Newer full sized pickup truck experiences?

[Buck197]

Two tone paint is an option, probably have to order it that way though.

oh sweet, missed that, always bought.em red with the big white center stripe!

 

[Sccritterkiller]

Beat me to it. I was just going to post the new 7.3l are gas.

The new 7.3 gas motors have 430 hp and 475 ft lbs of torque and a 10sp tranny. I dont have a 5th wheel don't plan on getting one. I tow either my 90 YJ or my 75 Bronco and plan on gwtting a slide in camper in the bed never even considered the diesel. I would need to tow a lot more to justify the 12k adder for the 6.7. I did get the Tremor off road package.

 

[Idaho_Potato]

I'm in a 2019 F150 with the 3.5 Ecoboost, coming from a 2016 Taco and a 2011 Tundra before that. Over 37K now and could not be happier (though I still lust after Powerwagons).

I test drove all the options before buying the Ford. I tested a TRD Tundra and know they're still (for now) solid but the anemic payload was a dealbreaker and the Tacoma was such garbage I wasn't eager to give Toyota any more money at the time.

The complaints about the 10 speed transmission are silly, the best performing drivetrains (by far) in half tons right now are the Fords using them and the GMC with the 6.2 V8.

Check out the F150 forums, the EB longevity seems to be a non-issue (especially the more recent versions like you're looking at) and the main engine complaint of late is oil consumption in a run of V8's.

Test drive all of them and buy which one you like best.

This right here is what bothers me about Ford in the past 10 years. Why is there even a discussion about which engine is not a dumpster fire? There is no such discussion with Toyota. When I bought my 5.0 liter everybody and their brother said the 5.0 liter Coyote was bomb proof and the EB was just asking for trouble with a turbo on a gas engine....here we are.

 

[wind gypsy]

I've had maybe 5 F150 crew cab work trucks since 2010, never had a problem. Had a 2014 silverado for a year and a half and it had a handful of problems, was less powerful, didn't like the interior/infotainment interface as much, and just felt cheap.

I've driven a handful of new dodges too, they ride nicer than any of them on the road IMO. I say ford or dodge.

 

[landman650]

Full disclosure, I'm a Toyota guy. Since 2007 I've owned a Tundra (2008 for 8 years), 2015 chevy 2500 high country diesel, and now a 2017 f250 powerstroke. The Tundra crewmax is awesome and is probably the most dependable of all of the trucks I've owned. I got rid of mine because it was a double cab; I was single when I bought it and the double cab wasn't good for a car seat. The f250 is 10x better than the Chevy was in a lot of ways though I know that Chevy revamped their interior last year. The interior cab space of the F250 is amazing and one of the largest day to day advantages of it for a family hauler. If I had no towing needs, I'd get the tundra again if I wanted a gas engine. Since Toyota doesn't sell a diesel, that means that the F250 was next on my list. As for the F150, they're like a mini F250 and even have very similar interiors. I like the diesel F150s, I've heard you get about 30mpg sometimes.

 

[manitou1]

The new Tundras are scheduled for this fall if you can wait. 450 hp, 500 ft lbs of torque and 30 mpg are the said numbers on this new beast.
Otherwise, I would lean toward the Ram/hemi. I traded my 2015 Ram (high mileage) last June for a Silverado 1500. Regret it. I miss my Ram for many reasons. More rugged, better ride, more intuitive electronics, etc.

 

[Buck197]

This right here is what bothers me about Ford in the past 10 years. Why is there even a discussion about which engine is not a dumpster fire? There is no such discussion with Toyota. When I bought my 5.0 liter everybody and their brother said the 5.0 liter Coyote was bomb proof and the EB was just asking for trouble with a turbo on a gas engine....here we are.

And as much as I hate to agree, as I was raised a Ford guy, your dead on right. Used to be Ford engines were solid all around.

 

[wind gypsy]

This right here is what bothers me about Ford in the past 10 years. Why is there even a discussion about which engine is not a dumpster fire? There is no such discussion with Toyota. When I bought my 5.0 liter everybody and their brother said the 5.0 liter Coyote was bomb proof and the EB was just asking for trouble with a turbo on a gas engine....here we are.

I'm not following.. Is the 5.0 a dumpster fire? Is the ecoboost a dumpster fire? If either are, i'm not aware if it. Been putting 40k+ miles a year on ecoboost F150s since they came out and haven't had a hiccup.

 

[Buck197]

Full disclosure, I'm a Toyota guy. Since 2007 I've owned a Tundra (2008 for 8 years), 2015 chevy 2500 high country diesel, and now a 2017 f250 powerstroke. The Tundra crewmax is awesome and is probably the most dependable of all of the trucks I've owned. I got rid of mine because it was a double cab; I was single when I bought it and the double cab wasn't good for a car seat. The f250 is 10x better than the Chevy was in a lot of ways though I know that Chevy revamped their interior last year. The interior cab space of the F250 is amazing and one of the largest day to day advantages of it for a family hauler. If I had no towing needs, I'd get the tundra again if I wanted a gas engine. Since Toyota doesn't sell a diesel, that means that the F250 was next on my list. As for the F150, they're like a mini F250 and even have very similar interiors. I like the diesel F150s, I've heard you get about 30mpg sometimes.

