That click-baiting bastard. ROFL. I thought the title was appropriate. The end just didn't throw the whole Toyota fanbase under the bus. I completely agree with the other assessments though.
I bought my 1999 Toyoda Tacoma brand new. Always did the required maintenance on it including changing the timing belt about every hundred thousand miles or so and never had any problems other than a leaking power steering unit while it was still under warranty. I gave it to my daughter with over 225,000 miles on it and she is still driving it today. Of course I changed the oil regularly and naturally the tires, brakes and battery. Couldn't be more happy with it. Still running like new.
2007 Ram 1500 4.7. Not a daily driver, but I've had it 14 years. Just recently saved myself 250 bucks charging the original spark plugs myself. Surprisingly they weren't in really bad shape. Figured 17 years was enough to ask. The reason (2 reasons) I'll continue to drive this truck is the (well serviced) transmission is amazing. Granted only 235 hp, but once up to prudent speeds it reallt performs like a champ. That second reason. Not willing to shell out 4 to 5 times what I paid for this truck. Twice as much sure, but NO truck is worth 70-90 grand. That's insane.
I’ve got a 2008 Ram with the FFV 4.7, all original parts except for the water pump and alternator. Just rolled over 240k and been clanking for the last 100k. Really underpowered for towing but a great truck for the farm. Now I got a 2017 5.7 Hemi to do all the hard pulling and look pretty while doing so!
I had a 2007 4.7 that had shifting issues. I had to run it in tow-haul in town to keep it from trying to drop into OD at 30mph and start to chug. When I didnt run it in tow-haul, it would shift "backwards". Take off in 1st, hit second, go to third, "stumble" back into 2nd, then 3rd again. And of course the used dealer I bought it from had their alcoholic mechanic look at it and swear there was nothing wrong with it. He tried to pull transmission codes and came up blank. It was a nice 4 door truck, very clean, sounded really good with the duals, and it was priced right.
I wish Ford would go back to building the old basic F-100 with the inline six and three on the tree. Had a 1960 f-100 and it ran like a top for 24 years. Just a basic truck with a bench seat. Truly a gem.
@@glenryan6569 Never a transmission repair bill on that one!. My 1977 came with the automatic. Eventually I had to rebuild it, but the kit was less than $100 and I was able to do it myself. Those were the days.
Ditto, the pre-1980 trucks are the best. bring back the 1970's models with just a basic fuel injection and nobody can touch it. 420,000 miles on my 1978 bronco.
@@castirondude nobody can touch it today because of the horrible gas mileage. I had a 77 F 150 in the 80s, and i knew many others with similar Fords. No matter the engine or load, all got 10 mpg. That's when has was one dollar. Now in CA it's 5x that price. I'd love a F 250 from that time, rather than a new truck. But man, I used to just watch that gas gage drop by the minute. At thst time, my daily commute cost $5 a day. Today it would be $25 a day just to get to work and back.
I traded in a 2006 F-350 Super Duty 6.0L, which, by the way, had every single problem you've described, for a 1999 F-350 Super Duty 7.3L. That was 7 years ago ago, and the 1999 is still running great in an every day usage. I've put over 100,000 miles on the truck and would not hesitate to drive it all around the USA. It has 246,000 miles on it and is as strong as ever. The thing that kills me the most about virtually ALL these automotive disasters is that in almost ALL cases, the poor designs were directly a result of some rediculous government CAFE standard. My '06, for example, could NEVER get better than 12 MPG. That is before mandated Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve failed causing coolant to enter the cylinders. AFTER I performed the brazenly heinous criminal act of deleting the EGR valve, the truck could regularly achieve 16 to 18 MPG. So, I guess the political save the planet geniuses think that a 12 MPG truck will pollute less than an 18 MPG truck. And THAT was before the craze of burning urea with fuel oil for EXTRA CLEANLINESS crept into their twisted political minds. Hint: all this anti pollution, save the planet mandate garbage is DESIGNED to reduce reliability and increase cost to EVERYONE. Funny how all the wildlife population that we are supposed to be making extinct with pollution is absolutely flourishing. If you use a little common sense and don't blindly accept the fact that we're killing the planet, it's pretty clear to see that it's the GOVERNMENT that wants to "kill the planet" so they can declare a crises, rush in and suspend freedom to "save us" from ourselves. EVIL has to appear as virtue in order to advance. Let's stop giving it the highball signal to destroy everything good!
Did you ever think that we may "not be killing the planet" as you believe is BECAUSE of some of those regulations? You can't prove a negative. There is no way to turn back the clock and "try it your way now." I don't believe every new idea is a good one. As I don't believe every new one is automatically bad. It takes time and more brain cells than some consumers want to devote to the subject to find out. And you never will until you try it. That also doesn't mean I believe that manufacturers aren't trying to serve two masters, but considering their profits and severance packages for failed leaders, I do believe they are spending their in the wrong spot. Idle investors are to blame also as they want more, more, more, yet their investment was only buying stocks that already served their purpose from their original sale. They are trying to live off of those whose initial purchase was taking a chance on something they believed in. The actual risk takers that earned their return on investments. Not ridden off someone else's coat tails. Companies should by back their stock as quick as possible so they can run their business with actual cash on hand. Not the speculation of someone who can demand, but not be smart enough to know how it all works.
I can't see the other 2 messages it says are here...thanks overlords. I 100% agree, but lets not forget the absolute RUSH to bring in EV's. It is a disaster waiting to happen. They had to make the diesels go away. After a few mods, the VW tdi was getting into the 60mpg range. That's why they had to kill it and punish the company.
We must all become activists and demand that the nonsense stop. Excessive epa regulations to the ev mandates. It's not 1970 anymore and they've went way way too far. Get active. Politely and professionally share your opinions.
Well said. All these videos accomplish for me is the common theme of buy “older” and hope you have money to get her right. And yes limited guv is the best for us normal folk.
I've owned a 2011 Ram 1500 since new. It's got newer version 4.7. 226,000 miles. No issues ever. Gets 20-21 hwy mpg. 4 wheel drive, standard cab. Love it
Mine is a 22 Ram PowerWagon 2500. It will leave that GMC on the trail. I bought it one year old and saved $20,000! Method Wheels and Yokohama G006 Mud Terrains complete the package. Sucks gas through that 6.4 L but I knew that before I bought it. $20,000 buys a lot of fuel!
I sold my 2007 Titan 3 years ago with 280k miles. Only thing I replaced was the radiator (upgraded to aluminum ) and the driveshaft bearing. Everything still worked down to the original a/c charge. I still see it around town today, probably has more than 350k miles by now
I drive a 05 titan with 280+k , iv owned , a ram with the 4.7, a f150 with the 4.6 v8 ,iv had a the Sierra 1500 with the 6.0 , the titan by far is the better of them all !,
I completely agree about the Tacoma. I think more time should have been spent talking about the frame issue. Every time I do a safety inspection on one I basically send it to the crusher. Doesn't matter how well it runs if I can jam my finger through the frame.
I'm a traveling nurse--I visit dying patients in rugged areas--my GMC truck, brand new, soon developed a piston ring failure problem and scratched the cylinders starting a massive oil consumption problem. I was putting buckets of oil in that thing all of which burned and caked over the entire engine bay over the next few years and made the timing chain to slip. It finally failed me during one of my emergency dying patient visits--Thanks a million GMC! (especially for failing to cover what's stated in your warranty).
I have first hand experience how bad GM is with my 88 Sierra. I thank my lucky stars for Toyota. The 4.0 litre v6 and 5.7 v8 are nearly bullet proof. I had a 13 Tacoma and now a 20 Tundra. Toyota builds excellent trucks.
Just curious, why would a traveling nurse drive a truck? Trucks are so overpriced today. Terrible on gas, tires and all parts. If I didn't need it for work, I'd never buy another truck.
@@dave3657 I have literally seen a ford f150 4.6L and a nissan xterra 4.0L go over 60k miles with the oil from the factory. The 4.6L failed at 64k miles. The Xterra is failing at 78k miles (because it got oil changed at 62k miles). If those drivers had just changed the oil every 20,000 miles, they wouldn't be the happiest engines but they would still be driving.
Certain years of Vortec’s have served us great in the Plow/Landscape/heavy tow business. Avoid years 2013 and 2015, both knackered at 300k km’s. Others (2001/03/05/09) still going strong at 440k km’s. (In house service only, stealership never touched once purchased. We will see about these 6.6 gas mills just in service last 2 years from Chev.
Basically, thanks to the EPA regs, manufactures have to cut so many corners to meet these "democrat" inforced hardship rules that WE the customers get absolute garbage. Thank's Democrats
So many people haven't put two and two together. The hardships aren't even close to being over because they're just getting warmed up with all these enforced improvements of theirs. Maybe when we can't eat, cook, drive, or pay for anything, people will finally catch on. Doubt it.
Republicans win elections also. Even though they may not make things worse, they never lift a finger to undo or roll back these regs. They are not philosophically opposed to the existence of these regulatory agencies that are artificially driving up the cost of living. For regulatory elimination, vote Randall Terry, Constitution Party for President in 2024, and vote for state level candidates who will pass legislation to ignore federal regulation in their respective states. Remember the words of Pat Buchanan in his 1996 presidential campaign. "The Democrats are on the wrong side, and the Republicans won't fight."
2004 Silverado with the 5.3L. Port injection. No VVT. No AFM. Just a good old solid V8. Simple engine. 3k mile oil changes and non ethanol gas in the tank.
Between 2002 and 2014 I owned 3 Dodge Cummins Diesels. Each had in excess of 250,000 miles when I traded. The first one had 275,000 when I replaced the clutch. Each extended cab, 2 w/d, the first two were standard trans. the last was a 2011, had recall problems that was finally fixed at 110,000. No more trouble. For all my lost time in the shop, Dodge gave me $2,200.00. I loved those pickups. Particularly the ones with the Std trans. Anytime I found someone from the Ford or Chevy camp willing to run I knew I would ALWAYS win. Theirs were governed to 94-96 mph, the Cummins was good to 112. After 700,000 miles on those three, I've run circles around the fathers of most of your readers. I'm 82 and still loving the memories.
That might be true, but Dodge is no better Then forward or chevy's. The way I look at things is how much money has this vehicle saved me. How many times it has been to the shop? 1:57 My brother in law worked for ford He is a mechanicand he told me good for Chevy. And dodge all design to bring them back constantly to replace sensors and things like that. That's the way forward designed them to keep the money flowing into the company. Now I am 70 years old. And you name it I had it toto day the best truck I had is toyota my truck Not going good has only been into the sfor a check over. No major problemjust ties and breaks that I do myself. Empty the oval change. And the truck is ten years old. I do not have old spots all in my driveway. The truck runs great. And when I want a new one, I'll go get it. And my family members are happy or waiting for me to just pass it down because they know what they're getting.
That does nothing. You need to remove the lifters with a dod delete kit. Its not the act of the dfm. But the lifter design itself. Your chance is not reduced. But simply disabling does not help.
@@chrismarbrey9678I literally had a fleet of 5.3s with the AFM. Never had a problem with any of them and ran all of them 300,000 to 500,000 miles. I have a serious trick up my sleeve though, I change the oil every 5,000 miles. Yeah that's the trick. That's the only trick actually. Also, that early in line 5 Colorado is based off of the 4.2 L that was in the Trailblazers for instance. That was a pretty indestructible motor. They've kind of ran a long time. The only thing that really sucked about him as they were pigs. You might as well just have had the 5.3
As a dude who used to work at Ford as a parts guy, I know we'd often get tons of 6.0 diesels. We had one mechanic who'd only work on those but he hated it lol.
I call the 6.0 liter the Abortion motor. My Dad put 10K into the engine before he shit canned the POS. He drove Fords for 60 yrs. Ram all the way after that. Ford F’d the consumer bad and they should have been ordered to take back the trucks and refunded every cent back to the customer. They went from a 7.3L International to an in house catastrophe
I have the GM 5.3 with the active fuel management. One of the AFM lifters broke. Pulled the head, got the lifter replaced. Almost exactly a year later, another one broke. This time, the lifter twisted inside the plastic lifter guide, of course scoring up the camshaft. Long story short, it turned out to be a bad oil pump, which makes the AFM system work. About a year after the second lifter and oil pump issue, the A/C belt broke, and as it was whipping around, it broke the VVT sensor. I’ve always been a fan of GM’s. I have a 2000 half ton with 320k miles, all original except for the water pump and alternator. But the AFM system suuuuuuuuuuuuuucks!
I had a 2006 Ford F-150 with the 5.4 Triton 3-valve V-* Engine. The only problem I had with that engine was the spark plug issue, which was quickly resolved with the proper tools.
The last f150 I worked on was a 2006 5.4 3 valve with 260k on it. It needed new Cam phasers and Solenoids. after that I poured a quart of Marvel mystery oil in it and drove it until the lash adjusters quieted down and changed oil and filter. Alot of people want to argue with me about using Diesel engine oil in these engines but it works extremely well at cleaning buildup out of them. @ 1800 miles the oil was coal black and it was changed again using the same oil! A few months later he brought it back in for Spark plugs and the secret to changing them is prep the engine by moving all stuff out of the way and unbolting the coils you will need compressed air for this too. Warm the engine until fully warmed and then the plugs will come right out without breaking off. Do one side at a time and run engine some more to keep hot then change the other side. The air is for blowing out the plug holes one at a time..NO POwer Tools!
I have a 2010 F150 3 valve 5.4 and change the oil every 4000 miles. It currently has 214,000 miles on it and aside from crappy exhaust manifolds (always cracking), it's been pretty darn reliable.
@@aclary81 Yes, not inherently horrible, but not tolerant at all of poor maintenance. You have to keep clean oil in them and change the coolant and plugs on time or things corrode, leak and seize up!
