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Ford 10R80 Transmission Problems: CDF Drum, Harsh Shifts, and What Ford’s TSBs Say

November 6, 2026 by Jason
Mechanic working on a pickup truck in a service shop

Harsh or delayed shifts on 2017+ Fords with the 10R80? Use the door-jamb build date to sort CDF sleeve leaks (on/before 15-Aug-2022) from later F-clutch container wear, then decide dealer TSB vs rebuild.

Categories F-150, Trucks Tags 10R80, F-150, transmission Leave a comment

Best Ford Maverick Accessories (2022-2026), Ranked by Real Owners

November 5, 2026 by Jason
Rear three-quarter view of a blue 2022 Ford Maverick XLT FX4 pickup with a tonneau cover and mud flaps

Floor liners, bed protection, a tailgate assist and a tonneau cover top the list. Here are the Ford Maverick accessories owners actually recommend, with fitment notes for hybrid and EcoBoost trucks.

Categories Maverick, Trucks Tags accessories, floor mats, Maverick, mud flaps, tailgate assist, tonneau Leave a comment

3.5 EcoBoost Cold-Start Rattle: Timing Chain or Cam Phasers? (2011-2020 F-150)

November 5, 2026 by Jason
Ford 3.5 EcoBoost V6 display engine with the front cover cut away, showing the cam phasers and timing chain behind a Ti-VCT placard

That 2-5 second rattle when your 3.5 EcoBoost F-150 starts cold? Here’s what Ford’s bulletins say for 2011-2015 trucks (chain plus phasers) vs 2017-2020 trucks (phasers plus a PCM update), why the years split, and what to check before you buy.

Categories F-150, Trucks Tags 3.5 EcoBoost, cam phaser, F-150, timing chain, TSB Leave a comment

Ford Maverick Problems (2022-2026): Common Issues, Recalls and Fixes

November 5, 2026 by Jason

The most common 2022-2026 Ford Maverick problems, from the do-not-drive ball joint recall to dead 12-volt batteries, plus what actually fixes them.

Categories Maverick, Trucks Tags battery, hybrid, Maverick, recall Leave a comment
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