I have a 2018 F150 XLT Sport and have had transmission shifting issues since day of purchase. They replaced the computer and yada yada yada. Drove it for a while and then when covid hit and the chip shortage came around I couldn't get it in because I needed a loaner car. They didn't have any to give out and I couldn't get a rental. Of course, they loved this so that my warranty would expire, which it did. I had applied for a lemon law case, but they said I didn't qualify.... so, despite loving everything about the truck besides the shoddy transmission, and need better mpg for my work commute, I want to get a truck with better mpg. My f150 avg mpg is 18 atm. Part of that is cause how the trans is working, lunges and rabbit starts. I really need a truck, but doesn't have to be full size. I want the best bang for my buck, RELIABILITY, 4 door (not extended cabs) and something that has between 20-30mpg city/hwy. I've looked but I always find something I don't like. Be it: price, bad mpg, or missing some creature comforts that I really want. I don't expect anyone to know any or all of what I"m looking for at a personal level, but given what you've read, what year/make/model truck should I be looking for? Thanks in advance
- Kyle
it would have to be a compact 4-cyl pickup, and the only decent one is a Tacoma.
Or consider an SUV and you'll have plenty more options.
I have a 2018 F150 XLT Sport and have had transmission shifting issues since day of purchase.
Not surprised. They've had recalls regarding that transmission and they still have issues. They were a joint GM-Ford design and that thing was so bad, both GM and Ford say they will never work together again.
Be it: price, bad mpg, or missing some creature comforts that I really want.
You're being too picky, I think. Pickup trucks don't get good gas mileage. Traditional pickups are body-on-frame vehicles, not unibodies, which automatically makes them heavier. I have a 1999 Ranger 4x4 and I managed to get 23.1 MPG one time, going 55 MPH during the alleged fuel shortage when gas hit $5 a gallon. Its EPA-estimated mileage is only 18 MPG.
creature comforts that I really want. I don't expect anyone to know any or all of what I"m looking for at a personal level, but given what you've read, what year/make/model truck should I be looking for?
I would probably consider a Honda Ridgeline, all things considered. They're styled like a truck but with unibody construction, not body-on-frame. Only you can make that determination based on expected hauling, etc.
