Face Off: Ford F-150 5.0 V8 vs Chevrolet Silverado 5.3 V8
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
- We combine our test drives of America's two most popular pickup trucks to compare them face to face, the 2016 Ford F-150 4x4 5.0 faces off against the Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 5.3.
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Ford and Chevy owners can both agree that Dodge is garbage.
So very true I'm not a fan of anti Chrysler. See what I did there. I've had three dodges all of which went out between 33,000 / 55,000 MI that's including the engine differential and let's not forget the electronics yeah endless money pits.
I love how everyone seems to think the interior is way more important than a long lasting sturdy vehicle.
Stfu boomer
@@trolltrama9780 NO YOU SHUTTY!
@@fattymcbutterpants9700 this is a 7 month old comment. go get fucked
@@trolltrama9780 If you're gonna troll, at least avoid using recycled phrases like "ok boomer". Be creative. Level 1 trolling.
Well to be fair these people aren't buying a truck for work, they are buying it for looks/status more than likely. They look no farther into the vehicle then the outside and the monthly payment cost.
I have had Chevy trucks my whole life and never had any issues with any of them they were all very dependable trucks. It comes down to what makes you happy. With such good service from Chevrolet I will continue buying them.
u gotta buy 4 ford to outlast one chevy...ford didn't need a bailout
Both are better than toyota!
Have you seen the new 1500 design? I think you'll be a Ford man soon.
Great choice!
@@areyouready22 nah lots of people actually like it including me
I like Chevy a lot better. I don't mind Ford really. Never have liked Dodge a whole lot.
Grew up in a Ford family. Have owned 3 Ford trucks and 3 Ford cars. (sold each with under 100k) Cost more to repair than they were worth. Bought an 03 Chevy. Great truck. Traded with 205k and running good. Most costly repair was an oil pump. When I traded looked at Toyota, Nissan, Ford and Chevy. Stuck with Chevy due to great previous experience and had the best highway ride. Note: averaged 26mpg on my first 1000 mile trip with the 5.3ltr. Truck has @ 12k miles now with avg 19.8mpg up from 14.8 from my 03. Love the truck but have concerns over paint quality. Rock chips etc. Wife drives a Toyota, kids have Chevy, BMW, Ford, Mazda, and a Nissan. Drive what you like. Talk trash if you must. But I believe there are good and bad in each brand.
well said!
2013 F150 STX, 5.0 162,000 miles only replaced a purge Solenoid and a radiator hose in last 8+ years! No leaks, No smoke, no ticks, still runs like the day I drove it off the lot with 15 miles on it!
great review, I was an old school chevy guy back when they were great. now I'm a ford guy, got my first ford in 2013 with the 5.0l and now I just upgraded to a fully loaded 2016 supercrew FX4 package with the 5.0l and I absolutely love it. trust me I know all the brands have there good and bad, but I drove all of them before I chose ford and couldn't be any happier! #1 sold truck in america, that should tell you something.
I’m pretty sure GM sells the most units pretty much every year. GMC and Chevy are considered 2 brands is why Ford can make that “claim”.
I have a 2016 Ram for work and a 2014 Raptor for personal use, so I’m not a “Chevy guy” LOL Actually, I think GM is ridiculously overpriced. Your new Ford truck is way ahead of the competition so far, for sure!
TexasArmsChannel
Actually, it's the number one best selling "vehicle". in the U.S. And, I think, the number 3 highest selling vehicle, in the world.👍
Gerry Coyston how when the ford costs more with a smaller engine that still somehow manages to use more gas
Because the smaller engine produces more torque
TexasArmsChannel dude same lol
You keep saying living in a truck.. that's exactly what I would have to do in order to afford one.
Same' 😭
I drive a 2007 Chevy Colorado lol.
But I'm definitely eyeballing the New Ford Ranger 4/4 💪
Get a used ranger. I was in the same situation and purchased one last week. They’re really affordable and they last forever if you treat them right.
When you’re a tradesman and use the truck for work you kind of “live” in it. You take breaks, and eat meals in it a lot. Also the truck is your office.
I know I'm kinda randomly asking but does anyone know a good website to stream new series online ?
20mpg combined driving for the week? That's fantastic ... When it comes to fuel management, sorry no other full size truck is competing with GM. Awesome video too!
Great job! I'm a Ford guy, but could drive either. The Chevy looks really good in the right trim. I can't bring myself to trust a dodge er... Ram.
I’ve always been Ford. Love my 2014 V8 F150. Never had big problems.
Good advice at the end of the video and pretty thorough reviews. Maybe braking specs/mechanics/sizes would be useful info to include. Other than that, after 4 years, im still in love with my 5.0 v8 growl.
I like the Chevy's grill better. I drive Ford, Chevy and Dodge pickup's at work. After years of driving all three of them, I have to say I hate Ford's with a passion.
that's not a man truck
grandpa5x Pulliam I have no idea what your talking about
i worked construction for years. most companies ditched the chevys and went back to ford because the chevy's suspension couldn't handle the rouch terrain of construction sights. blowing ball joints to much, rusting quicker etc. sorry maxxgraber
Frank Mischler why?
well make that 2 guys because i have driven and worked on them all :P
lol and my fleet currently consists of all 3 honest opinion... its
boiling down to personal preference.
The front end on the 2016-2018 Silverados are so damn nice ... going to miss those. So glad I picked up my 2018 Silverado when they were blowing them out.
Best-looking pickup on the road, and the '18 is a 100th anniversary model as well.
