Why the Ford F-150 is the Best Selling Truck of All Time and Better Than a Toyota Tundra
Why the Ford F-150 is the Best Selling Truck of All Time and Better than Toyota Tundra, DIY and truck review with Scotty Kilmer. The best pickup truck to buy. Ford F150 vs Toyota Tundra. Is Ford the best selling truck? Are Ford F150 reliable? Does Ford make good trucks? Is Ford making a diesel F150? The history the Ford F150. Everything you need to know about the Ford F-150. Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.
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Scotty Kilmer i have a 2002 grand Cherokee. With the 4.7 v8, HO ( HIGH output ) motor. The tranny and engine have 200,000 miles. Is it reliable?
Toyota Hilux = Happy Scotty
Scotty can you do a video on if the hemi is reliable and if you would recommend buying one?
Scotty, what can you tell me about friction modifier oil additives? Are they really helpful to an engine, and do they help get better gas mileage, or is it just marketing automotive "Snake Oil"?
what do u think make best diesel engines ?
Toyota must have forgot to send Scotty his check this month lol
😂😂 FR
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phat cat mouse killer Toyota don't count in trucks fanboy
Lol Phat Cat
phat cat mouse killer Toyota isn't a truck Co. The new Ranger is back to RECLAIM its crown. Ford gave that category away if u werent aware. Ford rules trucks.
What's your favorite truck? Scotty: Toyota F150
Hahsha lol
With a manual transmission. The automatic transmission is garbage
Scotty just deposited his paycheck from Ford.
I knew it would be a toy 150, haha
😂
My grandfather had a 1956 F-100 that he kept until the day he died
Did he die in 1957? Lol
@@baloney_sandwich Are you dumb?
@@baloney_sandwich No. Was 1958. Lol!
My grandpa has a 1968 bronco and a 1962 Ford f100 sitting around his place. Maybe someday they can be fixed up. I know the bronco's engine turns on
Awesome
Me: Whats the Best truck ever made? Scotty: My 51 years of experience says 1994 Toyota Celica
Where does he say that?
@@CloverKismet Everywhere.
@@CloverKismet Whooosh
Dude shut up and come up with something original
Any good body shop can turn a Toyota Celica into a pickup truck.
Scotty i wish you could live forever. We are all grateful to have you, coolest dude around
Why does every Scotty video have a comment about Scotty living forever? It's kinda weird. I mean, I hope he does too but it's a little unsettling.
glastornjet73 Yea 50 years of experience as Dumb as blank. That’s the most ignorant thing I have heard. He is a good guy , with a lot of experience.
@B ! So true! Same thing about Hugh Hefner!
He will live forever through all of his videos. But it's very sad that there will come a day where there will be no new content...
He does not have a clue what he is even talking about you don't have to take off the top of the motor to change the starter on a Toyota pickup truck brain dead
it was the 2015 F-150 that got me. The redesign looked good and the ability of alluminum to resist the rusting problem that dodge is famous for is invaluable. Been driving my aluminum body f-150 for 5 years now in canada and still no corrosion. Next to zero maintenance other than air filters and oil changes.
The F150 is great. Towed a minivan on dolly, and the f150 with the 5.something V8 is a beast. Although I was gentle with it, it felt like a charm and very soft for towing. Fords are mechanic and customer friendly. Not expensive to fix. By the way, thanks Mr. Scotty Kilmer on sharing about the pricey swap on a Tundra. I guess I'll stick on buying a good-usedF150 in a near future.
Did you buy one yet
Nah he ended up with a Nissan
Thanks Scotty you’ve made up my mind for me I’m getting a F-150
Robert dude get a tundra I could go 300000 miles without an issue
My buddy was die hard Chevy man and bought a tundra. He was also a mechanic. He died young though. I would choose one of the two. Do you research and read the reviews on year body and engine
The V8 Ford's get better mpg than tundra. Power is close too
Make sure you DO NOT get one with the 5.4L 3 valve V8 it’s one of the worst motors ever built. Get the worst mileage of any truck I’ve ever owned motors go out frequently and are extremely expensive to replace, I like my f150 and I’ve owned plenty of all three brand trucks, I’m not a fanboy of any brand and I don’t hate any brand, all three brands are good they all have strong years and bad years. This is an honest opinion do not for any reason but the f150 with the 5.4L 3 valve (even though you find them for sale everywhere for super cheap)
@@jedidiahadeloye538 Bought a 2012 F150 brand new. In the last 8 years, the only thing I've had to fix was a $15 blower motor resistor going out. Still drives as good as the day I bought it. Going to shell out more before this winter though for preventative maintenance. Want the truck to last me a long time.
