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Ford Truck Repair & Service in Colorado Springs
F-150, Super Duty and Ranger — Triton, EcoBoost and Coyote V8s. Factory-level Ford diagnostics and programming in our own shop. Running a diesel? See our Power Stroke page.
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✓ 24-month / 24,000-mile warranty
✓ ASE-certified technicians
✓ Female-led, family-owned
What we do
Ford truck diagnostics, service and repair
For trucks that work, tow and play — fixed right the first time.
01
Diagnostics & programming
We find the root cause of a rattle, a misfire or a warning light — the first time.
✓ Factory-level Ford IDS diagnostics
✓ J2534 pass-thru programming with factory software, in-house
✓ Timing and cam phaser testing
✓ Photo and video of every finding
02
Service
Maintenance for trucks that tow.
✓ Transmission service for tow vehicles
✓ Transfer case and 4WD service
✓ Cooling system service
✓ Alignments — stock or lifted
03
Repair
Durable repairs on the parts Ford trucks are known to wear out.
✓ Cam phasers and timing chains on the 5.4L 3-valve
✓ Broken spark plug extraction without pulling the heads
✓ EcoBoost timing and carbon cleaning
✓ 10R80 transmission diagnosis and repair
Model by model
What are the most common problems on each Ford truck?
Every generation has its own weak spots. This is what we see most in our bays.
F-150 5.4L 3-valve
2004–2010
• Cam phaser and timing chain rattle
• Two-piece spark plugs that break on removal
• 4WD IWE hub grinding
F-150 EcoBoost
2011–present
• Timing chain stretch on early 3.5L engines
• Cam phaser rattle on later engines
• Carbon buildup on intake valves
F-150 5.0L V8
2011–present
• Oil consumption on some engines
• 10-speed shift complaints, 2017 and newer
10R80 10-speed
2017–present
• Hard or clunky shifts
• CDF drum bushing wear
Super Duty gas
F-250 · F-350
• Front end wear on heavy trucks
• Brake wear from towing
• Transfer case service
Power Stroke diesel?
7.3L · 6.0L · 6.4L · 6.7L
• Diesels have their own page
• See Power Stroke Repair
Keep it healthy
What we tell Ford truck owners
• Don't ignore a cold-start rattle
• Use the right oil — phasers depend on it
• Service the transmission if you tow
• Wash off winter road salt
Ford truck questions we answer every week
Straight answers from our techs
Why does my 5.4L Triton rattle on a cold start?
On 2004–2010 5.4L 3-valve Tritons, a rattle or ticking for a few seconds after a cold start is the classic sign of worn cam phasers and timing chain components. Ignored, it can lead to engine damage.
Warning signs
Cold-start rattle · Ticking at idle · Rough idle · Cam timing codes
What we do
We confirm it with a scan and inspection, then replace the phasers, chains, guides and tensioners as one job.
Colorado Springs: Cold mornings make the rattle louder and more frequent. Don't wait for it to run all day.
Why do Ford spark plugs break when they're changed?
Ford 5.4L and 4.6L 3-valve engines used a two-piece spark plug that's known to break off in the head during removal.
Why it matters
Plug snaps during removal · Part left in the head
What we do
We use the right procedure and extraction tools to remove broken plugs without pulling the cylinder heads.
Should I choose a Ford EcoBoost or the 5.0L V8?
Both can last. The EcoBoost needs attention to timing chains, cam phasers and carbon buildup; the 5.0L V8 is simpler, with oil consumption on some engines. Maintenance matters more than the badge.
What to watch
EcoBoost: timing chain and phasers · EcoBoost: carbon buildup · 5.0L: oil consumption
What we do
We inspect either engine and tell you what it needs — and what it doesn't.
Why does my F-150's 10-speed shift hard?
On 2017-and-newer F-150s with the 10R80, harsh or clunky shifts can be adaptive learning, a software update, fluid condition, or internal wear such as the CDF drum bushing.
Warning signs
Harsh shifts · Clunk into gear · Shift flare · Transmission warning
What we do
We scan it, check for software updates and fluid condition, and find out whether it needs a relearn or a repair.
Why does my F-150 grind when I'm not in 4WD?
On many F-150s, a grinding noise from the front wheels in 2WD is the IWE hub system — a vacuum leak lets the hubs partly engage.
Warning signs
Grinding from the front · Noise in 2WD · 4WD slow to engage
What we do
We test the IWE vacuum system and replace the failed hub, solenoid or line.
Do you work on Ford diesel trucks too?
Yes — every Power Stroke from the 7.3L to the 6.7L. Our Power Stroke page covers each generation's common problems.
Diesel work
7.3L · 6.0L · 6.4L · 6.7L
What we do
See our Power Stroke Repair page, or book a free inspection and we'll take a look.