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Least reliable?
On a CNN article today, I was surprised to see F250 diesel rated as 2nd least reliable "Pickup" behind the Nissan Titan. The Subaru Baja (what is a Subaru Baja) was listed as most reliable pickup. I think I'd rather drive an F250 than a Baja. But I guess all those problems I had with my F250 diesel were had by many.
http://money.cnn.com/popups/2006/autos/reliable/10.html
http://money.cnn.com/popups/2006/autos/reliable/10.html
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Is that why you have returned after 15 months...to make sure we have this bit of info?
Actually, I am surprised to see that the Titan hasn't done so well. And it isn't even a diesel.
How's the Dodge holding up?
Actually, I am surprised to see that the Titan hasn't done so well. And it isn't even a diesel.
How's the Dodge holding up?
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I wonder if it was the combination of it being the f-250 body and the diesel engine or what(I'm assuming that the diesel played a part in it as they made a point to mention that it was a diesel instead of a gas burner) or if it was for all the super dutys that had diesels in them.
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I'm so glad I have an F350. Doesn't apply to my truck. Sorry F250 guys. Obviously, this is info compiled by the absolutely finest automotive experts in the country, probably the world. I hate to do it but looks like I have to trade my 2006 F350 Lariat CC 4X4 with all the goodies for a Suburu something or other. NOT!!!!!!!!!!
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wow, i guess that proves my theory. all of those were PREDICTIONS. guess thats why that person is still writing articles and not livin it up in a mansion somewhere with his dead on predictions. (bet its a treehugging woman) j/k lol
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Originally Posted by kw5413
Is that why you have returned after 15 months...to make sure we have this bit of info?
Actually, I am surprised to see that the Titan hasn't done so well. And it isn't even a diesel.
How's the Dodge holding up?
Actually, I am surprised to see that the Titan hasn't done so well. And it isn't even a diesel.
How's the Dodge holding up?
I'm still a Ford Enthusiast first and foremost. I'm just taking a breather from Ford trucks until they come out with something more reliable. Back 15 months ago, I was a little less than enthused when my F250 exhibited dead pedal, rattling, etc. Back then, it was time to get rid of the F250 when I heard of lawsuits related to one or more of the same problems my truck was having. The CNN article is further vindication. Things are looking up for F250's, though--it will be hard not to buy one. That thing at the Dallas fair looked like a beast (in a good way).
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You can joke but there has to be a reason Ford is looseing money, laying off employee's and looseing market share to Toyota.Its certainly not because they build a better product and take such good care of their customers. The 6.0L has been a major problem for Ford since it hit the road( and many times was left on the side of the road) for that matter. So lets hope they do a better job of training their techs and put out a better engine the 6.4L, and maybe just maybe they can turn around their reputation and their loses.
Just my take on it anyway.
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Just my take on it anyway.
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well, i am sure the amount of use that an f250 gets is way more than any of the top reliable, if the top 5 were put under the same conditions that alot of heavy duty trucks are put in, i am sure the results would be way different.
well, i better put the blocks on the back and change the badges to F350 so i will have more of a reliable truck.
well, i better put the blocks on the back and change the badges to F350 so i will have more of a reliable truck.
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does that mean you can put a f350 badge on a contour and sell it for 30 grand?
or you can put a cummins badge on it and watch the bumper fall off!!!
or put an isuzu badge on it and it will never pull a camper more than 5 feet.
or put a made in india sticker on it and it will have its own quickie-mart in the back seat.
or you can put a cummins badge on it and watch the bumper fall off!!!
or put an isuzu badge on it and it will never pull a camper more than 5 feet.
or put a made in india sticker on it and it will have its own quickie-mart in the back seat.
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Originally Posted by jwdeats
I'm still a Ford Enthusiast first and foremost. I'm just taking a breather from Ford trucks until they come out with something more reliable.
Originally Posted by npccpartsman
HMMMMMMMMM.......since when does a 2" difference in steel blocks make a 350 that much different
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The reason Ford is losing money is the same reason gm is losing money. Fords problems started with purchasing jaguar, volvo,aston martin, land rover, then dealing with the firestone recall. Any of these can be absorbed by a large company, but put them all together at the same time with the economy going south, and investing too heavily in SUVs, pickups, and gas guzzlers. The problems associated with the 6.0 are actually a drop in the bucket.