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[SDHNTR]

The Tremor with 5.0 is a fantastic option. Very capable and proven reliable. One warning tho, it is LOUD. That may or may not be an issue for you.

 

[tony]

I'm in the market as well.
You guys make it sound like we need to go back to horses and carts

I've owned all F150s 1995 up to a 2013. All close to zero issues. Most of the issues I fixed myself.
Did have a water pump go out in the winter once, and I wasn't fooling with that.

2021 Ranger few bugs but with 88k on it now it's been pretty flawless.

Toyota - I'm looking at Tacoma's and in 2026 they still get the typical shit milage and the new motors are still underpowered.

I'm leaning Colorado or Canyon Trail Boss, ATX. Then maybe another Ranger. Just want something different.
I did look at a 1500 ZR2 with the tiny diesel, (3.0?) Then I read the oil pump belt is in the back of the motor and the trans has to come out to replace it. And to expect to do that at 200k. What the hell is an oil pump belt anyway?

 

[betelgeuse]

I picked up a 2024 Titan Pro 4x with 8k miles for $45k. It's a nice truck. 400hp gas.

 

[woods89]

Our work truck is a 22 F-250 with a 7.3 gas. It's fixing to turn over 50,000 miles, with very little issues. We've replaced the battery (weird deal, started smelling and swelling one morning at about 20,000 miles). Lot's of power, at the expense of fuel mileage, of course.

The size of a 3/4 ton gets annoying for outdoor stuff unless you are always parking on established parking areas.

I know of a young guy who bought a GM 1/2 ton with the Babymax and had such serious issues he tried to get them to take it back. I'd need to be pulling 10,000 lbs+ a few times a month to consider a diesel of any kind currently, and there is not a chance I want one in a 1/2 ton.

I feel like on the jobsites I'm on there are more Fords than anything else, but that's pretty anecdotal. I do know several previously diehard GM folks who have moved away from them in the last few years.

 

[bayoublaster7527]

Ford F-150 Tremor with the 5.0liter is a solid truck. Do not think there is another half ton that compares. From being able to tow decent to the solid off road suspension with actual skid plates that are pretty darn tough, it’s pretty close to the best of both worlds. The 5.0 is a proven powerplant and should last. 10 speed trans reliability depends how you drive it and how often you do a trans service, and it’s the same 10speed as GMs. I shopped and drove all the main truck brands and really thought it was superior to the other brands, but you do pay for it.

This 100%

 

[Tjdeerslayer37]

I did look at a 1500 ZR2 with the tiny diesel, (3.0?) Then I read the oil pump belt is in the back of the motor and the trans has to come out to replace it. And to expect to do that at 200k. What the hell is an oil pump belt anyway?

This was my second big argument against this engine, after the constant DPF/DEF issues. I also believe the 2.7 ecoboost has an oil pump belt on the back of the engine.

 

[WannaBeRambo]

Right now your best move is to go buy a used Toyota Hilux from a terrorist. They beat them up on unpaved roads with little maintenance and they seem to never quit (except when hit by Hellfires.)

All the major pickup makers here in the US seem to have the same management meaning they all have various degrees of headaches, especially the Big-3 because they let the accountants dumb down the product.

Bonus — you can probably negotiate with the terrorist to keep the dshk dshk installed in the bed and spot you a few cases ammo. (Yes, sarcasm)