They had finally updated the cam phaser design by 2010 so the late years were much better than the early ones. Even the early ones can last a long time if maintained, and if any issues that arise are fixed promptly (ticking, phaser noise, etc.). I know a guy who works on fleet airport shuttles with 5.4 3vs and he's had several that hit a million miles on the original engines. They were used between the Villages, FL (senior town) and the Orlando airport so a lot of highway miles combined with good maintenance. He had one in the shop when I was there to replace at 1M miles. It still ran fine but they figured it had to die at some point so they were replacing it rather than risk stranding a bunch of seniors on the side of the road in the hot Florida sun.
@@josephkneip2950 Yes, and bi-metal corrosion also occurs when you have different metals all getting sprayed with water and sometimes salt up North. That and probably using the cheapest bidder to supply bolts which then corrode faster and aren't strong enough to withstand the uneven expansion/contraction rates. People often say once they upgrade the bolts/studs and they hold up without any issues. They save a buck a car on cheaper bolts and it adds up to millions, and the factory ones only have to outlast the warranty!
I have a 99 f250 super duty with the Triton 5.4 and all I've had to do is valve cover gaskets and spark plugs and the spark plugs aren't as bad ass everyone talks about, proper torque and anti seaze and boom, the truck ever drove across country before I fixed the oil leaks and did amazing!
nobody with half a brain is taking that risk to do all that work just to make it “reliable”. u shouldn’t have to put in all that effort to get to point b. fords definition of reliable isn’t it its junk
MY 2004 5.4 FX4 is now 20 years old with 174,000 miles and has been one of the most reliable vehicles I've owned. Still looks great too. I've used Mobil1 full synthetic in almost everything since 1990 though. If you sell enough trucks some people are going to trash them because it's what they do.
I also have a 04 FX4 5.4 Triton with 265,000 miles. The engine has never been worked on other than regular maintenance. Although I did have to have the transmission rebuilt at 215.000 miles.
I`ve had P/U trucks since 1978 and never had any serious problems, just routine maintenence and some starters W/Punps and alternators, They were bought new and used in a masonry company all 4WD and all FORDS. Diesel and gassers and never went more than 4000 miles between oil changes. I think I bought my last one this year, a F350 6.2 gasser and I`m 71 years old now. No more working for me or my truck. Were going cross country this spring with the pup.
I had a 2008 ram 1500 with the 4.7 with a six speed. I put 109,000 in 11 years. I had to put a new clutch at 108,000 mi. As far as the engine goes it was never an issue. Always ran well. Unfortunately due to health reasons I had to sell the truck soon after I replaced the clutch. The guy I sold the truck to is still driving it with only a small brake line issue in four years.
10k miles a year is an easy life for that truck. I just crossed 91,500 with my 2019, only had the expected exhaust manifold issues but covered by warranty.
How many quarts of oil you go through? 😂 don’t lie my friend has a Chevy Colorado he’s 66 years old so doesn’t abuse it and with only a 108k it’s usually 2 quarts low between changes 😂
@@TimValenti-v9lMy 2003 Avalanche with it diminutive 5.3 has 230k miles, actually I've slowed down to 15 k a year theses day only because I don't go many places. I 😢don't burn any oil 6 qts in- 5.99 qts out, between my 3000mile oil changes. No smoke out the tailpipe, Ever. Maybe I just got a good build!😅 I did have to replace a knock sensor at 210k miles, and an oil pressure sending unit. I used to beat it up. Tow a 8000 lb trailer, beat it up, and the first 10 yrs in northern Indiana snow with no garage or carport
I spent 27 yrs as an extended auto / light truck warranty adjuster, I am very aware of all of these issues, made my job very interesting over the years, to say the least, I am now retired.
95% of pickup owners these days use their trucks as if theyre corollas. Driving to work, the grocery store, and dropping kids off at school but at 15mpg. But hey, gotta look cool!
I have a 72 Chevy short bed and a 55 Ford 2 door and they seem more reliable than the new vehicles I've had. No computers. I've flooded twice from tropical storms. Can't do much with a flooded new truck. Old ones can be drained of everything and replace fluids. You good then.
The 2 valve 5.4 was solid while the 3 valve was the 1 that had the problems. The oil issue could be solved with getting your oil changes early. People don't take into consideration that idling an engine put wear on it so measure idle times.
I have a 2000 5.4 Triton 155,00 bought new. Intake manifold replaced. Very solid. I also have a 2013 Expedition with 190,000 5.4 3 valve also very solid. Only the exhaust leaks a bit. Other than that no issues.
5.4 engine seems to make many miles in many autos. When problems occur usually it cost a lot to fix. Take care of it and don’t dog it and they are capable of some real mileage.
I am a retired tech and totally agree with you and my worst purchases was a F250 6.0L....i hate Ford, Chevy, Dodge they all build junk and then dont stand behind their product and screw millions of people over.
I got stuck with a Titan gas as a rental for a while when my vehicle got rear ended. TBH, I loved the thing. It even got better fuel mileage than I thought it would. Really didn’t want to give it back.
5.4 Triton was a great engine until they reduced the threads on the spark plugs. I got 349K out of my '01 F150 and it's still running around town... The phasers were the only thing that went out...
Everyone always lumps all the Triton engines together. Glad to see you specifically mentioned the 5.4 3 valve. I had a 2 valve 4.6. And though lacking in power, (plenty for my needs) it was rock solid on reliability.
the 2 valve and 3 valve 4.6’s in the mid 90s into 2000s (crown Vic, mustang, etc.) were always the best ones for reliability, would highly recommend swapping if your chasing performance though
So why Cummings sell crap if they know its crap. Nissan builds very reliable and engines. Maybe the reason was to give the truck a American heart for American customers, but American heart was a lemon.
The problem with the Ford 6.0 diesel is that it was not designed to be a light truck engine. It was designed by Mercedes as a medium/heavy truck engine for busses and similar weight trucks. In those applications it was a very good engine. Light trucks like pickups have to meet more stringent emission standards. To meet those standards the engine was retuned to run with higher fuel pressure and compression. That's the cause of most of the head failures. Note: the engines in the Ford trucks were built by International Harvester under license from Mercedes.
Mercedes had absolutely nothing to do with it. And yes a few sensors here and there fail maybe an injector here or there I happen to have 364,000 mi on my E-Series 6.0 the fact that they chose to really bag the motor in this video is ridiculous to me they're just jumping on the bandwagon compared to that piece of crap Fiat 3.0 diesel lol
I've have a 5.4L Triton V8 in my 2010 F150 and I've never had a problem. It's 14 years old with 126k miles and not one problem. I changed my spark plugs myself at 80k miles and I was sweating bullets in 30° weather, but they all came out and all were replaced no problem. Engine runs like a peach!
These worst ever videos that dump on the 5.4 3v right out the gate are so lazy to me. It's amazing what a few haters and the internet can do. The 5.4 3v is trash bandwagon has become urban legend at this point. the ecoboosts and coyotes literally have all the same failure points lol
@@aclary81 Well, that's sad if FoMoCo didn't learn from the 5.4 to fix the failures. It's not about "hate", but recognizing a very real, undeniable issue. issue that causes much misery. When you see shops on the web having to replace so many of them, there's a real problem. Some people get lucky, but others pay the price. My buddy is a truck driver and seemed to maintain his Lincoln LT well, but his 5 4 melted down out of town, and a shop stuffed in a new engine @ $9000.00. I'm begging him to run Amsoil now, and change it 2x as often as Amsoil recommends. I called the Amsoil tech line, and they said my recommendation is a good one. Keeping sludge out of those cam phasers is the ticket.
I just returned from camping with a Navajo family at Monument Valley. Our host runs a tourism facility involving pickup trucks modified with open seating for 15 people instead of a traditional bed. He showed me the parking lot where they park the trucks. One thing I quickly noticed. About 90% of them were GMT800s. The rest were GMT400s and a handful of GMT900. Most were model years between 2001 and 2003, he said. He explained why the company focuses on the GMT800 platform. "Our trucks have a very hard life. We use them to moving heavy loads every day across hundreds of miles of unimproved, dirt roads, and with minimal maintenance, day after day, year after year. If they break down, we lose money. If they require too much maintenance, we lose money. We change the air filters more often than usual and we run fresh synthetic oil every 3000 miles, and that's about it." They avoid diesel engines because of maintenance costs and unreliability. Most of them are 5.3s or 6.0 vortecs. The interiors receive zero maintenance and all were extremely dirty and many with broken armrests and door handles. The beds have all bed removed and replaced with fabricated heavy steel bleacher seating to accomodate 12-15 people with sun canopies. They run these trucks hard and have learned lessons on which trucks will survive their harsh use case and which ones don't.
When it comes to the 4.7 V8 Dodge used in the Ram, I know quite a few people who do their oil changes every 3000 - 4000 miles and as a result, it has been pretty reliable. I drove a Jeep Commander with that same engine, and it was so smooth. The power delivery, barely a vibration on it. The engine was so quiet and so smooth, you'd be forgiven for thinking it was sort of Electric or a some sort of hybrid. With regards to the 5.7 Hemi, I've got it and faced my own shares of issues. I can tell you, with the exhaust leaks and ticks are due to exhaust bolts. The dreaded lifter tick however is caused by using the wrong oil. It is sad to say that Chrysler let their customers down, by specifying thinner oils in their engines just to get better EPA ratings. The same can be said about GM with their 5.3 V8 and cylinder deactivation. While some would blame design failures on these engines, I would state that switching from a 5w20 to a 5w30 as soon as you get the truck off the lot and changing the oil every 3000 - 4000 miles. Those who have done this, have had no issues.
2002 Avalanche 1500. 160k, regularly towing a travel trailer. Only major breakdown was a rear diff blowout replaced under warranty. Really liked that SUV. My family grew up in it. However it had the infamous piston slap problem that I never fixed. Sold it in 2019 when it started burning oil and a lifter started ticking. 😜
Why do people always neglect to mention government city, state and federal contracts of the Ford and Gm brands when comparing sales numbers because if law enforcement and government agencies weren't so supportive they would have been downsides, maybe even gone out of business
Because they don't count that's why. Even worse than all the people that want to hate on GM for instance probably would be really upset to know that actually the failure rate on GM trucks is significantly lower than everybody else. They seem to fail to notice that literally millions upon Millions upon millions of them have the same engine. So of course there are going to be people that are going to have problems with him but the fact of the matter is at the end of the day it's such a small percentage of what's actually produced. Take Toyota for instance and now is under the same efficiency standards that the big three have been under forever. All the sudden they can't build transmissions and engines anymore. What a shock.
I have the GM 5.3 (AFM) in two trucks currently. A 2015 Silverado WT2 with 130k miles on it (that I just gave my dad) and I just bought a 2017 Silverado LT with 57k miles on it. These trucks both have the same engines and transmissions. Honestly the 2015 was a great truck for me and the 2017 runs like new so far. I think the horror stories are MOSTLY due to poor maintenance than a shotty product. I did that and keep them properly maintained. If you do that there's no doubt in my mind that it's a 250 thousand mile or better motor. The biggest issue with truck people is that we tend to neglect our trucks and just think that they should be able to be abused with no repercussions (Over towing, not maintencing the transmissions, rear ends, or engines, ect). That being said I also think the AFM and DFM are a joke and would strongly recommend turning them off in the ecu or getting them deleted altogether. Another thing is either get a replacement (GM service bulletin) transmission thermostat or bypass to keep the transmission running cooler. Everything wrong with these engines and transmissions is due to the engineering trying to make for better fuel economy. And all that junk barely makes it get better mileage anyways. I'd understand if it made these truck get 25 or 30 mpg but it doesn't. It makes them get 20 mpg instead of 17. Plus if you drive them like most people drive trucks you won't even see the 20 mpg.
@@nelsonjv1 manual says service the transmission at 90k miles. But I'd recommend doing it every 50 or 60 thousand miles (Regardless of how you are using the truck). The other thing is I'm not a fan of how hot they run with that factory transmission thermostat. I haven't installed that bypass in the 2015 though and it's still shifting just fine. Another thing is I don't tow and rarely haul in these trucks. Idk if you do but that could impact the life of them as well. I'm not saying you over tow or haul either btw. And I'm not saying you shouldn't tow or haul in these trucks. But to me 1500s are cruisers that you tow every once in a while in and haul things like furniture or weekend warrior tools. Anybody that intends to tow and haul everyday for work? I'd say get an HD truck.
@@christopherdavisson617 I believe you’re right about that. I chose to change transmission oil every 60k miles. Anyways I’m not buying GM anything for a long while.
@@christopherdavisson617 That is one thing mine won't need. Because it had the infamous Allison transmission torque converter problem. So the whole transmission got flushed at 50K. It now has the equally famous fuel pump problem. 2001 3500 with an 8.1 at 125k miles.
Had a 02 ram 1500 with 4.7, bought it at 20k in 05. Drove for 5 years to 162k when it was stolen, and only had two issues. The gas cap failed and it always had a weird light ticking in drive at a standstill. Other than that it was a very reliable and good truck. It also got 20-24 mpg.
@@jerodwolford2743 To describe what is on that head, you have a cam in a frame with a roller rocker riding directly on the lobe. The "Hydraulic Valve Lash Damper" is a lifter on the opposite end of the parts chain. Instead of a lifter riding on the cam, the valve guide goes through the middle of the lifter and maintains tension in the rocker train. Thing is, the dampers are highly prone to getting stuck for a number of reasons, and can cause all sorts of nightmares in the 4.7s. Miss an oil change, have the walmart lube guy use the wrong weight of oil, overheat even one time (and not enough to blow the head gasket, just a stuck thermostat sorta thing.).... the list goes on. Any of these can cause a damper to stick. Now here's the giggle. To look it up in the parts catalogue for Orileys or Autozone, you can't call it a hydraulic damper. You have to call it a lifter.
