2017 F350 dually with 6.7 opinions

mbrower wrote:
After owning my current vehicle since 2001, I'm ready to try another manufacturer. That only leaves Ram and Ford. Any truck I choose will be mid to high optioned like a lariat or Laramie. I've driven both and each suits me so it comes down to reliability and fuel mileage.

On reliability, where I ended up in the final analysis was that I was okay with having to deal with more minor issues on the Ram in return for a lower chance of a catastrophic engine failure that seemed to plague Ford diesels. So far I haven't had any issues at all with my Ram but it's a 2015 so that's not saying much yet.

The kind of driver you are is probably going to be a bigger factor in fuel economy between the two trucks. That said I do think the Cummins does a little better, although I've read it uses more DEF when towing so that would cut against it. In the end the difference is minor relative to your total ownership cost.

Drive both and pick your favorite, and you'll probably be very satisfied either way.