Opinions/Experiences with F150/Tundras

I had a '92 4runner V6 that we put +250k miles on. It never went more than 40k without needing a major repair. We have a Rav4 now that has never needed anything but maintenance at 45k now. I have owned a bunch of Toys and never had one without reliability issues. I have worked on more Toyotas than any other brand. Only because there are so many around.
That said, I think all machines will have failure modes and there is a difference between a sensor or fuel injector going bad and something like using a too small bearing or inferior gaskets. Most manufactures have come to similar conclusions when engineering advances in their designs. Things like through-the-block head bolts and better water paths to prevent blown head gaskets. Fuel delivery is seldom a problem any more. Engines stay leak tight longer. Diagnostics tell you when something is going wrong before it becomes a disaster.
I have had both Ford and Toyota, luxury and base models, and have liked and disliked things about both. I would go with whatever dealer you are most comfortable with. If it were to be a work truck and be used hard I think I would go with the Ford by just a little.
Most of the diesel problems are caused by federally mandated designs, like EGR. EGR on a diesel! Talk about asking for trouble. Diesel exhaust being fed back into the intake. Even the newer ones are loaded down with lots of complex trouble causing devices and it will get worse in the coming years.

[AAlmeter]

I looked at all of the 1/2 tons in '08 when I was last shopping around. Of the two you selected, my opinions were:

Ford: weakest engine out there

Toyota: tailgate seemed flimsy and I had trouble getting used to the A-pillar/roof (I kept smacking my head)

I ended up going with a Titan. Tundra would have been a close 2nd.

(for the record, I had an F-150 prior to that which was a bit...uh...troublesome)

[thebiglebowski]

another vote for the ford. i own an 08 F-150 XLT 4x4 and love it. had an 01 ranger before that. and both have been totally reliable.

back seat on the F-150 is so huge, I can fit 3 large persons back there. to me, it boiled down to the fact that ford's been making trucks for a hundred years and they know what they're doing. ford all the way!

[68TriShield]

I've owned seven Ford trucks,all 3/4 ton except one though.My last two however have been Chevy's and except for the last GM having the 8.1L with a 200 mile p/tank range,they have given me good service.

All that said,there is a reason Ford F-150 is the country's best selling truck and numbers don't lie

[fhrblig]

Originally Posted by AAlmeter

I looked at all of the 1/2 tons in '08 when I was last shopping around. Of the two you selected, my opinions were:

Ford: weakest engine out there

Toyota: tailgate seemed flimsy and I had trouble getting used to the A-pillar/roof (I kept smacking my head)

I ended up going with a Titan. Tundra would have been a close 2nd.

(for the record, I had an F-150 prior to that which was a bit...uh...troublesome)

Just curious, how has your Titan held up? I always thought it was a great truck, but I've heard from some owners that they've been unreliable.

[AAlmeter]

Originally Posted by fhrblig

Just curious, how has your Titan held up? I always thought it was a great truck, but I've heard from some owners that they've been unreliable.

Just about to cross over 60k and no problems so far. I do a lot of offroading during the day (I'm in the construction/engineering business) and during my off hours I'm either working on my house or my cabin (a lot of towing/hauling, some offroading).

I'd say I beat up on a truck as much as anyone could be expected to and its been just peachy....my only complaint is that my yellow lab's fur loves to hang onto the black interior That and the fact that I'm fairly tall (6'4"), have long legs, and wear loggers boots and I often wish that I had an extra inch or two under the steering column. I never notice it when I'm driving, only when I'm stuck sitting in it for long periods.

[fhrblig]

Originally Posted by AAlmeter

Just about to cross over 60k and no problems so far. I do a lot of offroading during the day (I'm in the construction/engineering business) and during my off hours I'm either working on my house or my cabin (a lot of towing/hauling, some offroading).

I'd say I beat up on a truck as much as anyone could be expected to and its been just peachy....my only complaint is that my yellow lab's fur loves to hang onto the black interior That and the fact that I'm fairly tall (6'4"), have long legs, and wear loggers boots and I often wish that I had an extra inch or two under the steering column. I never notice it when I'm driving, only when I'm stuck sitting in it for long periods.

Good to hear. I like the Titan and was kind of bummed to hear people having issues with them. As far as dog fur, I lucked out with the fabric in my Ranger. Her hair comes right up with the vacuum, no problem. But in the old Caravan I had before it stuck to everything.
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