I have been running 6.7 fords since they came out. In Canada with rough roads, shit diesel (with additive added), heavier loads than your non CDL loads. No trans problems, nobody flashing me with their high beams because I use air bags and know how to balance a load. No cp4 problems to speak of yet but I do worry about them. Buying a new gm or ram gets you a cp4 as well. Oil changed every 8000km (5000 miles) and fuel filters every second oil change. Zero issues with my fords. I had a 2020 ram 5500 as a rental last summer and my employees and myself all hated the seats, and even with the aisin Trans it still did the famous shifting up and down like crazy on hills and flaring between gears like the pos dodge trans always has. Best chance with a dodge is getting a 6 speed manual with a cp3 which is no longer an option so it's a no brainer we will stay ford until there is something better. Btw dude less blow before these uneducated speeches would make you seem alot less sketchy and more reliable to listen too for a review. Please do an honest comparison of cost between a three fords you have had compared to one of the two dodges you have owned.
I betcha part of the problem with his transmissions is lack of maintenance, when you're towing heavy you've gotta keep up with that trans maintenance or you're going to hurt it, the dodges are already used to shitty transmissions and it makes that Aisin look awesome. We've had tons of issues with a 15 denali 2500's allison ourselves, got the truck from an old lady that never towed with 63k, trans went at 70. We put a new one in and are only at 90k and this one's already going, we're gonna trade it off for an f350 gasser because we don't tow heavy often enough to need the diesel, and the maintenance on it is getting way too expensive for how little we use it, and those new CP4 trucks are just scary.
Pickup trucks having major failures at 38k miles and failing transmissions at 60k is absolutely unexecptable. There is a guy on youtube who has almost 500k miles on his old dodge hotshot truck.
You said the fuel in the US is bad. That is true. But, I have been telling you for a long time to stop buying fuel at the truck stops. Get it at the larger 7-11's or where ever. Truck stop diesel is 20 % bio and the small stations are 10 % bio. Big difference there and helps on MPG and pump price. If your truck is squatting that much in the rear that it is causing a problem with the head lights, either your springs are bad or your load is not balanced. You are tagged at 26,000 and I am tagged at 39,999 and I never have a problem with my headlights bothering anybody on with my F350.
This dude would not no a good truck if it was right in front of him .lord he changes trailer axles like I do my underwear because he doesn't no how to drive. But he can talk up a storm for sure
I'm in 5 minutes and I am already fed up with your schtick. For 3 years you trashed Ram and praised Ford. Now, all of a sudden you're praising Ram and trashing Ford. I am a Dodge/Ram fan for the record. What's up Alex? Are you doing this for clicks or what?
Headlight problem? - Every truck with halogens in this country has this issue since they do not self level (like Europe) so install Air bags for christs sake and problem is solved. CP4 issue - Every other HD truck has to deal with it due to poor diesel in the US, so add a better filtering system. 10r Trans - have you read about the horror stories on the Ram trans? Your 10r still works though, right? Has it left you stranded like Ram owners? Plus you bought the cheapest version of the truck possible, and then you compare it to a limited Ram? C'mon bud, get a grip.
@@donleamon8653 so.... even though I showed that these aren’t just low end trimmed ford problems, and that his brand bashing is unjustified since at that level they all have most of these issues, somehow my point is invalid? Grow up.
@@TowPiglet he is right, that is like the lowest possible package. Looks like u need a higher trim, -lariat, king ranch, platinum, limited? All have the LED headlights which are great and look fantastic.
@@TowPiglet complaining about the transmission, is it the 10 speed or 6? Also not too mention you could have the lower axle and amp. There is a 4.30 axle, which does a fantastic job.
My 20 f350 has been good to me too. Some of those reasons happen like the lights issue. But as for my trans I serviced it at 50k even tho Ford says 100k heavy duty use. I used fuel additives and oil additives from day one and no issues. I swapped all other fluids too at 50k. Cdl hotshot towing 10-19k lbs on my trailer daily . I am currently trading up to a 450 cause around 40k gross the f350 doesn’t like it. Plenty of power just doesn’t stop very well and doesn’t tow the best. The engin brake worked ok for me in the north east. Just don’t go hauling azz b4 a down grade . The engin brake held my speed pretty good on our little mtns. Been happy w my truck just need a bigger truck for my lanes.
CP4 High pressure fuel pump is used in many other trucks other than Ford so that's a universal issue for diesels. My 2015 f250 made it to 375,000 before failing. Replaced and now on 620,000 with no problem. 2020 lights I agree with but seems like a issue that airbags would correct.
LOL you got 375K out of any !!! i mean any Powerstroke??? you have a Unicorn or you just left out the other 10K$ repairs??? you must mean 1996 7.3 250 ?? ruclips.net/video/8o2LGuzl0go/видео.html
My 2020 ram 6.7L also has the cp4. Failed at 11000 miles. Spent 5 weeks in the shop. Warranty covered the 15k repair, but not my revenue for 5 weeks! The 2021 ram has supposedly gone to a different pump. I now use fuel supplement to lube the pump. Aside from that the ram is superior in every way. Btw I am CDL hotshot at 43k gross. Aisin w the exhaust break works great. Never touch the brakes. As always, great info! Keep the videos coming Alex!
I understand Dodge went back to the CP3. So because new failed. They went back. FORD had the 7.3 PSD that was looking dang good. But EPA a required changes. Since then they are trying to get a decent one. My 7.3 I almost sold. So glad I didn’t.
Every one who runs diesel should use something for lube. Don't trust the quality of the fuel across the country. Change the fuel filters regularly. As for transmission issues GO MANUAL if you tow heavy 😎 38 years of trucking has taught me a lot 👍
Yes, 2021s have a modded CP3 design, larger injectors with better spray control, and larger lines. Even when filling up at high flow stations, I still lube the system. Just for piece of mind.
I got a 2019 Ford with 255,000 miles I guess I've been blessed with no issues but I have heard some negative on the 2020s hopefully they'll have it all figured out when I get a new one 2022
Been thinking about getting a 2020 Ford Super Duty F-250, diesel up for sale in Seaside. Yup, it's got the 10 speed transmission. After watching this vid, I think not! Thanks, you just saved me from making a $60k mistake!
As far as I know, gm, ford and ram all use the vgt as an exhaust brake. Just major differences in the programming between manufacturers. None of the light duty diesels offer an oem engine brake.
I'm with you on the headlights. My work has a 550 as a tow truck, and everytime I'm loaded I get high beam flashed. Even sitting at our yard and other co workers say "why are your high beams on
We need to look at what the manufacturer’s are really building these trucks for. Is it Hotshot or the local contractors towing their equipment around their community. But also Including the ranchers and camper folks. Big difference in pounding out 800 miles a day after day. Verses a week. Nobody builds a perfect vehicle that’s why they all have service bays.
I can't speak to Ford's CP4 fuel pump directly since I own an Chevy Duramax. But mine is the LML Duramax with the CP4 pump and they are known for going out and taking the whole fuel injection system with it. The fix is to run a lift pump. Apparently, CP4 pumps are sensitive to air in the fuel over time causing them to wear out. And the lift pump resolves that issue by maintaining a steady flow of fuel. My 2011 has 229,000 miles, and a lift pump, and is still going strong.
I love your videos! But I’ve gotta say your main problem is it’s a lease so you can’t do the simple things to fix some of these issues. For the headlights I spent $150 and replaced them with LED’s PROPERLY MADE LED’s. And now I never get flashed. Also these trucks need airbags with the kind of weight we haul. I have bags in mine and can adjust them on the fly, my headlights always shine onto the road. I also think your using the exhaust break wrong or not using it at all because it DOES have one. You could also be creating the hills to fast and that sets you up for excessive speed down the hills. I cross the Rockies regularly on all of the major interstates and never have a problem holding speed. As I crest a hill I engage AUTO Exhaust Brake and my speed never climbs above 1 or 2 MPH from that point on.
Your comments on the exhaust brakes are spot on. I routinely pull 24000 pounds with zero issues. What manufacture allows for load squat for the lights? NONE!! So your airbag comment is once again spot on! The seats could be better but I’ve made a living sitting in a seat and they all get uncomfortable after awhile, especially when we get older. The tranny does shift a bit to firm for my liking. Zero fuel issues so far, not saying there couldn’t be. But he lost me with the light rant and pretty much concedes he’s an idiot!
