Hello, Scotty. I'm now considering a 2019 Ford F-150 Limited with 40,000km or 25,000 miles on the clock, equipped with a high-output 3.5L engine and a 10-speed transmission. I want to keep this truck for a long time. So I simply wanted to get your thoughts on this truck and see what you had to say about it.
Thanks in advance,
Ingram
I wouldn't, either. In addition to the engine, they also have that GM/Ford jointly developed 10-speed transmission. Ford has had issues with it, particularly in F-150s. Scotty has discussed it a few times.
GM doesn't put that transmission in their trucks, and they swore to never work together again. Not exactly something I'd feel confident in.
Find an older F-150 V8 with the 6-speed if you want it to last. Or, better yet, go to the late 90s and early 2000s models and buy a V8 with a standard. Watch for rust.
GM still uses the 10-speed AT in their trucks, as well as SUVs and even in the Camaro pony car and Cadillac luxury sedans.
They must have changed their tune, I rewatched Scotty in Houston a couple years ago and he mentioned they were dropping it and putting 8-speeds in. May have been 2018 or 2019.
Ford and GM also worked on a 9-speed AT for FWD vehicles. That design was led by GM and Ford ended up not using the 9-speed at all. They (Ford) stuck their own 8-speed AT in their vehicles.
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Sometimes Scotty misspeaks.
No. The Ecoboost engines do not hold up overtime. Get a V8, if you want it to last.
Thank you for your feedback though don't the 2018+ V8s have problems?
Yeah, but still better than the Ecoboost engine in the long run. The newer models have issues with transmission and overall quality is not good at all. Stick to V8 Tundra or older Ford if you want a better quality. Search this forum for more information.
Another option to consider (if it fits your needs) is a V8 Toyota Tundra. The 2022 is twin turbo so you need to go for something before that.
I want to keep this truck for a long time.
The Ford F-150 with the Ecoboost and 10-speed AT (still unproven for long term reliability) is not the right vehicle to get you there. Look at the model years 2013-2017 with the naturally aspirated V8 and 6-speed AT (avoid model years 2018+ period regardless of the engine) or a V8 Toyota Tundra.
