Ford F-150 or the Sliverado 1500? (Page 1/2)
DanFiero NOV 20, 12:28 PM
I'm cross posting this frankly because people don't really read the "Other Cars" section.

So my daughter totaled our truck (Ranger) about a month ago and we are needing to replace it. I'd like to move up to a bigger (used)truck that can handle more things, especially towing. Trying to decide between the F-150 or the Silverado 1500.

F-150 - Prefer the V8, don't know much about the turbo charged Ecoboost v6 (not a fan of Turbos).

Silverado 1500- Don't know much about this truck at all.

Any tips or opinions would be helpful

Thanks,

Dan
MidEngineManiac NOV 20, 12:40 PM
Either will tow a Dodge Ram

Seriously, I've had both and they are about the same. Both have quirks, both are pretty reliable and toed or hauled anything I ever threw at them. I've found Fords tend to be a little more comfortable but thats just my fat azz. Both have lasted me well into the 400-500,000 KM range and neither has ever had a major malfunction on me. Pre-85 GM trucks with the 2.8 were bad news but thats ancient history.

Current truck is an F-150 XLT and it has so many power options it even wipes my butt for me then hands me a coffee.

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DanFiero NOV 20, 01:38 PM
I've been leaning towards the F150 since most of my truck friends drive them (theres a decent 2010 an hour south of me) but a decent 2012 1500 (seems most of my Fiero friends nearby have Chevys) just popped up (an hour east of me).

I hate car shopping

dan
randye NOV 20, 04:09 PM
2016 F150 XLT Supercrew / short bed with Coyote V8

I love it.

My Ford F150 is likely THE best quality American made vehicle I've ever owned in my half Century of driving.

I may be trading it in on a 2020 F150 Lariat

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cliffw NOV 20, 05:55 PM

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Originally posted by DanFiero:
F-150 - Prefer the V8, don't know much about the turbo charged Ecoboost v6 (not a fan of Turbos).
Any tips or opinions would be helpful
Thanks,



I had an 05 Tacoma, 4.0 V6. Got a smaller travel trailer and it pulled it just fine. Then got a F-150 with the 4.6 V8. The V6 Tacoma did a better job. The Ford was a good truck though. I now have a F-250 with the 7.3 diesel.

Hudini NOV 20, 07:05 PM
The newer Fords have the engine Stop/Start “feature”?
DanFiero NOV 20, 07:26 PM
Is the twin turbo 3.5 ecoboost any good? Does it tow worth a damn?
blackrams NOV 20, 09:05 PM
Don't care what brand you get, want or desire, they will all (eventually) have electronic/wiring issues. It is, what it is.
Do your research, get what best meets the tasks you have. I'm a Cummins fan but that doesn't mean I think everyone should drive a Cummin's powered truck. If you're not towing/hauling big loads, you probably don't need a Cummins diesel.

Edited: Based on my own experience, about 80% of the broke dick trucks I transported were Fords. Usually engine and transmission/electrical issues. Take that for what it's worth.

Rams

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WBailey1041 NOV 20, 10:33 PM

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Originally posted by DanFiero:

Is the twin turbo 3.5 ecoboost any good? Does it tow worth a damn?



Yes and yes, even more than the v-8. I had a 2013 XLT with the coyote V8. Super fun to drive. The eco-boost tows more and gets better mileage if you’re nice to it. The key is to make sure it has a towing package. I believe that gets you a bigger radiator or a bigger transmission cooler, and larger mirrors and a factory tow hitch with a built-in trailer brake controller.
randye NOV 21, 12:01 AM

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Originally posted by Hudini:

The newer Fords have the engine Stop/Start “feature”?




From what I know, only the Ecoblow ones have that.

My son had a 2017 4 cyl. F150 Eco (twin turbo). He very quickly got fed up with the auto start/stop gimmick and shut it off.

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