People turn their hazards on so that other cars can see them during heavy rain. That way it creates a safe path for all cars to be able to see clearly and follow
The transmission issue you are describing is now under total recall for repair...if people have already repaired at their cost...Ford is reimbursing costs...from the info I have seen
Hi Alex, I have a 2020 Ford F-350 SRW with 98k hotshot miles and have not had one issue with it. I add optilube with every diesel fill and use an Amsoil bypass filter along with Rotella T6 oil. As for the transmission I do regular flushes and use the tow haul mode all the time. I do agree that the engine break could be better and I do get high beam flashes a lot even with air bags.
"I do regular flushes and use the tow haul mode all the time" won't save you my friend sell it now because after the first time it happens you'll never get trade in value for it until its fixed it then your upside down $$$ and be out 20K when the Tranny fixes show up in carfax . I have a friend In a lawsuit after selling his f350 and the tranny went out 60 days later 2nd Ower claims he knew as it had been to the dealer who showed previous tranny codes onfile....hell never buy another Fraud as he calls them, he's splitting the Trany cost rebuild the 2nd owner Hes now ANTI Ford anything as he has an acquaintance with similar Tranny issues now so he's pissed forever.
@@limoniefreshlimoniefresh2038 I sold the F350 not long after getting my CDL, had I bought a dually I would have kept it. The F350 had 217k miles when I sold it to my neighbor and he loves it. Now I have an F450 and I am very happy with the Ford trucks.
@@americantrucknation4891 or Fords and GMs tuning for their transmission are subpar I find the same with FCA and the zf8spd the tuners have better trans tunes than the automakers I've had 2 trans updates which Im pretty sure made it worse 😂
The headlight issue is absolutely INSANE! To the point that I've gotten used to knowing this light pattern so well that I'm like "oh here comes another Super Duty". They have an absolutely crazy amount of glare, and blind everybody on the road. Several channels and journalists have pointed it out. Being in front of one you better pray you have self dimming mirrors in your vehicle....
I know this feeling all too well. I drive a 2020 F-250 for work. As if it wasn’t bad enough before, my truck has a utility bed on it as well, so it was very low in the rear. I had to put airbags on the truck just to keep the rear end from bottoming out. I got flashed every single day multiple times.
The Ram headlights seem ok going down the road. My 5500 doesnt squat in the rear too much unless I'm loaded really heavy. But one thing I do hate is you cant turn off the headlights EVER. The halo rings say on anytime the engine runs. If I'm parked at a truck stop I'm shining lights at the guy across from me. I may actually cut those wires if I can find them.
There is 1 screw on each side and it literally takes 2 minutes. You can set it so you don’t have to adjust again. Just got to use a small amount of common sense and not be lazy. I do think it’s kind of funny that you will never buy one but you’ve had three or four? SMH!
Sorry about your problems with the GREATEST TRUCK MADE. I have never owner a ford. I started buying a ram since 96',that had a 318 with a 5sp, no problems. Traded in for my 1st diesel in 99' with a 6sp. I plowed with that truck every year and put on 358,000 miles on it. My wife had a 01' diesel 5sp no problems. Traded for a 03 ram dually diesel ,no problems. Got a 13' dually and put 234,000 on that ,no problems. My last ram is a 5500 and still no problem. Maybe it's just the FORD THING. GOOD LUCK
My friend something isn't right with you in this video, because on this one (Maintenance & 75K mile review - 2020 FORD F350) you even said that the Ford with the 10 speed was much better than any RAM. You specifically specify with the 10 speed. I like your videos but try not to say one thing today and another one tomorrow. Is not good for your credibility. Much respect for you and please do not get upset is not my intention. Take care, God bless.
I thought he loved the 10 speed also...I have one and like it so far. Dodge just put out big recall on the 3500... something about causing a fire. Also Dodge had lot of CP4 issues that's why they changed for 2021. I'm going to do the best with maintaining the truck and trailer. So far I like the truck and have not had any problems with the seat. I never noticed a problem with my lights. I have a Flatbed that I bought with a cab and chassis so I have more leafsprings. I did just mount a 91gal tank and pump on the back. Always enjoy your videos. I have learned quite a few things watching them.
For starters ….in the beginning he did like the 10 speed and so did everyone else, but after 50-60k with heavy towing, they turn to trash. It’s indisputable…..it’s happening all over the industry. The ford 10 speed is not a commercial grade transmission. It’s a vacation/grocery getter transmission at best.
I tend to not pay attention to those who have the 4 way flashers on, then when they hit the brakes, at first you think it's just the flashers . Until it is too late.
You might know this but it helps some to say it, if you drive long distances it helps tremendously if you remove your wallet from your back pocket ( if you keep it there). A wallet creates asymmetrical pressure on your backside and makes a bad seat even more miserable. My experience at least.......
3rd generation Ram guy here. My 5.9 Cummins is awesome. No def or def fluid to boot. Extremely reliable and parts are reasonable $$, if you ever need them.
Some Canadians, so far I haven’t heard from elsewhere but with the 10 speeds, the engine is constantly in the torque curve and is blowing out axle tubes which takes out everything in the rear end, tank, shaft, leafs, beds, brake lines, spare tires etc
Hi Alex, Sorry to hear all the problems with your ford. I had a feeling that after the Dodge you weren't going to be happy over time, but it's one of those thing you have to experience your self. Thanks for the video.
One of your previous videos is how I learned about the Ford headlights. I thought the same thing here comes an idiot with his high beams and I would flash him all the time.
100% on the god damn headlights. Drove across the country with an empty equipment trailer and got flashed by half the trucks in the country. Very embarrassing
I don’t know if it was you or not but one of your truck just passed me in Ohio That’s the first time I’ve seen one of your trucks on the road. That’s pretty cool
I had a 1990 7.3L 4 wheel drive..a great truck but when they wouldn’t honor a paint recall for the hood because the dealer didn’t tell me it was a dealer only recall notice, that was the last Ford I bought..just not happy about needing to pay $500 to have the hood repainted because they had used a primer that failed.
If your transmission is failing your not checking the color of your transmission oil on your pretrip. Most transmission oils start changing color meaning the oil starting to fail around 20k miles when using the truck commercially. Change the oil more often its that simple.
It's a "sealed" transmission. There is no dipstick to pull. Plus Ford has a 150K service interval on the 10 speed. That's why Enterprise isn't changing the oil, because Ford is telling them not too. To check the fluid, you have to crawl under the truck and use a wrench to pull off the fill port. It's on the TOP-right side of the tranny. Inside the fill port cap, is a mini dipstick that's about 3 or 4 inches long. That's the only way to check the fluid. This transmission doesn't even have a drain plug! You have to pull the pan (which is made of plastic) to drain the fluid. It's idiotic what Ford and GM are doing with their transmissions.
I have a 2019 F 350 crew and haven't had any problems. I thought about waiting for the 2020 but was concerned about the new ten speed transmission. Having bought over 20 Ford trucks since 1995 I know of there follies. 1995- 2002 ok motor junk E4od trans. 2003 -2010 junk diesel engines and bullet proof torque shift trans. 2011 - 2019 good engines with bullet proof trans. Sounds like they are going back to junk transmissions. We tow at 36,000 #'s and have only lost one trans since 2003 out of 12 trucks. As far as the seats go they went to junk somewhere in the 2002 era. Not only bad padding but the fabric on the xlt's is an absolute joke. I have tried others and have found they all have there weak points. Can't buy GM anymore as my morals won't let me after what they did to us as tax payers and all there stock holders. Everyone lost out except the Unions and The Executives.
You do realize Ford took Tax payer dollars right? They did decline the TARP deal after they found out they would have to pay it back but they did accept tax payer dollars and quite a bit...
@@Donmud yes Don Ford did take 5 billion in tarp money and paid 100 percent back. GM took 50 billion and left the tax payers 13.5 billion short on free money. It's all on the tarp money report. Dalmer also took money that we didn't get all back, but they also don't still own Chrysler. The same people that took GM down are some of the same ones that made millions by pulling of this scam while every stock holder lost everything along with us tax payers. They bankrupted Delphi and made over a billion dollars buying it up and reselling it with our free money. Sorry my 2004 Duramax will be my last GM product.
