of this size right now is an EPA window sticker of 18 MPG. Next year it's 19 MPG. The 6.2 has a sticker that says 17 MPG. The current fine is $55 for each vehicle per 1 MPG below the average. Sell a million of them and that's $110 Million off your bottom line, in 2016 alone. Like I said, it costs them money.

For anybody who even pretends to care about the automotive industry, you should check this out straight from the offender's mouth: http://www.epa.gov/fueleconomy/fetrends/1975-2014/420s14001.pdf .

I know you're lazy, so just skip to the 2nd to last page. That should scare the crap out of everybody reading this. Thanks to Obama's latest insane standards, 96% of the gasoline vehicles produced today will not meet the standard in only 2020. That's only 4 model years from now.

With the huge ramp up in 2025, the only truck engines that have a prayer of passing are the little tiny DEISEL turbos. The RAM 3.0 isn't a bad engine, but it's a dog compared with even the 5.3. Even it is "too big" for the 2025 rules, though it's close.

People can bitch and moan about this auto company doing this or that one doing that, but unless you want a future with much lighter vehicles with much smaller engines way beyond what the market actually wants, the best you can do is become educated and stop voting for the Gore/Steyer Party who is happy to centrally plan what vehicles are available to you.

So your response is to somehow deny all those usuers on the F-150 forums are real people having real problems on real trucks? OK.

You also don't see them towing heavy trailers--unless they're diesels.

So you're comparing people complaining about the headlights or their heated seat not working to people finding the drivetrain is incapable of the doing the job they want to do? That's not really equivalent.

I don't think there's any evidence it's a minority either--judging by the threads it seems to be pretty common among people who actually try towing something heavy up a long hill in really hot weather. You don't see hardly anybody coming into those threads saying they tow the same amount in the same weather up the same hills without problem.

In fact, it seems many owners and aftermarket companies are accepting as a given you are going to have heat issues with that drivetrain in those conditions. That really is a big deal to many users. Trying to bury your head in the sand about the issue doesn't do prospective buyers any favors.

I'm sorry the 3.5 EB in reality doesn't quite live up to your beliefs about it. Maybe if you had tried to tow something heavy with a large frontal area over a mountain pass in August you would have experienced these problems for yourself and your opinion would be different.

Cool Bruh

nards444 · March 2, 2015

I voted Ecoboost because I think a twin turbo 4.3l would be an amazing engine to have in the lineup, easily beat the Ford turbo motors.

I believe over half the F150s sold are turbos, so it's pretty clear the market likes the concept. (and last I checked GM is in the business of selling cars)

On a smaller scale, I really like the plastic wheel well guards on my 2015 Sierra. If a buyer lives a place where it snows/roads are salted, having your paint protected where stones are likely to fly seems common sense.

The number in the F150 is in the 60 percentile somewhere.

Coppertone · March 2, 2015

You also don't see them towing heavy trailers--unless they're diesels.

I've seen some EBs pull some relatively heavy trailers. No problems reported.

Jake56 · March 2, 2015

If I wanted an Ecobust engine , I would of bought a Ford. I like the 5.3 GM just the way it is.

http://www.f150forum.com/f70/eb-overheats-when-towing-solutions-265180/

Jon A · March 3, 2015

Cool Bruh

You're welcome. Isn't learning fun?

I've seen some EBs pull some relatively heavy trailers. No problems reported.

In the context I quoted he was clearly talking about other turbo vehicles as a defense of the EB. But since you mentioned it, have you seen any EB towing in the conditions described in those overheating threads? If so, what temps were they running?

Brian S. · March 3, 2015

If I wanted an Ecobust engine , I would of bought a Ford. I like the 5.3 GM just the way it is.

http://www.f150forum.com/f70/eb-overheats-when-towing-solutions-265180/

I like it as well, but the fact of the matter is GM is the only truck maker in the Big 3 not offering a small diesel or turbo engine as an alternative to V8s, and Ford is selling lots of EcoBoost while Ram sells a lot of EcoDiesels.

I only buy GM trucks so I'd like to see them remain competitive.

http://media.chrysler.com/newsrelease.do;jsessionid=5A40BC53CCDFF9DD31D396CE88171A37?&id=16087&mid=1