They still are overloaded with them in my area. Thinking of picking one up myself. 13k+ under MSRP. Very good deals
I like the 14-15s better
Considering my 1999 Tahoe has never let me down, I am sticking with Chevy.
Unfortunately they don’t make em like they used to.
Guys just bought a chevy 2018 truck. I love the 18 inch wheels great for off-road. I gave the front a 3 inch lift and it looks awesome. But what I really love about it is that it's a great work truck. The back bumber side step is a plus. Plus when u open the tailgate it slowly drops such is cool when only one hand is available. I got the z71 or version, which I love because I can fit 6 people in it. The more expensive trucks are limited to 5. The break trailers system is awesome great when towing I finally used it once. On long trips to the coast I'm getting 25.7 miles per gallon. But I didn't use the cruise control, I feel like it kinda uses more gas. It's a 5.3 liter engine sounds ok, so I'm getting an exhaust system.
Chevy has it right with the column shifter. It gives you a lot more room in the center console. I think all automatic trans vehicles should have column shifters.
Why am I watching this in 2020. Either way, what I got out of this is I can get a better truck for $3000 less if I buy the Chevy.
I've been a ford man for the last 20+ years...my next truck is going to be the new chevy...that truck looks sharp!
No...actually I won't...the top 3 American car makers all make great vehicles...it's mainly just preference now...and after having fords the last 20 years I prefer something else...something new and looks good...
A ford mechanic will tell you otherwise. blm will agree as long as ford keeps giving them and Hillary millions
You might consider that all GM engines have Direct Injection, which have intake valve carbon build up problems. The Ford 5.0 V8 is still Multi-Port, so are the Ram Hemi and Tundra. The 17' F-150's 3.5 Ecoboost is both.
I agree that the GM trucks are the best looking inside and out. To bad GM didn't stay with Multi Port injection, or go with the dual MPI/DI like Toyota's new 3.5 , and the 17' F-150's new 3.5 ecoboost. The dual injection should take care of the carbon build up problem of DI.
f150s look better
the interior in the chevy is way better and it has far superior squat control. not to mention its much cheaper.
I own a Chevy Suburban which is a good vehicle and has more room than the Expeditions, and I have a F150 which is a good vehicle. No complaints on either one, It is all what you want and that they are dependable.
I agree with that outro. I never thought I'd own a ford and ended up just recently getting a 03 Taurus with only 60k on it and it's perfect for my needs. I'm leaning more towards the Silverado in this comparison but you never know F-150 is the best selling pickup for years now.
That body panel part had me cracking up. Very true.
Yup...my f150 rear doors are off by 1/4 inch from the roof line. And the wind noise is horrible
Until a month ago I had my fourth Ford pickup, a 2014 F150 STX 4x4 Sport double cab. It had the 5.0 Coyote engine and it rode extremely smooth like a Lincoln, had tons of power and torque and I consistently got 17mpg on average. My only dislikes were the steel door panels wobbled quite noticeably when closing the door and the front door had to be opened to open the rear doors which made grocery getting a major PITA. It was also quite a climb to get in and out of but, once in it drove amazingly. Anyhow, as suggested at the end of this video, I decided to switch it up and go with a new GMC Sierra 1500 Z71 4x4 double cab. The above video descriptions of the ride and the more substantial feel of the Silverado vs the Ford match my experience even though my Ford was the last year that was made of steel. I feel there's plenty of power in the 5.3L engine although with only 130miles on the engine I'm far from finding out how much power it really has. I wont do any WOT runs until she's clocked over 500 miles. But so far I'm ecstatic with my new purchase as the GMC runs rings around my 2014 Ford in the styling and features departments. It also sets about 4 inches closer to the ground than my jacked up factory Ford was which means I don't have to free fall getting out of the Sierra. Both products are good American made trucks, I give the Ford a pretty good edge in smoooth ride quality, especially over manhole covers and train tracks, the Sierra has the edge in extreme quiet, noiseless driving with the windows up and seems to grip and track the road much more surefootedly and with a much more solid and substantial feel than the more fleet footed Ford. I guess the two issues that drove me away from new Fords is the aluminum body and the lack of automatic locking rear differential. I never really thought the F150 gained that much extra traction in the snow in 4x4 mode on the stock tires so I'm hoping the Z71 will do better.
Ford and Chevy are both great Chevy will be more reliable the 5.3 was one of chevys best engines they are know to go 250000 miles with basic maintenance
Tommy Acuna not so much anymore since they brought in afm. Sad to say but why they keep using afm is beyond me. Love Chevys still! Just not chevy’s 305 anymore. Hell I still have my 94 half ton with the 350 and even restored the truck. To cut it short, they just don’t make them like they use too.
That's like flipping a coin. Fords are very reliable as well. It's just a matter of opinion.
@@deanwatkins8754 You think afm sucks? Get ready for DFM!! I'm done with chevy...
Loved this review man. Smart, well put together, just simple, and to the point. Subbed.
My dad had a 2015 F-150 Platinum. he's always been a Chevy guy but he did his research and decided on the Ford. For the first month or so it was amazing. but then it was in the shop every week after that. He said it always sounded like the transmission was about to go. And he tried to get a box cover for it but in the shop the guy who was installing it went to bolt it in and it ripped the entire bed apart. Literally. Aluminum just does not work for truck beds. That's kind of what pushed him over the edge and now he's got the 2016 GMC Sierra Denali and he's so happy with it. He said getting a Ford was the biggest mistake he ever made. Now I'm not a hater I'm not going to sit here and trash talk Ford, because it was a nice truck, the interior was really nice. and everythjng about it was cool but the Denali definitely felt better in every way. it's really about what you prefer, but from family experience, Chevy's last a lot longer and are a lot more reliable than Fords. I drive a 1997 Chevy Tahoe myself with almost 400,000kms on it and it's my favourite vehicle ever. it's the 5th vehicle I've owned and it's never let me down. The thing is a beast with its 5.7L V8. but unfortunately the last owners didn't treat it the greatest so the rust is starting to take over. but I'm currently looking at another Tahoe that's a 99 and in mint condition. because I love my Tahoe so much I want the same thing. My mom has a 2012 base model Silverado and she bought it brand new. 4 years now and not a single little issue with it at all. Fords are good trucks. but Chevys are definitely better from what I've experienced. I would like to see how Dodge does against the Ford and Chevy though.