@@stevephelon4942 WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT? First off if the stock holders were stupid enough to SELL during the period where stocks were around a dollar thats there own stupidity. I bought 189 shares back when it was trending at 1.02 which is worth around 8 grand today. it was a amazing time for investing. I did the same for ford but only bought 50 something shares. my only regret is not having an extra 5 grand in either stock or id be retired. Just like this past pandemic I made a total of 4 grand of capital gains off Delta Airlines alone. (cant remember what i pulled for AA wasnt as big) Also if memory serves me right GM DID pay back that loan. Please cite otherwise. The "morals" thing is actually fucked up when you account that ford didnt need the taxpayer money but was going to accept it anyways from the original tarp deal until they realized there was interest on it. Sure taxpayer money was used but the american taxpayer actually benifited from it in the long run. they got paid back PLUS interest. One of the rare times in history that the government didnt lose money. they took another deal that wasn't aforementioned.
@@Donmud Don you can go and check out the repayment program yourself at the US treasury. Here is part of it. Key Facts The Automotive Industry Financing Program (AIFP) was created to prevent the collapse of the U.S. auto industry, which would have posed a significant risk to financial market stability, threatened the overall economy, and resulted in the loss of one million U.S. jobs. In May 2011, Chrysler repaid its outstanding TARP loans six years ahead of schedule. Chrysler returned more than $11.2 billion of $12.5 billion committed to Chrysler through principal repayments, interest, and cancelled commitments. Treasury has fully exited its investment in Chrysler Group under TARP. On December 9, 2013 Treasury fully exited its investment in General Motors (GM). Treasury completed its fourth and final pre-arranged trading plan for the sale of its remaining 31.1 million shares. Treasury recovered a total of $39.7 billion from its original investment of $51.0 billion. If I take 51 B and subtract 39.7 b I believe that's about 11.3b short
@@stevephelon4942 You do realize the key word there "investment" which means someone at the treasury exited as you so obviously posted about that ive read before. Again not GMs fault the treasury exited the program NOT GM. Also are you ignoring the other funds allocated by the US taxpayers to Ford that did not fall under the umbrella of TARP
I know you’re complaining about the CP4 pump when ram puts in the same pump I farm 170,000 acres and haven’t experienced anything like you have.. and I do everything with Ford power strokes 🤔
@@Nathangies there’s also always that one Dodge Guy that thinks how great the transmissions are in the Dodgers when they have been junk for the last 30 years
Great video Alex! Something else needs to be said here considering the times we live in for some reason people that are loyal Ford truck buyers feel the need to lie about the repairs, I have friends who own these trucks and they recommended them to other friends knowing they were lying when they said I’ve had no problems and they thought they were extremely reliable trucks after having transmission issues and fuel pump issues and other issues with the truck, Multiple times I’m 52 years old I’ve seen Ford build 2 other garbage power stroke engines which were lucky to break 100,000 miles before DEAD engines back in 2012 through 14 we’re garbage as well you couldn’t use one part from that engine internals to rebuild it I don’t know why people that drive Ford have the need to be liars but never trust anyone who recommends Ford, I realize dodge trucks have flaws as well but they’re not even close to the same cost for those flaws and most of them won’t put you out of business for two weeks while it’s being repaired however I do know many people on 3500s or half tons three-quarter tons. And all of them have all these RAM trucks for years and years with no problems and very few problems and they aren't liars that Ford owners are, stay away from Frauds it will bite you with every single truck made! And that fall will cost you $10,000 at some point! or what I call PANIC Mode !
My 2014 ram 6.4 hemi was $40,000 out of pocket in repairs in 3 years. I was always loyal to ram until then. I have a 2018 F350 and not 1 problem in 150,000 miles. Honestly i dont even think its people lying, i think it has alot to do with luck. Seriously I would never lie about a product, I dont own stock in ford, Im just saying what happend to me and my life experince.
hey smart one the 6.7 powerstroke IS THE FIRST diesel engine ford has made the 7.3, 6.0, 6.4 were all made by navistar international get yo facts google is free
Ram got smart and ditched the CP4 for 2021 and went back to the CP3 with larger lines and injectors, which helped with fuel delivery and power increases. 2020-current Fords are not going to age well on the secondhand market due to the 10spd trans issues and CP4. Around 50-60k miles, major problems start to pop up. #cumminslife
i run the rockies year round pulling 40-50k with my stroke, a brand new dodge lost a oil feed line, became a runaway diesel and burned to the grpound in butte mt screw dodge
The transmission just needs to be recalibrated, my F150 does that. As for the exhaust brake, if you actually bought one you could go aftermarket. Same thing with the headlights and seats for that matter, the way I see it if you want 40% of those issues to go away you get a lariat, not much money more and worth every penny. When you’re buying it’s not that bad
They are, however the Ford is still better at everything. I’d say the reason most are Ram is because they are the cheapest, easiest for fleets yo buy and so on. They are also reliable.
That's interesting 1.... I am a Ford F Series fan... But I'm happy to listen to your points... It was really educative... And you know what you are talking about... Thanks...
Now there is an axle recall on 2020, 2021 because they crush the axle tube at the spring. I am a Ford man and drive a 18 wheeler, I see more dodge hot shots than ford and have owned a 2010 Ram 6.7L too much truck for personal use, maintenance to expensive. But dude you need to lay off the caffeine or whatever that is my Maine concern here.
Only thing I have liked about Ford myself is that in the xl package it has manual windows and locks. Other than that I'm not a fan. I honestly prefer Ram trucks because of the engine and the styling is better to me. I'd take Ram or Chevrolet before getting a Ford. Of course that is just my opinion.
im sticking with ford my brother is the head mechanic at a shop and only has god things to say about ford vs the rest when i talk to the boys in the shop they all talk about how the build quality of GM and ram has gone down the drain my friend that works there is a big ram fan when it comes to older truck with modern ones he says the quality is shit and then there is the transmission shop right next to my brothers shop that wont stop talking about how legendary the 10 speed ford tans is so idk what this guy is talking about in the video i understand wanting a cummins but thats the only good thing ram has going for them
Hey Alex, I do not own a Ford and never will. But, on a good note we bought another ram and added to our small fleet. I've learned alot just from watching your videos. I have a question, would you please show me the correct way to strap a vehicle down?
I’m not a Ford guy but Just for your information the new 2020 Cummins also now has the cp4. Duramax stopped using them in 2017 the Ford actually starting using them in 2011 already
Sounds like the truck needs a transmission fluid change. Ideally every 30K. I have always found a nice smooth shift quality after the fluid/filter change. Ford would have you believe it can go 100K, just past the warranty which it will. Meanwhile shifting poorly. The transmission fluid additive package will long since be worn out and will continue to shift poorly. If the fluid isn’t cherry red or smells burnt it must be changed!
@Linkavich Chamofskee well I sold my 97 f250 7.3 at 215K , and I have 142ish on my 04 and 202k on my 05. Neither studded and only AF injectors , turbo and tunes ..I don't consider the truck fast since they are lifted with 37s , 7.3 needed pistons and heads since the metal had cavitation issues .. and other then fluids and suspension and brakes ect , my 6.0Ls havnt costed much 🤷♂️
The new ram 2019 and up have the cp4 also. Same issues. They now make a cp3 adapter kit to fix this, but the dealer won't install it. I know several who have had the cp4 crater. It's made to be more cost effective for the manufacturer, not a better product. It is also designed to fail down the road so the companies make more money in repairs. Nothing is built to last anymore.
@Julian Ramirez , Thank You Julian, great explanation. I am a Ford guy as well. I live in Farm Country Washington State and am looking to upgrade to a F-450 dually chassis cab. I despise the smell of diesel and all the maintenance associated with it. I prefer gas. It's just cleaner. I'm not Farming, but am also looking to get a fifth wheel trailer and want a rigid truck to handle the weight. Im not using it to tow a 4 car trailer or anything like that. Ford to me has always been a trendsetter in the business and the go to vehicle for most municipal applications and services. Gracias Amigo!👍🙏🇺🇲🇧🇷 Jhonny, Da P8NTRMAN🎨
@Julian Ramirez , you got that right Muchacho. More hills and mountain ranges out here. Real different from where I used to live, out in Massachusetts. I will see what is better. Thank You! Great points you are sharing. God Bless!👍🤔
I had a 2017 f250 6.2 lariat ultimate. Was a total dog towing anything over 8k and got terrible mileage doing anything. So now I have the 2021 f350 6.7 and it’s impressive, but if I wasn’t towing much weight, I’d stick with a gas hd for sure. Would probably last a lot longer than a half ton towing near its max.
