On 16/10/2019 12:29 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote:
AH - the dealer. Last time I took the F150 to the dealer for a recall
(reprogramming the shift down computer, the second time), the techs told me
I needed new brakes REAL soon. I said thank you, drove home, pulled two
wheels and measured the pads - they were barely worn from new specs. The
time before that, another recall visit, they told me that the battery was
almost dead and needed to be replaced before it stranded me somewhere. That
I partly believed because the truck sits most of the time - I drive it on
average every 10 days or so - and I had not been putting it on a charger. I
now use batteryminder
<https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Q3CM2QY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1>
on it every time after I drive it - the six year old battery is still doing
fine.
So - I would ALWAYS at least get a second opinion on any service/repair
offered by the dealer.
Interesting. When I had my 2013 F150 transmission re-programmed for the
2nd time back in July, they told me I was due for brakes too. I really
should have a look and see if they are getting worn. I have driven
another 5K miles since and do not hear any brake noises so can't be too
bad yet, but I am about to put the winter tires on so will have a look then.
Randy
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