Yeah, I heard that. It is something that happens to them but I'm surprised it's a recall. Funny thing is they have no way to solve it right now. I have one on order.
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Yeah, I heard that. It is something that happens to them but I'm surprised it's a recall. Funny thing is they have no way to solve it right now. I have one on order.
I think having the tailgate lock with the door is far from gratuitous. I think it’s great feature.
Definitely, they need to stay locked or they can disappear.
There is a lot to digest in this thread. Makes me happy that I drive a 2010 Ram 1500 with the 5.7 Hemi, 3.92 gears and tow package. Rear springs have airbags in them to help with heavy tongue weights if necessary. I tow my Jeep on a 18' steel trailer with wood decking. I have not weighed the combo but have never had a problem towing it, even through the Colorado mountains. Truck is comfortable with all the necessary creature comforts and gets around 14/22 mpg if I keep my right foot at a reasonable pressure. Just turned over 100k on the odometer and expect it to last at least another 200k. I can put a sheet of plywood in the back with the tailgate down and have a Traxion ladder mounted to the non-electronic tailgate to allow me to climb into the bed if needed. Truck is fairly easy to work on, there are plenty of donors in junkyards should I need parts, Best part is it is paid off. Simple, efficient and reliable. I have looked at newer trucks and cannot find reason to justify replacing it.
I'm not finding a place to put a padlock on my '21 GMC.
Was expecting a more bubba'd pic than that. Maybe if I still own the truck in 2031..
Was expecting a more bubba'd pic than that. Maybe if I still own the truck in 2031..
This more what you expected?
That's because the CarCos want you to buy their expensive technology, silly. Just like we now have to have backup cameras because of this current fad of high beltlines causing poor rearward visibility coupled with the apparent fact that Americans cannot use their mirrors or open the door when backing up - the Cradle to Grave "Womb to Tomb" Socialist-Liberal Nanny State (tm) has to take care of them. A "problem" is created, an expensive technological "solution" is the only answer the fools have for it.
My 2011 F150 didn't have the automatic tailgate lock. When I had it, I did use it for work. If doing a quick pickup/dropoff, it was a pain because you had to turn off the engine and use the key to unlock the tailgate. I'd always forget it was locked and have to do the walk of shame to get the key. Plus always had to double check it to make sure it was locked when not in use.
When I got my 2018 F150 with the automatic locks, that was honestly one of the best 'new' features that I liked. It's a simple feature and very convenient.
Good to hear you're happy with your 2010 and seems to tow well with the 5.7. I subscribed to many truck groups to see what owners are saying. The Ram owners seem to be a happy group. F150 owners seems to be constant hate posts with the 3.5 EB trashing the V8 owners and vice versa (mine is better mentality). Tundra owners seem pretty happy as well.
Recent reading:
Read up a little bit on the Tundra hybrid since it's only a few thousand more and has more HP. Apparently the hybrid has equal or WORSE gas mileage than the gas only version. So although it has more HP and better towing, that still seems pretty stupid to me that it wasn't designed to get better MPG.
The Ram is still my top choice. Though I discovered what could be bad news: I was hoping there would still be plenty of '24's around at the end of the year when I'm ready to buy. Custom orders were stopped in December and the new model will be coming out early, probably second quarter. So if I want a '24, I'll probably have to buy used. Bittersweet because I would save money, but may be harder to find what I want.
What could be good if I consider a '25, at least they will have been out for a few months. So hopefully will know if there are any major issues. The Hurricane I6 Turbo is currently in the Jeep Wagoneer. So at least it has been in use an not a brand new engine.
When I got my 2018 F150 with the automatic locks, that was honestly one of the best 'new' features that I liked. It's a simple feature and very convenient.
Good to hear you're happy with your 2010 and seems to tow well with the 5.7. I subscribed to many truck groups to see what owners are saying. The Ram owners seem to be a happy group. F150 owners seems to be constant hate posts with the 3.5 EB trashing the V8 owners and vice versa (mine is better mentality). Tundra owners seem pretty happy as well.
Recent reading:
Read up a little bit on the Tundra hybrid since it's only a few thousand more and has more HP. Apparently the hybrid has equal or WORSE gas mileage than the gas only version. So although it has more HP and better towing, that still seems pretty stupid to me that it wasn't designed to get better MPG.
The Ram is still my top choice. Though I discovered what could be bad news: I was hoping there would still be plenty of '24's around at the end of the year when I'm ready to buy. Custom orders were stopped in December and the new model will be coming out early, probably second quarter. So if I want a '24, I'll probably have to buy used. Bittersweet because I would save money, but may be harder to find what I want.
What could be good if I consider a '25, at least they will have been out for a few months. So hopefully will know if there are any major issues. The Hurricane I6 Turbo is currently in the Jeep Wagoneer. So at least it has been in use an not a brand new engine.
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I think you will find the V8 versus smaller turbo engine debate heated no matter what manufacturer you look at. Not just F150s.
I love my 22 F150 3.5 EB, but I love to hear the sound of the 5.0 coyote...as I approach it to pass.
I think you will find the V8 versus smaller turbo engine debate heated no matter what manufacturer you look at. Not just F150s.
I love my 22 F150 3.5 EB, but I love to hear the sound of the 5.0 coyote...as I approach it to pass.
Yes, used to enjoy the rumble and feel of the V8 in my 2011, but didn't really miss it that much with the better acceleration of the 2.7 EB in the 2018.
The new F150's have some good color options. Really like the Area 51 blue and Avalanche gray in the new F150's.
They aren’t the first to have a tailgate that goes both ways.
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