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re: Best 1/2 ton used pickup truck2018-2022 years

Posted on 6/23/26 at 2:31 pm to
Posted by iron banks
Destrehan
Member since Jul 2014
4281 posts
Posted on 6/23/26 at 2:31 pm to
Had a 2019 Ram hemi 5.7 no e-torque. Great engine.
Posted by jgthunt
Walker
Member since Feb 2010
2676 posts
Posted on 6/23/26 at 3:37 pm to
Don't skimp on the Nissan Titan. My 2018 has been solid and was by far the best bang for the buck in a 4x4 crew cab v8.
Posted by Barneyrb
NELA
Member since May 2016
7409 posts
Posted on 6/23/26 at 4:24 pm to
I have a 2018 F150 PS 3.0 with 190k on it and still going strong. All oil changes were done and every other fluid was changed at 100k and will be done again at 200k.

No transmission issues at all, still gets 25-25.5 mpg, and pulls boat and trailer with no problems.
Posted by GREENHEAD22
Member since Nov 2009
21018 posts
Posted on 6/23/26 at 4:28 pm to
That is the exact truck I am looking for actually. Going to do that or go F250 with the gas motor.
Posted by thejudge
Westlake, LA
Member since Sep 2009
15243 posts
Posted on 6/23/26 at 7:05 pm to
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The last of the V8 Tundras probably


Is pretty much the answer.

If you don't mind stepping up to a f250..

The 6.2 gas with the 6 speed diesel transmission (not the 10 speed first years) has an amazing drive train. You can get them up to 2022 i think.

Tundra and the gas f250 6.2 get same gas mileage
This post was edited on 6/23/26 at 7:06 pm
Posted by GravelLotinCanada
Anywhere, Anytime
Member since Dec 2019
412 posts
Posted on 6/23/26 at 8:41 pm to
I’ve heard great things on both the 5.0 coyote engine in the F-150’s as well as the 7.3 L Godzilla in the F-250’s.
Posted by Fachie
Magnolia
Member since Mar 2017
529 posts
Posted on 6/24/26 at 6:29 am to
I would get an older Tundra.
I just got out of a 2019 Chevy 1500 with a 5.3 at 220K miles. Company truck so I drove it a little harder than normal. Never needed anything but an oil change until 190K, radiator cracked, water pump went out and then the transmission. The 4L60's in those trucks are known to be on the weaker side so you can figure after 100K it's gonna need to be replaced.
Posted by Novastar
Member since Jan 2023
1013 posts
Posted on 6/24/26 at 8:02 am to
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I’ve heard great things on both the 5.0 coyote engine in the F-150’s as well as the 7.3 L Godzilla in the F-250’s.


I would only look to purchase a 2023 or later 7.3L. Ford revised components including the piston rings, water pump and fuel economy.
Posted by Pauvetibete
Member since Apr 2022
1862 posts
Posted on 6/24/26 at 12:48 pm to
quote:

are replacing the engines.


With the same engine with no fix. Is that fix?
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
28993 posts
Posted on 6/24/26 at 1:03 pm to
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With the same engine with no fix. Is that fix?


Better than GM who knows they have a huge problem but aren't doing jack shite to help their customers.
Posted by Jack Daniel
Gold member
Member since Feb 2013
29674 posts
Posted on 6/24/26 at 1:15 pm to
I just bought a 2020 f150 4x4 with the 5.0

Hopefully it’s a good one.
Posted by ReeseWee
Geismar, LA
Member since May 2019
550 posts
Posted on 6/25/26 at 10:44 am to
I had a 2018 GMC that went thru 2 transmissions 6 speed (needed a 3rd before I traded it in) and about 3 water pumps before 300,000 miles.
My brother had a 2020 that went thru 2 transmissions(10 speed) before 150,000 miles. Also need a transmission before he traded it in.
Posted by X123F45
Member since Apr 2015
29988 posts
Posted on 6/26/26 at 6:35 am to
I have a second Gen Titan with 218k miles on it. Repairs are... Nothing. I did change the suspension at 150k to something with a little more pizazz

It's flashed with a bit more timing than stock, transmission line pressure has been upped a bit as well. 0-60 is a little under 5.5 seconds.

Tows great. Fuel mileage if you keep your foot out of it is 18-19, my best ever is 22.

If you drive it like you stole it... Single digits big block territory.

Interior is actually good, but radio is beyond dated. Swapped for a big 12inch android dash screen and I can't find any reason I'd buy a different truck.

I have the 5.6 with the 7 speed. It's a stout combo. Only complaints: First gear is basically worthless. And the jump to second is a bit far.

Brakes are massive, frame is fully boxed. Towing and payload were based off of pmetric tires. Adding a set of truck tires really highlights how badly Nissan goofed by putting it on passenger car tires I've seen Texas farmers pulling north of 25k with the XDs... I've never pulled more than probably 14k. Honest assessment? Handled the weight perfectly if you didn't drive like a moron. Did NOT like if you tried to accelerate at full pop with that amount of weight. In my defense, I only attempted to do so because I forgot how much weight was behind me, it towed the weight with the same ease as it towed the empty trailer.
This post was edited on 6/26/26 at 6:36 am
Posted by Dtbtiger
Member since Oct 2024
308 posts
Posted on 6/26/26 at 7:21 am to
Following because my turbomax is no longer turbo'ing or max'ing
Posted by Dtbtiger
Member since Oct 2024
308 posts
Posted on 7/11/26 at 5:45 pm to
Turbomax stopped maxing and turboing yesterday. Ended up with a ram. 100,000 mile warranty and 8k cheaper than the f150 spec'd out the same
Posted by patriotgrunt
Rhode Island
Member since Oct 2007
385 posts
Posted on 7/12/26 at 6:52 am to
Did you get a Ram with the 3.0 Hurricane or 5.7 Hemi?
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