I was into the dodge half ton diesel though, great fuel economy, but when I think diesel I think run forever, and heard the dodge didn't. ill be curious to hear the longevity on fords

 

[Sccritterkiller]

Just picked up my new 7.3 last Friday, I am in love!

Looks like a blacked out lariat fx4? Looks like Tremor running boards and after market wheels and tires...Very Nice. Interested to see what kind of mileage you get after break in period and 1st oil change.

 

[Buck197]

The new Tundras are scheduled for this fall if you can wait. 450 hp, 500 ft lbs of torque and 30 mpg are the said numbers on this new beast.
Otherwise, I would lean toward the Ram/hemi. I traded my 2015 Ram (high mileage) last June for a Silverado 1500. Regret it. I miss my Ram for many reasons. More rugged, better ride, more intuitive electronics, etc.

On a half ton Tundra? He'll I can pull a shorty stock trailer with 3 horses or a short load of cows with that torque id think. I need to look into this bigtime!

 

[landman650]

I was into the dodge half ton diesel though, great fuel economy, but when I think diesel I think run forever, and heard the dodge didn't. ill be curious to hear the longevity on fords

It's hard for me to believe that Ford would have any long-term issues with their diesels. Other than their 6.0 in the mid-2000s, they've had a great run of diesels with great long-term durability.

 

[Buck197]

It's hard for me to believe that Ford would have any long-term issues with their diesels. Other than their 6.0 in the mid-2000s, they've had a great run of diesels with great long-term durability.

best engine I've ever had 7.3 powerstroke, in a 2000 model, it's still running but just an old ranch truck now.

 

[Buffinnut]

It's hard for me to believe that Ford would have any long-term issues with their diesels. Other than their 6.0 in the mid-2000s, they've had a great run of diesels with great long-term durability.

That 6.4 was a disaster as well. Some consider it worse than the 6.0. Ever since Ford decided to build their own diesel and came out with the 6.7 it’s been a great engine for them. They had a few little early kinks but since 2013 or so they seem to have been Rock solid.

 

[WhatToHunt]

Last fall I bought a used 2019 RAM Tradesman which is a no frills truck that was in my budget and checked all the boxes I needed: 4x4, crew cab, hitch installed. For a basic truck without the bells and whistles, I'd buy it again. Could be worth seeing what's out there for RAM Tradesman trucks.

 

[WCB]

I've had an 08 (Sierra), 13, 17 and now a 2021 Silverado. I put about 35,000 per year around 1/3 are hunting gravel roads, two track, across fields miles. The only one I had any issue with was the 17 and it was a one trip to the shop for new plug wires and after that no issues. Before buying each one I have test driven equivalent models of Ram and Fords...I just have zero reason to switch and prefer the Chevys.

No idea what guys are talking about with interiors falling apart etc. I USE my trucks and have seen none of this. On top of the trucks I owned my dad has always driven Silverados along with my unlce since the late 90s and they put about 40,000 on a year apiece between business and hunting. Besides a fuel pump here or there no issues. They go through truck about the same time frame I do so lets say about 18 trucks between the three of use and realistically zero major issues and no consistent minor ones.

My dad did drive a F150 (lariat) for about 6 months trim started to fall off the exterior and had issues with the same inside less than 20,000 miles on it. Probably a fluke but it is what it is. His best friend is a Ford guy and I have seen him drive trucks to 180,000 miles with little to no issues but have also seen a F150 no last more than 80,000.

I honestly don't think you can go wrong 99% of the time with any of the 4 Toyota, Chevy/GMC, Ram, Ford. As long as you know what you need the truck to do and what features you want there is something for everybody.

 

[Laramie]

I have driven an F-150 for the past 10 years or so. I trade in every 2-3 years to stay in a new truck so I can't speak to longevity beyond 50k. I have been very happy with the trucks in general and my last 3 had the 2.7L. Gas mileage is great. I pull a 5,500lb camper and have zero issue running the speed limit. However, I wouldn't go any heavier personally without upsizing my truck.

Ford price vs options is starting to price me out however. I am looking pretty hard at the Rams as it appears they offer a lot more for your money.

 

[WCB]

I'm not following.. Is the 5.0 a dumpster fire? Is the ecoboost a dumpster fire? If either are, i'm not aware if it. Been putting 40k+ miles a year on ecoboost F150s since they came out and haven't had a hiccup.

I took it as a bad sign when the salesman at the Ford dealership told my sister to avoid the eco boost. This was a couple years ago but not good IMO. Also, had a family friend have issues with his and a guy at work buy one and it was in the shop like 6 times the first year he owned it. Not saying all of them are like that but not a good track record from what I witnessed.

 

[Stillkickin]

F150 w/2.7. they are really reliable and make a 5.3 look silly.

I replaced my 2018 Silverado 5.3 with a f150 2.7 eco boost.

In my experience It absolutely will leave the Silverado behind, even when towing similar loads.

 

[Idaho_Potato]

I'm not following.. Is the 5.0 a dumpster fire? Is the ecoboost a dumpster fire? If either are, i'm not aware if it. Been putting 40k+ miles a year on ecoboost F150s since they came out and haven't had a hiccup.

See my post earlier....my 5.0 liter had a bad cylinder at 89k miles. Dealer even said they have seen it before. Dumpster fire.

It was the Coyote, which was supposed to fix the issues of the previous generation f150 V8. Ford can't seem to get their shit together. The same discussion is happening with the diesels of the past 10 years. Which one is not a time bomb???