I only drove a 2016 Ford tow truck but yea there's no good engine braking. The 2018 Ram I'm driving is so good especially with tow mode on. I know the seats are better in the ram and I do get annoyed with the dual beam when I see other Ford hotshots coming or going.
Dude learn how to compare and analyze!! You can't compare the seats on a cheaper truck vs a top of the line truck!! Then turn around and say I don't care give me better foam!!! They do give you better seats idiot, it's in the Lariat and up!!
Funny, because out of the 20 HD trucks we have in our fleet Rams seem to be the only ones with transmission issues. 4 out of the 10 we have has had trans replaced. Non of the Fords have had this issue.
This is some good information. I was contemplating going back to ford in 2020. Figured I would wait and see how things went with the new transmission. Think I'm going to keep my 2018 Ram 3500. Zero issues hauling my 40' 5th wheel around the country for work. Maybe in the next year or two Ford will get it right. Wonder how the new Duramax trucks with the 10 speed are holding up?!
Terrible to my knowledge my buddy blew up his with in the first 10K miles and now he's wsiting on a Transmission but I've had 0 issues with my 2020 450 and I'm at 150K miles
Get an older pre emissions truck and have the engine, transmission, and rear axle overhauled. Probably be cheaper and less maintenance issues in the long run. There is a guy doing hotshot with a dodge 12 valve. He brags about easy low cost maintenance and less down time.
BINGO! FINALLY someone does an honest Ford review! Those lights...I'm so glad someone finally pointed out the COMPLETE uselessness of all four lights being on and looking like the high beams!
Actually Ford uses an "exhaust brake" through the VGT turbo. Not an "engine brake". The big 3 all use exhaust brakes through VGT turbos. Pacbrake does offer a "weeper" style "engine brake" for the Cummins called loadleash that utilizes valve adjustments to create the breaking. It is inside the engine which is the difference between engine and exhaust. I think when Ford and GM switched to the 10 speed it degraded their exhaust braking performance. IMO.
This video is a joke... Like that guy said, just talking about how you liked Fords.. And Chevrolet has the same 10 speed in it? Plus this is about the only video I've seen up on the internet talking down on the newer Ford's. The whole headlight thing sounds like an opinion too me..
My ram exhaust brake works great but cp4.2 failure it’s on a wait for 8 months of back orders for a new fuel system The Chevy l5p exhaust brake is mild but works well as a non cdl and the fuel system has had 0 issues 540,000 miles and still my go to truck
I've got over 100,000 miles on my '06. I've had to replace the power steering way too many times, and a few other things over the years, but no deadline issues. Now, the body rust is an issue, but the three years in the salty Hawaii air didn't do that any favors either.
My son just bought a 2020 Ram Big Horn with 40k miles with a CP4... What a piece of crap fuel pump. And the games dealerships are playing with that. Saying " cheap fuel, or to much water in the fuel one uses." So where in the driver's manual does it say how to avoid cheap fuel 🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻 He's a vet, just graduated Lineman's college, got dispatched, first big purchase so he can drive long distances, and only had it for 2 weeks. Now its sits at the dealership, and possibly 2 months for it to be replaced or repaired.
I don't consider the seats to be minor... being comfortable is VERY important, especially for you who spends most of your life in them. I've been trying to find a nice set of 4th gen RAM seats (cloth) for my 2005, since they're a direct bolt-in. I thought Ford had a real exhaust brake... very surprised they don't. I love the PacBrake in my 2005... that plus it being a manual trans (G56) and it works VERY VERY well.
Cocaine is a hell of a drug.
From personal experience?
He’s too much. Makes me tired watching him. I can only imagine how he beats on theses trucks. Plus every three months he flips and contradicts himself
Alex, quit holding it in and tell us what you really think!
Alex “When’s the last time you saw a Chevy work truck?” Red and White Chevy flatbed work truck right behind him in the video 😂
I have been running 6.7 fords since they came out. In Canada with rough roads, shit diesel (with additive added), heavier loads than your non CDL loads. No trans problems, nobody flashing me with their high beams because I use air bags and know how to balance a load. No cp4 problems to speak of yet but I do worry about them. Buying a new gm or ram gets you a cp4 as well. Oil changed every 8000km (5000 miles) and fuel filters every second oil change. Zero issues with my fords. I had a 2020 ram 5500 as a rental last summer and my employees and myself all hated the seats, and even with the aisin Trans it still did the famous shifting up and down like crazy on hills and flaring between gears like the pos dodge trans always has. Best chance with a dodge is getting a 6 speed manual with a cp3 which is no longer an option so it's a no brainer we will stay ford until there is something better.
Btw dude less blow before these uneducated speeches would make you seem alot less sketchy and more reliable to listen too for a review. Please do an honest comparison of cost between a three fords you have had compared to one of the two dodges you have owned.
I betcha part of the problem with his transmissions is lack of maintenance, when you're towing heavy you've gotta keep up with that trans maintenance or you're going to hurt it, the dodges are already used to shitty transmissions and it makes that Aisin look awesome. We've had tons of issues with a 15 denali 2500's allison ourselves, got the truck from an old lady that never towed with 63k, trans went at 70. We put a new one in and are only at 90k and this one's already going, we're gonna trade it off for an f350 gasser because we don't tow heavy often enough to need the diesel, and the maintenance on it is getting way too expensive for how little we use it, and those new CP4 trucks are just scary.
Simple solution, buy a vehicle designed for 2 million miles of towing. Buy a semi... Have a great week Alex.
Exactly 😅
What truck are you getting 2 million miles out of? Modern trucks aint doing 2 million miles
Need a CDL
Pickup trucks having major failures at 38k miles and failing transmissions at 60k is absolutely unexecptable. There is a guy on youtube who has almost 500k miles on his old dodge hotshot truck.
Try a baby freightliner. Fl70 I think they are.
You said the fuel in the US is bad. That is true. But, I have been telling you for a long time to stop buying fuel at the truck stops. Get it at the larger 7-11's or where ever. Truck stop diesel is 20 % bio and the small stations are 10 % bio. Big difference there and helps on MPG and pump price.
If your truck is squatting that much in the rear that it is causing a problem with the head lights, either your springs are bad or your load is not balanced. You are tagged at 26,000 and I am tagged at 39,999 and I never have a problem with my headlights bothering anybody on with my F350.
Exactly look at most non cdl guys they don’t know how to load a trailer.
This dude would not no a good truck if it was right in front of him .lord he changes trailer axles like I do my underwear because he doesn't no how to drive. But he can talk up a storm for sure
I'm in 5 minutes and I am already fed up with your schtick. For 3 years you trashed Ram and praised Ford. Now,
all of a sudden you're praising Ram and trashing Ford. I am a Dodge/Ram fan for the record. What's up Alex?
Are you doing this for clicks or what?
its probably for the clicks.
because ford is shit now, and he is being honest.
Recall on ford axle tubes 2020,.2021 350 as of now. He really needs a Prozac.
Headlight problem? - Every truck with halogens in this country has this issue since they do not self level (like Europe) so install Air bags for christs sake and problem is solved. CP4 issue - Every other HD truck has to deal with it due to poor diesel in the US, so add a better filtering system. 10r Trans - have you read about the horror stories on the Ram trans? Your 10r still works though, right? Has it left you stranded like Ram owners? Plus you bought the cheapest version of the truck possible, and then you compare it to a limited Ram? C'mon bud, get a grip.
It’s still a really good truck as a rental from enterprise tho
Sounds like you’re the one that needs to get a grip. He RENTS these from Enterprise. They are not his to modify to make them work.
@@donleamon8653 so.... even though I showed that these aren’t just low end trimmed ford problems, and that his brand bashing is unjustified since at that level they all have most of these issues, somehow my point is invalid? Grow up.
@@TowPiglet he is right, that is like the lowest possible package. Looks like u need a higher trim, -lariat, king ranch, platinum, limited? All have the LED headlights which are great and look fantastic.