1994 Ford F-150 extended cab 4x4 5.0 v8 300,000 miles love it
When I was a little kid I remember seeing one of those and telling my parents that I want that when I am old enough to drive. They were cool with it because my Mom had an 85 Crown Vic that was solid as could be and my Dad a 95 Crown Vic that was solid as could be. It was my first car. Got a "junky" one at 300k miles for like 200 bucks and I got it to 450k before he went to truck heaven. I'd own one right now.
1993 silverado 1500 stepside 350000 still running strong, best vehicle ive ever owned!
Good Review Scotty, I used to be a loyal Silverado enthusiast. Back in “13, I looked at all the equivalents of the F150 in depth and also reviewed the recalls for all. The Silverado’s list of recalls was far too numerous to even be considered as viable. If you were going to work the truck hard as a contractor probably would, the Toyota was built like a tank but fuel mileage sucked. I went with the F-150 FX2 with a 5.0. They tried to sell me an Ecoboost but I knew the V8 was the most reliable. 5 yrs later, everyone asks to buy my truck when I go to sell it. They just don’t realize, I have no intentions of ever selling it. Best truck I’ve ever owned.
So you know, and you can look this up, Ford has the most recalls per vehicle out of ALL manufacturers.
So you know, that doesn’t apply to the trucks and I know it doesn’t apply to the 2013 year models of trucks. I’ve looked it up every year just because I wanted to follow up on my criteria. Look it up!!!
@@paulhowell5079 just a salty GM boy...you know, you used to be one of them. You know how they are 😉☺
@@iamtheoffenderofall ya cause ford fixed there problems unlike GM and dodge crap. Look up TSBs. GM and dodge hide them and until they are forced to do a recall
Last I checked Ford has more recalls than GM, especially here lately
I have a 2001 Ford Ranger XLT 3.0 V6 4 speed Automatic has 321,000 miles on it with Original drive train no rebuild or new replacement runs like new daily driver🐺
Juan Serrano why?
Juan Serrano well damn that sucks 😕
I'm sure it drives like a new car from 2001 lol. I'm sure ur truck is nice and you love it. But I'm sure its tired as well.
@@_E_B_ it's not tired full of life it 'll go another 150,000 easy 🐸 my 1987 Mustang GT has over 600,000 miles mostly highway miles it drove all over the USA over 32 years of driving still never let me down drive train still original just keep up the maintenance it go on and on very reliable🐸
@@relaxingthesoulmind1879 Not saying its tired like it's going to break down. Its tired like it doesnt run like it did when it had 20k miles. Its physically and mechanically impossible to say it does. Doesnt matter how well taken care of it is or how much maintenance is done on it. 321,000 is alot. And yes...if properly maintained I'm quite sure it'll last another 100k. But it is a tired engine....not an engine that quit...just tired.
I just rolled over 260,000 kms on my 2013 F150 5.0. It was my first new vehicle and Id break down its usage as approximately 30% on terrible dirt/mud roads in the oil patch, 50% on my long highway commutes, and 20% towing my 6800 lb 5th wheel through the BC mountains. Its my office and my daily driver. I did....ok with maintenance. I was young and dumb at first, and dragged out the oil changes a bit long. I've since wised up with that, and have done as much of my own work as possible - plugs, control arms and recently struts. A couple weeks ago I was having a crises, of my own making - the one fluid I never touched was the transmission fluid. So I read up about it obsessively and learned of the big debate around changing tranny fluid for the first time on high mileage vehicles. I went ahead and (nervously) had it done anyway, and its running like new again. I just got back from an annual 1800 km trip towing through BC and it didn't skip a beat. I did stop and let it idle once on a very long climb because the transmission hit 104, but it cooled quickly and away I went. I run full synthetic Amsoil and always premium when towing. I haven't been kind to my F150, but it has been an amazing vehicle. The only mechanical issue I had was a rear diff bearing at 220k, so that was rebuilt. Everything else is expected routine maintenance. If youre on the fence about an F150, just listen to Scotty, they have perfected these trucks.
That's the amazing thing about Ford truck, even if you aren't kind to your truck, it will go above and beyond for you.
Toyotas and Ford's is what Scotty likes
Not just that ...check the ford sales, durability ,interior,exterior,everything in f150 puick ups is alot superior than any competition ,,i drive a f150 2013 limited ..some friends have 2015 2016 rams and sierra dont even get close to my f150 engine...competition almost never improving same 5.3 6.0 6.2 ..5.7 same everything
The Ford Fusion is a very solid car their 1.5 ecoboost is far better and more reliable than the GM 1.5 turbo engine.
