So you think the Titan is the only one with problems!

TallTexan · 10-31-2004, 08:25 AM

For all those ready to go and buy a new f-150 or a Dodge go to www.ownersite.com and search the TSB's for those trucks. The Titan looks pretty good compared to those trucks.

metazz100 · 10-31-2004, 11:14 AM

I just looked up the 04 F150, wow does it have drive train problems and brake problems. I'll deal with a fading radio any day.

keiffers · 10-31-2004, 12:50 PM

Like most of us have already said, the new model year F150 has issues as well. I can just see it now, when those who have gone to an F150 or Dodge cause of their problems with a Titan, come back saying "I wish I had kept my Titan". Oh well, they can't blame anyone but themselves.

*admorris* · 10-31-2004, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by keiffers

Like most of us have already said, the new model year F150 has issues as well. I can just see it now, when those who have gone to an F150 or Dodge cause of their problems with a Titan, come back saying "I wish I had kept my Titan". Oh well, they can't blame anyone but themselves.

Sorry, I am one who went to 04' F150 b/c of Titan problems and you will never catch me saying that "I wish I had kept my Titan". The engine would pretty much have to fall out for me to be sorry. The Titan is a fine truck, but after owning both, the 150 FX4 is a step up for me. The power is down on the 150 compared to the Titan, I will give it that, but in every other arena that I am interested in (ie looks, interior, brakes, ride, payload, fit and finish) the Ford definetely gets the nod IMHO. I have a Superchips coming Tuesday to help out in the power department...supposedly good for 20+ hp and 25 ft./lbs of torque....we shall see, results are pretty consistent from everything I have read.

To those who took offense to some of my previous posts three or four days ago...I do apologize...was the end of a very ****ty week. I still enjoy this forum, no matter what names are thrown my way

Smokinnitro · 10-31-2004, 01:13 PM

Down on power, looks and the money in your wallet admorris. I was a big Ford fan until the Titan came out. Even with the superchips you'll still be behind the titan you used to own

*admorris* · 10-31-2004, 01:17 PM

You are right about the money...I'll give you that, but my peace of mind is worth more than what I lost on trade in. Money was the least of my concerns.

DallasTitan · 10-31-2004, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by admorris

I have a Superchips coming Tuesday to help out in the power department...supposedly good for 20+ hp and 25 ft./lbs of torque....we shall see, results are pretty consistent from everything I have read.

To those who took offense to some of my previous posts three or four days ago...I do apologize...was the end of a very ****ty week. I still enjoy this forum, no matter what names are thrown my way

I keep hearing about this "SuperChip" from a friend of mine who has a F250 diesel SCrew. He says it kicks butt. Is there really one for the diesel that makes that much diference?

smoothTitan · 10-31-2004, 09:54 PM

the diesel chips are different, some of those bully dog chips for diesels are good for 50-100 hp.

they have some kits that require a few other changes like injectors and etc. that are good for 150 or more. there was a duramax at the drags running 13's with the bully dog systems.

TallTexan · 10-31-2004, 10:14 PM

We will check back on that f-150 and see when your rear end starts whining or your tranny has problems or your brakes or your ------------------------. Maybe you bought a 150 after they fixed some of the problems, maybe not. Time will tell. No problems now with my Titan, had some but now fixed and enjoying every mile now. I hope your f-150 works for you but remember they have huge problems too.

DallasTitan · 10-31-2004, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by smoothTitan

the diesel chips are different, some of those bully dog chips for diesels are good for 50-100 hp.

they have some kits that require a few other changes like injectors and etc. that are good for 150 or more. there was a duramax at the drags running 13's with the bully dog systems.

Wow, does that mean one of those could give our Titans a run for our money?

*dilleyoshemp* · 10-31-2004, 10:51 PM

sure could diesels can be very fast with just a few mods, i think ive seen a couple videos of them running 13's and 12's

*dilleyoshemp* · 10-31-2004, 10:54 PM

http://duramaxracing.com/TomacDuramaxVsWRXSTi.mpg

you can find more info on this truck at http://www.duramaxracing.com/ just to show you an example of the potential of a diesel

*admorris* · 11-01-2004, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by TallTexan

We will check back on that f-150 and see when your rear end starts whining or your tranny has problems or your brakes or your ------------------------. Maybe you bought a 150 after they fixed some of the problems, maybe not. Time will tell. No problems now with my Titan, had some but now fixed and enjoying every mile now. I hope your f-150 works for you but remember they have huge problems too.

I've got a build date of 09/04...so hopefully any problems they had are fixed on mine. So far not a peep...smooth as silk.

Titan-Bill · 11-01-2004, 05:28 AM

Here's another source for consumer complaints, TSBs, recalls, etc.

http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/

Just rolled over 1200 miles on my Titan - no problems.

rholland · 11-01-2004, 06:33 AM

I bought my 1st new vechicle in 1971, I have had a lot of new cars and trucks since, and my Titan has had the least problems of any of them. My last truck when new,Ford F-150, had a gas leak when you filled the tank, had to replace the tail shaft bushing and seal the first month, then went 176,000 trouble free miles after that.