I have 2 powerstroke 6.0. One stock which blew oil cooler at 165k miles and the other one updated... head studs, EGR delete, turbo upgrade, straight pipe and tuned to 500hp. Also has a carli pintop suspension with 37" tires. These mods were done at 205k miles. Now has 300k miles with no problem since. She's not a pavement princess, i push this one hard. I do oil and filter change every 7500 miles. 6.0 powerstrokes are junk from the factory. With a few mods, you have a reliable work horse.
I owned a 2006 F350 with the 6.0l. As a hot-shot driver pulling a 26’ gooseneck trailer for over 2 1/2 years and well over 200k miles, I never had a problem with anything. Of course I’ve been accused of being totally anal when it comes to maintenance like oil and filter changes, trans & diff service, etc. so that may have something to do with it.🤷♂️ I also bought a 2003 F150 SuperCrew, RWD, with the 5.4l “2 valve” engine brand new in ‘03. Still have it and it just turned over 285k miles. No rust, and runs & drives great! Again, maintenance is the key! It’s cheaper than repair.
I think that the diesels used for your purposes tend to do the best. The ones that people daily drive to work or to the grocery store are the ones that break down so often. They don't like short trips.
@@mikelemoine4267 agreed!! I don't know how many times I have to tell people, dont pull into the gas station, and cut it off to put fuel in it, or to get a pack of cigarettes. So, so bad. Like you said, the short commutes tarrable.
@@andrewavvenire116 Unfortunately I learned the hard way. We have a 2014 Grand Cherokee Ecodiesel that we made a lot of short trips in. Changed the oil every 5K miles (half the recommended interval) and did all the other maintenance early but it blew on us at 64K miles. When it was still pretty we drove it from Florida to Wisconsin and made the mistake of using the remote start in negative temperatures thinking it would be better than hopping in and going in such cold temps. The catalyst clogged and had to be replaced before the first oil change, then we had two oil leaks (front seal both times). 4K miles after the second front seal job plus a new EGR cooler, intake manifold, valve cover, turbo hoses, injector tubes and probably a few other parts (all due to EGR recall and being melted) it locked up on a 3+ hour road trip without warning. Thankfully I bought the extended warranty as this thing is giving Maserati a run for being a money pit ($18K and counting, 1 year left to go!). That engine has design flaws and was never engineered to run a US style EGR system. Tolerances are too tight to handle the soot load and the bearings too narrow for the heavier loads that our larger vehicles over here put on them, especially when towing at low RPMs. It stinks as the vehicle was amazing when new, but it has the reliability of a Mercedes designed, Fiat (VM Motori-Fiat subsidiary) powered, Chinese electronic controlled Chrysler assembled by the UAW. What could go wrong (lots, hence the extended warranty!).
@@mikelemoine4267 Holly cow, that is rough. That's a hell of a run of problems, all these small diesels in these half ton trucks and like your jeep, I don't trust them. Glad to hear about the warranty, I always preach about that deal.
My 2002 6.0 Silverado has been good to me. Reliable, no drama, enough power for what I need, low maintenance costs, easy to work on, huge after market. The only annoying problem I've run into was the driver's side door handle brackets wear out and break after a few thousand door openings/closings. But ebay has a reasonable 3D-printed solution for a new bracket that costs a fraction of the factory version. Worked like a charm. Other than that, this truck has been trouble-free, so far.
Have a 03 1500 with the 4.8L 4X4. At 230K miles I had to have the transmission rebuilt. I use it mostly for running to get lumber now but it has been a pretty damn good truck.
I actually had no idea about the GM 5.3L VVL engines having issues. My Dad's 07 Silverado with that engine made it to 200k miles before it started having issues, and that was mainly just oil leaking due to old gaskets. At that point, it was old and beat up enough that it just became a farm truck and he just decided to run it as-is until it died.
@@michaeltarno2979 get a Ford I haul on these Mississippi hills a trailer empty weighing over 3,500 by itself with a 7,500 pound Ford New Holland Tractor with a over 2,000 plus pound Bushog every week for years. And it doesn’t even make the truck squat down.
The problem is curable returning the engine to classic LS quality, but that should not be necessary. I harvest (good, early) LS from salvage so I'll have a lifetime supply.
I’m so glad I bought my Silverado during the pandemic. My ‘21 1500 has the factory DFM delete (and a $50 credit for the delete lol). Coming from a 2001 Silverado I didn’t want to deal with the ‘fuel management’ system, I had no idea it caused so many component failures until after I purchased my truck and read up on it. Looks like I’ll have to keep this one another 20 years too.
Correct me if I'm wrong but im pretty sure the gm trucks that have the "factory dfm delete" still have the dfm parts. They didn't have the chips to operate the system at the time do to supply chain issues
My 2013 DMax with 204K is still in GREAT shape. Turbo is shiny and no slop. Zero leakage. No blow by. I had a 5.3 and it was JUNK! My DMax is the love of my life. She’s had a few minor issues and I got rid of the CP4 for a CP3 & FASS lift pump. Still need an EGR del.
My '97 Ford with the 5.4 Triton has been nothing but trouble free all this time.......MAINTENANCE is the key, like any vehicle. Believe me, if it was that much trouble like in the video, I would have got rid of it long ago.
I have a 07 5.4 3V Triton and this truck is reaching 150k miles and has had no real issues. Im still aware of the issues these motors can have but, like you said, with good maintenance, they can go on for a long time. People really underestimate how good V8 engines tend to be if they were cared for. I really do hate the bad rep these motors get because some people wont do regular maintenance on them. I change my oil every 3-5k mile. If people talked to these people who daily drive these trucks, they will learn a thing or two from real world drivers. In AZ, where I live, I see TONs of 11th gen F150s with the 5.4L 3V Triton still on the road as work truck. These are good trucks and these kind of list fail to mention any of that. Any engine will sludge if you dont change the oil so I dont see how thats Ford's fault.
@@Phoenix3Fighter Completely agree. I have a 2010 5.4 3V that I bought new with 243K on it and runs like new. 5K oil changes, NEVER beyond that. I've completely beaten the hell out of that thing towing and offroad and it won't die nor ever give me a bit of trouble. This whole "3V is junk" thing is driven off the basis that they have issues when following the maint. schedule in the manual. I get it, you should be able to follow the manufacturer suggested maintenance. I'm a firm believer in 5K changes no matter the vehicle....none of this 7500-10K nonsense. Oil is oil and it gets dirty no matter the engine...some are more sensitive to dirty oil than others, so be on the safe side.
100% AGREE! My '97 5.4 Triton is still strong at 265,000 miles. Mostly highway miles. Still has the original muffler. I'm 70 and I expect to keep it until I die.
I have 99 gmc 1500 with 385,000 been owning it ever since and still going, very reliable for over 23 years now since I bought it. It's paid off itself working in construction.
Man there is something about them old gm/chevys that came out in 99 are awesome. Grandad in law has 2 of them, both over 400k miles. One slung a rod around 450k miles and the other shattered a transfer case somewhere around the 400k mark. He just parked them in the lot as the interior and bodies are just worn out from being daily work trucks that were drove hard and put up wet.😂 Both had the original engines and transmissions. Still see tons of them around.
I have an 05 GMC Canyon with the L5 and have over 310000 miles and no issues with the engine or the transmission except for the water pump, alternator and power steering pump which I replaced myself as well as the normal brake part replacements. Overall I'd say it's been the most reliable truck I've ever owned.
Yes. I have 195k on my 04 3.5L. Stick with a full synthetic oil and change every 5k. I can get 30mpg at 60 mph on the highway. Just keep the throttle body clean.
I have a ‘19 Trail Boss with the 5.3L and thank god it was produced during the big chip shortage around COVID and doesn’t have the AFM/Cylinder Deactivation. It’s a normal engine setup and has been a great truck after 3 years and 40,000 miles (65,000 total). The only complaint I have is the 8 speed transmission shifts kind of hard on its first shift from 1st to 2nd when it’s cold.
I have a 2005 f150 triton 3v. 205,000 miles, still going strong. At 202,000 miles I finally installed a new timing kit, upgraded phasers, new roller followers, and new rockers. Nothing broke, just preventative maintenance. From the first day I bought it I ran 93 gas, ran synthetic oil changes every 3000-5000 miles, and changed radiator fluid at least once a year.
I have a 2003 Ram 2500 diesel. I now have a little more than 750,000 miles on it. The only thing I have had to replace is the trany (twice) because of towing my 14K trailer, radiator twice and the heater core twice. No other issues. No engine or turbo issues.
I got a 1995 nissan hardbody truck its a 4x4 5speed v6 its a extended cab! I have owned it since 2006 one of the best vehicles i have ever owned! very reliable i would hate to sell it with all the crap out there now days! only live within your means people you don't need that big of a truck anyway unless you got something big to pull or your a farmer or rancher or big game hunter!
@shanetyler9391 - I am a retired contractor and say amen to your comment! I live on the So Central CA coast and there are tons of big beautiful expensive Chevy and GMC trucks tooling around. They are in the 80-100K price range; look like Caddys inside and you could eat your lunch off the pristine truck beds.
I have a 06 Toyota Tacoma v6 4.0 4X4 with 321k miles. Engine and transmission original. I replaced the fuel pump at 170k miles. At 313k miles I replaced the entire front suspension from Oreillys. Bad mistake. Everything is squicking again. I’m going to have to get oem parts. Other than that as long as you keep up with maintenance your vehicles will take you far
The 6.0 powerstroke wasn’t as bad as everyone makes them out to be. Most of the nightmare 6.0’s were from lack of maintenance and heavy city driving. However, the 6.4 powerstroke was an absolute nightmare that caused Ford to drop international completely.
So why did Ford buy a bunch of the 6.0's back. Yeah they were pretty bad and still are. Bulletproof one and you still have issues. And I'm not so sure the 6.7 is any better. I know a local const company that has a fleet of them and has to have extras since there are always some of them in the shop. Always. Turbos, blown motors, fires, you name it.
@@blythkd9017 a construction company is a terrible advocate for their performance lol. I’ve worked construction and they don’t maintain a damn thing. Everything is always just enough to keep it on the road. So once again, we are down to poor maintenance and lack of care.
@lordxandalf I agree normally a const company would be a poor example but this is a small woman owned business where the owner's brother maintains the small fleet meticulously. And most of the trucks are driven by the same guy all the time, it's his truck, so he has to take care of it too. I know some of the guys that have these trucks and they are good to them. Still, the 6.7 engine hasn't showed me much. It might be winning the power war right now but I still wouldn't touch one personally. All the independent diesel shops around here are full of Fords. Most of the shop owners warn you to stay away from them and they drive Rams and GM's themselves. But that's just around here, maybe it's a little different somewhere else? IDK
I've got a 2021 Dodge ram pickup with the 5.7 hemi, and I love it. It's got plenty of low end torque and enough horsepower to pass a semi doing 55 like it's standing still! Absolutely no problems with my truck, best pickup I've ever owned!
@@mikekrause910 My 19' RAM 1500 is 6 years old, and it is easily the best vehicle I've ever owned. The powertrain is bulletproof, and the ride is still like a Cadillac.
The one key thing these guys said about the worst trucks was really true. This is what you get when an accountant is running the company. I have a 2012 Toyota Tacoma and it runs just like new.
Have a 95 silverado/everyday driver still doing good.Newest car/truck i Have ever had.....even as a Master mechanic having to work on all other brands.TIME is the true factor on all makes. @@kuuderesyndrome3249
That's what I hate. They've been absorbed, spun off, and sold off into international nothingness. Have a 17 Ram, 15 Promaster City, and a 13 Durango. They've all been really good. But, that one factor alone plus the fact we're probably going to start losing some of the weaker auto companies after the EV crap - those things will make me probably pick something else next time. If I have any money.
My friend had a 2012 Sierra 5.3, had close to 300K km's before it was stolen. It was stock, he had zero issues and was running great. I have a 2011 Silverado 5.3 , 85K km's, just installed the Range AFM disabler about 5K km's ago. I have had no issues either but just wanted to feel better staying in V8 mode all the time. Other than that the truck has been good to me, I bought it new.
I own 4 pickups, each one has its own niche. They may be considered old but every one has been dependable and all of the engines have never had a problem while I've owned them. Oldest to newest: 95 GMC half ton w/305 and POS 4L60. It has 120K miles. #2: 97 S10 w/2.2 auto, 198K miles. #3: 01 Dodge commercial 11K GVWR 1 ton dually w/V10 and 5 speed. 181K miles #4: the only 4x4 I have, 04 Chevy Silverado half ton w/5.3 auto and 198K miles. I like 'work friendly' pickups w/easily accessible boxes to throw stuff into. Newer pickups are junk IMHO. They're too tall to be useful and have way too many amenities. They're made for non-callous handed pussy city boys to pull their new boats. Four doors and an itty-bitty box? Useless.
Disagree, I enjoy the quiet comfortable ride, and decent fuel economy. I sat with a salesperson 3 days ago. I’m trading my 2021 Lariat for a new platinum. Expensive, but I can afford it.
The 5.3 liter engine is great as long as you take it to a shop and have the afm deleted, plug the afm ports and install regular lifters. After taking care of that it will run forever.
@fyx812 - I worked for a company that provided me with full use of a Ranger long bed V6 of about 1996 vintage. I loved the truck. It ran and drove great and looked good. Quality seemed very good. I believe they were Mazda, which are not talked about much on these blogs. These discussions are no joke anymore with "cheap" trucks costing around 38- 40K.
I've had good luck with the 2014 Ram Ecodesiel 4x4. Defintely change the oil on time, but it's been reliable and great mpg. Well over 100k miles with no major issues. Although the SCR did get replaced under warranty with a revised design.
