2002 F-150 4x4 Super Cab 4.6L V8
53,000 mi
Auto Trans
Tires 265 75 16 (Originals 245 75 16)
Bought the truck used through a non-Ford dealer and also purchased a warranty plan from the same dealer. The head leaked in January, and the dealer replaced the gasket. In March, it started to leak again, and they told me this time that the cylinder head itself was gone. They then installed a new head. Now the truck is low on power, and fuel consumption is up by 25%. On the highway, the tranny often shifts itself back into 2nd gear just to keep 65mi/hr on the hills. It was never like this before. I brought it back and they are now telling me that the problem is with the tires, that they're too big. They also said the truck needs to be "recalibrated" for the tire size. But its only one size (as stated above) and I had this tire size on the truck since last fall, and also the winter before, with no problems. Any ideas or suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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