I sold my F150. I think I’m going to try GM. Need suggestions

RCF71 · October 24, 2021

I traded my ‘19 F150 on a new Explorer ST for my wife. Similar story, no major issues, just never loved it and they gave me almost what I paid for a 2yr old, 30k mile truck. I had the 3.5 ecoboost - plenty of torque, fast, but sucked gas when hauling or towing anything. Decided I wanted to go back to a v8, so I found a ‘21 AT4 with the 6.2 - very happy with my decision. It’s not quite as fast/quick and empty fuel mileage not quite as good. Hauling or towing the mpg doesn’t drop like the ecoboost did (almost cut in half hauling a utv on a utility trailer, 3000lbs total but more about wind resistance). Wife and I both agree the AT4 seats are more comfortable, which was another complaint about the F150.

If I only needed to tow occasionally or haul mulch, etc, I would have kept the F150. But 30% of my driving the F150 was towing the trailer/utv.

Wiggums · October 24, 2021

Like you, I went from a Ford F-150 to Silverado. I had a nicely loaded 2016 Ford F-150 XLT Supercrew 4×4, the best one WITHOUT leather. I traded it in 2019 for a Silverado RST 4×4, the best one WITHOUT leather.

The bed in the 5.7-ft bed Silverado is a LOT bigger than the bed in the 5.5-ft bed F-150. I could sleep diagonally and have a foot above my head to spare while both my head and feet were touching the corners, forcing me to opt for the 6.5-ft F-150 XLT, but not with the Silverado. That's becuase the insides are more efficient and wider.

The RST is definitely more exciting to drive but the others here and I have had issues with the twin-tube shocks, and I would not recommend the RST if it is four-wheeling performance you seek. The F-150 handled rocks and dirt roads very well, I used it every day on the ranch. Highway cruising, the F-150 wins. Four wheeling, the F-150 wins. It really is versatile. Seats, I'd say the Silverado wins.

One thing the F-150 has is the keypad outside the door. I can leave my keys inside and lock it in without having to worry about it. I do that many times if I leave it parked at the airport and go somewhere. I can't do that with the Silverado.

The 5.8 V8 in the Silverado may have a little less power, but gets much better gas mileage than the 5.0 V8 in the F-150. And that's based on the computer.. F-150's MPG calculations are a lot more optimistic than the Silverado's so I know I am even getting better gas mileage in the Silverado. After 400 miles, my Silverado shows 22.1 mpg, not bad for a V8 with 4×4. My F-150's best was 16.8 mpg (probably 15 mpg if I measured it by hand instead of using the computer).

Due to issues I've had with handling, I may go back to the F-150. I am hoping the new 2020 models and after that are better than the 2016 I owned.

newdude · October 25, 2021

On 10/23/2021 at 6:53 PM, F-150stxguy said:

Thank you new dude, very helpful information.

With the HO 2.7 having 420 pounds of torque and as low as 1500 rpm, I wouldn’t feel overweight with 4X4.

I’ll probably have to custom order what I want if I want a single cab with the 2.7.

Hell, knowing me I’ll end up with the 4x4 again lol.

Ordering would be ideal due to the ongoing inventory. Last year we had 3 WT reg cabs and 2 of the 3 were 2.7T. Didn't get a chance to drive them though. And no, you don't need the 6.2 unless you want to spend the $$$ and get a Custom Trail Boss or an RST or higher. If you shop V8, the 5.3 with 8 or 10 speed is a great setup.

On 10/23/2021 at 9:14 PM, uood8 said:

The new 2.7 max torque will now be above 3k rpm, not at 1500 like the current 2.7. I came from a 2.7 Eco and you'll be severely disappointed with GM's performance unless you go with the 6.2.

Max torque on the 2.7 HO is at 3000rpm, not above. There is no GM SAE dyno chart on the new engine in any of GM's media releases yet so nobody knows how the torque curve lays out compared to the current 2.7T.

348tq from 1500-4000rpm is impressive, but the HO motor more than likely follows this formula but curves the power up from say 348tq at 1500rpm up to the 420tq at 3000.