I've owned nothing but chevy trucks...z71 4x4. I had a 2011 that I put 252k miles on it with no issues other than a transmission at 180k.....fast forward and I have to pick up my 2016 from chevy today...torque converter failed and needed a new transmission at 70k miles
Had a 2016 Nissan Titan XD Cummins. It had constant regens and it was just a dog! It had this horrible dead pedal lag that almost dangerous. I deleted and tuned it to avoid the regen and having to use DEF and for more power. It definitely made a lot more power and the dead pedal was mostly resolved. Then the EGR started leaking and consuming coolant so I deleted that. Then I had a turbo burn out when towing a big trailer up a mountain. I had the turbo replaced, the turbine wheel shaft was bent and it self destructed most likely from the over boost of the tune. I also changed out the lift pump after priming issues after changing fuel filters. I lowered the tune to the lowest setting and put another 10k miles on it and sold it. A week later the new owner told me the turbo blew on it. I was like What?? No f-ing way! I didn't fully realize what a time bomb this truck was. I ended up buying another Titan but I got the 5.6 liter gas engine and its been solid. I will never buy a diesel anything ever again.
The best truck I’ve ever owned was my 2019 nissan frontier. Every car reviewer in the world called it “dated” but I really didn’t care about any of that. It was plenty nice enough inside with the SL trim i was able to sell it for more than i bought it for and never had an issue with it.
Only had it 3-4 years. My newest truck/suv is 20 years old with 270k miles. Lexus gx-470. Best car I have ever owned. I also am on my second E350 ford extended van. The 2003 e350 v10 is a better Vehicle than the older 1990 460 v8 generation. Steering is much better ac is better ride is better.
I own the 18 ram ecodiesel. I agree it sucks from the jump. But once you do the "delete" and get the tune. You breathe new life into it. I am getting 28mpg and without soot clogging the engine. The engine isnt bad. ALSO with anything else. Good maintenance goes along way.
Imagine if the EPA didn’t screw wuth reliable diesels… how much infrastructure and shipping and scrapping and industrial production goes into making garbage that “passes emissions.”
2004 silverado 5.3 1500 Z71. Purcased new August 03. Current mileage 432,000+. Only repair was a waterpump at 382,000. I do all maintenance. Still every day construction work truck. Why did they change this 5.3. This is a strong engine. Most reliable truck I've ever owned out of 8. Origanil trany also.
I did have that Dakota. It had 214000 miles and 13 years on that engine. Never had an issue with it and it would still be on the road except some C texting took it and me out using a 300M. Miss that truck.
I’m not in any way saying the 3 valve 5.4 is a good engine, because it’s not, but we had great luck with ours, bought it brand new in 2005 so even before people had even found out about these issues, it did have the spark plug problem but that was it, fixed it and it never had it again
I bought a 2010 F150 FX4 last year with 120,000 miles. It was $10 grand when everyone else wanted 20 for anything close to it. Most reviews on that year and engine were good so I thought I'd take a chance. It was at a small time dealer, who I could tell just wanted to dump it because it had a laundry list of items that needed attention and just wasn't worth his time to fix, but it was definitely worth my time. Mechanically it was fine but it was a stacked model with all the bells and whistles, most of them broken. I'm a DIY guy and these were either easy fixes or not that big of a deal. Right away it had an engine issue where when it was warm, at idle facing up a hill it would sputter, run like crap, and misfire. I replaced the timing solenoids which mostly fixed it, then had an engine flush which really helped. Now it's pretty much not an issue. It's a secondary vehicle that has only seen 3,000 miles of use so far, and given it has a 200,000 mile life expectancy, it should last me a good long time. Also, I was talking with a guy this week who also has a 2010 but with a 5.0(?) engine. He said it has some electronic steering whose fluid system is sealed which failed on him, causing dangerous steering malfunctions. It was a really expensive fix. I rushed home to see what I had and lucky for me mine has the old fashioned steering system, where I can add steering fluid. Whew!
Truth is that all the major manufacturers are failing miserably. Everyone is so caught up in horsepower and gas mileage, they have forgotten about reliability. I'd rather have an ole 65 model American made truck with a stick shift and an inline six than any of this junk on here.
I know it's not a hardcore truck but I've got a 2013 Honda Ridgeline that does everything I ask it to do. Only problem had is a brake booster that had to be replaced. Not too bad after 10 yrs.
Damn right it’s not. It’s barely a “truck.” It’s basically a car with a bed like the El Camino. Hell, even the El Camino was more of a truck with a V8, body on frame, and rear solid axle!
People hate on Ridgeline for no reason, I actually respect them because you don't need a massive engine and 4 wheel drive to get groceries and take your kids to school, which is what most truck owners do now anyway.
We have a 2006 Ridgeline with 200K on the clock. Have only changed the water pump/timing belt a,d front struts. Very solid truck and wouldn't hesitate to drive cross country....even with 200K. It is very over engineered.
I have 1st generation Colorado and it has 200k miles on it and I still daily drive till this day only issue I had was the belt tensionr went out but Ive kept up with it.
Got a 2004 i5 with 202100 something miles. Runs like a top! Just changed oil regularly. Drove it down state the other week, 3 hours one way drive, averaged 23 mpg. Quite happy with it. No known issues.
I own a 2016 Tundra 5.7L V8 double cab. Bought it new back then. She has zero rust and has been well maintained. I got 497,236 miles on her. She still runs like the day I purchased her. Same motor and transmission with zero issues ever.
I'll add to the Tacoma category the 4.0 l. The engine on cold start up for some reason sounds like a box of marbles pinging around. The sound is similar to "piston slap". The gas mileage definitely didn't improve. Going down a hill if you have an automatic transmission and touch your brake pedal it all but sends you through the windshield downshifting 2 or 3 gears abruptly. Other than that and a few other minor issues it's been Rock solid!
The oil pressurerized chain tensioners may make that noise until oil pressure forces them out. Many Toyota engines have that rattling sound on start up but is not really to much to worry about...that is what I am lead to beleive.
@@mikefoehr235 yeah that's what I've heard too but I have heard other 1gr-fe's that don't sound like that. I have a suspicion it has to do with secondary air injection. I've also noticed that those particular engines don't sound like they have an exhaust leak at the exhaust manifold. In reality they don't have an exhaust leak but it sounds like they have a sputtering like a blown exhaust manifold gasket.
@@mikefoehr235 almost like inducing excessive knock to help clean up the emissions, w/ the help of air injection on startup, until it achieves closed loop fueling.
@@bbracing3925 The air pump can be an issue. Early versions can have the engine destroyed when parts of the pump filter is ingested by the engine. Check on YT. I watched the video years ago. Toyota has a fix for that issue. My 13 Tacoma was OK.
The 3.0 isn't the best, but the 3.4L is a great motor. I've owned 20 different Toyota's, from 4Runners to Tacomas to Tundras, and I've never had any major problems. The biggest problem I've experienced is a water pump replacement on an '08 Highlander. For reliability, Toyota's rule.
I don't understand why he lumped the 3.0 in with the 3.4. The 3.0 got 17 mpg highway the 3.4 I get 22 23 consistently. The 3.0 had headgasket issues, the 3.4 I have never heard of that being a problem EVER. They are very different motors and for him to suggest they are similar is very. Well let's just say this dude is a hack.
Did Scotty Kilmer come up with the vid title?
That click-baiting bastard. ROFL. I thought the title was appropriate. The end just didn't throw the whole Toyota fanbase under the bus. I completely agree with the other assessments though.
Bruh 😂
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Love Scotty…yet I associate this channel more Yammie Noob just in 4 wheel mode
Idea has to do that cause dude fell off on vid ideas.
I bought my 1999 Toyoda Tacoma brand new. Always did the required maintenance on it including changing the timing belt about every hundred thousand miles or so and never had any problems other than a leaking power steering unit while it was still under warranty. I gave it to my daughter with over 225,000 miles on it and she is still driving it today. Of course I changed the oil regularly and naturally the tires, brakes and battery. Couldn't be more happy with it. Still running like new.
Toyoda???😂😂😂😂😂
@@mikedrown2721 Yup, Toyota Tacoma
@@daryljacobson7462 Thanks for the removal of the letter "d" lol👍
I work at a GM dealer in the parts dept. and the cam/lifter failure problem has provided me a good living. Thanks GM!
You make it sound like your hourly job gets paid on comission 🤨
@@hectordeanda9133 i work in gm parts. Salesmen jobs typically are salary + commission
at other peoples expense. imagine feeling good about that
Years ago Camaros had an issue with soft camshafts. Seems like that component weakness can't be fixed by GM.
Is that the diesel or gasser? Thanks
2007 Ram 1500 4.7. Not a daily driver, but I've had it 14 years. Just recently saved myself 250 bucks charging the original spark plugs myself. Surprisingly they weren't in really bad shape. Figured 17 years was enough to ask. The reason (2 reasons) I'll continue to drive this truck is the (well serviced) transmission is amazing. Granted only 235 hp, but once up to prudent speeds it reallt performs like a champ. That second reason. Not willing to shell out 4 to 5 times what I paid for this truck. Twice as much sure, but NO truck is worth 70-90 grand. That's insane.
I’ve got a 2008 Ram with the FFV 4.7, all original parts except for the water pump and alternator. Just rolled over 240k and been clanking for the last 100k. Really underpowered for towing but a great truck for the farm. Now I got a 2017 5.7 Hemi to do all the hard pulling and look pretty while doing so!
How in the hell do you "charge" a spark plug?
@@scarhart53I was thinking the same thing 😂 auto correct must have gotten involved in that 😂
I had a 2007 4.7 that had shifting issues. I had to run it in tow-haul in town to keep it from trying to drop into OD at 30mph and start to chug. When I didnt run it in tow-haul, it would shift "backwards". Take off in 1st, hit second, go to third, "stumble" back into 2nd, then 3rd again. And of course the used dealer I bought it from had their alcoholic mechanic look at it and swear there was nothing wrong with it. He tried to pull transmission codes and came up blank. It was a nice 4 door truck, very clean, sounded really good with the duals, and it was priced right.
4.7 like the 318 are good but light duty.
I wish Ford would go back to building the old basic F-100 with the inline six and three on the tree. Had a 1960 f-100 and it ran like a top for 24 years. Just a basic truck with a bench seat. Truly a gem.
Wouldn't that be nice
I had a 1978 F150 300 6 and 4 on the floor but 1st was almost never used not even synchronized you had to stop to put in first. Great truck
@@glenryan6569 Never a transmission repair bill on that one!.
My 1977 came with the automatic. Eventually I had to rebuild it, but the kit was less than $100 and I was able to do it myself. Those were the days.
Ditto, the pre-1980 trucks are the best. bring back the 1970's models with just a basic fuel injection and nobody can touch it. 420,000 miles on my 1978 bronco.
@@castirondude nobody can touch it today because of the horrible gas mileage. I had a 77 F 150 in the 80s, and i knew many others with similar Fords. No matter the engine or load, all got 10 mpg. That's when has was one dollar. Now in CA it's 5x that price. I'd love a F 250 from that time, rather than a new truck. But man, I used to just watch that gas gage drop by the minute. At thst time, my daily commute cost $5 a day. Today it would be $25 a day just to get to work and back.
I traded in a 2006 F-350 Super Duty 6.0L, which, by the way, had every single problem you've described, for a 1999 F-350 Super Duty 7.3L. That was 7 years ago ago, and the 1999 is still running great in an every day usage. I've put over 100,000 miles on the truck and would not hesitate to drive it all around the USA. It has 246,000 miles on it and is as strong as ever. The thing that kills me the most about virtually ALL these automotive disasters is that in almost ALL cases, the poor designs were directly a result of some rediculous government CAFE standard. My '06, for example, could NEVER get better than 12 MPG. That is before mandated Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve failed causing coolant to enter the cylinders. AFTER I performed the brazenly heinous criminal act of deleting the EGR valve, the truck could regularly achieve 16 to 18 MPG. So, I guess the political save the planet geniuses think that a 12 MPG truck will pollute less than an 18 MPG truck. And THAT was before the craze of burning urea with fuel oil for EXTRA CLEANLINESS crept into their twisted political minds. Hint: all this anti pollution, save the planet mandate garbage is DESIGNED to reduce reliability and increase cost to EVERYONE. Funny how all the wildlife population that we are supposed to be making extinct with pollution is absolutely flourishing. If you use a little common sense and don't blindly accept the fact that we're killing the planet, it's pretty clear to see that it's the GOVERNMENT that wants to "kill the planet" so they can declare a crises, rush in and suspend freedom to "save us" from ourselves. EVIL has to appear as virtue in order to advance. Let's stop giving it the highball signal to destroy everything good!
Did you ever think that we may "not be killing the planet" as you believe is BECAUSE of some of those regulations? You can't prove a negative. There is no way to turn back the clock and "try it your way now." I don't believe every new idea is a good one. As I don't believe every new one is automatically bad. It takes time and more brain cells than some consumers want to devote to the subject to find out. And you never will until you try it.
That also doesn't mean I believe that manufacturers aren't trying to serve two masters, but considering their profits and severance packages for failed leaders, I do believe they are spending their in the wrong spot.
Idle investors are to blame also as they want more, more, more, yet their investment was only buying stocks that already served their purpose from their original sale. They are trying to live off of those whose initial purchase was taking a chance on something they believed in. The actual risk takers that earned their return on investments. Not ridden off someone else's coat tails. Companies should by back their stock as quick as possible so they can run their business with actual cash on hand. Not the speculation of someone who can demand, but not be smart enough to know how it all works.
We’ll said. The government regulations are destroying the planet not cow farts and old gas engines.
I can't see the other 2 messages it says are here...thanks overlords. I 100% agree, but lets not forget the absolute RUSH to bring in EV's. It is a disaster waiting to happen. They had to make the diesels go away. After a few mods, the VW tdi was getting into the 60mpg range. That's why they had to kill it and punish the company.
