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4x4ord
Explorer III
Jan 22, 2019

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When I bought my first F350 back in 2011 I felt there were a number of little things that made Ford a better choice for me than what GM and Ram were offering. Things like power tow mirrors, tail gate step, storage compartments, power acc outlets, a much more heavy duty front end. I haven't kept up with all the changes in the new trucks but I know there are fewer things now that Ford has that the others don't. What I'm aware of is the dual panel sun roof and power mirrors. Ram has the air ride suspension and nicer hips on the dually and the mega cab ... does it have a tailgate step? All three manufacturers offer incredible powertrains. Is there anything that GM has the others don't? In the latest HD diesel 1 tons from the big three what features are available or missing on the different brands?
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  • mtofell1's avatar
    mtofell1
    Explorer
    Jan 22, 2019
    They are all great. All the bashing about fuel pumps, etc. on these boards makes me laugh. Very few owners keep these trucks past the warranty period anyway so what difference does it make?

    Every post is the same..... "This is going to be the last truck I EVER buy so I want to be sure it's good." Next sentence - "I'll be trading in my 2016 and am hoping to get what I owe on trade...."

    Really, just go sit in all of them, shop prices, read, research and take your time. It's hard to make a wrong choice.
  • Charlie_D_'s avatar
    Charlie_D_
    Explorer
    Jan 22, 2019
    IdaD wrote:
    4x4ord wrote:
    Is there anything that GM has the others don't?


    A fuel pump that doesn't moonlight as a grenade.


    Old news? That problem was inherent in the 2001-2004 models.
  • 4x4ord's avatar
    4x4ord
    Explorer III
    Jan 22, 2019
    Groover wrote:
    "Is there anything that GM has the others don't?"

    You may need to clarify whether you mean right now or in 6 months. The new products from both Ram and GM are a few months out. As far as I know the Ram won't have a tailgate step but if you get the air suspension you may be able to make it drop a few inches.

    Some info on the Ram

    The GM is probably going to be a few months behind the Ram


    I didn't realize there was going to be such a long wait period. I was thinking the up coming models.
  • edbehnke's avatar
    edbehnke
    Explorer
    Jan 22, 2019
    As I understand it the GM 3/4 and one ton 2020s will be out late in the year. 1/2 tons are already out there.

    The one BIG change they are pushing is the new tailgate.....it looks neat and it is lite but do you really need one this high-end?

    I have a 2015 F350 I purchased this past spring and I really preferred my '06 Chevy but I had to get another truck....next truck will be a GM.
  • IdaD's avatar
    IdaD
    Explorer
    Jan 22, 2019
    4x4ord wrote:
    Is there anything that GM has the others don't?


    A fuel pump that doesn't moonlight as a grenade.
  • Cobra21's avatar
    Cobra21
    Explorer
    Jan 22, 2019
    Get the best bang for the buck, honestly they are all good!
  • Groover's avatar
    Groover
    Explorer II
    Jan 22, 2019
    "Is there anything that GM has the others don't?"

    You may need to clarify whether you mean right now or in 6 months. The new products from both Ram and GM are a few months out. As far as I know the Ram won't have a tailgate step but if you get the air suspension you may be able to make it drop a few inches.

    Some info on the Ram

    The GM is probably going to be a few months behind the Ram
  • Hammerboy's avatar
    Hammerboy
    Explorer
    Jan 22, 2019
    4x4ord wrote:
    Is there anything that GM has the others don't?


    They offer a incredibly ugly front end on the new 2020 Silverado free of charge. Sorry, I couldn't resist the snarky remark;)

    Dan

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