Need / want a pickup truck

[Imold]

Ones a framing hammer and ones a sludge hammer tool wise.

 

[searcyfarms]

I would suggest getting either the Ford F250 or 350 single rear wheel with the 6.2 gas engine. Real world driving it gets about the same economy (sorta sucks) as the 3.5 ecoboost and is a much simpler motor that should give you 250K miles of life if you keep the oil changed in it. The brakes and frames are heavier, and there is no substitute for a bigger truck if you need it. I have the F350 DRW and pull a 20K trailer with mulch or compost at least once a week and am amazed at how well it does. Had a Ram last time and while the Cummins is a great engine, the plastic bits of the truck were coming apart at 4 years and 90K miles.

so for the 6.2 what are you getting mpg empty and towing?

 

[tjkubota93]

I regularly haul 15-16k with an F-350 dually, 6.2L gasoline engine. Until you get to close to 20k pounds or tow a lot, the diesel is just bad math.

I agree, but - if its kept forever.

But resale on a 1 ton diesel under 200k miles is really good.

I wouldn't buy one though. I was a mechanic for 10 years, a diesel mechanic for last 7, heavy truck/equipment for last 4. I do not like working on light duty diesel trucks. (3/4 and 1 ton)

 

[chim]

Man, the OP asks questions about a 1/2 Ford and Chevy and gets crucified for looking at new and not looking at 3/4 and 1 tons. Talk about a derailed thread. ..............................

I was thinking the same thing. Why the rush to talk him into something much different from what he's looking for? THEN I remembered where we are. The mindset here requires us to help someone decide to get an M Series as soon as they ask which BX they should consider

 

[tradosaurus]

In the F150 2015 was the first year for the aluminum body. If rust is a problem in your area the aluminum would be a plus. The XL is the basic model, the SXT a little nice, the XLT, then the Laramie, Platinum, and the King Ranch. The 5.0 is a good choice but I wouldn't discount the 3.5 or the 2.7 eco boost. There have been some reports of the 2018 and newer trucks with the 5.0 burning oil. They have a different type of cylinder liners in the block starting then and that might be a problem for some.

I am a member of an F150 Forum and the biggest mistake people make is not getting a truck that has enough payload and/or towing capacity. Usually not enough payload is the problem. For example my F150 has a payload of 1940 lbs. Lets say the driver and other stuff in the cab weighs 250 lbs. I have a tool box, lets say that is 200 lbs with the stuff in it. All the sudden that leaves a real world payload of about 1500 lbs. A lot of the more loaded f150's have a payload of more like 1300 lbs. By the time you take out weight for the driver and other stuff you might be left with 800 lbs of payload. Throw in some other people and luggage and there isn't much left for towing a trailer.

And that is one of the main reasons I bought a used F250 diesel. I never want to worry if I have enough payload or towing capacity.

 

[tradosaurus]

Man, the OP asks questions about a 1/2 Ford and Chevy and gets crucified for looking at new and not looking at 3/4 and 1 tons. Talk about a derailed thread. Either trucks you ask about will do fine for general use that isn稚 heavy. There痴 no need to over buy if you don稚 need it. Both brands have their pluses and minuses but overall are good trucks.

"Crucified" is a bit dramatic don't you think? :laughing:

I see it as offering the OP information he may not have thought about. When we bought our house and property (45 acres), moving from the city to the country, I bought a well used F150 extended bed with a 4.6L V8. It did what I asked but there were possibilities where it might not be enough, such as towing a trailer with a farm tractor. I also bought a 6 x 12 trailer (single axle) and ended up upgrading to a dual axle with electric brakes. I wish I would have started a thread on this forum asking for advice before I bought.

I don't remember if the OP lives in the city but if he does I think an F150 will be plenty for what he will be doing.

 

[tradosaurus]

No way in **** is a diesel worth it for 5k trailers. Even in the larger trucks, diesel doesn稚 shine until you get over 20k and drive thousands of miles, per month.

The 5.0L is a solid choice. Best choice in the current F-150 lineup. If you can find a 2011-2014 F-150 with the 6.2L, youæ±*e really set.

You might like pushing the limits of a truck where I would rather know I have plenty of capabilities to pull a load safely.

And there is no way in **** I would be pulling over 10K with a gas truck just to listen to the engine scream.

 

[tradosaurus]

Probably there wrong forum but here goes. I'm starting to look for a pick up as the more chores/ projects, the more I get frustrated loading things in the SUV and or having to hook up my utility trailer to carry the needed stuff. Looking primarily at a FORD F 150 with the 5.0 engine etc. Only reason I'm not hot on a Chevy is that they took government money to produce products that were not competitive in the marketplace.

So the question to those more knowledgeable FORD F 150 or Chevy Silverado both 1/2 ton and I don't need a super cab. On the FORD side looking at the 5.0 engine vice the 3.5 Eco boost. Two wheel drive and some creature comforts like bucket seats, towing package etc. Interested in others comments on either good or bad .

I know you are getting a lot of good opinions but it might be worth going to a dealer and test driving F150 and F250s (gas and diesel) and see what you like.

As far as the 5.0L engine I watched a video where the majority of Ford technicians preferred the 5.0L over any other F150 engine.

 

[Ford850]

Probably there wrong forum but here goes. I'm starting to look for a pick up as the more chores/ projects, the more I get frustrated loading things in the SUV and or having to hook up my utility trailer to carry the needed stuff. Looking primarily at a FORD F 150 with the 5.0 engine etc. Only reason I'm not hot on a Chevy is that they took government money to produce products that were not competitive in the marketplace.

So the question to those more knowledgeable FORD F 150 or Chevy Silverado both 1/2 ton and I don't need a super cab. On the FORD side looking at the 5.0 engine vice the 3.5 Eco boost. Two wheel drive and some creature comforts like bucket seats, towing package etc. Interested in others comments on either good or bad .

Seems to be the common response, but I also have a F150 5.0 and have had zero engine issues. Mine's a 2013 4x4 super crew with "longish" bed (6 1/2') and HD payload package (2100lbs) which includes the brake controller. This truck's been perfect for me. It's our go-to vehicle for everything... long trips, camping/hunting/fishing, general errands. It's hauled umpteen loads of firewood, crushed stone, mulch, lumber, etc.

 

[Industrial Toys]

I drive a GMC 6.6 but it gets no worse fuel economy than either of my 6 or 8 Dakotas did.