@@TowPiglet complaining about the transmission, is it the 10 speed or 6? Also not too mention you could have the lower axle and amp. There is a 4.30 axle, which does a fantastic job.
There's nothing wrong with doing hotshot with a 2020 Ford f350 4x4 diesel super duty
My 20 f350 has been good to me too.
Some of those reasons happen like the lights issue. But as for my trans I serviced it at 50k even tho Ford says 100k heavy duty use. I used fuel additives and oil additives from day one and no issues.
I swapped all other fluids too at 50k. Cdl hotshot towing 10-19k lbs on my trailer daily . I am currently trading up to a 450 cause around 40k gross the f350 doesn’t like it. Plenty of power just doesn’t stop very well and doesn’t tow the best.
The engin brake worked ok for me in the north east. Just don’t go hauling azz b4 a down grade . The engin brake held my speed pretty good on our little mtns. Been happy w my truck just need a bigger truck for my lanes.
The quality of fuel is poor because of the epa forcing it to be low sulphur.
Nonsense. All fuel in developed countries is low sulfur. People like you would blame the EPA if your daughter was pregnant
@@kevinbarry71 The EPA fucks all of us so.......
@@kevinbarry71 the EPA should follow the science and let nuclear plants be built.
CP4 High pressure fuel pump is used in many other trucks other than Ford so that's a universal issue for diesels. My 2015 f250 made it to 375,000 before failing. Replaced and now on 620,000 with no problem. 2020 lights I agree with but seems like a issue that airbags would correct.
Nice to see a 15 with high miles,just tipped 300k on mine just front cover leak,so far.these trucks are monsters;
LOL you got 375K out of any !!! i mean any Powerstroke??? you have a Unicorn or you just left out the other 10K$ repairs??? you must mean 1996 7.3 250 ?? ruclips.net/video/8o2LGuzl0go/видео.html
Had my headlights aimed down lower. Did the trick- think some come a little high from the factory.
You need to get ya some CHEESE 🧀 to go with that whine 😂
Lmfaoooo good one never heard that before gotta use that to the complainers at work
Makes me glad my 2019 Super Duty Platinum has the tried and true 6spd transmission with no issues 👍
Yes the 2019 6 speed is a good transmission. Keep it!
AFAIK they still use the 6R140 in the medium duty 650/750 series trucks, so that says it all IMO.
My 2020 ram 6.7L also has the cp4. Failed at 11000 miles. Spent 5 weeks in the shop. Warranty covered the 15k repair, but not my revenue for 5 weeks! The 2021 ram has supposedly gone to a different pump. I now use fuel supplement to lube the pump. Aside from that the ram is superior in every way. Btw I am CDL hotshot at 43k gross. Aisin w the exhaust break works great. Never touch the brakes. As always, great info! Keep the videos coming Alex!
I understand Dodge went back to the CP3. So because new failed. They went back. FORD had the 7.3 PSD that was looking dang good. But EPA a required changes. Since then they are trying to get a decent one. My 7.3 I almost sold. So glad I didn’t.
Every one who runs diesel should use something for lube. Don't trust the quality of the fuel across the country. Change the fuel filters regularly. As for transmission issues GO MANUAL if you tow heavy 😎 38 years of trucking has taught me a lot 👍
@@JimGetten wish you could still get manual in light diesel trucks .also use the fuel addative for lubrecity .you are on point.
Yes, 2021s have a modded CP3 design, larger injectors with better spray control, and larger lines. Even when filling up at high flow stations, I still lube the system. Just for piece of mind.
Had 3 Ram’s and just switched to the Ford. Couldn’t pay me to go back. Better truck in every way. Only thing I miss is the sound of that Cummins.
Badass bro. I just got to your channel. GREAT CONTENT!!!
I got a 2019 Ford with 255,000 miles I guess I've been blessed with no issues but I have heard some negative on the 2020s hopefully they'll have it all figured out when I get a new one 2022
Just get CP4 disaster prevention kit and you’re good
Been thinking about getting a 2020 Ford Super Duty F-250, diesel up for sale in Seaside. Yup, it's got the 10 speed transmission. After watching this vid, I think not! Thanks, you just saved me from making a $60k mistake!
As far as I know, gm, ford and ram all use the vgt as an exhaust brake. Just major differences in the programming between manufacturers. None of the light duty diesels offer an oem engine brake.
I'm with you on the headlights. My work has a 550 as a tow truck, and everytime I'm loaded I get high beam flashed. Even sitting at our yard and other co workers say "why are your high beams on
We need to look at what the manufacturer’s are really building these trucks for. Is it Hotshot or the local contractors towing their equipment around their community. But also Including the ranchers and camper folks. Big difference in pounding out 800 miles a day after day. Verses a week. Nobody builds a perfect vehicle that’s why they all have service bays.
I can't speak to Ford's CP4 fuel pump directly since I own an Chevy Duramax. But mine is the LML Duramax with the CP4 pump and they are known for going out and taking the whole fuel injection system with it. The fix is to run a lift pump. Apparently, CP4 pumps are sensitive to air in the fuel over time causing them to wear out. And the lift pump resolves that issue by maintaining a steady flow of fuel. My 2011 has 229,000 miles, and a lift pump, and is still going strong.
Its a good thing you don't drive a 80,000 lb semi in the mountains. You would kill somebody with your thoughts on depending on a exhaust brake.
The headlights thing. Proof they design these trucks for grocery runs.
I love your videos! But I’ve gotta say your main problem is it’s a lease so you can’t do the simple things to fix some of these issues. For the headlights I spent $150 and replaced them with LED’s PROPERLY MADE LED’s. And now I never get flashed. Also these trucks need airbags with the kind of weight we haul. I have bags in mine and can adjust them on the fly, my headlights always shine onto the road. I also think your using the exhaust break wrong or not using it at all because it DOES have one. You could also be creating the hills to fast and that sets you up for excessive speed down the hills. I cross the Rockies regularly on all of the major interstates and never have a problem holding speed. As I crest a hill I engage AUTO Exhaust Brake and my speed never climbs above 1 or 2 MPH from that point on.
Your comments on the exhaust brakes are spot on. I routinely pull 24000 pounds with zero issues. What manufacture allows for load squat for the lights? NONE!! So your airbag comment is once again spot on! The seats could be better but I’ve made a living sitting in a seat and they all get uncomfortable after awhile, especially when we get older. The tranny does shift a bit to firm for my liking. Zero fuel issues so far, not saying there couldn’t be. But he lost me with the light rant and pretty much concedes he’s an idiot!
Ive drove a 17 f550 and a 21 350 for work, and I’ll say the padding on the seats wear out on the left side really fast😂
People turn their hazards on so that other cars can see them during heavy rain. That way it creates a safe path for all cars to be able to see clearly and follow
Please stop doing this.
But on vehicles that have brake lights and turn signals combined, the hazard lights will disable the brake lights.
I could've told you all of that. Our 2014 ram has been on the road 3 yrs 1 month now. 523,000 and still crossing the country, loaded heavy every week.
My co worker's 2014 spun a bearing at 50K miles.
4th gen RAM with Cummins/Aisin is a pretty solid rig. I'd still go G56 myself even though the clutch and flywheel needs fixed.
The transmission issue you are describing is now under total recall for repair...if people have already repaired at their cost...Ford is reimbursing costs...from the info I have seen
Hi Alex, I have a 2020 Ford F-350 SRW with 98k hotshot miles and have not had one issue with it. I add optilube with every diesel fill and use an Amsoil bypass filter along with Rotella T6 oil. As for the transmission I do regular flushes and use the tow haul mode all the time. I do agree that the engine break could be better and I do get high beam flashes a lot even with air bags.
"I do regular flushes and use the tow haul mode all the time" won't save you my friend sell it now because after the first time it happens you'll never get trade in value for it until its fixed it then your upside down $$$ and be out 20K when the Tranny fixes show up in carfax . I have a friend In a lawsuit after selling his f350 and the tranny went out 60 days later 2nd Ower claims he knew as it had been to the dealer who showed previous tranny codes onfile....hell never buy another Fraud as he calls them, he's splitting the Trany cost rebuild the 2nd owner Hes now ANTI Ford anything as he has an acquaintance with similar Tranny issues now so he's pissed forever.
Do you still have your f350 if so how is it holding up..