@@davidperry4013 i have a 2014 With the 1.5. Drove about 90k miles in the last 2.5 years and haven't had a single engine light or issue
no sir its proven most reliable
Scotty's whole philosophy; if Toyota doesn't make it, get a Ford
You commented about starter location in a Tundra. I had a Honda CRV that needed a new starter. I couldn't find it. I crawled around under the CRV. Popped the hood. Looked through the fender wells. It just wasn't there. Turns out Honda hid it, just like in the Tundra, except this was a 4 cylinder, so you think it would be hard to hide. Nope. To change it, you had to remove the battery. Remove all of the air intake plastic and filter box. Then finally unbolt the intake manifold, which was hooked to life support with about a dozen hoses, then slide the manifold sideways across the front of the car into the open area formerly occupied by the air intake stuff and the battery. And there it was, in plain site, just like that Tundra starter.. It took me about 5 minutes to replace the starter and about 2 or 3 hours figuring out how to get to it and put it all back together. The engineers should be required by law to disassemble and reassemble brakes, starters, front end suspension components, radiators, heater motors, and all of the other common repair stuff on a dozen 10 year old vehicles that were driven in the rust rust belt, and do it on a 35 degree day in the wind out on a gravel driveway, before they even touch a computer to do their first design. They might fix a few of their own stupid designs if they were required to work on them first.
Well I doubt an engineer made the decision to put the starter there. But in any case yes very annoying. I have a 94 honda prelude. Starter is on the front bottom left side of the engine, easily accessible, 4 bolts, would likely take me ten minutes to replace.
@@drewb242 If not an engineer, who? That's what engineers do. They design things. The bean counters might have some influence in the cost to build the vehicle, as in "the engine can't cost more than $XXX.xx", but I doubt a bean counter, secretary, or janitor said "Hide the starter between the frame of the car and the intake manifold. They'll never think to look for it there". It's possible the Engineer or Engineering team that did the engine design designed everything except the starter location and were left with an area that allowed the starter to physically fit, but it was a horrible location, so they used it, but it was still an engineer that made that choice.
Amen
Should've read the user's manual or looked it up.
@@rcnelson 👍👍
I agree with Scotty. I have f250 2000 5.4L V8 2 valves with 5 speed 5zf transmission, 4x4. All original, runs like new, everything works. Truck has 415K. I don't want any other truck!
I have 2 F150s. A 2000 XLT 5.4 2V with 258k still runs fine, and a 2008 XLT 5.4 3V 74k. Replaced oil pump on both with high output, and keep up on your oil changes. Neither truck has ever let me down. Triton engines need good oil at all times.
@@Silent_Shadow That's how I lost my 03 f150 5.4. Oil pump went out, and my engine locked up. I loved the truck, but from 97-03 all these trucks had vaccum problems, deep in-dash problems, spark plug problems, brake problems...all those problems were common...I. had a 97' and a 03 model. Now i have a grand marquis and I still see some similar problems as well!
4:34 bird poop fell right in front of him
lmao
Underrated comment lol.
Lmaooooo
HAHAHAHAHAHA
I usually call those leaves, but alright...
I love my 1998 f150. It's been super reliable. Never misses a beat.
It’s amazing, my Grandfather would tell me since I was little, he’d point to an F-150 and tell me best truck you can get. I kinda just wanted to get a truck when I was in the oilfield and made regular trips to oil mecas like Dallas and Houston hauling parts, and I have to say, other than wear and tear this truck has gotten me through 150,000 miles with little trouble, my grandfather is validated in this video, thank you! Keep delivering the truth!
I love my Ranger 4.0 OHV. She pulls everything I need her to and starts everytime I turn the key. My first vehicle from 6 years ago and still running strong.
My sister went to get some grass for the yard and she came back with a full pallet on that ranger, I don't know how that ranger holded that much weight and the tires too A cop just look at her passing by....
If you ever have issues with hard starting check the ignition coil pack. They get weak.
2015 f250 6.7, 135k miles, no issues. My dad drives a 2011 6.7, 400k plus miles, he uses it hard (full time ranching and farming) and loves it. I watched him put 540k on a 2000 7.3 before that and he HATED to get rid of it, but after hard use for 10 years it just needed a lot of work. Still 540k is not bad at all for any vehicle, let alone a ranch pickup.
That's the thing though, too. Many trucks *aren't* worked. They sit there collecting deposits, rust, etc. which shortens their lifespan. They gotta heat up and breath to get things circulated well and kept in order. Most folks just don't do that.
Scotty is the king of car content on KZhead!!
You obviously don't do much surfing on youtube.
These car brands people are having a war over its really just choice over anything its what works for you i have a chevy Silverado 1996 with the 4.3 liter vortec with 680000 miles we had a 7.3 liter powerstroke that had almost 467000 so really its what works best for you if your ford works keep it if your chevy works keep it if your toyota works keep it. Its all about what works for you.
You don't belong here. Too good an attitude; not opinionated enough. HA
Holy sxxx, 600,000 miles? I can't even comprehend that?