We must all become activists and demand that the nonsense stop. Excessive epa regulations to the ev mandates. It's not 1970 anymore and they've went way way too far. Get active. Politely and professionally share your opinions.
Well said. All these videos accomplish for me is the common theme of buy “older” and hope you have money to get her right. And yes limited guv is the best for us normal folk.
I've owned a 2011 Ram 1500 since new. It's got newer version 4.7. 226,000 miles. No issues ever. Gets 20-21 hwy mpg. 4 wheel drive, standard cab. Love it
The main issue is that it's not a GMC 2500HD, therefore, not really even a truck.
@@alphaforce6998 ignorant comment...low mentality cheby fan as usual.
@@alphaforce6998 RAM 2500, Ford F250, proper trucks
Mine is a 22 Ram PowerWagon 2500. It will leave that GMC on the trail. I bought it one year old and saved $20,000! Method Wheels and Yokohama G006 Mud Terrains complete the package.
Sucks gas through that 6.4 L but I knew that before I bought it. $20,000 buys a lot of fuel!
I own a 2007 Nissan Titan. It has never failed me. I plan on driving it for another 10 years.
I've heard the gas V8 is a solid motor without the complexity of cylinder deactivation.
Thise older Titans were good. I think the problem is the cummins in the newer ones
That engine and the Toyota 5.7 are the most reliable motives. Probably in the last thirty years and that's a fact
I sold my 2007 Titan 3 years ago with 280k miles. Only thing I replaced was the radiator (upgraded to aluminum ) and the driveshaft bearing. Everything still worked down to the original a/c charge. I still see it around town today, probably has more than 350k miles by now
I drive a 05 titan with 280+k , iv owned , a ram with the 4.7, a f150 with the 4.6 v8 ,iv had a the Sierra 1500 with the 6.0 , the titan by far is the better of them all !,
I will stick to my 1958 Chevy Fleetline with 261 six , 3 speed manual.
I completely agree about the Tacoma. I think more time should have been spent talking about the frame issue. Every time I do a safety inspection on one I basically send it to the crusher. Doesn't matter how well it runs if I can jam my finger through the frame.
Are you still seeing rusted out Tacoma frames after the recall so many years ago?
I'm a traveling nurse--I visit dying patients in rugged areas--my GMC truck, brand new, soon developed a piston ring failure problem and scratched the cylinders starting a massive oil consumption problem. I was putting buckets of oil in that thing all of which burned and caked over the entire engine bay over the next few years and made the timing chain to slip. It finally failed me during one of my emergency dying patient visits--Thanks a million GMC! (especially for failing to cover what's stated in your warranty).
I have first hand experience how bad GM is with my 88 Sierra. I thank my lucky stars for Toyota. The 4.0 litre v6 and 5.7 v8 are nearly bullet proof. I had a 13 Tacoma and now a 20 Tundra. Toyota builds excellent trucks.
Just curious, why would a traveling nurse drive a truck? Trucks are so overpriced today. Terrible on gas, tires and all parts. If I didn't need it for work, I'd never buy another truck.
@@jeremyweems4916Clearly said rugged areas where only a truck can make it. 🤦🏻
Says the dumbass who tried to use it as an emergency response vehicle without correcting that issue.
Can't say I'm surprised that dumping buckets of oil into your truck for years would have a negative outcome.
I’m glad that you mentioned that basic services, like oil changes are cheap insurance. Don’t overlook it. Great work.
Especially for diesel engines
Gm put that same inline 5 in the hummer (small one I don’t know the chassis name )
Ignore factory recommended intervals. Regular oil and filter every 3,000 miles. Cheaper over the long run than a new engine.
@@dave3657 That old '3000 mile' chestnut? ROFL . . .
@@dave3657 I have literally seen a ford f150 4.6L and a nissan xterra 4.0L go over 60k miles with the oil from the factory. The 4.6L failed at 64k miles. The Xterra is failing at 78k miles (because it got oil changed at 62k miles). If those drivers had just changed the oil every 20,000 miles, they wouldn't be the happiest engines but they would still be driving.
I'd like to make an honorable mention to the 7.3 Powerstroke and 6.0 Vortec both are hella reliable.
Still driving my 7.3 245k and no plans of getting rid of it.🍻
@@DuckbumSD Yes sir I have 560k miles on my 6.0 Vortec and my brother in law has over 300k on his 7.3 Power Stroke.
@@samduran5180 awesome 👏 👏👏
The 6.0 vortec is fantastic.
Certain years of Vortec’s have served us great in the Plow/Landscape/heavy tow business. Avoid years 2013 and 2015, both knackered at 300k km’s. Others (2001/03/05/09) still going strong at 440k km’s. (In house service only, stealership never touched once purchased. We will see about these 6.6 gas mills just in service last 2 years from Chev.
Basically, thanks to the EPA regs, manufactures have to cut so many corners to meet these "democrat" inforced hardship rules that WE the customers get absolute garbage. Thank's Democrats
So many people haven't put two and two together. The hardships aren't even close to being over because they're just getting warmed up with all these enforced improvements of theirs. Maybe when we can't eat, cook, drive, or pay for anything, people will finally catch on. Doubt it.
Absolutely 👍 Get those liberals outta office asap and get our full power trucks back to normal! Nothing wrong with a big V8!
They are going to force us into buying EV's by proxy
Republicans win elections also. Even though they may not make things worse, they never lift a finger to undo or roll back these regs. They are not philosophically opposed to the existence of these regulatory agencies that are artificially driving up the cost of living. For regulatory elimination, vote Randall Terry, Constitution Party for President in 2024, and vote for state level candidates who will pass legislation to ignore federal regulation in their respective states. Remember the words of Pat Buchanan in his 1996 presidential campaign. "The Democrats are on the wrong side, and the Republicans won't fight."
2004 Silverado with the 5.3L. Port injection. No VVT. No AFM. Just a good old solid V8. Simple engine. 3k mile oil changes and non ethanol gas in the tank.
Between 2002 and 2014 I owned 3 Dodge Cummins Diesels. Each had in excess of 250,000 miles when I traded. The first one had 275,000 when I replaced the clutch. Each extended cab, 2 w/d, the first two were standard trans. the last was a 2011, had recall problems that was finally fixed at 110,000. No more trouble. For all my lost time in the shop, Dodge gave me $2,200.00. I loved those pickups. Particularly the ones with the Std trans. Anytime I found someone from the Ford or Chevy camp willing to run I knew I would ALWAYS win. Theirs were governed to 94-96 mph, the Cummins was good to 112. After 700,000 miles on those three, I've run circles around the fathers of most of your readers. I'm 82 and still loving the memories.
That might be true, but Dodge is no better Then forward or chevy's. The way I look at things is how much money has this vehicle saved me. How many times it has been to the shop? 1:57 My brother in law worked for ford He is a mechanicand he told me good for Chevy. And dodge all design to bring them back constantly to replace sensors and things like that. That's the way forward designed them to keep the money flowing into the company. Now I am 70 years old.
And you name it I had it toto day the best truck I had is toyota my truck Not going good has only been into the sfor a check over. No major problemjust ties and breaks that I do myself. Empty the oval change. And the truck is ten years old. I do not have old spots all in my driveway.
The truck runs great. And when I want a new one, I'll go get it. And my family members are happy or waiting for me to just pass it down because they know what they're getting.
I got a Chevy with the 6.2, but I immediately disabled DFM.
That does nothing. You need to remove the lifters with a dod delete kit. Its not the act of the dfm. But the lifter design itself. Your chance is not reduced. But simply disabling does not help.
Better run 93 octane or you will start loosing pistons
I'm over 60000 miles in. I didn't just buy this truck yesterday and I've had 0 issues.
@@chrismarbrey9678I literally had a fleet of 5.3s with the AFM. Never had a problem with any of them and ran all of them 300,000 to 500,000 miles. I have a serious trick up my sleeve though, I change the oil every 5,000 miles. Yeah that's the trick. That's the only trick actually.
Also, that early in line 5 Colorado is based off of the 4.2 L that was in the Trailblazers for instance. That was a pretty indestructible motor. They've kind of ran a long time. The only thing that really sucked about him as they were pigs. You might as well just have had the 5.3
@tonymartindale6085 absolutely false.
As a dude who used to work at Ford as a parts guy, I know we'd often get tons of 6.0 diesels. We had one mechanic who'd only work on those but he hated it lol.
I call the 6.0 liter the Abortion motor. My Dad put 10K into the engine before he shit canned the POS. He drove Fords for 60 yrs. Ram all the way after that. Ford F’d the consumer bad and they should have been ordered to take back the trucks and refunded every cent back to the customer. They went from a 7.3L International to an in house catastrophe
Let me guess, all seals leak?
I knew a guy who basically made a career out of the Ford 6.0. He got really good at them and was always in high demand for his services
6.0 engines was still better to work on than the 6.4s. I hated them with a passion lol
To this day you will still never beat a small or big block Ford Chevrolet or Chrysler OLD SCHOOL parts are plentiful and easily repairable.
I have the GM 5.3 with the active fuel management. One of the AFM lifters broke. Pulled the head, got the lifter replaced. Almost exactly a year later, another one broke. This time, the lifter twisted inside the plastic lifter guide, of course scoring up the camshaft. Long story short, it turned out to be a bad oil pump, which makes the AFM system work. About a year after the second lifter and oil pump issue, the A/C belt broke, and as it was whipping around, it broke the VVT sensor. I’ve always been a fan of GM’s. I have a 2000 half ton with 320k miles, all original except for the water pump and alternator. But the AFM system suuuuuuuuuuuuuucks!
Do you change oil by your self?
I had a 2006 Ford F-150 with the 5.4 Triton 3-valve V-* Engine. The only problem I had with that engine was the spark plug issue, which was quickly resolved with the proper tools.
Same. I would dump a small amount of transmission fluid down the plug holes and leave it overnight. They come out easy as pie afterwards.
The 3V is absolute garbage
I had a friend with one that suffered a catastrophic engine failure with about 90000 miles on it.
I have the 5.4L 3V with 127,000 miles. Seems to run OK now, but I keep hearing that it is a bad engine. @@user-uj3zk2cx8t
The last f150 I worked on was a 2006 5.4 3 valve with 260k on it. It needed new Cam phasers and Solenoids. after that I poured a quart of Marvel mystery oil in it and drove it until the lash adjusters quieted down and changed oil and filter. Alot of people want to argue with me about using Diesel engine oil in these engines but it works extremely well at cleaning buildup out of them. @ 1800 miles the oil was coal black and it was changed again using the same oil! A few months later he brought it back in for Spark plugs and the secret to changing them is prep the engine by moving all stuff out of the way and unbolting the coils you will need compressed air for this too. Warm the engine until fully warmed and then the plugs will come right out without breaking off. Do one side at a time and run engine some more to keep hot then change the other side. The air is for blowing out the plug holes one at a time..NO POwer Tools!
I have a 2010 F150 3 valve 5.4 and change the oil every 4000 miles. It currently has 214,000 miles on it and aside from crappy exhaust manifolds (always cracking), it's been pretty darn reliable.
Everytime a worst engine ever list goes right to the 3v 5.4 it let's me know they're 🤡 's
@@aclary81 Yes, not inherently horrible, but not tolerant at all of poor maintenance. You have to keep clean oil in them and change the coolant and plugs on time or things corrode, leak and seize up!
They had finally updated the cam phaser design by 2010 so the late years were much better than the early ones. Even the early ones can last a long time if maintained, and if any issues that arise are fixed promptly (ticking, phaser noise, etc.). I know a guy who works on fleet airport shuttles with 5.4 3vs and he's had several that hit a million miles on the original engines. They were used between the Villages, FL (senior town) and the Orlando airport so a lot of highway miles combined with good maintenance. He had one in the shop when I was there to replace at 1M miles. It still ran fine but they figured it had to die at some point so they were replacing it rather than risk stranding a bunch of seniors on the side of the road in the hot Florida sun.
@@josephkneip2950 Yes, and bi-metal corrosion also occurs when you have different metals all getting sprayed with water and sometimes salt up North. That and probably using the cheapest bidder to supply bolts which then corrode faster and aren't strong enough to withstand the uneven expansion/contraction rates. People often say once they upgrade the bolts/studs and they hold up without any issues. They save a buck a car on cheaper bolts and it adds up to millions, and the factory ones only have to outlast the warranty!
i am glad you were dumb enough to buy a ford and am looking forward to rescuing you on the side of the road with my Tundra
I have a 99 f250 super duty with the Triton 5.4 and all I've had to do is valve cover gaskets and spark plugs and the spark plugs aren't as bad ass everyone talks about, proper torque and anti seaze and boom, the truck ever drove across country before I fixed the oil leaks and did amazing!
nobody with half a brain is taking that risk to do all that work just to make it “reliable”. u shouldn’t have to put in all that effort to get to point b. fords definition of reliable isn’t it its junk
MY 2004 5.4 FX4 is now 20 years old with 174,000 miles and has been one of the most reliable vehicles I've owned. Still looks great too. I've used Mobil1 full synthetic in almost everything since 1990 though. If you sell enough trucks some people are going to trash them because it's what they do.
I also have a 04 FX4 5.4 Triton with 265,000 miles. The engine has never been worked on other than regular maintenance. Although I did have to have the transmission rebuilt at 215.000 miles.
I`ve had P/U trucks since 1978 and never had any serious problems, just routine maintenence and some starters W/Punps and alternators, They were bought new and used in a masonry company all 4WD and all FORDS. Diesel and gassers and never went more than 4000 miles between oil changes. I think I bought my last one this year, a F350 6.2 gasser and I`m 71 years old now. No more working for me or my truck. Were going cross country this spring with the pup.