Chevy man for 50 years. Well bought my for in 2014 after having many problems with my 2009 Chevy. Wow, I like my F150 5.0 better than any Chevy I ever owned. Mine performs to every need I have, much better ride, and dependability than my Chevys. I use it for a car and I use it for a truck. I like it.
Just got me a 16' Silverado LT and I'm stoked to have it. Rides like a dream. Heck! My wife even likes to drive it more than her Mercedes C350 Sport. Lol
I highly dought that😂
great honest non biased review. im a gm/ ford fan myself
i cant believe how expensive trucks are getting. i just bought a brand new truck (for me) its a 2013 lol i cannot justify spending $50,000 or more for a truck that i use to do work.
Luke Sedar especially a half ton lol
I have driven many ford and Chevy trucks and I like them both. If I had to choose one it would be a newer Ford truck because I feel it drives better, has better turn radius and I like the feel of the driver seat. Just my opinion though.
He literally just couldnt say ford won in anything.. out of what, 4 or 5 tests and said chevy won 2... never said Ford...
LXIX Turner He’s a shitty guy
@@oscarmiranda5871 Ford's are shitty trucks
Javon Tucker Chevy, Ram,Nissan, Honda, Jeep, And Toyota are all worse oh wait that means Fords the best
@@austinreed347 you forgot GMC and Mercedes
Ford is shit lol
I have had a Chevy for 5 yrs no problem every summer I tow a 36 ft travel trailer that is fully loaded gas mileage is crap but my 2013 Chevy never gives me any problems soon I will trade it in and I’ll get another’ Chevy they are great trucks never owned a Ford but I think they would do the job to
You can get a LTZ with 18 inch wheels with off road suspension or without it.
Correct. This one we tested had the 20-inch wheels optioned separately.
By "off road suspension", you mean slightly softer on road suspension. There's absolutely nothing off road worthy about the Z71 package.
There's tests out there comparing those packages. You need to see, with your own eyes, just how little goes into a Z71 compared to the FX4 Ford package.
Really like this isn't a lot? Youre right you cant see a lot of them. I bet what is listed below is more than what goes into the FX4 package buddy
Rancho Brand Shocks
Hill Descent Control
Underbody Transfer Case Shield
Recovery Hooks
High Capacity Air Cleaner
Eaton Heavy-Duty Automatic Locking Rear Differential
Brushed Metal Sill Plates
18” or 20” Wheels
All-terrain Tires
The Rancho shocks they use are on the low end, shightly better than the base shocks. Skids are plastic..PLASTIC!! The so-called "A/T" tires are in name only. Make no mistake, those are street tires. And nobody runs 20" rims and low profile tires off road. Ever. High capacity air filter, who cares. Recovery hooks sure, I'll give you that one. Hill descent control, maybe. The only thing worth the money is the locking diff, which, doesn't come standard. It's still an option for the Z71. Bottom line, the Z71 is little more than an appearance package.
My dad was always a Ford guy then transitioned to Toyota when he saw his work truck 2005 Tundra has 300k + and he treats it like crap. I ended up getting an F150 5.0l with 134k miles...let's just say the internals looked fantastic. The coyote motor has been amazing and happy I have one.
Is the 5.0 stilll doing good?
How many miles it have now?
The Ford designers and (Ram too) listen to their loyal customers complaints and they feel like someone who pays $50K plus for a vehicle might NOT want the entire interior to be black plastic. So with more colors and texture through out the interior looks more expensive than say.....solid black plastic everything. But after owning several vehicles with solid black plastic interiors he has clearly gotten used to it.
bubba stephens you must of not bothered sitting in the GMC Sierra Denalis interior then, it literally blows the competition away, nice trim, and leather bound dash, actually I know the SLE and above trims all have nice leather arm rest and steering wheel. Also when it comes to the radio, GM blows ford away, fords Sync is outdated.
Fords Platinum interior is super also. Like the high country and denalis interior there are different colors inside. Everything has a color and not ALL one color. But this guy wasn't talking about the upscale interiors. He voiced his opinion on the average interior and I totally disagree. Obviously there are some people who like the solid black plastic everything everywhere interior but Im not a fan. I like the break up of having a few different colors inside. It makes the truck (to Me) feel like its more upscale and expensive. Not cheap and misplaced as this guy said it made him feel. JMHO.
bubba stephens I will agree last generation GM's trucks had horrible generic Interiors, they've made strides in their interior. I will say though Ford and GMC have the top interiors, Ram has been lacking and I hope I truly do hope they have the redesign announced for the 2017 NAIAS
I was always a chevy man until I got a good deal on my Ford F-150 . My ford beats all my chevys hands down. 13 years old with 220,000 miles still has tight steering and doesn't leak any fluids.
Why didn't you get a Ford FX4 since you got a Z71
Cravin R1 I know!
Lol we all know why.
