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Ford F-150 vs. Ram 1500 Reliability by Model Generation
Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year and Model | % of Average Repair Frequency | |
 2011 - 2018 Ford F-150 |
Best
127%
Worst
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 2013 - 2018 Ram 1500 |
Best
164%
Worst
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 2011 - 2012 Ram 1500 |
Best
93%
Worst
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 2009 - 2010 Ford F-150 |
Best
79%
Worst
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 2004 - 2008 Ford F-150 |
Best
62%
Worst
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Ford F-150
| Ford F-150 Reliability And Durability: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
While only having only 4000 miles on my FX4, I also have a Ecoboost F150 Platinum with 10,000 miles on it and no problems to report so far. Neither has failed us at any time and the engines have zero oil consumption. Seen long trips with no problems too! full 2011 Ford F-150 review |
| 2010 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD |
So far I have about 48,000 miles on it and have not needed any repairs. full 2010 Ford F-150 review |
| 2010 | 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed 310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Tested and true power plant full 2010 Ford F-150 review |
| 2010 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
I like having a truck I can count on. I want my dollars per mile driven to to be low I want to be able to haul and pull when needed So far my Ford trucks have not let me down This the definition of reliability 300,000 miles is the definition of durability full 2010 Ford F-150 review |
| 2009 | 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed 248-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
owned 7 of them so far all with over 200k miles and one with over 500k miles full 2009 Ford F-150 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Driven 17,000 miles, across country twice. Changed the oil... added gas. One flat tire. full 2009 Ford F-150 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
These trucks have a very good reputation, and have served my family well in the past full 2009 Ford F-150 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
What few issues I have had with the vehicle have been immediately remedied and issues known for this vehicle from other owners has never been anything serious that would hinder using the vehicle. full 2008 Ford F-150 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Solidly built pick-up, best work truck in the market full 2007 Ford F-150 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Bought this 4 years ago at 44K miles and am the 3rd owner. I had to replace the 4WD solenoid ($25) and both 4WD IWEs ($150 for 2) shortly after purchase. These are common issues on the 4WD system from my research. Absolutely no problems since, at 93K. This continues to be an extremely dependable and capable truck. full 2006 Ford F-150 review |
| Ford F-150 Reliability And Durability: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
The bi-xenon headlights developed a problem at around 30,000 miles. The high beams either wouldn't work or would stay in the high position. It seems to have worked itself out - but I don't have a lot of confidence in them. It's also worth mentioning that while the xenons are great, the difference between the high and low beams isn't very significant. full 2013 Ford F-150 review |
| 2013 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
I've been hearing an inconsistent low-speed hum (sounds like you're driving through snow). It goes away after 15-20 mph. Seems to happen most often in -20 to +10 temps. full 2013 Ford F-150 review |
| 2005 | 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
This particular engine, the 5.4L Triton engine, has problems with the cam phasers. I understand this is very common with all 5.4L Ford engines. For mine they began to fail at about 90k. They began knocking and when this happens they are also restricting the oil flow in the engine. This causes a sludge buildup in places. I took the truck to a local shop and had them replaced, it was fairly expensive. This worked until about 120k. At that point my engine froze up. The damage had already been done elsewhere in the engine when I had the cam phasers replaced. I decided to sell the truck rather than fix it. The new owner had the engine replaced with a new block that is supposed to have "new and improved" cam phasers. I learned later that I should have changed the oil much more frequently than the recommended interval. This probably would have prevented the sludge buildup. The mechanic that did the engine replacement for the new owner said that he has replaced many many of these engine for this very problem. full 2005 Ford F-150 review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Ford F-150
| Ford F-150 Reliability And Durability: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
While only having only 4000 miles on my FX4, I also have a Ecoboost F150 Platinum with 10,000 miles on it and no problems to report so far. Neither has failed us at any time and the engines have zero oil consumption. Seen long trips with no problems too! full 2011 Ford F-150 review |
| 2010 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD |
So far I have about 48,000 miles on it and have not needed any repairs. full 2010 Ford F-150 review |
| 2010 | 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed 310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Tested and true power plant full 2010 Ford F-150 review |
| 2010 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
I like having a truck I can count on. I want my dollars per mile driven to to be low I want to be able to haul and pull when needed So far my Ford trucks have not let me down This the definition of reliability 300,000 miles is the definition of durability full 2010 Ford F-150 review |
| 2009 | 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed 248-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
owned 7 of them so far all with over 200k miles and one with over 500k miles full 2009 Ford F-150 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Driven 17,000 miles, across country twice. Changed the oil... added gas. One flat tire. full 2009 Ford F-150 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
These trucks have a very good reputation, and have served my family well in the past full 2009 Ford F-150 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
What few issues I have had with the vehicle have been immediately remedied and issues known for this vehicle from other owners has never been anything serious that would hinder using the vehicle. full 2008 Ford F-150 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Solidly built pick-up, best work truck in the market full 2007 Ford F-150 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Bought this 4 years ago at 44K miles and am the 3rd owner. I had to replace the 4WD solenoid ($25) and both 4WD IWEs ($150 for 2) shortly after purchase. These are common issues on the 4WD system from my research. Absolutely no problems since, at 93K. This continues to be an extremely dependable and capable truck. full 2006 Ford F-150 review |
| Ford F-150 Reliability And Durability: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
The bi-xenon headlights developed a problem at around 30,000 miles. The high beams either wouldn't work or would stay in the high position. It seems to have worked itself out - but I don't have a lot of confidence in them. It's also worth mentioning that while the xenons are great, the difference between the high and low beams isn't very significant. full 2013 Ford F-150 review |
| 2013 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
I've been hearing an inconsistent low-speed hum (sounds like you're driving through snow). It goes away after 15-20 mph. Seems to happen most often in -20 to +10 temps. full 2013 Ford F-150 review |
| 2005 | 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
This particular engine, the 5.4L Triton engine, has problems with the cam phasers. I understand this is very common with all 5.4L Ford engines. For mine they began to fail at about 90k. They began knocking and when this happens they are also restricting the oil flow in the engine. This causes a sludge buildup in places. I took the truck to a local shop and had them replaced, it was fairly expensive. This worked until about 120k. At that point my engine froze up. The damage had already been done elsewhere in the engine when I had the cam phasers replaced. I decided to sell the truck rather than fix it. The new owner had the engine replaced with a new block that is supposed to have "new and improved" cam phasers. I learned later that I should have changed the oil much more frequently than the recommended interval. This probably would have prevented the sludge buildup. The mechanic that did the engine replacement for the new owner said that he has replaced many many of these engine for this very problem. full 2005 Ford F-150 review |