@@zombejuice they say the Fords 7.3L diesel is the million mile engine..
agreed! I have the 4.3 in my s10 and love it, old push rod tech but it wont leave you stranded.
Shut up
Never on this planet, someone gonna beat 54 years in row best selling truck!
Toyota beats it in reliability, which is just a fact.
Yeah and Toyota rarely gets used for any real type of work either and yet the big 3 are not far away in reliability. That says alot right there. Look at which trucks are hauling trailers and/or loads. Here's a hint....it's not Tundra's. Whenever I see a Tundra it's empty and not pulling any trailer. I'm not hating or anything I'm just saying what I see. So of course it might be more reliable because it's not getting beat up or put to heavy work. Something to think about when you factor it in the reliability rating next time. Simply put there's alot of good reasons why the F150 sells like it does for so many years and that is that it's a great truck obviously !!!
@@davidh8755 yeah... I don't think you know what you're talking about lol. Look up "million mile Tundra". Used for oil work. Always hauling a heavy trailer and lasted 1,000,000+ miles with minimum repairs. Truck was only put out of service because Toyota bought it back to take it apart and strengthen the components that wore the most.
@@shadesxl9247 He said "rarely" get used for real work. Which is true. I've literally never seen a Tundra doing any work other than getting groceries or driving around as a glam truck. Not denying it *could* be used for work, or that it probably is in some places. Overall, Americans just don't see it as a work truck. I've got 2 Tundras in the family, too. They're good trucks. I drive a 2012 coyote F150 though. Only problem I've had with it these past 8 years was a $15 blower motor resistor going out.
Chevy
GMC and Chevy. I meet them all the time on the road. Always a headlight out.
People say the same thing when I ride my Ninja
every....single....one.
Not headlight always a daytime running light
@@hanzgruber8676 06 silverado here. Day time running lights are out. Been like that since I bought it 3 years ago. I did a led conversion to the rear due to my back up and brake light would always go out every few months.
Missing lift gate latch cover.
2006 lariat 140k miles, 5.4 triton, maintenance done regularly drives excellent and have towed big old boat plenty times.
mines at 177k, all original stuff besides alternator and suspension stuff. still running strong all though i need new plugs and coils 😅 but thats okay shes been good to me
got a 2010 f150 4.6 3v not a real powerhouse but does the job easy to maintain and gets 25 on the highway only got 55k on it and dont plan on getting a new one for a long time
Same one here except I'm over 215k. From my experience you've got bright roads ahead.
I have the same truck as you, basically. It has 125,000 miles on it and it is still going strong! Still looks good, too.
Have same truck 4.6 2v, no way do I get 25 mpg Highway.
Same truck, 2010 4.6 3v. It’s not a powerhouse like already mentioned but if I’m running 65 or 70 and put it to the floor the damn thing comes alive and scoots.
Fishpig65 Thad right I get 14
Idk if I'm the only one, but I've watched some of your videos 2 or 3 times. Thank you for all your free knowledge and advice!! Keep'em coming Scotty!!!
Great video man. I just bought a 2001 F150 from a widow. Her husband "babied it more than her" and pretty much only drove it to the store and church. You wouldnt believe how well it was taken care of. Gonna drive this thing until the wheels fall off. I learn a lot from your channel Scotty, keep up the good work 🇺🇸👍
243,000 miles on my Ranger and it is still running strong. The 2.3 liter 4 cylinder is a great engine.
Pop has a 3.0 with over 850k!!!
Now that I believe. I’ve got a 93 fox with the 2.3 and it won’t quit.
Mazda
Damn that's great to hear fellas! It's great to hear that these little rangers are still puttering along with such high milage. In 2015 I picked up a 2001 ranger edge 3.0l v6 5 speed manual trans.with 190000k miles on it and i have only put about 3000k miles on her I hardly drive her but little by little I been fixing her up. Just a few months ago I had the timing chain cover replaced because it was leaking antifreeze but next big fix will be the clutch and maybe the rear main seal because i think it's leaking oil.
202,000 miles on my 2006 Ranger with the 3.0 V6 with no repairs besides normal maintenance.
If you going to pull serious weight, and want good mileage, just buy a 94 celica with tow hitch and airbag s *Scotty Kilmer
I came here to make a similar comment lol. Well played.
Or you could get the 2019 Dodge ram America's most fuel efficient truck for sale with it's turbo diesel v6 and winner of 4 jd power awards and motor trends truck of the year capable of hauling 12,000 lbs of steel beams. And you can get a discount during Dodge truck month or trucktober.
Dude shut up and come up with something original
@@jungle_cs yeah..... but is it going to be reliable? the last generation grenaded randomly in the engine bay... look it up read about it..... then come back and talk to me ...