My f150 5.0 is solid. My f150 work trucks x6 are solid 5.0 most over 200k miles . Regular maintenance
I'd take the Ford F-150
I'm a Chevy guy who has been driving a 13 F150 since new, and still loving it!!!
Sam, you are the best.. I enjoy every minute of every video you do.. Thank you.
dude.... so agree about brand... GM for life and just bought a Platinum F150.... man is it nice, 5.0 as well, picked it over the 3.5 for the growl... coming from my beloved '05 Duramax just felt it was time for a big chance
“If you do that your an idiot” 😂😂
My dad always buys ford trucks and from what I can remember the fords have never had any problems. Where as when my mom bought a new Tahoe it had tons of things break like the window wipers, the side windows won't go down, you have to push the seat belts in, the ad works half the time, and just recently the ratio stopped working.
I'd like to know what brand that toolbox is that gets thrown in the bed so many times!
roadpanzir notice how he throws it too lol
yeah and its sure as hell full of some thing , its not empty !!
roadpanzir big truck big rv explains what happens in that tool box
roadpanzir toolbox is a vintage snap on tool box that ways 22 lbs empty
Zsavage1 1
Look at the payload capacity as well. The sticker on the inside of my f150 4x4 crew cab 5.0 is rated at 1889 lbs.. Most cheverolets similiar set up 4 door crew are rated around 1,400 or so lbs and dodge around 1200 or so lbs
My problem is I like the exterior of Chevy and the interior of ford
Same here, the Chevy looks like a beast but I don't like the Ford design
I live in the Aleutians. I am the second owner of a 1997 F-250 HD 4x4. Extended cab. I have had it over 22 years. There is a similar aged Chevy Silverado 1500. Extended cab. The original owner had it at least 20 years. The frame had rusted through on the current owner. She's broken in two now. I am still driving my Ford. Granted my truck body is rusting through now. But the frame is solid. Could argue the 1/2 ton frame vs. a heavy duty 3/4 ton frame.. hard to say. Both trucks were carefully taken care of majority of their lives though.
Man there's so many bitter and salty ford fan boys out there. All 3 American trucks are awesome. I wish I could own all 3 at the highest trim level.
In all honesty I was always told Chevy over Ford, but after owning my own ford as my first cheap vehicle I felt like they weren’t bad. Sure ford might be known for bad more transmission problems but Chevy has more electrical problems. It’s all opinion, take care of it and it will take care of you. But if you really wanna be taken care of.. skip out on the American products. I think it’s common knowledge that Japan just takes the cake with reliability but people love that good ol American truck
I have a 16 silverado z71 2lt. Love it. I have 22s and custom leather. I get 23 24 mpg hwy at 70 and 19 to 21 average. Ive had 1 ford hated it
I agree 100% with the bed liner deal, my dad always puts a bed liner in his truck beds. When you haul and use your truck for truck things a bed liner is highly recommended and kinda a no brainer for the fact that it's also a quicker way to clean the bed out.
I've never like the trim in the Fords. they've always been a class behind on their trucks interior imo. It looks very clunky always has. No consistency. The exterior looks great. Though more needs to be done on the bed if it truly can be damaged that easily. GMC/Chev have always had better more comfortable interiors. Since around 2002 and beyond and for me on the Chev glad they revamped the front end from the first model, to a single light, it just looks so much better. The Gmc's awesome front end. Great review.
The Chevy GM Interiors are the shits on long trips...I like the Fords for long trips, more thought has been given in material hardness for seating comfort. GM are way to soft and Ram just falls apart.
justin bouche Nailed it!
Dude STFU the f-150 was the truck of the year yea YEAR
C Steele what are you talking about like every review favors the F150 interior. Plus Chevy's commercials are misleading and they literally drop bricks in the bed from 7 feet. Pretty much same damage. Not a real world scenario as you haul bricks with a trailer
That's why I said "if truly can be damaged that easily" Bricks with a trailer? why. If you got a pickup, use it. I always did.
If you could do a video comparing the advantages of horsepower and the advantages of torque in trucks or vehicles in general that would be awesome! Keep up the good work Sam!
I got a 2016 f150 5.0l crew cab and a 2017 silverado ltz 5.3l 8speed crew cab and I tow my 7000lb camping trailer to Nevada from California is a 550 miles trip and with the ford I get 10.3 mpg and with the silverado get 7.7 mpg and the f150 is powerfull with the trailer then the silverado.
I was a chevy fan but not any more.
Hector Castillo how was the wind?
larry Spiller Like 25.
Hector Castillo that seems hard to believe because for one, who the fuck gets 2 brand news trucks within a couple month difference
MattY-_101 RNG I do. A have a dodge ram, silverado and a f150.
MattY-_101 RNG so because you can't afford two brand new trucks, he's a liar? maybe his wife wanted one and he wanted the other. it is possible for someone to buy two new trucks months apart.
Always been a die hard Ford guy, juet bought a brand new 2018 Silverado and I love it. The simplicity, comfort, and that damn sexy new body.
like your non bias reviews ...your totally right on the interior of both trucks ....my personal pick would be the ford due to personally perfering the sportier interior of the ford with the floor shifter and not the grandpa one the chev has ...aswell as the better sounding 5.0 port fuel injected engine .direct injected engines have been known to have problems with carbon buildup in the valves .therefore i personally would be leaning towards to the f150 aswell as because the crewcab is much more spaceous for children or full sized adults .glad i came across your review sam u do great reviews
I like the Column shifter makes it feel like you're driving a truck. Not a fan of the floor or dial shifters.
David Ilijevski that was a biased comment on a non biased video.
