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| Alchase:
This is not meant to be a Ford slam, my Dad and uncle both swore that Fords were the only way to go. Well I watched my Dad's 84 F150 literally rot in his drive way. I gave it to a friend with only 74k miles on it problems in that time included 3 different venturi carb systems, two trannys, two main seal leaks, paint falling off the truck. My Uncles 02 F250 with 6k miles caught fire get this 20 minutes after they parked it in a Kmart parking lot. Burnt to the ground. Replacement truck had 3 trannys and an intake manifold before 50k, yes he does tow a 25 ft 5th wheel. My 83 Chevy 1500 had paint issues within 30k miles. I drove that truck for 208k with the typical maintenance, no "major mechanical issues. My 94 Chevy 1500, had one instance of a circuit board go bad at 125k. Traded that for a 02 Dodge 1500 Quad cab. Not the toughest truck I have owned, but so far it has been totally dependable with 114k miles as of today. I do not tow anything heavier then my 15 ft boat so that really is not a factor for me. I was looking at the new Fords and they look very tough, but every one I know that has a Ford between 01 and now has had "major malfunctions". I know Chevy and Dodge are not much better but I personally have had pretty good luck with both Cheys and Dodge. I will say there is obvious toughness difference between the 1500 Dodge and the 2500 Dodges and depending on cost difference I will buy a 2500 next time. Just my 2 cents |
| MountainWalk:
i guess they are all good if you change the oil and take care of them, but still im in love with my 00 f-150. i like the 4.2 and teh four low is super tenacious. and its a good looking truck even with a long bed... i call my truck "clancy"... what is your trucks name? |
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