Owning an 06 two door manual Tacoma, I know I’m safe from this list
I’m sure it’s rusting quietly🤫
@@paulhunter9613 *laughing in Arizona*
88 Toyota, 4.5 Million miles, original everything except driver seat, cost 500 bucks 🎤⤵️
@@patrickancona1193NO MAMEZ MY FRIEND 😁😁😁😁 4.5 MILLION MILES 🫣👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
Except you’ll be rusted away
I had a 2008 ram 1500 with the 4.7 with a six speed. I put 109,000 in 11 years. I had to put a new clutch at 108,000 mi. As far as the engine goes it was never an issue. Always ran well. Unfortunately due to health reasons I had to sell the truck soon after I replaced the clutch. The guy I sold the truck to is still driving it with only a small brake line issue in four years.
10k miles a year is an easy life for that truck. I just crossed 91,500 with my 2019, only had the expected exhaust manifold issues but covered by warranty.
109K is not a good test. 209K you're getting close.
I own a 2002 silverado v6 manual with 345k miles and still hits 100mph on the freeway
How many quarts of oil you go through? 😂 don’t lie my friend has a Chevy Colorado he’s 66 years old so doesn’t abuse it and with only a 108k it’s usually 2 quarts low between changes 😂
@@TimValenti-v9lMy 2003 Avalanche with it diminutive 5.3 has 230k miles, actually I've slowed down to 15 k a year theses day only because I don't go many places. I 😢don't burn any oil 6 qts in- 5.99 qts out, between my 3000mile oil changes. No smoke out the tailpipe, Ever. Maybe I just got a good build!😅 I did have to replace a knock sensor at 210k miles, and an oil pressure sending unit. I used to beat it up. Tow a 8000 lb trailer, beat it up, and the first 10 yrs in northern Indiana snow with no garage or carport
You’re going over the speed limit my guy
Bravo.😅
I spent 27 yrs as an extended auto / light truck warranty adjuster, I am very aware of all of these issues, made my job very interesting over the years, to say the least, I am now retired.
95% of pickup owners these days use their trucks as if theyre corollas. Driving to work, the grocery store, and dropping kids off at school but at 15mpg.
But hey, gotta look cool!
Thats me! Joking
What's wrong with that, are you jealous
If you need a truck and you're a one vehicle owner, whatcha gonna do? You are right about one thing. No one ever looked cool driving a Corolla.😂
i got a 20 yr old tundra because i need a truck a few times a month. but i daily drive a camry. the fuel consumption just doesnt make sense.
I have a 72 Chevy short bed and a 55 Ford 2 door and they seem more reliable than the new vehicles I've had. No computers. I've flooded twice from tropical storms. Can't do much with a flooded new truck. Old ones can be drained of everything and replace fluids. You good then.
The 2 valve 5.4 was solid while the 3 valve was the 1 that had the problems. The oil issue could be solved with getting your oil changes early. People don't take into consideration that idling an engine put wear on it so measure idle times.
2 v good motor i gotta superduty 3/4 been great had 4 3v go down
I have a 2000 5.4 Triton 155,00 bought new. Intake manifold replaced. Very solid. I also have a 2013 Expedition with 190,000 5.4 3 valve also very solid. Only the exhaust leaks a bit. Other than that no issues.
5.4 engine seems to make many miles in many autos. When problems occur usually it cost a lot to fix. Take care of it and don’t dog it and they are capable of some real mileage.
I've got a 5.4 2 valve in my 3/4 Econoline and it's going on 335k and it's still going strong.
You prob change the oil and take care of it. They will go 330k miles if you do.
@@spec1923
My 2002 ford F150 started blowing out spark plugs at around 220,000 miles in 2011 sold after owning it for 9 years. No other issues.
I am a retired tech and totally agree with you and my worst purchases was a F250 6.0L....i hate Ford, Chevy, Dodge they all build junk and then dont stand behind their product and screw millions of people over.
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I got stuck with a Titan gas as a rental for a while when my vehicle got rear ended. TBH, I loved the thing. It even got better fuel mileage than I thought it would. Really didn’t want to give it back.
I've seen a lot of Titans. Never heard about the Diesel engine problem.
Most Nissan Titans are gassers. They discontinued their Cummins 5.0 V8 Turbo Diesel Titan XDs with the introduction of the 2020 lineup
5.4 Triton was a great engine until they reduced the threads on the spark plugs. I got 349K out of my '01 F150 and it's still running around town... The phasers were the only thing that went out...
At 45K I had one spit out the spark plug. Put in a helicoil and traded it in .
01 was the 2v and didn't have phasers but good try
Everyone always lumps all the Triton engines together. Glad to see you specifically mentioned the 5.4 3 valve. I had a 2 valve 4.6. And though lacking in power, (plenty for my needs) it was rock solid on reliability.
the 2 valve and 3 valve 4.6’s in the mid 90s into 2000s (crown Vic, mustang, etc.) were always the best ones for reliability, would highly recommend swapping if your chasing performance though
4.6 2 valve is actually one of the best reliable v8. Same thing with audi 4.2L. The timing belt ones like the BFM are actually top tier v8.
So why Cummings sell crap if they know its crap. Nissan builds very reliable and engines. Maybe the reason was to give the truck a American heart for American customers, but American heart was a lemon.
@@FyodorUshakovSuka"Cummings" does not sell anything. However, Cummins sells diesel engines.
@@randycupp5925 Sorry my bad. Why did Cummings sold crap diesel engines if they didn't know how to built a good one? Happy?
I got a 5 year old T100 (3.4l) with 85K, drove it for 20 years, then gave it to my nephew. Now he drives it to work everyday.
The problem with the Ford 6.0 diesel is that it was not designed to be a light truck engine. It was designed by Mercedes as a medium/heavy truck engine for busses and similar weight trucks. In those applications it was a very good engine. Light trucks like pickups have to meet more stringent emission standards. To meet those standards the engine was retuned to run with higher fuel pressure and compression. That's the cause of most of the head failures. Note: the engines in the Ford trucks were built by International Harvester under license from Mercedes.
Mercedes had absolutely nothing to do with it. And yes a few sensors here and there fail maybe an injector here or there I happen to have 364,000 mi on my E-Series 6.0 the fact that they chose to really bag the motor in this video is ridiculous to me they're just jumping on the bandwagon compared to that piece of crap Fiat 3.0 diesel lol
Mercedes? Nonsense. Navistar designed this engine with the super duty planned to be its biggest customer by far.
I've have a 5.4L Triton V8 in my 2010 F150 and I've never had a problem. It's 14 years old with 126k miles and not one problem.
I changed my spark plugs myself at 80k miles and I was sweating bullets in 30° weather, but they all came out and all were replaced no problem. Engine runs like a peach!
Double up on those oil changes! A buddy had his 5.4 go bad out-of-town. $9000 ouchie for new motor. I'd run Amsoil for sure.
I've got 276k on my 5.4
These worst ever videos that dump on the 5.4 3v right out the gate are so lazy to me. It's amazing what a few haters and the internet can do. The 5.4 3v is trash bandwagon has become urban legend at this point. the ecoboosts and coyotes literally have all the same failure points lol
@@aclary81 Well, that's sad if FoMoCo didn't learn from the 5.4 to fix the failures.
It's not about "hate", but recognizing a very real, undeniable issue. issue that causes much misery. When you see shops on the web having to replace so many of them, there's a real problem. Some people get lucky, but others pay the price. My buddy is a truck driver and seemed to maintain his Lincoln LT well, but his 5 4 melted down out of town, and a shop stuffed in a new engine @ $9000.00. I'm begging him to run Amsoil now, and change it 2x as often as Amsoil recommends. I called the Amsoil tech line, and they said my recommendation is a good one. Keeping sludge out of those cam phasers is the ticket.
I just returned from camping with a Navajo family at Monument Valley. Our host runs a tourism facility involving pickup trucks modified with open seating for 15 people instead of a traditional bed. He showed me the parking lot where they park the trucks. One thing I quickly noticed. About 90% of them were GMT800s. The rest were GMT400s and a handful of GMT900. Most were model years between 2001 and 2003, he said. He explained why the company focuses on the GMT800 platform. "Our trucks have a very hard life. We use them to moving heavy loads every day across hundreds of miles of unimproved, dirt roads, and with minimal maintenance, day after day, year after year. If they break down, we lose money. If they require too much maintenance, we lose money. We change the air filters more often than usual and we run fresh synthetic oil every 3000 miles, and that's about it." They avoid diesel engines because of maintenance costs and unreliability. Most of them are 5.3s or 6.0 vortecs. The interiors receive zero maintenance and all were extremely dirty and many with broken armrests and door handles. The beds have all bed removed and replaced with fabricated heavy steel bleacher seating to accomodate 12-15 people with sun canopies. They run these trucks hard and have learned lessons on which trucks will survive their harsh use case and which ones don't.
Just came from there myself, noticed the same thing.
Nothing runs like crap longer than a GM!
Yes two of the greatest motors ever designed
6.4 Fords keep my Shop Busy & has put 2 of my kids through College..Thank You FORD👍
Brought to you by Ford, from IH.
best comment so far!
When it comes to the 4.7 V8 Dodge used in the Ram, I know quite a few people who do their oil changes every 3000 - 4000 miles and as a result, it has been pretty reliable. I drove a Jeep Commander with that same engine, and it was so smooth. The power delivery, barely a vibration on it. The engine was so quiet and so smooth, you'd be forgiven for thinking it was sort of Electric or a some sort of hybrid.
With regards to the 5.7 Hemi, I've got it and faced my own shares of issues. I can tell you, with the exhaust leaks and ticks are due to exhaust bolts. The dreaded lifter tick however is caused by using the wrong oil. It is sad to say that Chrysler let their customers down, by specifying thinner oils in their engines just to get better EPA ratings. The same can be said about GM with their 5.3 V8 and cylinder deactivation.
While some would blame design failures on these engines, I would state that switching from a 5w20 to a 5w30 as soon as you get the truck off the lot and changing the oil every 3000 - 4000 miles. Those who have done this, have had no issues.
2002 Avalanche 1500. 160k, regularly towing a travel trailer. Only major breakdown was a rear diff blowout replaced under warranty. Really liked that SUV. My family grew up in it. However it had the infamous piston slap problem that I never fixed. Sold it in 2019 when it started burning oil and a lifter started ticking. 😜
Why do people always neglect to mention government city, state and federal contracts of the Ford and Gm brands when comparing sales numbers because if law enforcement and government agencies weren't so supportive they would have been downsides, maybe even gone out of business
Because they don't count that's why. Even worse than all the people that want to hate on GM for instance probably would be really upset to know that actually the failure rate on GM trucks is significantly lower than everybody else. They seem to fail to notice that literally millions upon Millions upon millions of them have the same engine. So of course there are going to be people that are going to have problems with him but the fact of the matter is at the end of the day it's such a small percentage of what's actually produced. Take Toyota for instance and now is under the same efficiency standards that the big three have been under forever. All the sudden they can't build transmissions and engines anymore. What a shock.
I have the GM 5.3 (AFM) in two trucks currently. A 2015 Silverado WT2 with 130k miles on it (that I just gave my dad) and I just bought a 2017 Silverado LT with 57k miles on it. These trucks both have the same engines and transmissions. Honestly the 2015 was a great truck for me and the 2017 runs like new so far. I think the horror stories are MOSTLY due to poor maintenance than a shotty product. I did that and keep them properly maintained. If you do that there's no doubt in my mind that it's a 250 thousand mile or better motor. The biggest issue with truck people is that we tend to neglect our trucks and just think that they should be able to be abused with no repercussions (Over towing, not maintencing the transmissions, rear ends, or engines, ect). That being said I also think the AFM and DFM are a joke and would strongly recommend turning them off in the ecu or getting them deleted altogether. Another thing is either get a replacement (GM service bulletin) transmission thermostat or bypass to keep the transmission running cooler. Everything wrong with these engines and transmissions is due to the engineering trying to make for better fuel economy. And all that junk barely makes it get better mileage anyways. I'd understand if it made these truck get 25 or 30 mpg but it doesn't. It makes them get 20 mpg instead of 17. Plus if you drive them like most people drive trucks you won't even see the 20 mpg.
My 2014 blew the transmission at 109k. If memory serves me right the Manuel says to service transmission every 60k?
@@nelsonjv1 manual says service the transmission at 90k miles. But I'd recommend doing it every 50 or 60 thousand miles (Regardless of how you are using the truck). The other thing is I'm not a fan of how hot they run with that factory transmission thermostat. I haven't installed that bypass in the 2015 though and it's still shifting just fine. Another thing is I don't tow and rarely haul in these trucks. Idk if you do but that could impact the life of them as well. I'm not saying you over tow or haul either btw. And I'm not saying you shouldn't tow or haul in these trucks. But to me 1500s are cruisers that you tow every once in a while in and haul things like furniture or weekend warrior tools. Anybody that intends to tow and haul everyday for work? I'd say get an HD truck.
good luck
@@christopherdavisson617 I believe you’re right about that. I chose to change transmission oil every 60k miles. Anyways I’m not buying GM anything for a long while.
@@christopherdavisson617 That is one thing mine won't need. Because it had the infamous Allison transmission torque converter problem. So the whole transmission got flushed at 50K. It now has the equally famous fuel pump problem. 2001 3500 with an 8.1 at 125k miles.
The 6.0 and 6.4 Powerstroke crowd is ganging up to lynch you. "I just spent $15k on mine and it's the best thing ever".
My 6.0 has nearly 370,000 on the odometer and still running strong. I always change the oil every 5,000 miles.
I have a 6.0 and 6.4 love them both. Eat a d*** chevy fan boy
Had a 02 ram 1500 with 4.7, bought it at 20k in 05. Drove for 5 years to 162k when it was stolen, and only had two issues. The gas cap failed and it always had a weird light ticking in drive at a standstill. Other than that it was a very reliable and good truck. It also got 20-24 mpg.
and that weird ticking was probably a lifter failure
@@nunyabidness674 The 4.7 has no lifters. It has dampers (hydraulic valve lash adjusters) and roller rockers.
