Random Thought Thread

My only Ford was a 3500 that I bought new. It got bought back by the dealer due to the lemon law. Just saying. Now I have a 2006 Dodge Cummins with 280,000 on it, that I got new after the Ford, and a Chevy with a lot less. Never looked back.
 
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My F-250 pulled a total of about 14,000 lb down from Chicago a few weeks ago. It did break down along the way, but you know. You expect that. It's a Ford.

My F-550 can pull considerably more. A typical run-of-the-mill Mori vertical mill weighs about 15,000 pounds by itself. My forklift weighs 14,000 lb. A couple of surface grinders weighs around 19,000 pounds. As much as I would enjoy the reliability of a Toyota, I need to move heavy stuff pretty frequently and Fords do a pretty good job of that. And, when they're broke down on the side of the road, they're not burning very much fuel either.
 
Nathan the Machinist said:
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My F-250 pulled a total of about 14,000 lb down from Chicago a few weeks ago. It did break down along the way, but you know. You expect that. It's a Ford.

My F-550 can pull considerably more. A typical run-of-the-mill Mori vertical mill weighs about 15,000 pounds by itself. My forklift weighs 14,000 lb. A couple of surface grinders weighs around 19,000 pounds. As much as I would enjoy the reliability of a Toyota, I need to move heavy stuff pretty frequently and Fords do a pretty good job of that. And, when they're broke down on the side of the road, they're not burning very much fuel either.
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It is too bad that Toyota doesn't sell all their models in the United States. If they sold the 1 ton and larger, they would own the market. I think you can get some heavier duty ones, but they probably will have a funny front end like a cube van.
I do like Ford btw. They are solid.
I drove my 2005 F350 from Arizona to Minnesota and back multiple times with no problems.👍
 
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Ford is the only car manufacturer where I paid for something to get fixed, later (2years) they did a recall on that part and Ford sent me a check to reimburse me for the money (parts and labor) I spent to have that fixed.
And that was on a F150 - best selling truck in the US. So you know there was a lot of money going out to make that right.
 
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Nathan:
I want to know what happened/broke, etc when you get time sir. I look at vehicle issues as learning opportunities for others in case it is something they can learn from and avoid problems.

Good luck with getting things back on the road.
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Clutch pedal lever stripped on the shaft. Pressing the clutch in did not depress the hydraulic cylinder to engage the clutch. It's a simple enough fix if you have the part and you're a young flexible person.
 
In my opinion, Ford makes the best work truck. Chevy makes the best luxury truck. And Dodge makes the best in between.
Toyotas are better overall than all three, but they don't sell heavy duty in the United States. But if you've ever owned a Toyota, you know they don't break easy. Toyotas are engineered to last. I think nine out of 10 Toyotas are still on the road.
And yes, the F150 and the Toyota tundra go back-and-forth for the best selling truck in the United States. and that says a lot for Toyota. Because if they weren't good, Americans would not buy them.
There are some American made Toyotas, you have to look at the Vin number. If it starts with a J, it's made in Japan. And those ones tend to be better.
 
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I remember, on my first car (a '72 1200 VW Beetle), there was a section in the manual teaching you how to start in second gear and switch gears without clutch :)

Every so often, I catch myself giving "intermediate gas", even on my bikes ....
 
Yeah you can up shift without the clutch but downshifting is a problem. And, the synchronizers on this transmission are shot so even up shifting can be a problem. As it is I rev match and sometimes double clutch.

The transmission needs a rebuild. But that can be said for all of them...
 
Well, they do sell new ones ya know. I despise an undependable auto of any kind. Yes, they are expensive but your time is very valuable and the frustration level is hard on everyone involved.
Go buy a new truck and spend your time being creative. Win win
You’re welcome Jo
 
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