@@limoniefreshlimoniefresh2038 I sold the F350 not long after getting my CDL, had I bought a dually I would have kept it. The F350 had 217k miles when I sold it to my neighbor and he loves it. Now I have an F450 and I am very happy with the Ford trucks.
We just bought our first truck. Went with Ram even though Ford is $5-7k less. Thanks for the great vids.
Cummins engine with Aisin trans thats were the reliabilty is
Alright I am going to take my 2020 F450 to carmax now.
Don’t! Just get a CP4 disaster prevention kit
Any issues with your trans?
@@dor1tomcswagger69 the ford trannys just need to be recalibrated at about 70k, 60 if towing. If you don’t than you have issues
@@americantrucknation4891 or Fords and GMs tuning for their transmission are subpar I find the same with FCA and the zf8spd the tuners have better trans tunes than the automakers I've had 2 trans updates which Im pretty sure made it worse 😂
The headlight issue is absolutely INSANE! To the point that I've gotten used to knowing this light pattern so well that I'm like "oh here comes another Super Duty". They have an absolutely crazy amount of glare, and blind everybody on the road. Several channels and journalists have pointed it out. Being in front of one you better pray you have self dimming mirrors in your vehicle....
Yeah, if I had a Super Duty with halogens I would put the OE LEDs on there. Im really nice to those guys, I feel bad. they get flashed all the time
I know this feeling all too well. I drive a 2020 F-250 for work. As if it wasn’t bad enough before, my truck has a utility bed on it as well, so it was very low in the rear. I had to put airbags on the truck just to keep the rear end from bottoming out. I got flashed every single day multiple times.
Or you could have 5% tint on your rear windows and filter most of that brightness out. Love my tinted windows!
The Ram headlights seem ok going down the road. My 5500 doesnt squat in the rear too much unless I'm loaded really heavy. But one thing I do hate is you cant turn off the headlights EVER. The halo rings say on anytime the engine runs. If I'm parked at a truck stop I'm shining lights at the guy across from me. I may actually cut those wires if I can find them.
There is 1 screw on each side and it literally takes 2 minutes. You can set it so you don’t have to adjust again. Just got to use a small amount of common sense and not be lazy. I do think it’s kind of funny that you will never buy one but you’ve had three or four? SMH!
Sorry about your problems with the GREATEST TRUCK MADE. I have never owner a ford. I started buying a ram since 96',that had a 318 with a 5sp, no problems. Traded in for my 1st diesel in 99' with a 6sp. I plowed with that truck every year and put on 358,000 miles on it. My wife had a 01' diesel 5sp no problems. Traded for a 03 ram dually diesel ,no problems. Got a 13' dually and put 234,000 on that ,no problems. My last ram is a 5500 and still no problem. Maybe it's just the FORD THING. GOOD LUCK
My friend something isn't right with you in this video, because on this one (Maintenance & 75K mile review - 2020 FORD F350) you even said that the Ford with the 10 speed was much better than any RAM. You specifically specify with the 10 speed. I like your videos but try not to say one thing today and another one tomorrow. Is not good for your credibility. Much respect for you and please do not get upset is not my intention. Take care, God bless.
I thought he loved the 10 speed also...I have one and like it so far. Dodge just put out big recall on the 3500... something about causing a fire. Also Dodge had lot of CP4 issues that's why they changed for 2021.
I'm going to do the best with maintaining the truck and trailer. So far I like the truck and have not had any problems with the seat. I never noticed a problem with my lights. I have a Flatbed that I bought with a cab and chassis so I have more leafsprings. I did just mount a 91gal tank and pump on the back.
Always enjoy your videos. I have learned quite a few things watching them.
It is not the first time that he tries to confuse his subscribers, for me he is a great liar.
For starters ….in the beginning he did like the 10 speed and so did everyone else, but after 50-60k with heavy towing, they turn to trash. It’s indisputable…..it’s happening all over the industry. The ford 10 speed is not a commercial grade transmission. It’s a vacation/grocery getter transmission at best.
Transmission problem was the crankshaft filter. Have to replace them around 70k miles
I’ve noticed the headlight thing, I’ve only had my truck for two months probably 1800 miles, people flash at me , it’s annoying
The hazards in the rain is actually being taught to new drivers in drivers ed, theoretically it helps increase visibility so you don’t get rear ended
I tend to not pay attention to those who have the 4 way flashers on, then when they hit the brakes, at first you think it's just the flashers . Until it is too late.
It’s illegal to do this in most states just because of rain.
@@richardharvey8939 We see it mostly in Florida.
It's a hazzard to other drivers around you. It makes it harder to see your brake or turn lights.
Think about the person that gets a “deal” on one of these used and abused rentals at the Enterprise Used Car Sales lot, ticking time bombs lol
You might know this but it helps some to say it, if you drive long distances it helps tremendously if you remove your wallet from your back pocket ( if you keep it there). A wallet creates asymmetrical pressure on your backside and makes a bad seat even more miserable. My experience at least.......
Hazards on the road means caution up ahead.
Ether traffic has stopped or slow down...its helpful when you don't want a 3500 diesel to slam behind you.
3rd generation Ram guy here. My 5.9 Cummins is awesome. No def or def fluid to boot. Extremely reliable and parts are reasonable $$, if you ever need them.
Alex, the trucker could be telling you it's ok to pull back in 😂😂
If a trucker uses his high beam to do that (specifically at night) is a dummy.
Some Canadians, so far I haven’t heard from elsewhere but with the 10 speeds, the engine is constantly in the torque curve and is blowing out axle tubes which takes out everything in the rear end, tank, shaft, leafs, beds, brake lines, spare tires etc
Hi Alex, Sorry to hear all the problems with your ford. I had a feeling that after the Dodge you weren't going to be happy over time, but it's one of those thing you have to experience your self. Thanks for the video.
yep he's been De-Forded only happens once
My 2018 f250 stays in the dealership, keeps leaking oil 57k miles
One of your previous videos is how I learned about the Ford headlights. I thought the same thing here comes an idiot with his high beams and I would flash him all the time.
100% on the god damn headlights. Drove across the country with an empty equipment trailer and got flashed by half the trucks in the country. Very embarrassing
But you said while back it’s so awesome. Couldn’t give me one unless I could sell it 😂
I don’t know if it was you or not but one of your truck just passed me in Ohio That’s the first time I’ve seen one of your trucks on the road. That’s pretty cool
Truckers flash you so you can move over. And mind you you’re driving an XLT upgrade to a higher trim truck and you’ll get better seats etc. led lights
Lol Ford commercial after the video ended. That was great.
I had a 1990 7.3L 4 wheel drive..a great truck but when they wouldn’t honor a paint recall for the hood because the dealer didn’t tell me it was a dealer only recall notice, that was the last Ford I bought..just not happy about needing to pay $500 to have the hood repainted because they had used a primer that failed.
If your transmission is failing your not checking the color of your transmission oil on your pretrip. Most transmission oils start changing color meaning the oil starting to fail around 20k miles when using the truck commercially. Change the oil more often its that simple.
Transmission fluid is not covered under enterprise maintenance schedule. The owners I’ve talked to about their transmissions did do fluid changes
If you have to change the tranny fluid every 20k or less I'd junk it.
It's a "sealed" transmission. There is no dipstick to pull. Plus Ford has a 150K service interval on the 10 speed. That's why Enterprise isn't changing the oil, because Ford is telling them not too. To check the fluid, you have to crawl under the truck and use a wrench to pull off the fill port. It's on the TOP-right side of the tranny. Inside the fill port cap, is a mini dipstick that's about 3 or 4 inches long. That's the only way to check the fluid. This transmission doesn't even have a drain plug! You have to pull the pan (which is made of plastic) to drain the fluid. It's idiotic what Ford and GM are doing with their transmissions.
I have a 2019 F 350 crew and haven't had any problems. I thought about waiting for the 2020 but was concerned about the new ten speed transmission. Having bought over 20 Ford trucks since 1995 I know of there follies. 1995- 2002 ok motor junk E4od trans. 2003 -2010 junk diesel engines and bullet proof torque shift trans. 2011 - 2019 good engines with bullet proof trans. Sounds like they are going back to junk transmissions. We tow at 36,000 #'s and have only lost one trans since 2003 out of 12 trucks. As far as the seats go they went to junk somewhere in the 2002 era. Not only bad padding but the fabric on the xlt's is an absolute joke. I have tried others and have found they all have there weak points. Can't buy GM anymore as my morals won't let me after what they did to us as tax payers and all there stock holders. Everyone lost out except the Unions and The Executives.