I bought a new 2016 Tundra 5.7 4x4 supercrew or whatever they call it, in July of 2016. Plenty of power, torque. I'd always had fords, but decided to drive a Tundra, ended up buying it. My wife wanted my F-150 4x4 supercrew and got it. All it has needed was regular maintenance, oil & filters, still running good at 220,000. It's been a good truck. Still is. I did have to replace the alternator a few years ago, no big deal. Actually, all my Fords have been good. Maybe Chevy's are too, I've just never owned one. In South TX, you'll see a lot more rusty Chevy's than Fords.
THis is the best unbias review i have ever seen between ford and chevy . You looked at in from a perspective of a regular individual. that lives a regular life and perhaps occasionally needs to load up the truck to move or tow things around . everything you said about both trucks is true you showed no preference to either one . you handled every category in a professional matter every other review seems to criticize trucks to much because they dont do what the review wants it to do instead of judging it based on what the manufacturer worked hard on to improve . Subscribed!
lots of comments praising old trucks over new for many valid reasons. I concur. 98 chevrolet 2500 with 5.0v8 that has 274,000. runs incredibly strong, totes around two loaded tool boxes and a ladder rack with several ladders daily. gets decent milage around 12 to 14 loaded down. I have had it for 5 years and driven it a hundred and fifteen thousand miles with very few issues. only thing I've had a big issue with was cheap replacement fuel pumps. you can blame that on all the parts stores selling junk. maintenance is low and the amount of things my truck has on it to break are very low compared to newer trucks. sure it doesn't have the power or towing capability of newer trucks. big deal. not many people are towing campers every weekend. I have a 16ft trailer I tow regularly and don't have an issue. I just take a few extra minutes to get to the job. I'll keep my no options easy to maintain truck.
It really depends on personal preference l but I personally prefer GM.
@@hu9678 nigga you really commenting on a year old comment
@@cometdude6789 nigga you still watching? 😂
I had my 5.3L tuned..... makes a huge difference I highly recommend doing a tune
What kind of power did you gain?
I love Faceoff.
The 5.3 with 6spd auto will run for years!!!! Tried and true combination. I bought my 2018 silverado with that combo and I'll be driving it for next 20 years easily if I want!
No you won't. Trans will go out. I got a 2015 GMC Sierra z71. 33k miles. Trans is toast and lifter collapsed. I'm trading it in for a Ford with the 6 speed. 2014 and up GM trucks are GARBAGE
I bought new LT Z71 but mine is one of the
Shake-A-Radoes. It has a vibration problem. Started rusting out with less than
2,000 miles. Had both rear shackles replaced right after buying truck (truck
has never been off road). Transmission has shifting problems. Rear slider
window replaced right after buying truck. Read reports that about 40% of
Silveradoes could have the vibration problem. My next truck will be a Ford
F150, much better quality.
I drive a 2017 chevy - its 2019 now. No issues at all. Very dependable,reliable truck that has so far put up with a lot of abuse.
awesome story thx for sharing! I agree with you on the Chevy, GMC better looking. My wife purchased a Nissan turns out has problem just like American cars!
I have always been a chevy man myself. But I just bought a 2016 f150 and so far I really like it. Reason why. The F-150 is the only 1/2 ton truck left you can get extended cab with an 8 foot bed. Which I use all the time. Nice video man
We love our Fords - best trucks we've ever owned!
I really like the way you do your review
a lot of information, and your opinion of what to buy.
I like thank you!
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AA a s2
the ram is like a Honda civic all noise and no go
I've had an 98 F150, 02 Tundra, and 07 Sierra. I do see the repair bills for a fleet of Ford F150. Very needy for the newer generation of trucks. Nothing wrong with the older Tundra. Just the room on the inside. I still have my 07 Sierra. 236k miles. Solid truck. Not in a hurry for another truck note. By the way, the 98 F150 needed an engine at 77k miles. Not in a hurry for anything Ford.
The 5.3 is nice until you have to get a new cam and lifters like I did
Must have had a lemon or didn't change the oil enough. Those 5.3 are great engines
Kyle Allsbrook ams oil engine cleaner.
Not necessarily. They've changed a lot on the top end of the new 5.3s. I love my old 5.3, but am a little scared of the new AFM BS.
Kyle Allsbrook yup and then the pistons fail and you fix them and the lifters collapse again. All bling no substance. Been there.
I can swap lifters and a cam in under a day for under $100 bucks easy btw.
I'm a Ford guy and I bought a Gmc this time because I got a killer deal. I'm really impressed with the Sierrra
then you're NOT a Ford guy - we buy ONLY Fords - have six of them at home and LOVE them all!
@@rockandroll4689 traded it for a For right after I wrote this
I like this guy. Great review!
Me Chevy only since 1986 like 10 Camaros trans am one sierra 2 Silverado love Chevrolet ❤
If you're a Chevy fan buy one, you won't be disappointed, it's a fine truck. But it's not better than an F-150...it isn't.
Jerry Miller I think there equal. Neither one is better than the other.
driven both and I think his review is correct. the chevy is a more relaxed comfortable drive. doesn't quite have the power because ford does tend to use overtuned smaller displacement. but in a half ton that is a daily driver I gotta go with comfort over the little bit extra power.
Im looking at the F150 and the GM Sierra/ Chevy Silverado. Having a difficult time deciding. Like the aluminum Ford and the bed lights Ford, and I understand Ford has a front facing camera. I like the Denali the Chevy 6.2 v8, the Chevy wireless charger, the running boards the can flip back for easier access to the bed. I have had a Chevys and I now own a Ford 150 XLT. I don't like the Ford Echoboost engines, I would go for the 5.0 V8, I wish it was easier to decide.