@@wormer66 idk, but it's kinda a joke.
Scotty , You’re just the coolest guy on KZhead,.. I love and enjoy to watch all your videos ... I laugh and learn a lot at the same time ..
Scotty's videos are some of the best at KZhead- MUCH appreciated. As a Tundra owner, one point I would make is that repairs are so rare that it could be argued that the higher cost of repairs for newer models isn't sufficient justification to favor the Fords (with more repairs needed, sooner vs a Tundra) over the tundras. Just my opinion, of course.
I own 2003 F150, Triton 4.6V8, 263,000kms on it, going well. May trade in with a newer model as it is about time, and other than gas mileage, I am fully satisfied with it.
I got a 2012 Ford F-150 I bought it brand new sept 2011 almost 8 yrs latter it’s got 210,000 miles on it still running great
5.0?
176k here on my 11 5.0 it's been FLAWlESS its tuned, exhaust, headers, and a 120 shot lol
Fred C yes 5.0 4x4
With you on that. I got a 2012 too. Thing almost seems to drive better than the day I bought it.
HI Scott, great video! For years I drove Nissan Frontiers but last Sept. I got a 2019 Ford F150 STX and could not be happier with this truck! Great ride and really takes off to get on the turnpike if needed too!
I have an old 88 it's great and running smooth
Bought my F150 on 9 11 will always remember that day Just gave it to my son in law with 340000 miles on it I'm restoring a 1971 f250 with a 557 cid stroker
Wowzers! That'll have the potential to eat rear tires for breakfast.
Nice
@@rickquist3992 potential? That thing will destroy tires
Im restoring a 1979 F150 4x4
496 ci Ford where can you get this motor now. 1970s
I have a 2001 Ford F-250 v10 with 240+k miles and still running strong! 💪🏼
2001 Ford Mustang GT 2Valve V8 Windsor engine baaaaabyyy!! 160 thousand miles..
I have a 2002 with 296,000 and still runs great!
2007 Toyota Tundra 1KK miles...
@@josejuanrosales3614 are this truck in the garage?
2002 is better
My dad bought a 2011 f150 platinum and is going to give it to me when I get my license. So excited!
Did you finally get it from him?
love your brutal honesty!
My family has 05 f150 since new. Still running with 270k miles. Very little maintenance as well.
Huh give me a Ford f 150 for 9 years and then we'll see its durability Bc glory Jesus my 4.7 05 has been really reliable
My dad had a 1997 f-150 flare sides from new, to 2017 until he bought a new one and the only problems we had we the AC went out and the muffler rusted out. He sold the truck with 343,286 miles on it
Same here. I currently own an 03 f150 with 278k miles on it. I just hope it lasts as long as my 95 f150 which had 383k miles on it when I traded it in.
Unfortunately not ours. Our 05 F150 needed its transmission rebuilt at 115K miles. I’m sticking to my Tundra.
@@Immortalkalashnikov you got a bad egg. I think I'll stick with the best selling pick up
I love my 96 silverado! 90s trucks i think were the best trucks. I like them all
Sorry, I had a bad experience with a '94 S10 I bought brand new off the lot. Beautiful truck, got lots of compliments, but it was nothing but a lemon. To make matters worse, my dad and 3 brothers had a combined 80+ years working at Saginaw Steering Gear in Saginaw, MI. Glad you are having good luck with your rig, best to you, Steve.
@@SteveSmekar-ll6ln ah man, sorry you had a lemon. I think the full size is built tougher. Mine is a k2500 with 5.7. Runs awsome, its the little things that break, door pin bushings, glovebox that kinda stuff. Only real problem is everyone wants to barrow it to haul stuff. To me, loaning out my truck is like loaning out my wife. Nope
@@SteveSmekar-ll6ln was that S10 a automatic or manual
Agreed. 90's silverados are pretty stout.
@@commanderstud2417 that's true
Thank Scotty. I've been watching your videos for years. You are a wealth of information and I really enjoy how you approach the subject matter. I'm sure others can agree that watching your vids has saved some of us time and money. I was ready to pull the trigger on a 16 Ram 1500 Sport 5.7 liter. I here bad things about the F-150's also. I might just keep my 04 1500 and purchase a Lexus GS350.
Had a 1998 Ford F-150 with the 5.4. The head gasket failed at 160,000 , but that’s because we didn’t check the oil for over 5,000 miles. They are reliable and cheap to maintain, but human mistakes will always screw over good cars.