You do realize Ford took Tax payer dollars right? They did decline the TARP deal after they found out they would have to pay it back but they did accept tax payer dollars and quite a bit...
@@Donmud yes Don Ford did take 5 billion in tarp money and paid 100 percent back. GM took 50 billion and left the tax payers 13.5 billion short on free money. It's all on the tarp money report. Dalmer also took money that we didn't get all back, but they also don't still own Chrysler. The same people that took GM down are some of the same ones that made millions by pulling of this scam while every stock holder lost everything along with us tax payers. They bankrupted Delphi and made over a billion dollars buying it up and reselling it with our free money. Sorry my 2004 Duramax will be my last GM product.
@@stevephelon4942 WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT? First off if the stock holders were stupid enough to SELL during the period where stocks were around a dollar thats there own stupidity. I bought 189 shares back when it was trending at 1.02 which is worth around 8 grand today. it was a amazing time for investing. I did the same for ford but only bought 50 something shares. my only regret is not having an extra 5 grand in either stock or id be retired. Just like this past pandemic I made a total of 4 grand of capital gains off Delta Airlines alone. (cant remember what i pulled for AA wasnt as big) Also if memory serves me right GM DID pay back that loan. Please cite otherwise. The "morals" thing is actually fucked up when you account that ford didnt need the taxpayer money but was going to accept it anyways from the original tarp deal until they realized there was interest on it. Sure taxpayer money was used but the american taxpayer actually benifited from it in the long run. they got paid back PLUS interest. One of the rare times in history that the government didnt lose money. they took another deal that wasn't aforementioned.
@@Donmud Don you can go and check out the repayment program yourself at the US treasury. Here is part of it.
Key Facts
The Automotive Industry Financing Program (AIFP) was created to prevent the collapse of the U.S. auto industry, which would have posed a significant risk to financial market stability, threatened the overall economy, and resulted in the loss of one million U.S. jobs.
In May 2011, Chrysler repaid its outstanding TARP loans six years ahead of schedule. Chrysler returned more than $11.2 billion of $12.5 billion committed to Chrysler through principal repayments, interest, and cancelled commitments. Treasury has fully exited its investment in Chrysler Group under TARP.
On December 9, 2013 Treasury fully exited its investment in General Motors (GM). Treasury completed its fourth and final pre-arranged trading plan for the sale of its remaining 31.1 million shares. Treasury recovered a total of $39.7 billion from its original investment of $51.0 billion.
If I take 51 B and subtract 39.7 b I believe that's about 11.3b short
@@stevephelon4942 You do realize the key word there "investment" which means someone at the treasury exited as you so obviously posted about that ive read before. Again not GMs fault the treasury exited the program NOT GM. Also are you ignoring the other funds allocated by the US taxpayers to Ford that did not fall under the umbrella of TARP
Ford thought they had had the best truck when they came out without the 10 speed transmission. Now they realize they have a nightmare on their hands.
WhAt are pros of the ram ? And what truck is the best in your opinion... keep up the good work
The main issue is the drivers not using Tow Haul mode every time. It needs to shift every gear. User error.
I know you’re complaining about the CP4 pump when ram puts in the same pump I farm 170,000 acres and haven’t experienced anything like you have.. and I do everything with Ford power strokes 🤔
I've been alive 30 years and never had cancer yet,so no one under 30 has ever had cancer.
Buy some lottery tickets. You get allota luck sir
There’s always a ford fan boy in the comments with no problems 🤣
There's a reason Ram ditched the CP4 pump for 2021. Ford seems to be sticking with that same junk pump.
@@Nathangies there’s also always that one Dodge Guy that thinks how great the transmissions are in the Dodgers when they have been junk for the last 30 years
Great video Alex! Something else needs to be said here considering the times we live in for some reason people that are loyal Ford truck buyers feel the need to lie about the repairs, I have friends who own these trucks and they recommended them to other friends knowing they were lying when they said I’ve had no problems and they thought they were extremely reliable trucks after having transmission issues and fuel pump issues and other issues with the truck, Multiple times I’m 52 years old I’ve seen Ford build 2 other garbage power stroke engines which were lucky to break 100,000 miles before DEAD engines back in 2012 through 14 we’re garbage as well you couldn’t use one part from that engine internals to rebuild it I don’t know why people that drive Ford have the need to be liars but never trust anyone who recommends Ford, I realize dodge trucks have flaws as well but they’re not even close to the same cost for those flaws and most of them won’t put you out of business for two weeks while it’s being repaired however I do know many people on 3500s or half tons three-quarter tons. And all of them have all these RAM trucks for years and years with no problems and very few problems and they aren't liars that Ford owners are, stay away from Frauds it will bite you with every single truck made! And that fall will cost you $10,000 at some point! or what I call PANIC Mode !
My 2014 ram 6.4 hemi was $40,000 out of pocket in repairs in 3 years. I was always loyal to ram until then. I have a 2018 F350 and not 1 problem in 150,000 miles. Honestly i dont even think its people lying, i think it has alot to do with luck. Seriously I would never lie about a product, I dont own stock in ford, Im just saying what happend to me and my life experince.
@@Hotshot1989 i think this review is a diesel
hey smart one the 6.7 powerstroke IS THE FIRST diesel engine ford has made the 7.3, 6.0, 6.4 were all made by navistar international get yo facts google is free
Ram got smart and ditched the CP4 for 2021 and went back to the CP3 with larger lines and injectors, which helped with fuel delivery and power increases. 2020-current Fords are not going to age well on the secondhand market due to the 10spd trans issues and CP4. Around 50-60k miles, major problems start to pop up. #cumminslife
Nice and Well Deserved Rant Alex! Props to The Man.
Alex I'm a hot shot trucker to I'm in a group with 6 other guy's I'm cdl driver and a big rig driver before hotshot for over 30 years
Thanks! Great video. Can you do a follow-updeccribign which new truck is the best and why - I assume RAM.
I run the Rockies every week. There’s no way I would survive without the exhaust brake on the Ram pulling a 5-car.
That’s right sir
i run the rockies year round pulling 40-50k with my stroke, a brand new dodge lost a oil feed line, became a runaway diesel and burned to the grpound in butte mt screw dodge
The transmission just needs to be recalibrated, my F150 does that. As for the exhaust brake, if you actually bought one you could go aftermarket. Same thing with the headlights and seats for that matter, the way I see it if you want 40% of those issues to go away you get a lariat, not much money more and worth every penny. When you’re buying it’s not that bad
Why most most Hotshot or. RAM FOR A reason
They are, however the Ford is still better at everything. I’d say the reason most are Ram is because they are the cheapest, easiest for fleets yo buy and so on. They are also reliable.
Amen on the light issue…that does suck! Let’s not add all the damn recalls on the 2020, really regret buying this Ford crap.
Just had friend his f250 turbo went out. They snow and debris was pulled into it and destroyed turbo. He sold it and got a Duramax
Duramax has the C4 too.
That's interesting 1.... I am a Ford F Series fan... But I'm happy to listen to your points... It was really educative... And you know what you are talking about... Thanks...
Now there is an axle recall on 2020, 2021 because they crush the axle tube at the spring. I am a Ford man and drive a 18 wheeler, I see more dodge hot shots than ford and have owned a 2010 Ram 6.7L too much truck for personal use, maintenance to expensive. But dude you need to lay off the caffeine or whatever that is my Maine concern here.
Only thing I have liked about Ford myself is that in the xl package it has manual windows and locks. Other than that I'm not a fan. I honestly prefer Ram trucks because of the engine and the styling is better to me. I'd take Ram or Chevrolet before getting a Ford. Of course that is just my opinion.
im sticking with ford my brother is the head mechanic at a shop and only has god things to say about ford vs the rest when i talk to the boys in the shop they all talk about how the build quality of GM and ram has gone down the drain my friend that works there is a big ram fan when it comes to older truck with modern ones he says the quality is shit and then there is the transmission shop right next to my brothers shop that wont stop talking about how legendary the 10 speed ford tans is so idk what this guy is talking about in the video i understand wanting a cummins but thats the only good thing ram has going for them
Hey Alex, I do not own a Ford and never will. But, on a good note we bought another ram and added to our small fleet. I've learned alot just from watching your videos.