U say it’s not but my 2017 Chevy has beat both dodge and ford 5.0 on the highway and by far in gas mileage I get 26mpg on highway average 20-21 in combined if I do lot of city driving it gets 18-17 I don’t tow anything tho so I don’t know which is better there
James Jacobs 5.3 or 6.2l?
I had a 2001 Chevy Silverado great 5.3 l engine. The rest of the truck fell apart even the knobs cracked on the radio. My 2006 F150 is by far a better truck. Have not had the infamous 5.4 3v problems yet.
If I could buy new I could see a new Toyota Tundra in my future. In my opinion GM owes their entire existence to the OHV V eight and six cylinder engines. I trust Ford more on quality.
You know what's funny? GM is currently gearing up to use a LOT more aluminium in their trucks. Now they're gonna look like dumbass politicians when they change their tone.
PS, I'm a GM fan.
John now Chevy and GM fans are gonna have the harp on them and look stupid. I just wish this aluminum thing never started
I'll take aluminum up here in the salty north. Just got done grinding and sanding rust off of my truck... Salt makes these auto companies and mechanics so much money that it's ridiculous.
John There being forced into using aluminum.
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Titan any day. Best V8. No cylinder deactivation. 100,000 mile warranty. Better fit and finish. Nice interior.
the 5.0 liter is a great motor getting better fuel mileage than the 3.5 liter
3.5 is far superior in a lot of ways
Yeah you also should put a plastic liner over your steel toe boots. Lol
How is the 5.0 V8 slightly more powerful than the bigger 5.3?
Sir Brellin idk but in cars which is different the 5.0 mustang has more horsepower than a 6.2 camaro
Sir Brellin do you know what a coyote motor is ?
Idiot its how they make them. Fords 3.5l ecoboost is more powerful than the 5.3
My 3.0 lincoln has more horsepower and torque than the chevy. 😂😂😂
Not trying to argue here. But does anyone feel iffy on the fact that the ecoboosts are vvts (more moving parts to fail in my opinion) and turbos are so expensive to replace. The fact that the fords are pushing v6s to the max makes me wonder the stress on that engine. I feel more comfortable in a v8 even with a little less power just because its been natural in trucks built for the trucks. So what are your opinions on that?
great review and commentary. applause!
I would have liked to see the dodge ram in there. I think what dodge has been doing is very interesting. It deserves to compete with the other American trucks.
Yeah, the chevy interiod is consistent... consistiently cheap. Seriously, if you put your fingers, one on the outside and one on the inside of the cupholders, you will nearly break the plastic. When I test drove a Yukon Denali, a 70k SUV, the feeling couldn't escape me that the interior just felt so cheap for the price. I would much rather have a Ford or Dodge product.
It's not Dodge. It's Fiat. They bought out Chrysler
6.2 engine cranks 420 HP and 460 lb. ft
In all seriousness the bed test isn't unrealistic. For people that use it as a work truck or farm truck, the bed will take a lot of abuse. My grandfather had some holes in his steel bed after a few years. Of course he was a lifetime farmer but my point is that everyone doesn't buy trucks to stroll around with. Some people work the shit out of their truck and they need to know that it will stand up to the challenge.
Three things here:
1. Ford can take that insurance and repair over the top expensive all aluminum body that saves them 80 lbs and shove it. Truck beds need to be steel so you can throw small logs into the back without puncturing the bed.
2. Ford needs to stop reinventing their entire drive train every year. Their reliability numbers are atrocious and the constant engine fire recalls are just terrifying to me. I prefer to get to my destination with an engine light on as opposed to shutting the engine down and waiting for a tow truck in a best case scenario.
3. Bang for the buck analysis for towing or cruising is going to put you in a Silverado EVERY time.
Lyle Sharp Chevy fucking sucks
Lyle Sharp Chevy will go aluminum at some point watch , the advantages of weight are significant . The bed is ridiculous anyone using it for work will put a bedliner
That 5.3 will be running long after those ecoboosts are in the junk yard!
I'll just say this , i worked for pep boys for ten years and in all those years i lost the count for every ford f 150 in there cause something was wrong with them and barely a ram or a silverado ever,,, so i know what the better trucks are .
Thats because nobody owned a Chevy or a Dodge in your town, LMAO Hey, maybe the Ford owners take care of their trucks, by changing the oil, the filters, the brakes. OR maybe the Ford owners know how to work on their own Trucks where the Chevy and Dodge owners were just not as smart and had to pay the dealer to work on their trucks???? HMMMM
Owned 3 F-150's previously and really liked them! Really good trucks and were very reliable. Purchased a 2016 Silverado recently and while it's been too soon to judge reliability, I can say it is my favorite truck yet! Like you said, everything inside the cab just makes sense and the 5.3 is a solid motor! I have the 3.42 gears so it has plenty of get up and go over the 3.08 I test drove. So like he said, be open to new things and you might find you like it! I do stay American loyal however! (Yes I know most parts are foreign). That's my 2 cents!
I prefer GMC (chevy) but I do like the Ford interior. I've grew up with GMC so that's what I'm going with and I'll stick with them, but Ford makes a pretty damn good truck. Dodge is no exception either. All the trucks are pretty awesome but growing up with GMC, I'll take a GMC over anything any day!
Yes Yes hell yeah son!
Can sure tell you be a chevy fan, Ford has a awesome truck, more power put together better and better looking.
There is no truck today from any manufacturers that are worth the money they are asking for.
I just keep the trucks i purchased back from the 90s
They haven't made a real truck since the early 90's.