I never owned a truck, but when I found out Ford F-150 was lightweight aluminum body, I decided to get a 2017 F-150 XLT supercab 2WD with 5.0 Coyote V8. First new vehicle I ever purchased. I have had the truck for one year, and put 32,000 miles on it. There has not been a single "warranty repair" fault with this truck to date. Fuel economy on one trip meter, never reset since the truck was purchased is 20.5 MPG _average_ city/highway. This is excellent for a V8 truck. Aluminum body FTW. And the 5.0 sounds great, even with the factory single exhaust. 0 to 60 is in the low 5 second range... what more could you ask for from a 33,000 $ work/utility vehicle?
In the outstanding book “The Millionaire Next Door” the late Thomas J. Stanley reported the vehicle most owned and driven by real millionaires is the F-150. A lot of millionaires own construction businesses, are miners, etc. Many of the guys driving Mercedes and BMW are “aspirational” wealthy people with heavily financed or leased vehicles trying to impress others. Stanley called them “Big Hat, No Cattle.”
Great book. The truly rich prefer to be unassuming.
The billionars drive d21 Nissan trucks...1997
BAM! Droppin the knowledge!
I see you are a Dave fan lol
Everybody should read that book. Seriously, it's worth your while. Everything in that book is true. I speak from, um, personal experience. You wanna be rich, you have to act like a rich person. Keep your modest car forever, buy everything second hand or used, decorate your house with antiques and vintage stuff (they appreciate), and shop at thrift stores. Put your money in appreciating assets, like stocks, real estate, or a business. Designer clothes and fancy cars are for poor people.
There's a F-150 in my driveway gunmetal grey. I named it the Panzer.
of course you named your vehicle..
I named my turtle Panzer
Yo I got that same color mines a 2015 xl extended cab with a 3.5 liter v6. Not the most powerful but it gets the job done
Wow!!
@@babylonisfallen4411 I make mine..Idgaf what ppl think.
I'm the proud owner of a f-150 and I love it, Scotty I need one of your shirts with a cool message lol
Scotty! I own 2 f-150s I worked on Ford truck for years in a public works environment that the guys would beat the truck up to get the job done. What I seen the f-150 get done and what it took convinced me it was the best truck by far on the road. Good job telling the facts.
Keep making these honest videos man we all appreciate it
I have an 07 F150 with the Triton 5.4 and it has been a great truck. I did have some difficulty getting plugs out once, as is well documented, but other than that, I have had no serious issues. I hope Ford keeps on making them because someday, I’ll eventually need another one.
I know you chevy guys are hurting after this
Dylan .M im not hurting, its true! i wouldnt say quality has been going down for decades maybe for one decade. ever since they went bankrupt in 09 the quality has been crap. me and my whole family only buy GM cars (since the 40s) now im forced to buy used ones (before 2008) to be honest, it pisses me off!
@@bigdaddyvince1825 Wow....I admire your ability to tell it how it is without getting all butthurt. 👊
@@veganmikedizzle4303 Thank you :)
I've had both. Ford drives better and gets better mpg.
@@robfolks my Chevy silverado gets 27 mpg.
My dad has a 1994 F-250, he's had it for about 10-12 years now, and it has NEVER had a major repair needed, just small repairs here and there, but never anything as serious as the transmission. That thing is still running strong, it is easily the most reliable of the 4 cars we have
I own a 2001 Silverado 1500 and I love it. 150,000 miles on it and still runs great. Take care of your vehicle and it will take care of you. Buy what you like.
Christopher Pivarnik you don’t do a lot of driving
My 2002 f350 diesel has 300,000 miles and it runs great as well.
Christopher Pivarnik my 94 Silverado with 90k miles on it drives like its new.
My friend has a 06 Silverado with 380K miles
I have the same model with 254,000. Runs / drives like new. It's been well cared for.
Always very excellent information from you Scotty... And believe me I do listen to you and I do appreciate it myself I am 66 years old and I have to agree with you
Good job scotty. Luv ya. My 78 Electra I've been driving for over 8 years i love the quality but I've just got a 98 f150 v6 4.2. I love it and it's twice better on gas than my old electra. For 3 grand I can't beat it, this truck has 122k on it and it rides great
Thank you your Advice was the final straw I was looking for a truck n just got a 2007 F150 !!
Sell it now before it's too late
I will admit...ever since I bought an 09 king ranch...im hooked. Love this truck.
Check you history Peder. The King family Ranch in Texas has been owned since the 1800's.
Proud owner of an F150. Love my truck every day Runs and drives like a champ
my grandpa has a 2012 F-150 it still runs exacly the same as it did when it was brand new
Scotty apparently has never changed spark plugs in a Triton engine
Engineers,bean counters designed it,I think they failed to ask a mechanic,my 97 F-250 was a nightmare to get to the back plug.
Mine came out just fine. All 8 of them on a 5.4 . Keep up with them. And get to them in time it’s fine then
6 of mine broke and only had 60k miles on them.