I have a question, would you please show me the correct way to strap a vehicle down?
I was going to but that 10 speed trans sucks so I might try find a 6 speed older but better
Moral of the story Do not buy a Ford diesel and Do not buy an ex Enterprise rental.
If you tow anything over 15k pounds and have 60k miles, you need a transmission flush, filter, and fluid change.
Yep!
I’m not a Ford guy but Just for your information the new 2020 Cummins also now has the cp4. Duramax stopped using them in 2017 the Ford actually starting using them in 2011 already
Ram on the 2021 has gone back to the CP3.
Sounds like the truck needs a transmission fluid change. Ideally every 30K. I have always found a nice smooth shift quality after the fluid/filter change. Ford would have you believe it can go 100K, just past the warranty which it will. Meanwhile shifting poorly. The transmission fluid additive package will long since be worn out and will continue to shift poorly. If the fluid isn’t cherry red or smells burnt it must be changed!
this was a good video
I learned when I was a teen not to buy any Ford that doesn't have the 7.3L
actually the 6.7 is better than the 7.3 in just about every way.
People need to get over the 7.3. It’s not that special.
Both my 6.0Ls shit all over my 7.3 ..just saying
@Linkavich Chamofskee well I sold my 97 f250 7.3 at 215K , and I have 142ish on my 04 and 202k on my 05. Neither studded and only AF injectors , turbo and tunes ..I don't consider the truck fast since they are lifted with 37s , 7.3 needed pistons and heads since the metal had cavitation issues .. and other then fluids and suspension and brakes ect , my 6.0Ls havnt costed much 🤷♂️
@@11bravoak lol you had a f*ckd up 7.3 then.
The new ram 2019 and up have the cp4 also. Same issues. They now make a cp3 adapter kit to fix this, but the dealer won't install it. I know several who have had the cp4 crater. It's made to be more cost effective for the manufacturer, not a better product. It is also designed to fail down the road so the companies make more money in repairs. Nothing is built to last anymore.
You better recheck the 2021 RAM.. RAM went back to CP3..
Ram officially dumped the cp4 and went cp3
This makes me so happy to be burning gasoline in a 6 speed.
Yep, gasoline motor for me. Godzillah Killah! I know many diesel loving truck drivers switching...
@Julian Ramirez , Please let me know Julian. I have a 2005 F-350 and looking to get a new F-450. What are the issues that you may know about?🤔
@Julian Ramirez , Thank You Julian, great explanation. I am a Ford guy as well. I live in Farm Country Washington State and am looking to upgrade to a F-450 dually chassis cab. I despise the smell of diesel and all the maintenance associated with it. I prefer gas. It's just cleaner. I'm not Farming, but am also looking to get a fifth wheel trailer and want a rigid truck to handle the weight. Im not using it to tow a 4 car trailer or anything like that. Ford to me has always been a trendsetter in the business and the go to vehicle for most municipal applications and services.
Gracias Amigo!👍🙏🇺🇲🇧🇷
Jhonny, Da P8NTRMAN🎨
@Julian Ramirez , you got that right Muchacho. More hills and mountain ranges out here. Real different from where I used to live, out in Massachusetts. I will see what is better. Thank You! Great points you are sharing. God Bless!👍🤔
I had a 2017 f250 6.2 lariat ultimate. Was a total dog towing anything over 8k and got terrible mileage doing anything. So now I have the 2021 f350 6.7 and it’s impressive, but if I wasn’t towing much weight, I’d stick with a gas hd for sure. Would probably last a lot longer than a half ton towing near its max.
Nice Vid.. 2022 F250 Platinum still on the way 💪🏽
I only drove a 2016 Ford tow truck but yea there's no good engine braking. The 2018 Ram I'm driving is so good especially with tow mode on. I know the seats are better in the ram and I do get annoyed with the dual beam when I see other Ford hotshots coming or going.
I always run with my fog lights on as well, ergo other drivers SHOULD know that if fog lights are on, high beams are not
Dude learn how to compare and analyze!! You can't compare the seats on a cheaper truck vs a top of the line truck!! Then turn around and say I don't care give me better foam!!! They do give you better seats idiot, it's in the Lariat and up!!
Alex, this may just be the best video you have ever made
#actualknowledgeinthisone
Funny, because out of the 20 HD trucks we have in our fleet Rams seem to be the only ones with transmission issues. 4 out of the 10 we have has had trans replaced. Non of the Fords have had this issue.
I agree 💯 percent regarding the lights. I feel like an idiot on the highway with mine
Wow - I wasn't expecting such good notes
You have to drive that transmission like a manual when slowing down. Got to keep the rpm up for the brake to work.
This is some good information. I was contemplating going back to ford in 2020. Figured I would wait and see how things went with the new transmission. Think I'm going to keep my 2018 Ram 3500. Zero issues hauling my 40' 5th wheel around the country for work. Maybe in the next year or two Ford will get it right. Wonder how the new Duramax trucks with the 10 speed are holding up?!
Terrible to my knowledge my buddy blew up his with in the first 10K miles and now he's wsiting on a Transmission but I've had 0 issues with my 2020 450 and I'm at 150K miles
Keep the RAM IMO. And the 2019+ RAMs are more problematic too.
Get an older pre emissions truck and have the engine, transmission, and rear axle overhauled. Probably be cheaper and less maintenance issues in the long run. There is a guy doing hotshot with a dodge 12 valve. He brags about easy low cost maintenance and less down time.
BINGO! FINALLY someone does an honest Ford review! Those lights...I'm so glad someone finally pointed out the COMPLETE uselessness of all four lights being on and looking like the high beams!
Actually Ford uses an "exhaust brake" through the VGT turbo. Not an "engine brake". The big 3 all use exhaust brakes through VGT turbos. Pacbrake does offer a "weeper" style "engine brake" for the Cummins called loadleash that utilizes valve adjustments to create the breaking. It is inside the engine which is the difference between engine and exhaust. I think when Ford and GM switched to the 10 speed it degraded their exhaust braking performance. IMO.
This video is a joke... Like that guy said, just talking about how you liked Fords.. And Chevrolet has the same 10 speed in it? Plus this is about the only video I've seen up on the internet talking down on the newer Ford's. The whole headlight thing sounds like an opinion too me..
I just saw one broken down with a camper attached.
I have a 17 with the same style headlights and I get flashed in the day light on over cast days if I still have them on . They do suck
My ram exhaust brake works great but cp4.2 failure it’s on a wait for 8 months of back orders for a new fuel system
The Chevy l5p exhaust brake is mild but works well as a non cdl and the fuel system has had 0 issues 540,000 miles and still my go to truck
The dealer will tell you don't ever tow any trailer in normal drive use tow/haul mode n hit the minus button 1 time on the transmission duh
Apparently you are in love with the dodge but in short everyone their tastes and their budget
Yeah well without the taste the ram is the cheapest I love them tho never had major issues even in the gassers
I've got over 100,000 miles on my '06. I've had to replace the power steering way too many times, and a few other things over the years, but no deadline issues. Now, the body rust is an issue, but the three years in the salty Hawaii air didn't do that any favors either.
My question is if your ram is so great then why you keep going to a rental truck
My son just bought a 2020 Ram Big Horn with 40k miles with a
CP4... What a piece of crap fuel pump. And the games dealerships are playing with that. Saying " cheap fuel, or to much water in the fuel one uses." So where in the driver's manual does it say how to avoid cheap fuel 🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻
He's a vet, just graduated Lineman's college, got dispatched, first big purchase so he can drive long distances, and only had it for 2 weeks. Now its sits at the dealership, and possibly 2 months for it to be replaced or repaired.
😬😬😬 dam hopefully it gets fix asap
Probably the reason the previous owner traded it in.
I don't consider the seats to be minor... being comfortable is VERY important, especially for you who spends most of your life in them. I've been trying to find a nice set of 4th gen RAM seats (cloth) for my 2005, since they're a direct bolt-in.
I thought Ford had a real exhaust brake... very surprised they don't. I love the PacBrake in my 2005... that plus it being a manual trans (G56) and it works VERY VERY well.