Can a new F-150 be a reliable 10+ year truck?

[ssyd]

I'm seeing Ford dealers blowing out 2018s for what Sherwood Ford claims on their website is cost plus GST. True or not, $32k for an F-150 XLT has got me thinking of trading up from my car.

My concern is with all the crazy efficiency-scraping technology they use on these new trucks nowadays that there's so much more to break or wear out. Not just on Fords but the big 3 are all building them like this now.

I'm not asking for reliability stories, there are already a hundred of those threads. How well do you guys think these trucks are gonna hold up in 6, 8 or 10 years?

[JB_AOL]

It all depends on how you use, maintain and take care of it.

If you are in the oilfield, it won't last 10 years.

[RZR]

Yup!

[zewks]

Not a chance in hell

[owlhoot]

I Sure Hope so

[Talking moose]

Too many variables. Km/year, hiway, city, lease roads, hauling anything? How often? Etc. Etc etc. Light use I’m sure they will. Lots of lease roads and a lot of lugging the 5 th wheel around I doubt it.

[Trochu]

If you take care of it, I'm sure it will.

[Jays toyz]

My 2014 would have cost me 6k in repair costs if I had not gotten the extended. Every seal I had leaked, turbo problems, heater, exaust manifold. City driven 80000 km. Was absolutely trouble free until last summer .

[ETOWNCANUCK]

Anything can last if you look after it properly.

[Ruger1022]

I sold F-150's for a couple of years, and just like some of the comments, it's how you take care of it. I've seen trucks with 40,000km that were bagged out and obviously mistreated after a 2-year lease. On the other hand, I've seen properly taken cared of trucks with close to 500,000 in still great condition. I own a '17 F-150 and I take care of it and it still even smells new. Bottom line is if you do proper maintenance and respect your vehicle no matter of the make it should last a long time.

As for the deal you're looking at, it's most likely a super cab 301 package which is an entry-level work truck which is fine if you can live without any bells and whistles.

Reach out if you need any advice on buying!
good luck

[Dean2]

I am still driving a 1996 Dodge 3/4 ton and my wife drives a 92 Forerunner. We have owned quite a number of other vehicles in that period, most of which were miled out or sold for something different. She really likes the 4Runner and I like the Dodge so we have kept those two and will drive them till they are no longer reliable. The other two vehicles we typically have around move along more often.

Most vehicles will last well if maintained properly. That said, we have owned a large number of 4x4s over the years and the Toyotas have been a lot less repair work than most of the domestics. The two Fords I had were so bad I sold them after less than 20,000 Klms on each after purchase but I know other guys who have had great luck with Fords. My advice, if a vehicle is giving you issues early on, flog it and get something else. Everybody makes lemons, even Toyota and Honda, so make sure you recognize the signs and don't own one of them long.

[ram crazy]

Had a 1980 f150 for 25 yrs. that was written off when some lady ran a stop sign, and this truck was totally abused but it never left me on the road. Had a 1988 f150 that was 22 yrs. old that was totally abused as well never left me on the road and the only reason I don’t have it anymore was the retire your ride program ford had. I currently have a 1996 f150 that I’m driving and haven’t had any issues with it. I guess I’ve had good luck with Fords

[tallieho]

Buddy bought a 2019,can't even install any type of a boat rack on the truck.Dealer said the alum.box would crack $90,000 truck

[elkhunter11]

It depends on what you consider reliable, for some people that means the vehicle always starts and runs, even if it requires numerous repairs, or has features that stop working, for other people, that means that the vehicle only requires oil and filter services, and tires and consumable parts replaced as they wear out, no leaks or failures that require repairs. I have only had four vehicles make it through the warranty period with zero repairs required, three Toyotas, and a Hyundai, every one of my Ford or GM vehicles required repairs.

[Trochu]

Originally Posted by tallieho

Buddy bought a 2019,can't even install any type of a boat rack on the truck.Dealer said the alum.box would crack $90,000 truck

I think someone is pulling your leg. I don't think you can option an F150 that high and Ford sells a box rack, compatible with the 2019 F150, as an accessory.


It may not be able to take the weight he wants to put up there, but they do sell, and install, box racks for F150s.

[Trochu]

Originally Posted by elkhunter11

It depends on what you consider reliable, for some people that means the vehicle always starts and runs, even if it requires numerous repairs, or has features that stop working, for other people, that means that the vehicle only requires oil and filter services, and tires and consumable parts replaced as they wear out, no leaks or failures that require repairs. I have only had four vehicles make it through the warranty period with zero repairs required, three Toyotas, and a Hyundai, every one of my Ford or GM vehicles required repairs.

Agree. I think I read somewhere that the top "reliability issues" as per JD Power included failure to connect with a phone, wind noise, and a clunk/thud/shutter/lull occuring during shifting.