U need to chamge them when the truck is at operating temperature because carbon softens up and the metal expand so come out a lot easier but you only do it for that engine
@@20502chris I love working on vehicles that are hot kinda gives you a scare factor makes it more exciting. never wear gloves exhaust systems are a real challenge!
Currently own 2017 F-150, my second Ford truck and 4th Ford vehicle overall. Never had the slightest issue with any of them, and in love with my truck! I agree the F-150 is the best you can get.
Cameron Kelson then why get rid of them? I never understood when people say “this is the. 8th ford I’ve owned and all of them have been great!” To each their own but I still have the same truck from 11 years ago . Sure I’ve added to my fleet but that truck has lasted
@@Donmud First one unfortunately got totaled, but I thankfully walked away without a scratch. Second one I drove to about 140K and then sold cause I needed a truck. Drove my first F-150 to about 115K, when a friend let me take his aluminum Ecoboost F-150 for a spin, and I instantly fell in love with the feel of the lighter truck and the crazy power. I had just gotten a raise so I finally gave in and sold my truck and bought a new F-150 off the lot. Love the truck to death, so don't forsee this one going anywhere anytime soon.
Cameron Kelson You had to get a second one?
@Island Mike I mean I didn't drive the wheels off of it, but it had 130K miles when I sold it. It's not a ton of miles but it was flawless during that time.
Does any company make conventional cab pickups any more? Seems all I see around are crew cabs.
Worked in the repair industry for 30 + years. Think god for Ford. Made me a good living. Yep 70% of my income. Yay for fords.
Ya since theres so many out there
I have a Tundra 5.7. Best truck I've owned by far. I also drove many F-250's while working for a lawn care outfit before going solo. I liked them & they can definitely work.
Love my F150..thanks Scotty
Its true though, I have a 2007 Avalon and every time I have to do work under the hood, I have to take apart 67 different things just to get to the problem.
That’s because its a 6 cylinder, ever worked on a 4 cylinder? They are a dream to work on, especially the Corollas and the Tacomas, Usually replace an alternator on one of them or starter in about 15-20 mins.
I have a 2019 f150 stx with the 2.7 twin turbo eco boost and a very cable truck for what I need and for a first truck very happy.
Your pop up pics are spot on
I was hoping you were giving away an F150 Platinum.
It's not mechanic mondays
@@SalvadorSTMZ He could announce it on Thursday and give it away on Monday.
Thats a king ranch not a platinum
@@calebbitz4147 Yep
I thought that's what he was going to say also at the end haha
The F-150 really is the best. Still sad I sold my 2014 F-150. Looking to get another.
I just bought an F150 last October and couldn't be happier. I'm glad to see Scotty ranking them #1 as well, especially since I didn't see these videos before I purchased lol.
How is it still treating you a year later?
@@Blakely901 Still an awesome pickup, 3 years now no issues. It's a 2010 and in mint condition. The previous owner took great care of it and I do as well!
What about the mileage
I loved your videos and attitude long before this video... Now, you are on a whole other level. I've had three F150's and one Ranger. I always buy them used. Some were pretty beat up. But, damn if they aren't fantastic trucks. I love 'em! The next pickup will definitely be F150...cherry red, short box, standard cab, 4x4, 5.0 V8...hopefully a '95 model year...okay, I'm a Ford fanboy. Thanks for all the great videos, Scotty!
best channel for cars ♥️
Murika is where folks drive full size Trucks to go from A to B without hauling anything but the driver.
Murika drives big trucks and SUVs. I feel slow driving a Corolla in front of them.
This is kinda funny :)) .No ofense to americans. where i am from(Europe) we drive 1.5 diesel Renault's that consume 4 L/100 km :D:D:D:D:D
@@stefanv9660 Yeah,we drive them because we got so damn expensive gas.....
@@Killer553 Yeppppp :((
Because America wants "one size fits all" type of thing
Scott, your fun to listen too.
The "As times change" cartoon insert @ 3:22 is absolutely brilliant! 😄
You are awesome man. long live ford
Just bought one: 2020 XLT.. picking it up tomorrow 😁
Really helpful analysis. Thanks!
Ive had my F150 for a while now, the only issues ive had with it was... well nothing, those things are built like tanks
LXIX Turner what year is yours?
What year?
I have a 2002 f-150 with 236000 miles and it’s still running great
@@flipperdoo22 Hhmmmm.....🤔 right, because I remember somebody else told me in the comment section to avoid 2005 - 2008, those year models. So I assumed from 2000 - 2004 those year models are considered good but now I have your word. Did you have any major repairs? Like did your engine or transmission ever broke down.? Appreciate you, brother.