300 i6/302 and 351w V8, 460 V8 in some 70's to 80's trucks.
Ya get no less than a bulletproof engine, no less than a Ford 9" or Dana parts.
You get T18's and NP435 4 speed with low, manual locking hubs, NP205 and NP208 transfercases in the half ton trucks.
Yes they lack in power. But, let me spend half of what you spend on a new or newish Truck, and I'll still have twice the truck.
These new trucks have big ratings, but they won't go in the mud or on snowy roads like my swb 86 5.0EFI F150 NP435 31x10.50 15", Ford 9" Rear, overload springs, and so far, INVINCIBLE. Rotella T6 5W40 for the win. It's kept my 5.0 EFI revving under hard loads for nearly a decade of just my life.
I hate being that guy.
Yes, new trucks are faster, have better brakes (not sure about better braking than my 4700lbs truck, but probably), they feel better with a load behind them because of their extra weight.
By that's where it ends. I can pull tailors of mulch or 4k pounds of roofing on my tailor. When I have a tailor load of dirt, I also have my bed filled.
Unlike these 8 speed automatics that would beat me in the quarter mile with the same load, I can do this many times a year and have never had an issue.
As if some 20 year newer truck would do better.
Especially when I go out bumpy, twisty landscape... I can go low on the transfer case, and 1st gear, and idle up any hill around with any load. 1st hear in high is still too much. But I'd rather have too much than too little.
Last but not least, whether I'm blessed with my truck's exact stance, or with little 31''x10.5 15" tires are just perfectly designed and plenty for size, or the 4700 lbs weight plus unlimited gearing options through tcase and tranny with a fuel injected 302 is what gets me through all the obstacles.
I wouldn't drive a new truck where I go. An old, 89 Tacoma highly lifted, 40-44" tires, things I don't remember, and something about being geared according to the stickers on the truck.
Yes, it looked mean. Yes, it turned heads. No, it didn't have the power of a V8 to spin the tires fast enough.
Even then, it couldn't creep where I creeped. It needed run and goes to only still get stuck.
Maybe it has more to do with weight on specific terrains.
I dunno. But... this old *I'm the second owner* 1986 F150 is a testament to when they built real vehicles. The late 60's, and especially the 70's and 80's... Those are the, while some may say ugly, they are the most reliable vehicles, period, in distance, work output, or simply crash resistance and bad weather.
I change the oil extra early, for now, with RT6 5W40, 6 quarts, Motorcraft FL1A. That's a recipe for steady cleaning and longevity... those products are great. My entire engine's inside was black when I got it. had a Kendall 10W30 sticker on the window.
Lots of receipts. I imagine for 0k miles to 109k miles (when I got it), those 3000 mile Kendall conventional oil changes just didn't cut it. It is one of the last oils I would ever choose to use, but at the same time it was a much older oil than the oils of today. I've been using T6 5W40 for 10-11 years with an FL1A oil filter.
Got it at 109k miles, now I'm around 166k miles. Needs nothing, runs great, zero issues. wouldn't sell it for anything.
Especially not a newer, lesser truck.
And I already have a GSXR K6. So... really, I've got all the truck I need around here, and if I need speed, well, 1st gear to 3rd gear on the GSXR K6, alone, hit around 130ish mph? at 16,000 RPM. It truly sounds like an F1 Indy car at WOT.
So, yeah, I'm a ford man. The truck was only mentioned because of the video. But, hey, feel free to call me out and show me what these new Road kings *can do* that my 86 5.0 EFI, NP208 transfer case, NP435 4 speed transmission, Dana 44 TTB front axle, Ford 9" @ 3.50 rear axle and nice overload springs combined over rear springs, 31x10.50 15" Goodyear Wrangler Authorities *can't do*.
The 4.6 is probably THE longest lasting engine, despite the original coming out in 1991. The 4.6 goes and goes and goes. That's just what I've seen. 2v, 3v, or 4v, they can rev in a stang or work in a taxi or cop car and go 200,000 miles looking like new on the inside of the engine.
They are underrated in speed. Not the new "5.0", it is smoking everything, but a 4.6 2v with gears, CAI, exhaust and tune is another level of 2v Mustangs.
Yes, my first car was a Firebird, then my mom got a Trans Am WS.6 LS1 6 speed, and it ended up having many problems... many. It was pure junk. Sexy, yes, but pure junk. the power steering cooling accessory kept leaking power steering fluid into the antifreeze. the clutch couldn't get enough pressure. These both are highly common problems. Then to beat it all, her 3v Mustang GT was notably faster than that supposed "God given" LS1.
Stay away from GM products. Then stay away from Dodge/ Chrysler. Go with Ford, they only American vehicle manufacturer that doesn't put out junk after junk after junk for years upon years.
Can you say... 700R4/4L60E.
GM can't make a 4 speed automatic to save their lives. Those went in Camaros, Firebirds, Corvettes, at least the 1/2 (1500) Chevrolet trucks in the mid 90's and stuff.
NONE OF THEM LASTED. Average 4L60E life.... 90,000 miles... max average, at that.
Ford used the 4R70W in Crown Vics, Thunderbirds, Mustang GT's, and some half-ton trucks, at least, if not even 3/4 ton trucks.
All facts. If you don't want to hear them, block me. But these are my true stories and why I won't even look at a GM to buy.
I can definitely agree with you on GM's 4 speed autos.
My first car was a '97 Grand Prix GTP. Unbelievably fast car - 0-60 in around 6 seconds depending on how well you could keep the wheels from spinning. It could do the longest holeshot burnouts too, none of that brake standing or parking brake burnout shit, just raw power.