[yz295]

Go type "mechanics special" into kijiji and see what you find. Should give you a good idea of what you want to avoid.

[Prairiewolf]

I'm going on year 7 with my 2012 F-150 3.5L EcoBoost. A few minor issues but everything was warranty, nothing out of pocket but fluids, tires, and brakes. It sees alot of city, some highway, and ~2 weeks of rough roads during hunting season, so I'm not really pushing it hard. I don't tow either.

If I was after longevity, I'd be fine with the EcoBoost I guess but I'd also look at the meat and potatoes 5.0L V8 or pony up for diesel.

[Weebo]

To much electronic be on them. Great when they work but when they don't it sucks. Can't get my household electronics to last 10 years let alone one that is in the cold and wet and heat that a truck would put them through. And there's getting to be more and more crap added in. No way.

[Ken H]

I have a 2013 F150 ecoboost that has 407000km's that still runs pretty good. I would say it can last if properly maintained.

[35 whelen]

Originally Posted by Ken H

I have a 2013 F150 ecoboost that has 407000km's that still runs pretty good. I would say it can last if properly maintained.

I just picked up a 2013 F150 3.5 EcoBoost in June with 28,000 on have 18 more thousand on it no issues yet

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[Vook]

I drive F-150's that my company rent for me. It is usually less than 1-yr old with 5 to 15k kms.
Several years ago I would say may be. For the last couple years it is complete garbage. Yes, rental trucks are used and abused. But you probably not buying truck to go to your office and occasionaly to Costco withinh the city. Less than 15k and full bunch of small things pop-up. Locks are not working properly, frame is rattling, funny noise when it is below -30 (not so funny if it is YOUR truck) and so on and so on.

[Mayhem]

Originally Posted by Vook

I drive F-150's that my company rent for me. It is usually less than 1-yr old with 5 to 15k kms.
Several years ago I would say may be. For the last couple years it is complete garbage. Yes, rental trucks are used and abused. But you probably not buying truck to go to your office and occasionaly to Costco withinh the city. Less than 15k and full bunch of small things pop-up. Locks are not working properly, frame is rattling, funny noise when it is below -30 (not so funny if it is YOUR truck) and so on and so on.

I rent trucks for work as well, I have driven mostly F150s, also Chevs and Dodges. Your satement is bang on.

[last minute]

Can a new F-150 be a reliable 10+ year truck?

ask your self can any truck be a reliable 10+ year truck

[Grizzly Adams]

Aluminum may sound good in marketing ploy, but not practical for a real truck .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ox71UKDeazU

Friend had one with hail damage, One time fix , new panels nest time.

Grizz

[Ruger1022]

Originally Posted by Grizzly Adams

Aluminum may sound good in marketing ploy, but not practical for a real truck .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ox71UKDeazU

Friend had one with hail damage, One time fix , new panels nest time.

Grizz

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TblyH-6F2Hc

[The Cook]

Got 165,000 0n my 2005 F150 that I maintain religously, thinking of a F250 as the dealers seem to be swamped with 2018's and need something to haul a camper.

[rjlester]

Drove my loaded 86 F150 EFI for 24 years until a year ago and replaced it with a 2014 loaded truck. Every once in a while I go fire up the 86 behind the garage just to hear it run. That was the most reliable vehicle I ever owned, and I've owned over 50 vehicles easily. It outlasted other used trucks and the main reason I gave up on driving it was that the floor was rusted out (as well as the rest of the body) and I didn't want to restore it.

Gave it to my son and once he finishes school and can buy body panels we will rebuild it together.

The old 302 doesn't smoke or burn oil and runs like day one with over 300k on it, never left me stranded.

Have heard of similar stories of other manufacturers and I totally believe if you take care of a vehicle, it will last. There are lemons out there, but my old F150 was definitely not one of them.

[Stinky Buffalo]

Originally Posted by rjlester

Drove my loaded 86 F150 EFI for 24 years until a year ago.

I had the same - only got rid of it because my tetanus shot expired.

Oh, and we needed more room for the additional kids over time...

[leeaspell]

Originally Posted by Ruger1022

I sold F-150's for a couple of years, and just like some of the comments, it's how you take care of it. I've seen trucks with 40,000km that were bagged out and obviously mistreated after a 2-year lease. On the other hand, I've seen properly taken cared of trucks with close to 500,000 in still great condition. I own a '17 F-150 and I take care of it and it still even smells new. Bottom line is if you do proper maintenance and respect your vehicle no matter of the make it should last a long time.



As for the deal you're looking at, it's most likely a super cab 301 package which is an entry-level work truck which is fine if you can live without any bells and whistles.



Reach out if you need any advice on buying!

good luck

Sport with 302A package is my go to. Center console and enough bells and whistles without stepping up to a Lariat

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