The fourth-generation starting in had a reliability rating of two out of five in and three out of five in , with owner satisfaction ratings of four out of five for both years. There are still predicted ratings for , with two out of five for predicted reliability and four out of five for predicted owner satisfaction. Earlier model years, from to pretty bad reliability ratings. There were other model years where owners reported a number of issues.
These model years spanned the life of the truck with a many problems being reported in the model as well as the model. The biggest complaint in was about a death wobble in the suspension.
Consumer Reports gave reliability ratings of two out of five for model years and In , owner complaints were about the in-car electronics, body integrity, and the fuel system.
In , issues were around the fuel system, power equipment, and the body integrity. Keep in mind, there are many years with few complaints. For the Ford F, Consumer Reports has a predicted reliability rating of two out of five and a predicted owner satisfaction rating of four out of five.
It also takes the truck from a standstill to 60 mph in an impressively brief 6. Diesel tuners, unite! Stopping this big rig from 70 mph requires nearly two-thirds of a football field, or feet. The brake pedal feels firm and easy to modulate, and despite track-testing abuse, zero fade was noted over repeated panic stops. Strong brakes paired with large towing ability is a combination of which we approve.
What is happening in the steering column borders on magical. Standard hardware on the Platinum-level Super Duty trucks, the speed-dependent variable-ratio steering system could well be the most profound upgrade in the entire truck. A planetary gearset wedged between the steering wheel and the column gets input from an electric motor and the steering wheel.
The steering shaft becomes an output shaft, telling the hydraulically assisted recirculating-ball steering system which direction to turn. The addition or subtraction of rotations required at the steering wheel provides a great sense of flexibility. At lower speeds, the front wheels will turn more with less steering input, while the opposite is true at highway speeds. Navigating the local home-improvement-store parking lot becomes a breeze, and busy work with the steering wheel at highway speeds is virtually eliminated.
With a trailer in tow, your prized equine will appreciate the latter attribute. The spacious cab identical to that of its little brother, the F packs trimmings comparable to those of a luxury sedan. Rough day at the ranch? Settle in to the plush leather seats and relax with a massage front occupants only while enjoying the dual-zone automatic climate control.
Six auxiliary switches are available to control any electric add-on imaginable. The cost for all this is no small matter, however.
The improved structure, added power, top-notch luxury, and latest technology result in one fine pickup truck, albeit a costly one. New Cars. Buyer's Guide. Type keyword s to search. Today's Top Stories.
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