Scotty, it's time to replace my 1985 F250 with 318,000 miles on it. Great truck, motor still runs strong, but everything else is finally breaking down more than it runs. Which is more likely to last me 30 years and still have parts available- The F250 with the 6.2 or the F150 with the 5.0? I'd be buying brand new, 2wd.
The F150 has enough towing and hauling capacity for me, but the ride quality of the F250 doesn't bother me one bit. I don't really care about fuel economy as I only drive about 10,000 miles / year mostly around town. I just want it to last.
The RAM TRX you just reviewed sure looks tempting, but it probably costs more than I'm willing spend.
Thank you!
-Andrew in Durham, North Carolina
Also adding @USAFdozerpilot to this discussion
Between those two, go with the Ford F-250 which has the true and tried 6.2L V8 and 6-speed automatic transmission. The F-150s especially with the 3rd Gen 5.0 V8’s (introduced model year 2018) and 10-speed automatics have had issues and long term reliability/durability seems in doubt. To make matters worse, for 2021 model year they also introduced cylinder deactivation on that 5.0 V8 which can potentially wear out/damage engine over time: no automaker has perfected that technology in their vehicles so not worth gambling on here.
Thank you DayWalker. I did not know about the cylinder deactivation- that tips the scale for me. F250 it is. Now I just have to find one in regular cab long bed 2wd that’s not white.
If you are looking for a new ford, then I would pass because the 10-speed transmissions on those trucks are garbage. With this chip shortage- they won't be getting any better. If you want the RAM 1500 TRX- it's going to eat up a lot of gas because it gets less than 10 mpg on the highway but fun to drive. Have you thought about getting a diesel truck? You could try a used Dodge Ram Cummins or Ford Powerstroke.
The Ford F-250 with the 6.2L gas V8 has the 6-speed AT.
https://cdn.dealereprocess.org/cdn/brochures/ford/2021-superduty.pdf
Thanks. Definitely not getting a TRX. I’m not opposed to diesel, but I have not considered one because I just don’t need the power and the upfront cost is high. I’m willing to replace a motor so long as the frame is good. Ford’s diesel motors are very expensive to replace.