18,000 miles and... Cold start cam phaser rattle lasting 2 to 3 seconds plus. Backfires/pops at steady speeds 65 to 75 mph.
I thought that with having a late 2023 build, (July 26) I would have immunity. Nope.
Anyone else with a late build 23 or newer with cam phaser issues? If so what should...
Meh - Neighbor bought one so we drove each others. Brand new Rubicon with factory 35's yada yada. His Comments about my Wildtrak:
Wow love the turning radius, must better.
Much better sound system, (B&O but i replaced crappy speakers)
Offroad a 25 MPH Wow this is smoother.
Engine feels...
2012 80 to 110K miles Ford Escape all the way.
BMW you will need to buy two. One to drive and one to down for repair. Also when a BMW stops leaking oil, it's time to refill LoL.
I was also there yesterday. Got to try an Everglades. Did not now it was a 4 cylinder til I raised hood at lunchtime. Loads of fun! Brian was great and convinced my wife to drive on the last stretch. Birthday also.
1977 Jeep CJ5 High school through college. Rust got the best of her.
304 V8 three speed manual with added leaf's (old school lift) and 35 General tires. Hooker headers with Thrush side pipes. Plenty of fun hill climbing.
I rent the occasional Jeep or Gladiator while on work assignments...
I think you just told us your answer. The Wildtrak. I crossed this bridge too. I could not justify the extra cash. The Raptor in my opinion is a weekender. Built for HD offroad applications. Use the extra cash for modifications.
To each their own. I hope you enjoy it.
The question is, when will Toyoda (the original name BTW) fire Pokemon the chief designer?
By the way, recalls are continuing to pass 200K:
Spun baerings.
Trash in the engine
Your new truck 6 months from now
"Oh what a feeling to...
Any body with a Wild trak and Lux package please send me a pick with the model number? It's on the pasenger side of the windshied. Could you also take a pick of the center top?
So, I got a cracked windshield. I called insurance, no problems. It was a free replacement. Yada Yada.
I asked the Installation company if they needed the Bronco at their shop to calibrate all the gizmos. She said, "No, we send a second person with the calibration tools."
I asked if I would get...