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GBuilders
Explorer
Mar 25, 2015

Ford or Ram?

I've been looking at the Ram and found one I liked, drives great and loved the interior compared to my 07. I also drive a Ford 250 diesel torch shift and wow Its quick and noticeable extra horsepower. The Ram had the Aisin tran and I heard they are geared lower in 1st-3rd gears but I Love the Cummins. I really like the Ford also but it a few thousand higher priced. Didn't look at the GM because I want to the larger crew cab and theirs is a little smaller compared to the other two. The Ram is a 2014 left over and is $12K off sticker and the Ford is 2015. I have some thinking to do, and just thought I would share.
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  • MTPockets1's avatar
    MTPockets1
    Explorer
    Mar 25, 2015
    You'll get the one you like the best I'm sure. Any new truck is always nice.
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Mar 25, 2015
    Compare price by calling Dave Smith motors in Kellogg,ID. They are the largest Ram truck dealer in the US. 12K off of a left over I think you could do better.
  • BB_TX's avatar
    BB_TX
    Nomad
    Mar 25, 2015
    Which ever one picks you. Can't go wrong with either.
  • wcjeep's avatar
    wcjeep
    Explorer
    Mar 25, 2015
    I saved at least $12k in late 2005 on my Dodge Ram. Does the Ford come with an exhaust brake?
  • ReneeG's avatar
    ReneeG
    Explorer
    Mar 26, 2015
    Ford diesels have tow haul mode with an engine exhaust brake. Very efficient.
  • jus2shy's avatar
    jus2shy
    Explorer
    Mar 26, 2015
    wcjeep wrote:
    I saved at least $12k in late 2005 on my Dodge Ram. Does the Ford come with an exhaust brake?


    Starting in 2015 there is a dedicated exhaust brake button. So you don't need to engage tow/haul to have an exhaust brake on the 2015 and up Fords. In fact, the Ford will out-brake the RAM for any given load since the new turbo can withstand the drive pressures and the Scorpion diesel has a higher redline allowing it to utilize the higher braking resistance at higher RPM. Of course, this is stock for stock. With a Cummins, you have the option of adding a load-leash to double the braking horsepower, but it's a pricey upgrade.
  • Cummins12V98's avatar
    Cummins12V98
    Explorer III
    Mar 26, 2015
    What does Cummins do? They build engines.

    What does Aisin do? They build Transmissions.

    Both are Medium Duty.

    RAM is SAE Rated J2807.

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