@@boogerhead0 Melling Valve Lifter JB-2271, 2002 ram 1500 4.7 liter...
there's your part number for the "non-existant" lifters...
@nunyabidness674 brother ohc engines don't have lifters. They have little buckets that the lobe pushes down on and opens the valve.
@@jerodwolford2743 To describe what is on that head, you have a cam in a frame with a roller rocker riding directly on the lobe. The "Hydraulic Valve Lash Damper" is a lifter on the opposite end of the parts chain. Instead of a lifter riding on the cam, the valve guide goes through the middle of the lifter and maintains tension in the rocker train.
Thing is, the dampers are highly prone to getting stuck for a number of reasons, and can cause all sorts of nightmares in the 4.7s. Miss an oil change, have the walmart lube guy use the wrong weight of oil, overheat even one time (and not enough to blow the head gasket, just a stuck thermostat sorta thing.).... the list goes on.
Any of these can cause a damper to stick. Now here's the giggle. To look it up in the parts catalogue for Orileys or Autozone, you can't call it a hydraulic damper. You have to call it a lifter.
I noticed on your list, only trucks with liters were mentioned. Guess that is why my 350 with only a PCV valve for emissions is still on the road.
You do know our old 350s were also marketed as "5.7 LITERS" too, yes?
Yes my 1993 silvarado 350, 5.7 runs great looks great. People want to buy it but to hard to replace with modern junk.
I have 2 powerstroke 6.0. One stock which blew oil cooler at 165k miles and the other one updated... head studs, EGR delete, turbo upgrade, straight pipe and tuned to 500hp. Also has a carli pintop suspension with 37" tires. These mods were done at 205k miles. Now has 300k miles with no problem since. She's not a pavement princess, i push this one hard. I do oil and filter change every 7500 miles.
6.0 powerstrokes are junk from the factory.
With a few mods, you have a reliable work horse.
I owned a 2006 F350 with the 6.0l. As a hot-shot driver pulling a 26’ gooseneck trailer for over 2 1/2 years and well over 200k miles, I never had a problem with anything. Of course I’ve been accused of being totally anal when it comes to maintenance like oil and filter changes, trans & diff service, etc. so that may have something to do with it.🤷♂️
I also bought a 2003 F150 SuperCrew, RWD, with the 5.4l “2 valve” engine brand new in ‘03. Still have it and it just turned over 285k miles. No rust, and runs & drives great! Again, maintenance is the key! It’s cheaper than repair.
2v good motors
I think that the diesels used for your purposes tend to do the best. The ones that people daily drive to work or to the grocery store are the ones that break down so often. They don't like short trips.
@@mikelemoine4267 agreed!! I don't know how many times I have to tell people, dont pull into the gas station, and cut it off to put fuel in it, or to get a pack of cigarettes. So, so bad. Like you said, the short commutes tarrable.
@@andrewavvenire116 Unfortunately I learned the hard way. We have a 2014 Grand Cherokee Ecodiesel that we made a lot of short trips in. Changed the oil every 5K miles (half the recommended interval) and did all the other maintenance early but it blew on us at 64K miles. When it was still pretty we drove it from Florida to Wisconsin and made the mistake of using the remote start in negative temperatures thinking it would be better than hopping in and going in such cold temps. The catalyst clogged and had to be replaced before the first oil change, then we had two oil leaks (front seal both times). 4K miles after the second front seal job plus a new EGR cooler, intake manifold, valve cover, turbo hoses, injector tubes and probably a few other parts (all due to EGR recall and being melted) it locked up on a 3+ hour road trip without warning. Thankfully I bought the extended warranty as this thing is giving Maserati a run for being a money pit ($18K and counting, 1 year left to go!).
That engine has design flaws and was never engineered to run a US style EGR system. Tolerances are too tight to handle the soot load and the bearings too narrow for the heavier loads that our larger vehicles over here put on them, especially when towing at low RPMs. It stinks as the vehicle was amazing when new, but it has the reliability of a Mercedes designed, Fiat (VM Motori-Fiat subsidiary) powered, Chinese electronic controlled Chrysler assembled by the UAW. What could go wrong (lots, hence the extended warranty!).
@@mikelemoine4267 Holly cow, that is rough. That's a hell of a run of problems, all these small diesels in these half ton trucks and like your jeep, I don't trust them. Glad to hear about the warranty, I always preach about that deal.
My 2002 6.0 Silverado has been good to me. Reliable, no drama, enough power for what I need, low maintenance costs, easy to work on, huge after market. The only annoying problem I've run into was the driver's side door handle brackets wear out and break after a few thousand door openings/closings. But ebay has a reasonable 3D-printed solution for a new bracket that costs a fraction of the factory version. Worked like a charm. Other than that, this truck has been trouble-free, so far.
2003 2500hd...front diff blew up and also 4wd transfer case
Have a 03 1500 with the 4.8L 4X4. At 230K miles I had to have the transmission rebuilt. I use it mostly for running to get lumber now but it has been a pretty damn good truck.
I had an 04 2500HD.
Door panel buttons of driver door fell out. Epoxy fixed that.
ZERO other problems @ 160K
I actually had no idea about the GM 5.3L VVL engines having issues. My Dad's 07 Silverado with that engine made it to 200k miles before it started having issues, and that was mainly just oil leaking due to old gaskets. At that point, it was old and beat up enough that it just became a farm truck and he just decided to run it as-is until it died.
400,000 mi. on mine. Still an every day driver. Nothing major ever has gone wrong. I’m determined to go half million.▫️
@@vitalsigns2679active fuel management*
@@vitalsigns2679 Is Active Fuel Management. Aside from the weak transmission is the only thing I hate about my 2016.
@@michaeltarno2979 get a Ford I haul on these Mississippi hills a trailer empty weighing over 3,500 by itself with a 7,500 pound Ford New Holland Tractor with a over 2,000 plus pound Bushog every week for years. And it doesn’t even make the truck squat down.
The problem is curable returning the engine to classic LS quality, but that should not be necessary. I harvest (good, early) LS from salvage so I'll have a lifetime supply.
I’m so glad I bought my Silverado during the pandemic.
My ‘21 1500 has the factory DFM delete (and a $50 credit for the delete lol). Coming from a 2001 Silverado I didn’t want to deal with the ‘fuel management’ system, I had no idea it caused so many component failures until after I purchased my truck and read up on it. Looks like I’ll have to keep this one another 20 years too.
I have the same pickup and have the delete it's awesome I don't think I lost any fuel mileage at all I still get 22 to 23 on the highway
Correct me if I'm wrong but im pretty sure the gm trucks that have the "factory dfm delete" still have the dfm parts. They didn't have the chips to operate the system at the time do to supply chain issues
Yes it's amazing what a pile of crap all Ford trucks are The GM's just seem to go and go and go
My 2013 DMax with 204K is still in GREAT shape. Turbo is shiny and no slop. Zero leakage. No blow by.
I had a 5.3 and it was JUNK!
My DMax is the love of my life.
She’s had a few minor issues and I got rid of the CP4 for a CP3 & FASS lift pump. Still need an EGR del.
My '97 Ford with the 5.4 Triton has been nothing but trouble free all this time.......MAINTENANCE is the key, like any vehicle. Believe me, if it was that much trouble like in the video, I would have got rid of it long ago.
I have a 07 5.4 3V Triton and this truck is reaching 150k miles and has had no real issues. Im still aware of the issues these motors can have but, like you said, with good maintenance, they can go on for a long time. People really underestimate how good V8 engines tend to be if they were cared for. I really do hate the bad rep these motors get because some people wont do regular maintenance on them. I change my oil every 3-5k mile.
If people talked to these people who daily drive these trucks, they will learn a thing or two from real world drivers. In AZ, where I live, I see TONs of 11th gen F150s with the 5.4L 3V Triton still on the road as work truck. These are good trucks and these kind of list fail to mention any of that. Any engine will sludge if you dont change the oil so I dont see how thats Ford's fault.
@@Phoenix3Fighter Completely agree. I have a 2010 5.4 3V that I bought new with 243K on it and runs like new. 5K oil changes, NEVER beyond that. I've completely beaten the hell out of that thing towing and offroad and it won't die nor ever give me a bit of trouble. This whole "3V is junk" thing is driven off the basis that they have issues when following the maint. schedule in the manual. I get it, you should be able to follow the manufacturer suggested maintenance. I'm a firm believer in 5K changes no matter the vehicle....none of this 7500-10K nonsense. Oil is oil and it gets dirty no matter the engine...some are more sensitive to dirty oil than others, so be on the safe side.
100% AGREE! My '97 5.4 Triton is still strong at 265,000 miles. Mostly highway miles. Still has the original muffler. I'm 70 and I expect to keep it until I die.
I have 99 gmc 1500 with 385,000 been owning it ever since and still going, very reliable for over 23 years now since I bought it. It's paid off itself working in construction.
Man there is something about them old gm/chevys that came out in 99 are awesome. Grandad in law has 2 of them, both over 400k miles. One slung a rod around 450k miles and the other shattered a transfer case somewhere around the 400k mark. He just parked them in the lot as the interior and bodies are just worn out from being daily work trucks that were drove hard and put up wet.😂 Both had the original engines and transmissions. Still see tons of them around.
I have an 2001 Silverado 1500 ls with 349,000 and its is still going strong , . Best truck i have ever owned.
I have an 05 GMC Canyon with the L5 and have over 310000 miles and no issues with the engine or the transmission except for the water pump, alternator and power steering pump which I replaced myself as well as the normal brake part replacements. Overall I'd say it's been the most reliable truck I've ever owned.
Yes. I have 195k on my 04 3.5L. Stick with a full synthetic oil and change every 5k. I can get 30mpg at 60 mph on the highway. Just keep the throttle body clean.
I have a ‘19 Trail Boss with the 5.3L and thank god it was produced during the big chip shortage around COVID and doesn’t have the AFM/Cylinder Deactivation. It’s a normal engine setup and has been a great truck after 3 years and 40,000 miles (65,000 total). The only complaint I have is the 8 speed transmission shifts kind of hard on its first shift from 1st to 2nd when it’s cold.
An intial hard 1-2 shift when cold must be a Chevy thing. My 1990 pickup does it too.
2019 was built pre covid and will have AFM. The 2021 2022 does have it.
The 09+ 320hp f150 5.4 6 speeds were legit. But the damage to tritons name was done.
Funny, I get what he's saying. But I bought my 08 Ford SD with all the mods done...super reliable, and very powerful
Listen.
All that matters is the name.
Eco anything for the tree huggers.
It's eco-friendly after 50k miles because no one wants it anymore.
lol
I have a 2005 f150 triton 3v. 205,000 miles, still going strong. At 202,000 miles I finally installed a new timing kit, upgraded phasers, new roller followers, and new rockers. Nothing broke, just preventative maintenance. From the first day I bought it I ran 93 gas, ran synthetic oil changes every 3000-5000 miles, and changed radiator fluid at least once a year.
I have a 2003 Ram 2500 diesel. I now have a little more than 750,000 miles on it. The only thing I have had to replace is the trany (twice) because of towing my 14K trailer, radiator twice and the heater core twice. No other issues. No engine or turbo issues.
I have a triton 5.4 and it has 225k miles. I guess I'm just lucky. Still running strong for a triton.
Which generation? The 10th gen 5.4s are 300k engines. 11th gen ones I see them sometimes go past 200
Don't know what generation but it's in a 2003 Ford Excursion.
@@jeffreychristianson9134 yeah that’s 10th gen
I got a 1995 nissan hardbody truck its a 4x4 5speed v6 its a extended cab! I have owned it since 2006 one of the best vehicles i have ever owned! very reliable i would hate to sell it with all the crap out there now days! only live within your means people you don't need that big of a truck anyway unless you got something big to pull or your a farmer or rancher or big game hunter!
@shanetyler9391 - I am a retired contractor and say amen to your comment! I live on the So Central CA coast and there are tons of big beautiful expensive Chevy and GMC trucks tooling around. They are in the 80-100K price range; look like Caddys inside and you could eat your lunch off the pristine truck beds.
07 F-150 4.6L 4x4.. so far its been a great truck!
I have a 06 Toyota Tacoma v6 4.0 4X4 with 321k miles. Engine and transmission original. I replaced the fuel pump at 170k miles. At 313k miles I replaced the entire front suspension from Oreillys. Bad mistake. Everything is squicking again. I’m going to have to get oem parts. Other than that as long as you keep up with maintenance your vehicles will take you far
The 6.0 powerstroke wasn’t as bad as everyone makes them out to be. Most of the nightmare 6.0’s were from lack of maintenance and heavy city driving.
However, the 6.4 powerstroke was an absolute nightmare that caused Ford to drop international completely.
So why did Ford buy a bunch of the 6.0's back. Yeah they were pretty bad and still are. Bulletproof one and you still have issues. And I'm not so sure the 6.7 is any better. I know a local const company that has a fleet of them and has to have extras since there are always some of them in the shop. Always. Turbos, blown motors, fires, you name it.
@@blythkd9017 a construction company is a terrible advocate for their performance lol. I’ve worked construction and they don’t maintain a damn thing. Everything is always just enough to keep it on the road. So once again, we are down to poor maintenance and lack of care.
