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Would you trade your 14+ for a Ford?

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dmax_highcountry Enthusiast

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I've owned a crew cab F-150 lariat (pe-ecoboost days). Won't ever go back. The interior room was a bit larger but the rest of the truck was junk. I had trim fall off and fried plugs and wires with 5,000 miles on the rig. If you are considering the 150, stay clear of the ecoboost. There are known problems that Ford has not addressed.

runsdeep Enthusiast

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I Can say no, been down that road had a horrible 150 2013, the 150 is a good/fair truck & outsells the GM twins but there might be a reason?, had a friend that recently got a new Miller lite alumn.150 only because he could not get a loan on a new Chevy even though his dad was co-signing, about the same sticker money, f-150 dealers will sell you a new truck if you have a pulse. To the OP that's a loaded question on here. I deff would not trade, my local Chev. dealer always have clean used Fords on the lot, go figure...

tallspawn Enthusiast

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My own personal experience with Ford makes my answer no. A mechanic friend of mine was telling me about what dmax mentioned above, issues with plugs and what not as well.

 

If you do go the F150 route, please get a color matched front end, I really dislike seeing those weird aluminum ladder looking front ends.

 

Eeek!

 

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BHolland Enthusiast

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I had a 2015 F150 with the bigger of the 2 EcoBoost options and it was quick. I'd still have it, but Ford bought it back because of rust issues. The truck was brand new and evidently was in some corrosive flood water before I bought it. Long story short, I went to put a lift on it and EVERYTHING underneath the truck was corroded. Looked like it had set in salt water for 10 years. Would have never thought to check underneath a brand new truck, but I learned my lesson. The EcoBoost was quick, but it would have never had the sound that I wanted. I found a great deal on the 2014 6.2L Silverado that I have now and couldn't be happier. I like Ford's infotainment system a little better, but the all aluminum truck was light and hopped all over rough roads. Can't beat GM's 6.2L either.

Jake56 Enthusiast

Jake56

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I will answer your question this way........would you trade in your 21 year old girlfriend or mistress....... for a blowup doll?

redwngr Senior Enthusiast

redwngr

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You've got an SLT. Have you adjusted the seat lower?

 

Have you move the steering and pedals back so you can slide the seat back and lower?

laminarflow Enthusiast

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I hate to say it but now that I have had 7 months in my 2015 Sierra, I don't like it as much.

 

My biggest pet peeve is the lack of visibility at the top of the drivers view. The angle of the windshield is just too much, the roof is too low. Hell the overhead console is only like 10 inches from the dash! No sunroof option in my double cab, while Ford owners get a basically full roof of glass which is something only found in luxurious vehicles. I went and looked at a 2016 F150 yesterday and it had a ton more room and had far better visibility than these new GM trucks too.

 

I swear GM is making the cabs smaller from generation to generation, or is it just me?

 

What to do what to do.

 

 

How tall are you?

tallspawn Enthusiast

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How tall are you?

 

Not sure about the OP but I'm 6'9" and the windshield has never bothered me...even with a sunroof I have enough headroom as long as my seat is adjusted down...

SouthpawHD Enthusiast

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Back in January I traded my 1500 for a 2500. When I was shopping, I looked at Fords and Rams, both in the heavy duty/super duty line. I personally found, that dollar for dollar, the Ford's amenities were not even close to the GMs. As for the Rams, well, they're Rams.... ;)

 

I love my 2500 Silvy!! It's a fantastic truck.

tallspawn Enthusiast

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Saw this in the funny pic thread and it seems appropriate:

 

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fondupot Senior Enthusiast

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I had a 2011 F150 5.0L. Only had it for 9 months. Sucked on gas and the interior was not as nice as my Sierra. No thanks.

JRL1164 Enthusiast

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You couldn't give me a Ford. I'd rather drive an old C10/K10 then a brand new Ford.

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