Supercharged 3.8 V6 was still both reliable and powerful at 146,000 miles, but the transmission was garbage. The lines were prone to rusting and leaking fluid and it slipped badly in first gear. Ironically, I had a retired master mechanic tell me to put Ford transmission fluid in it, and it actually helped a little bit with the slipping.
My second car was a '94 Mercury Grand Marquis. I just wanted a land yacht with a V8 and RWD, could've ended up with a Caprice, but the Merc was conveniently for sale just down the road for $1000. Odometer was stuck at 238,000 miles and after finding some service records and estimating how much I had driven it in the last 2 years, I estimate that it has at least 250,000 now.
It doesn't run perfect, has a few problems which were probably my fault because I'm a teenager and I drive like a dick. The engine sometimes coughs and sputters when I put my foot down, but that could be because I don't have a complete exhaust (just an H-pipe and tiny glasspacks.)
I had one odd instance where the oil light came on and the engine started knocking. I pulled off to the side of the road, shut the car off, checked under the hood for anything out of the ordinary - nothing, closed the hood and started the car - no more knocking no more light. I shrugged my shoulders and carried on.
The transmission fluid appears to have never been changed since the stone age, it pretty much looks like used motor oil. But, the transmission still shifts smoothly and doesn't slip and it puts up with the abuse of me up shifting and downshifting through low-range. The only thing that killed my experience with this car was the transmission crossmember. The crossmember rotted and then eventually broke and dropped the transmission down onto my exhaust, which surprisingly, held up for the drive home.
My current daily, which I had just bought 2 months ago, is a '96 F-150 with a 300 I6 and an M5OD. Originally, I didn't want to buy another Ford, I just intended to buy something with a manual transmission. But, when I found out about the 300 I6, I immediately started looking at older Ford trucks. I ended up finding this truck and bought it for $1600. It only has 76,000 miles on it and it runs like a champ, so I figure it was a good deal.
The thing that appeals to me, is that it's just a basic work truck. 2wd, LWB, regular cab, manual windows and locks, it didn't even have a tachometer, had to put one in myself. Not too many bells and whistles to go bad like my Merc. Not sure how I feel about the 2.73 open rear diff though and putting on 32 x 11.5 mud tires certainly ain't helping me there, but the tires will still chirp in when I hit 2nd, so that's something.
Sorry for giving you my life story, but that's been my experience so far.
While i agree that the 4L60E is a terrible trans, I've seen some go to no more than 200,000. I love OBS Chevy trucks and there's an Facebook page where I've seen a lot of problems with those transmissions going out on people from anywhere from 100,000 to 200,000 miles.Now I currently have a 97 Yukon and a 94 Blazer both with those trans, and all original trucks with the Yukon having 206,000 and the Blazer with 260,000. now I've had my Yukon for 4 years now and the only problem I've ever had with it is cracked flywheel, universal joints, and saggy springs. i just bought the Blazer that runs like a champ and and am currently restoring it from the old owners abuse to the interior and exterior (minus a trans fluid leak i just found out about that locked up the trans).Plus my dad has a 1989 Chevy G20 conversion van that hes had for a daily driver for over 13 years with no problems. Now on the other hand i have a 2000 Silverado with a 5.3 and a 4L60E that was rebuilt around 160,000 miles and to top it off it terrible job done. the reason i bought it was because the guy i bought it off of thought he spun a bearing but really it was the torque converter bolts were loose. so it was a cheap fix but it'll do some weird shit and act up every now and then. beside that and a lifter knock, which is my fault, she runs good. plus my dad also had a 95 Grand Prix with the 3.1, loved that car but the trans was complete shit. it would always slip and never move from a red light. then we replaced the trans and it was good for about a year or 2 and it went again. when that trans went, the guy who had it at the time junked it and never seen it again and i still miss it even though it was a shitty, beat up, bright red Pontiac. Oh yea and don't get me started on Chevy 10 bolts....
jldude84 It's just a matter of personal preference. I dislike newer trucks because I think they're glorified SUVs with a truck bed, but I like simple, base model cars and trucks because they're usually easier to work on and there aren't many bells and whistles to break. After trying to work with the cramped engine bay of my Grand Marquis, I've grown to appreciate the amount of room underneath the hood of my F-150 with the 300.
My Grand Marquis had plenty of bells and whistles that either didn't work, or annoyed me enough to make me disable them. For instance, I removed the fuse for ABS and traction control because I don't like the car doing things for me - I'm perfectly capable of pumping the brakes myself and I know what to do when the wheels spin.
Just what I prefer.
I daily the 5.0 The only difference is mine is the 10 speed and stx package. And driving around as the truck should be driven I get like 15 mpg in town, conservatively I get like 20 in town mpg. It’s really hard to drive conservative considering how badass the truck feels. Ford did a great job on this one and has them reasonably priced
I believe you get more with your money with the ford than the Chevy
Steven Morales unless you want a aluminum bed
string cheese it's called weight reduction and a bedlinner!
Steven Morales no you don't you will pay more for the Ford up to begin with and it will fail you down the road
If that is true how come I'm always pulling my grandparents Chevy with my Ford or warking on it right now the Chevy has no 4x4
ALEXIS Pellitteri most likely because you're working on it! when it breaks bring it to a professional they'll fix it right and then you won't have a problem!!!
If you want to get over a knob why would you wan't a long truck ? Short bed 4 by 4 is the best . Chevy and Ford have great choices but you have to special order ! When I go hunting I don't take take my family and 20 tons of crap I don't need . Eco boost sucks !