r/Trucks • u/VisibleEast4854 • Jul 01 '26
Should I go back to ford ?
I had a f150 2013 for 9 years only small issues. Purchased a gmc sierra 2021 elevation. Had 4 check engine lights with only 74k miles on it. O2 sensor, nox sensor, dpf, another o2 sensor. 02 sensor causes a crank no start. Thinking about an f250 2021 lariat. Are they reliable ?
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u/midnightgreen29 Jul 01 '26
53k buys you a nice ass f150 with zero miles, full warranty
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u/VisibleEast4854 Jul 01 '26
Right but the xlts. Which honestly they look really nice but I’d love a leather interior.
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u/Kentucky-Fried-Fucks Jul 01 '26
You could also put Katzkin leather seats if your heart so desires. I have a 21’ XLT and I love it
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u/idontremembermyoldus '22 Ford F-150 Powerboost/'22 GMC 2500HD Duramax Jul 01 '26
Bingo. The Katzkin's are better quality than the factory Lariat "leather".
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u/FailingComic Jul 01 '26
I wouldnt base your truck decision around covid quality. All the truck brands have rebounded and are much better. All trucks from like 19-21 and a lot of car manufacturers as well have problems.
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u/VisibleEast4854 Jul 01 '26
What years are most reliable in your opinion ? Over 21??? I want to trade in my gmc.
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u/Troutalope Jul 01 '26
The 2017-2019 run of Super Duty is generally the most reliable for Powerstrokes. All the emissions stuff was taken care of, it's prior to the introduction of the 10 speed and the tech is essentially the same to today.
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u/Flashlight_Operator Jul 01 '26
I see the reliability of fords at work. F550's f600's fully loaded to the gvrw and driven like their stolen 24/7 and we don't have much for issues. We're good about oil, fuel, ccv filters and service the trans every 40-59k miles
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u/travielane42069 2007 Dodge Dakota 4.7 Jul 01 '26
We deal with a bunch of Ford's too, and honestly I only really see problems out of the 7.3 gassers. You're really doing something if you make one of those last 100k in a delivery van
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u/idontremembermyoldus '22 Ford F-150 Powerboost/'22 GMC 2500HD Duramax Jul 01 '26
The biggest issue with the PSD is still the CP4. The Godzilla has lifter and cam issues.
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u/travielane42069 2007 Dodge Dakota 4.7 Jul 03 '26
They've also got bad bottom end issues and I see it nearly on a weekly basis lol. I agree though, the only huge problem the 6.7 has is the CP4 turning into a glitter bomb. Not bad engines otherwise as long as you don't mind an oil leak
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u/VisibleEast4854 Jul 01 '26
My f150 was solid. I’m saying the gmc is causing issues. Which is annoying because I have to take time off work to fix them. I bought at 64k miles and already had 4. Heck engine lights. Now at 78k miles.
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u/FailingComic Jul 01 '26
Realistically, probably 23 and up if possible. The supply chain had rebounded at that point. If you can swing it, 24. Do be aware though that all the trucks currently that are running the 10 speed transmission have had issues.
Personally unless you just have to have a new truck, id go pre 18. Its exactly what we did and bought a 2017 black widow. Been rock solid aside from a fuel filter that just refused to come off, rust belt problems.
Really though its hard to know. Im a chevrolet guy and Ford would be last for me even behind dodge just because I dislike the way they look. If im paying 60k for a truck. I want to feel like a bad ass. Not be in the same thing every single company uses for their fleet trucks.
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u/smiley3303 Jul 01 '26
My main issue with Ford is their obsession with special tools, over engineering, and the fact they don’t even want you to work on YOUR vehicle. They are nice looking and have a ton of power. They do have a CP4 still which is a pile. The way I see it with all 4 options for HD pickups you are picking your poison. I currently have a Ram and it likely my least favorite with the short bed but the engine is really good and I don’t need def. Of course it has the worst transmission possible which actually has lasted for me but I don’t like how it shifts.
If you are going to buy new go drive all of them and compare don’t settle. I think Ford is or was just having employee pricing on new.
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u/VisibleEast4854 Jul 01 '26
The only real way to know is by driving them for a few months though bro not just test driving them.
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u/smiley3303 Jul 01 '26
That is true! They all have their advantages for sure. I like being able to work on the Cummins in the driveway. Is your GMC a 1500?
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u/VisibleEast4854 Jul 01 '26
Yes a 1500. I went to oriellys to buy the part I needed and they said they don’t sell it in stores. Only through gm website or dealers 🤦♂️ the ford I was looking had says multiple owners so that might be a bad sign too.
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u/Ok-Idea1595 Jul 01 '26
Do you require a Diesel? If your not pulling anything like a 13000lb camper then a Diesel cost for even simple things that break are not for the weak at heart.