@lordxandalf I agree normally a const company would be a poor example but this is a small woman owned business where the owner's brother maintains the small fleet meticulously. And most of the trucks are driven by the same guy all the time, it's his truck, so he has to take care of it too. I know some of the guys that have these trucks and they are good to them. Still, the 6.7 engine hasn't showed me much. It might be winning the power war right now but I still wouldn't touch one personally. All the independent diesel shops around here are full of Fords. Most of the shop owners warn you to stay away from them and they drive Rams and GM's themselves. But that's just around here, maybe it's a little different somewhere else? IDK
I've got a 2021 Dodge ram pickup with the 5.7 hemi, and I love it. It's got plenty of low end torque and enough horsepower to pass a semi doing 55 like it's standing still! Absolutely no problems with my truck, best pickup I've ever owned!
It's only 3 yrs old pal. Just wait for it...
@@mikekrause910 My 19' RAM 1500 is 6 years old, and it is easily the best vehicle I've ever owned. The powertrain is bulletproof, and the ride is still like a Cadillac.
Agreed! 5.7 HEMI and ZF branded 8-speed are a match made in heaven.
The one key thing these guys said about the worst trucks was really true. This is what you get when an accountant is running the company. I have a 2012 Toyota Tacoma and it runs just like new.
I got a 2015 Tacoma and have had zero issues as well
Have a 95 silverado/everyday driver still doing good.Newest car/truck i Have ever had.....even as a Master mechanic having to work on all other brands.TIME is the true factor on all makes.
@@kuuderesyndrome3249
Think Boeing since they did the same thing. 🤢
2003 Tacoma and it runs as good as it looks! I bought it for its reliability. I love it for its looks. I have been able to trust it for over 20 years.
@tomw7220, I have a 2013 Toyota Tacoma and it runs just like new too, Nothing whatsoever has broke on it yet.
DODGE has changed owners more times than my X wife...
That's what I hate. They've been absorbed, spun off, and sold off into international nothingness. Have a 17 Ram, 15 Promaster City, and a 13 Durango. They've all been really good. But, that one factor alone plus the fact we're probably going to start losing some of the weaker auto companies after the EV crap - those things will make me probably pick something else next time. If I have any money.
My friend had a 2012 Sierra 5.3, had close to 300K km's before it was stolen. It was stock, he had zero issues and was running great. I have a 2011 Silverado 5.3 , 85K km's, just installed the Range AFM disabler about 5K km's ago. I have had no issues either but just wanted to feel better staying in V8 mode all the time. Other than that the truck has been good to me, I bought it new.
How dare you disrespect the Taco or the 5.3L LS.
I own 4 pickups, each one has its own niche. They may be considered old but every one has been dependable and all of the engines have never had a problem while I've owned them. Oldest to newest: 95 GMC half ton w/305 and POS 4L60. It has 120K miles. #2: 97 S10 w/2.2 auto, 198K miles. #3: 01 Dodge commercial 11K GVWR 1 ton dually w/V10 and 5 speed. 181K miles #4: the only 4x4 I have, 04 Chevy Silverado half ton w/5.3 auto and 198K miles. I like 'work friendly' pickups w/easily accessible boxes to throw stuff into. Newer pickups are junk IMHO. They're too tall to be useful and have way too many amenities. They're made for non-callous handed pussy city boys to pull their new boats. Four doors and an itty-bitty box? Useless.
Agreed. I need a pickup for work and hauling stuff around not for picking the kids up from school in.
Spot on👍👍👍👍
Disagree, I enjoy the quiet comfortable ride, and decent fuel economy.
I sat with a salesperson 3 days ago. I’m trading my 2021 Lariat for a new platinum. Expensive, but I can afford it.
@@mcmuskie2563 I'd MUCH rather push any one of my useful pickups than ever again get behind the wheel of a POS Ford.
Maybe you should go to the Tiffany truck section and talk to those girls.@@mcmuskie2563
9:54 Truck so bad the world goes in reverse😂
Ford 4 Lyfe!
There's a reason they've been the #1 selling truck for the last 350 years: People just plain love them.
The 5.3 liter engine is great as long as you take it to a shop and have the afm deleted, plug the afm ports and install regular lifters. After taking care of that it will run forever.
The more I hear about these 'NEW' trucks,
The more I appreciate my 1996 Ford Ranger, tougher than a $2.00 steak....
You betcha Cowboy
@fyx812 - I worked for a company that provided me with full use of a Ranger long bed V6 of about 1996 vintage. I loved the truck. It ran and drove great and looked good. Quality seemed very good. I believe they were Mazda, which are not talked about much on these blogs. These discussions are no joke anymore with "cheap" trucks costing around 38- 40K.
I've had good luck with the 2014 Ram Ecodesiel 4x4. Defintely change the oil on time, but it's been reliable and great mpg. Well over 100k miles with no major issues. Although the SCR did get replaced under warranty with a revised design.
2015 ecodiesel here. Problems with the cat and an exhaust gasket. Fuel economy was better before the update but is still better than my 5.7l
You forgot to mention the excess oil consumption and camshaft failures on the 08-2014 Chevy 1500.. leading to huge repairs!
I've owned nothing but chevy trucks...z71 4x4. I had a 2011 that I put 252k miles on it with no issues other than a transmission at 180k.....fast forward and I have to pick up my 2016 from chevy today...torque converter failed and needed a new transmission at 70k miles
Had a 2016 Nissan Titan XD Cummins. It had constant regens and it was just a dog! It had this horrible dead pedal lag that almost dangerous. I deleted and tuned it to avoid the regen and having to use DEF and for more power. It definitely made a lot more power and the dead pedal was mostly resolved. Then the EGR started leaking and consuming coolant so I deleted that. Then I had a turbo burn out when towing a big trailer up a mountain. I had the turbo replaced, the turbine wheel shaft was bent and it self destructed most likely from the over boost of the tune. I also changed out the lift pump after priming issues after changing fuel filters. I lowered the tune to the lowest setting and put another 10k miles on it and sold it. A week later the new owner told me the turbo blew on it. I was like What?? No f-ing way! I didn't fully realize what a time bomb this truck was. I ended up buying another Titan but I got the 5.6 liter gas engine and its been solid. I will never buy a diesel anything ever again.
I know a mechanic who told me that he loves Fords because he’s made a lot of money fixing them.
The best truck I’ve ever owned was my 2019 nissan frontier. Every car reviewer in the world called it “dated” but I really didn’t care about any of that. It was plenty nice enough inside with the SL trim i was able to sell it for more than i bought it for and never had an issue with it.
Couldn't have been that nice, you sold it!
@@johntalbert8227 I still have mine
Only had it 3-4 years. My newest truck/suv is 20 years old with 270k miles. Lexus gx-470. Best car I have ever owned. I also am on my second E350 ford extended van. The 2003 e350 v10 is a better Vehicle than the older 1990 460 v8 generation. Steering is much better ac is better ride is better.
Playerone, I have a 2013 with only 105000 on it. I like having a truck that I don’t have to worry about. This thing has a good ten years left in it.
Owns a truck for 4 years and considers it reliable ... such low standards 🥺
I own the 18 ram ecodiesel. I agree it sucks from the jump. But once you do the "delete" and get the tune. You breathe new life into it. I am getting 28mpg and without soot clogging the engine. The engine isnt bad. ALSO with anything else. Good maintenance goes along way.
You shouldn't half to do all that though
@@tylersowa3858 I agree with you. The EPA really screwed this engine over.
But I liked the truck for the torque and mpg
Oil changes at 5k miles could really help any engine!
I've always done oil changes at 10,000kms (~6200miles) on all my vehicles which has served me well, except for a couple of head gaskets.
Imagine if the EPA didn’t screw wuth reliable diesels… how much infrastructure and shipping and scrapping and industrial production goes into making garbage that “passes emissions.”
2004 silverado 5.3 1500 Z71.
Purcased new August 03.
Current mileage 432,000+.
Only repair was a waterpump at 382,000.
I do all maintenance. Still every day construction work truck.
Why did they change this 5.3.
This is a strong engine.
Most reliable truck I've ever owned out of 8.
Origanil trany also.
I did have that Dakota. It had 214000 miles and 13 years on that engine. Never had an issue with it and it would still be on the road except some C texting took it and me out using a 300M. Miss that truck.
The 2004 to 2014 Titans were great. My 05 has 434K miles on it.
I’m not in any way saying the 3 valve 5.4 is a good engine, because it’s not, but we had great luck with ours, bought it brand new in 2005 so even before people had even found out about these issues, it did have the spark plug problem but that was it, fixed it and it never had it again
yeah I had 2 and both got me where I needed to be without issue
Upgrade the oil pump, and install updated oem vct components = a 5.4 that lasts forever at 19mpg.
@@Dat_Sun I never even did the oil pump on mine just changed the oil often never had any issues
I had a triton in a work van, never drove it hard and it lasted 250,000 miles
I bought a 2010 F150 FX4 last year with 120,000 miles. It was $10 grand when everyone else wanted 20 for anything close to it. Most reviews on that year and engine were good so I thought I'd take a chance. It was at a small time dealer, who I could tell just wanted to dump it because it had a laundry list of items that needed attention and just wasn't worth his time to fix, but it was definitely worth my time. Mechanically it was fine but it was a stacked model with all the bells and whistles, most of them broken. I'm a DIY guy and these were either easy fixes or not that big of a deal. Right away it had an engine issue where when it was warm, at idle facing up a hill it would sputter, run like crap, and misfire. I replaced the timing solenoids which mostly fixed it, then had an engine flush which really helped. Now it's pretty much not an issue. It's a secondary vehicle that has only seen 3,000 miles of use so far, and given it has a 200,000 mile life expectancy, it should last me a good long time.
Also, I was talking with a guy this week who also has a 2010 but with a 5.0(?) engine. He said it has some electronic steering whose fluid system is sealed which failed on him, causing dangerous steering malfunctions. It was a really expensive fix. I rushed home to see what I had and lucky for me mine has the old fashioned steering system, where I can add steering fluid. Whew!
Truth is that all the major manufacturers are failing miserably. Everyone is so caught up in horsepower and gas mileage, they have forgotten about reliability. I'd rather have an ole 65 model American made truck with a stick shift and an inline six than any of this junk on here.
I know it's not a hardcore truck but I've got a 2013 Honda Ridgeline that does everything I ask it to do. Only problem had is a brake booster that had to be replaced. Not too bad after 10 yrs.
Damn right it’s not. It’s barely a “truck.” It’s basically a car with a bed like the El Camino.
Hell, even the El Camino was more of a truck with a V8, body on frame, and rear solid axle!
I heard the Honda Ridgeline comes with a free rainbow flag is this true?
People hate on Ridgeline for no reason, I actually respect them because you don't need a massive engine and 4 wheel drive to get groceries and take your kids to school, which is what most truck owners do now anyway.
@@jakedank2746 Ridgeline was one unpopular silly truck, especially with that little swayback feature behind the cab. What were they thinking?
We have a 2006 Ridgeline with 200K on the clock. Have only changed the water pump/timing belt a,d front struts. Very solid truck and wouldn't hesitate to drive cross country....even with 200K. It is very over engineered.
I have 1st generation Colorado and it has 200k miles on it and I still daily drive till this day only issue I had was the belt tensionr went out but Ive kept up with it.
Got a 2004 i5 with 202100 something miles. Runs like a top! Just changed oil regularly. Drove it down state the other week, 3 hours one way drive, averaged 23 mpg. Quite happy with it. No known issues.
most people who like their tks get 50 to 90 miles per gal. if they hate tk they get 9 to 11 mpg !!! 65 years as veh. mechanic!!!
You Dorks mentioned every single truck out there ! Sooo …. WTF ? There is no point !
I don't think so
I own a 2016 Tundra 5.7L V8 double cab. Bought it new back then. She has zero rust and has been well maintained. I got 497,236 miles on her. She still runs like the day I purchased her. Same motor and transmission with zero issues ever.
Only the 3 valve Triton was a problem. I have owned several 2 valves with absolutely no issues.
I'll add to the Tacoma category the 4.0 l. The engine on cold start up for some reason sounds like a box of marbles pinging around. The sound is similar to "piston slap". The gas mileage definitely didn't improve. Going down a hill if you have an automatic transmission and touch your brake pedal it all but sends you through the windshield downshifting 2 or 3 gears abruptly. Other than that and a few other minor issues it's been Rock solid!
@@KingfishStevens-di9ji that's why I didn't buy newer than a 15. (Texas) few other reasons too.
The oil pressurerized chain tensioners may make that noise until oil pressure forces them out. Many Toyota engines have that rattling sound on start up but is not really to much to worry about...that is what I am lead to beleive.
@@mikefoehr235 yeah that's what I've heard too but I have heard other 1gr-fe's that don't sound like that. I have a suspicion it has to do with secondary air injection. I've also noticed that those particular engines don't sound like they have an exhaust leak at the exhaust manifold. In reality they don't have an exhaust leak but it sounds like they have a sputtering like a blown exhaust manifold gasket.
@@mikefoehr235 almost like inducing excessive knock to help clean up the emissions, w/ the help of air injection on startup, until it achieves closed loop fueling.
@@bbracing3925 The air pump can be an issue. Early versions can have the engine destroyed when parts of the pump filter is ingested by the engine. Check on YT. I watched the video years ago. Toyota has a fix for that issue. My 13 Tacoma was OK.
The 3.0 isn't the best, but the 3.4L is a great motor. I've owned 20 different Toyota's, from 4Runners to Tacomas to Tundras, and I've never had any major problems. The biggest problem I've experienced is a water pump replacement on an '08 Highlander. For reliability, Toyota's rule.
Is it true the Tundras front CV axles are made of glass ?
@@ExploringCabinsandMines Yes
I don't understand why he lumped the 3.0 in with the 3.4. The 3.0 got 17 mpg highway the 3.4 I get 22 23 consistently. The 3.0 had headgasket issues, the 3.4 I have never heard of that being a problem EVER. They are very different motors and for him to suggest they are similar is very. Well let's just say this dude is a hack.
@@ExploringCabinsandMineswhen lifted past 2 " yes. If factory bullet prof👍