I have a 2009 F150 5.4 with 256,000 miles only problems I’ve had with it was ignition coils and the blower for the heater went out... That was a cold winter so I ended up driving around with a generator in the bed and a space heater for 2 months 😂
This was an AWESOME video, Scotty .... "THANKS" for doing one for us "Truck guys" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why on earth are you using quotes to emphasize stuff
Toyota Tundra and Tacoma will be more reliable 100%
Excellent video, you make a lot of sense.
Thank you Scotty!
Loved my 1955 Ford F100 customs ..... 272 V8 motors .....
Over the years my dad had am F100, Dodge Ram, and a Scottsdale Chevy. I'm a Dodge (Ram) guy myself. Scotty I was a little disappointed on how easily you ruled out Mopars blaming the Italian diesel. I wont ever get an Eco Diesel (they should have went with the 1/2 ton cummins) but the two Hemis and Cummins are good motors. Even before the Hemi the 5.9 Magnums were a pretty reliable motor as well. Just sticking up for the Dodge Brothers
@Marie MERCURY Curie Marie MERCURY Curie does it? When my time comes to upgrade I'll still consider it - no matter what though, it'll be a Mopar (I love my Mopars like Scotty here likes his blue ovals)
If the combustion chamber isn't hemi-spheric then it's not a hemi And yes those 5.9 magnums where good engines!
hell ya brother! I had a ford for awhile but my dodge trucks have been waaaay more reliable
The Dodge brothers originally worked for Ford. Even Ford found logic and value in the way Dodge wanted to build cars
@@miket.9172 if I remember correctly the Dodge brothers and their employees built the fords for Henry. Meaning at the time Ford was roughly 80% Dodge
Scotty Kilmer : Scotty, I just love your videos. You did forget to mention one thing that I believe, makes the Ford pick ups better than all the rest. It has the best, and I believe the safest frame...that fully- boxed frame. Isn't that a stronger frame than all others?
Thanks scotty for sharing knowledge
Always been a chevy guy but these new ford look 100 times better than the new chevys definitely going to have to agree with scotty on this video
Looks don't get you down the road.
Very true
I was never a ford guy , thought they looked ugly, always preferred GMC Sierra/ Chevy ........but in 2015 the design of ford changed and honestly I love the look 2015-2018 look perfect in my eyes . Long story short picked up a 2016 f150 sport with the shifter in the middle console and so far I’m extremely happy . No diss on Chevy I also like the older body style of Chevy/gmc . I’m hoping my truck last me a long time . Anyways just my two cents .
@@marknewman636 but a Ford will.
@@kirkcardoso6137 only if it's being towed by a Ram.
Had two 1955 Ford F-100 step sides ....272 v8 motors...🇺🇸
This video helped me. Thank you
I have a 1979 f-150 Runs amazing
Best truck I've had was a 1995 single cab F150 w/ straight 6 engine 5sp. Great ride, great mileage. Not a tow vehicle but fine for bed loads. Eddie Bauer edition. Look at their resale today, 23 yrs later, & it's crazy. You can't kill that straight 6. Should never have sold it.
That 300 cu. inch inline "6" or 4.9 litre if you're a youngun is without doubt the best truck engine ever made. And if you couldn't tow with it you had the wrong rear end. A bunch of folks like the high gears because of mileage, but that gearing will kill you for towing. For a service truck it just flat could not be beat. It was initially designed and used as an industrial engine. Really beefy bottom end with an extra main bearing, industrial duty connecting rods and so forth. Keep em cool, keep the oil and filter changed and the RPMs below 4000 they wore like iron. Ask any air conditioning guy, electrician or plumber what the most bulletproof engine they ever used the old Ford inline "6" is the winner every time.
Too bad F-series aren't available in Europe. I really want one F-150 in Lariat variant. :)
@Brenley Forrester well they would fit on roads, at least most of, but problem are parking space in towns and cities. I saw some US made pickups and SUVs here, they really jump out by size relativ to other cars.
Rent one next time u visit usa from uhaul
The ancient ones on the EU Council are to blame. Old bastards. UK was right to BREXIT 😅
You folks get the raptor ranger
Heck the grocery store parking lots in states are feeling more like obstacle courses especially with a full size truck.
Man I love your videos cuz some of the illustrations that you put on as you describing man some things are off the chain funny
I agree with you 110% on this video. I’ve had to change a starter on a Toyota like that before took me forever to find the starter I was so pissed
I love my F150!! I’ve had several and always have had good luck with them! I had one Chevy and worked on it more than I drove it!!🇺🇸
I hear yu.. Love my F150...the majority of trucks in my area are f150's
Owned fords most of my life also many Ford company cars and trucks never had service issues
I've NEVER had any problem with any of my Ford F150 trucks. Been driving F150's since 2009. NEVER had a problem! That's GREAT RELIABILITY!!!!!!!!
Scotty your spot on when it comes to your comments on Ford F1 50s