Ford Vs Dodge Half Tons

[Machingeaneer]

I didn't own the dmax's but yes to the fords, and I wasn't alone....

I would agree with you however on the 5.3 with cylinders shutting off/on vs the smaller 6's with turbos.

Lesser of the evils IMO. My point was that turbos are a generally proven technology at this point and really aren't that complicated in and of themselves. Certainly not a reason to stay away in my mind.

 

[Unknown]

If it were me I'd roll the dice on a new gm 3/4 ton with the 6.6 gasser. They have a long reputable history with their last gas engine and (i think in 25') started coming standard with allison's in their gassers, not just in their diesels like before. The 6.0 was a slug but you can't argue with it's reliability. If the 6.6 is half as good it still beats out any 1/2 ton motor or diesel pickup from the big three.

I have had good luck with GM 3/4 ton trucks. The 6.6 (L8T) in the newer ones had some issues early on as well as the Alison 10 speed. Those bugs have been worked out. I waited to buy a new 2500HD till they were out a few years. Just picked up a 2025.
Never a good idea to buy a truck with a new version of engine first couple years.
As for ford 3/4 ton. Where I worked we had a fleet of ten. Constantly in the shop. I would not consider one, nor would I buy a GM 1500.
Regardless,, way too much electronics on all the new stuff. Cant escape it.

 

[Dave Thomas]

The gasoline turbo engines are very problematic. Even if the turbos hold up which they don't always the engines themselves don't usually last as long as a non turbo engine.

 

[BreechFace]

Toyota

 

[akmerle]

I personally think the Chevy 1500 have a better ride than the dodges... if you want comfort.

Respectfully, and just to show how subjective ride quality can be, could not disagree more.

Was in a new Ram 1500 Bighorn from 2021-2024 for my work truck (heavy civil construction with a mix of paved and unpaved offroad conditions), and now over 9K miles on a new 2025 Silverado. The Ram was WILDLY more comfortable on rough / potholed roads, and the interior much nicer / comfortable / ergonomically laid out. Everyone on my crew agrees, and is unhappy with the switch.

Edit - Will say that the Chevy is a decent highway cruiser tho. Not as smooth as the Ram, but certainly not bad. Before the Ram, I was in a 2017 LT Tahoe that was a nice rig outside the all too common lifter drop which caused the camshaft to go and try and eat the motor from the inside-out. Luckily it happened right before the warranty was up.

 

[Jason Snyder]

Keep the truck you have, that’s paid off. Put some nice shocks on it, and call it good

 

[WiscoHoundsman]

Your turbos failed?

I have replaced my turbo 2x on my 2015 Ram 3500 6.7 CTD now I think it needs injectors. Bet I’ve stuck 20k into the truck on repairs and am debating on trading for a half ton. Until I read these threads about how bad all new vehicles are.

I will note that the newer turbos on my truck are a variable geometry turbo (VGT) with an actuator that adjusts them from my understanding. I would guess more prone to failure than the older style turbos.