Why Ford
Hotshot
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: SW VA
My requirements are always a solid axle and a manual t-case. Ram and Ford are the only options. I had 3 Dodges. An '06, '07, and a '16. The 06 and 07 were great...the '16 was not. Emissions issues in the first year, atrocious torque management and a dead pedal that made driving it a huge PITA, and dangerous at times!
My Ford is a better driving truck, but I'm still not sold on the aluminum body. I'd rather have steel.
All three brands have their pluses and minuses...you just have to pick and choose which ones you can live with.
My Ford is a better driving truck, but I'm still not sold on the aluminum body. I'd rather have steel.
All three brands have their pluses and minuses...you just have to pick and choose which ones you can live with.
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2017
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you dont even have to go to other forums . just right here some are saying ford interior is best and others say ram is best. these type of threads and the people that start them are a joke
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: DFW
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Texas
But, with that being said, I think this forum has the BEST bunch for people on it!!!
Laughing Gas
Joined: Oct 2012
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My neighbor did some hotshotting with a Dodge 3500 DRW. That thing had nothing but problems. In less than a year he had cylinder head off, then complete engine out, then transmission rebuilt. Something in the front end went out as well as he had that whole thing apart. After watching that mess I would never buy one. Had a friend with 3500 SRW and also had a bunch of problem, rear end went bad, water pump way too soon, and other stuff I can no longer remember. Cummins is a great engine but it does no good wrapped in a Chrysler product.
Cargo Master
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at work we have one of the earlier 6.7 f550. oil pump went bad and destroyed entire engine. after engine was replaced, it just leaks oil every where now. upper oil pan maybe i dont know. but it looks like exxon valdez oil spill under the truck. interior rattles like a can of marbles. i refuse to even use the truck
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Texas
My neighbor did some hotshotting with a Dodge 3500 DRW. That thing had nothing but problems. In less than a year he had cylinder head off, then complete engine out, then transmission rebuilt. Something in the front end went out as well as he had that whole thing apart. After watching that mess I would never buy one. Had a friend with 3500 SRW and also had a bunch of problem, rear end went bad, water pump way too soon, and other stuff I can no longer remember. Cummins is a great engine but it does no good wrapped in a Chrysler product.
With my ‘15 F350 DRW King Ranch,, I had electronic issues from the second or third day of ownership. After one year of this, it went away. Identical ‘16 had no issues.
It is a crap shoot with ANY make.. All the electronics on modern vehicles can be a nightmare WHEN something malfunctions.
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I had a 17 F-350 Platinum and now a 19 Ram limited HO. I am actually trying to sell my Ram to get a 20 Ford. My first mistake was ordering the rear factory air ride system. It rides like garbage and the short wheelbase of the CCSB only amplifies the issue. My other issue with the truck is the Aisin trans. It shifts extremely slow through the first three gears and also severely defuels through the first three gears. It is much more of a F650 type of extremely heavy duty trans than a sporty all around trans that most of us want in a truck.
The interior of the Ram is nicer than the Ford without question and the 12” screen is very nice. Both are well built trucks but right now Ford has the overall better package.
The interior of the Ram is nicer than the Ford without question and the 12” screen is very nice. Both are well built trucks but right now Ford has the overall better package.
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GM is due for an interior update for the 2020. RAM is due for some new transmission options for their Diesels. Only 2020+ RAM has blindspot that covers the trailer whereas Ford has had it for a while. GM has no adaptive cruise, no trailer coverage. Ford lets you get a Lariat with a bench seat and still have all the bells and whistles, while also having a carpet delete.
Things I do like about the other brands: RAM: rear air stock. If a 2019 works for you, they have 0/84 on the HD trucks. Can get adaptive cruise in any trim. GM: some of the trailer camera stuff is nice, but I run a separate monitor for my trailer so I can have nav up on the nav screen.
For my needs the most compelling thing right now are the fairly loaded Chevy 1500s that still have 1500-1700lbs of payload with the 3.0 Duramax. If TransferFlow or Titan comes out with an aftermarket tank that is bigger than the 22 Gallon pipette that GM sells, that could make for some long trips towing or unloaded.
Things I do like about the other brands: RAM: rear air stock. If a 2019 works for you, they have 0/84 on the HD trucks. Can get adaptive cruise in any trim. GM: some of the trailer camera stuff is nice, but I run a separate monitor for my trailer so I can have nav up on the nav screen.
For my needs the most compelling thing right now are the fairly loaded Chevy 1500s that still have 1500-1700lbs of payload with the 3.0 Duramax. If TransferFlow or Titan comes out with an aftermarket tank that is bigger than the 22 Gallon pipette that GM sells, that could make for some long trips towing or unloaded.
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder"
RAM 12 screen: Very Nice
Ford King Ranch: Nicer even without the 12 in Screen.
My dealer had a brand-new RAM top of the line model with every option for the 3500 that was a trade in on a new F 350 Limited, the RAM was less than 3 weeks old and the guy did not like it. They were ready to deal on that RAM. They gave me the keys and yes interior was nice but I felt it was overdone and certainly no enough of anything in the specs or otherwise that would have taken me from Ford.
RAM 12 screen: Very Nice
Ford King Ranch: Nicer even without the 12 in Screen.
My dealer had a brand-new RAM top of the line model with every option for the 3500 that was a trade in on a new F 350 Limited, the RAM was less than 3 weeks old and the guy did not like it. They were ready to deal on that RAM. They gave me the keys and yes interior was nice but I felt it was overdone and certainly no enough of anything in the specs or otherwise that would have taken me from Ford.
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From: Stephensville WI
at work we have one of the earlier 6.7 f550. oil pump went bad and destroyed entire engine. after engine was replaced, it just leaks oil every where now. upper oil pan maybe i dont know. but it looks like exxon valdez oil spill under the truck. interior rattles like a can of marbles. i refuse to even use the truck
Tuned
Joined: Dec 2019
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From: FLORIDA
All the brands have pro’s & cons with the overpriced junk they are offering. My last purchase was based largely on after the sale customer service. It’s easy to compare brands when things are going right but what happens when things go bad? I’m a long time Cummins Dodge owner that has zero faith in that brand or local service at this point. 5 flawless EcoBoost Ford’s in a row for daily / family use got me to ditch the last ram for a new F-350. My local Ford dealer & it’s service dept have been great to deal with. Check out the service departments & drive around the parking lots looking for dead wood. Long term science projects behind the service bays is not a good sign. Verify they have diesel mechanics & are trained to fix what you intend to buy. Good luck!