How many miles are Ford trucks good for?

The average Ford F-150 will last up to 150,000 to 300,000 miles before you will need to rebuild the engine. If you use the vehicle as a work truck and average around 15,000 miles per year, the F-150 will easily deliver 20 years of reliable service.

What is the best Dodge truck to buy?

In our opinion, the Ram 1500 is the best pickup truck you can buy today—we like it so much, we named it to our 10Best list for 2020. Its high-tech equipment includes a hybrid powertrain. If you need a heavy-duty performer, there are the Ram 2500 and 3500; when properly equipped, they can tow more than 35,000 pounds.

How long will a Dodge Ram last?

Here is the short answer to how long the Dodge Ram 1500 lasts: The Dodge Ram 1500 can last for as long as 300,000 miles with regular maintenance. Assuming you drive 15,000 miles every year, that’s 20 solid years.

Are Dodge trucks unreliable?

Many critics consider the Ram 1500 the ultimate family pickup truck. Like the other models on CR’s list of unreliable 2020 full-sized pickup trucks, the Ram’s low-reliability rating stems from a history of NHTSA vehicle safety recalls. The 2020 Ram 1500 currently has four recalls on it.

Are high mileage trucks worth it?

As a rule of thumb – the lower the mileage, the better. For gas engines, look for a truck with under 100,000 miles. For diesel, under 200,000 would be just as good. You could go with higher mileage – just pay more attention to the truck’s overall condition in that case.

Are Dodge cars comfortable to drive?

The Dodge: Although it is lacking in the Hp, Towing and Payload areas, Dodge has made huge strides in comfort-ability. This Dodge no longer has as stiff a feel as the old Dodges due to a re-worked interior and softer suspension.

What kind of diesel engine does Dodge have?

Dodge has the 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel I6 that falls behind Ford and Chevy with 350 Hp and 650 lb-ft of torque. The Dodge Hemi V8 even has more Hp with 383, but lags with only 400 lb-ft of torque. Alas, Dodge is far from its domination of the diesel market in the mid ’90’s. Great!

Are diesel engines better than gas engines?

Longevity: Diesel engines are built to last a long time and can withstand the constant beating of high compression. Gas engines are lasting longer than ever. The Ford 7.3L and GM 6.6L V-8’s now also have very robust parts.

What kind of engine does Ford trade in for Dodge?

Ford traded in the old 7.3 design for the new, improved (I use that word lightly) 6.0 Powerstroke. Both Dodge and Chevy had some problems with this new, complicated injection system.