Ford F-150 vs Toyota Tundra, Which is Better

Today we are looking at the Ford F-150 and the Toyota Tundra, two of America's most beloved trucks, we will take a look at the technical evolution of both trucks, we will also look at their best model years and their worst if you are looking to buy one. Used truck, so buckle up and let's get going In 2016, a Louisiana man put over 1 million miles on his Toyota Tundra. His truck was an 07 model, he was 8 years old and still going strong. He had been logging about 125,000 miles per year. Of course, he had his truck repaired regularly and that's why he lasted so long.

In fact, he had the truck repaired at the dealership 117 times over the years. Anyway, that year Toyota gave him a brand new 2016 Toyota Tundra in exchange for his then 07 model. Toyota took apart their old one to study its durability and reliability, of course, many people already see Toyota as a very reliable brand and this further proves that if you maintain your car regularly you can go very far, but guess who is Toyota's biggest competitor? The

tundra

is the

ford

f-150 has been the number one best selling pickup truck in america since 1977. How do you compete with a popular vehicle like that?

Well, let's back up and see how the race between these two began. The Ford F series began in 1948, but it wasn't until 1975, during the sixth generation of the F series, that America looked at the F-150 line to see the full story. Watch my video about the Ford F-150. It was 1999. Toyota already had another truck on the market when it launched the Tundra, but the Tundra was the first full-size pickup truck from a Japanese manufacturer built in North America. The first-generation Tundra immediately stood out from other Toyota pickup trucks. It was the first Toyota truck to offer a V8 engine.

Toyota sold more than 100,000 units. vehicles in its first year despite this american perception of the

tundra

was that it was a smaller and weaker truck than competing

ford

trucks, it would be an uphill battle for the tundra at this time the ford f series was already in its tenth generation in the At that time the driving experience was more Carlos because Ford wanted trucks to have the comforts of SUVs. In 2001, the F-150 became the first vehicle of its size to offer four full-size doors. This model offered the 5.4-liter V8. It was the first. overhead cam engine ever installed in a full size pickup truck meanwhile the tundra was still in its infancy

toyota

gave the tundra a new grille they also introduced the crew cab

which

had four doors and extra room for rear seat passengers compete

better

in the Meanwhile, in the market, Ford launched its 11th-generation F-series in 2004.

The F-150 was even bigger and taller. This generation saw a new platform that included independent front and rear shock absorbers that were installed outside the frame to reduce wheel bounce and improve ride quality. Vacuum actuated front wheel hubs for all-wheel drive versions were added in 0-4-05. The Ford F-150 received many awards and recognitions. This generation really paved the way for the F-150 to become more mainstream; Meanwhile, the tundra had a trailer. The 7,100-pound capacity was a good step forward for the Tundra. It earned positive safety reviews. The problem was that it didn't offer full-size truck drivers enough of what they expected from a full-size truck, and Toyota understood that's why it introduced its Second generation Tundra The Tundra became larger than the previous generation stylistically has similarities with the Tacoma.

It also offered a new engine, a 5.7-liter v8 that made 381 horsepower. Toyota wanted the tundra to appeal more to construction workers, so they started this generation of tundra. seeing extra-large door handles, a bed rail system, integrated trailer hitch, even a headrest that would fit a person wearing a helmet, meanwhile, at Ford, the F-150 was growing in size again, almost approaching heavy duty trucks starting in 2009 for the first time. For the first time in history, a V8 engine was standard on all F-series models instead of a six-cylinder engine, the F-150 was also noticeably taller and larger. All cab versions had four doors overall.

This generation, the F-150 looked even more aggressive than Ford. Now starting to compete with the Ram 1500 and Chevy Silverado, meanwhile, the Tundra was still in its second generation, but 2014 saw a major design update; In fact, some people consider it the beginning of a third generation, but in reality it is not because there were no changes. in the chassis or drivetrain, but the changes that occurred included a larger grille, more prominent fenders at the front and rear, and an overall more chiseled appearance. Toyota also made performance improvements, such as

better

suspension and handling, that same year 2014 the toy introduced a new version called 1794.

The 1794 edition commemorated the founding of the cattle ranch in San Antonio that was the site of the Toyota assembly plant. Toyota where the tundras were built. The 1794 edition reflected a Western cowboy theme, for example, it had brown leather upholstery with faux suede inserts and matching leather. Meanwhile, shortly after Ford introduced the 13th-generation F-series for the first time, the F-150 came with aluminum panels compared to the steel panels of previous generations, making the F-150 750 pounds lighter than the instrument panel. The f-150 also became more familiar from this mistake. Ford is currently in its 14th generation F-series. The 2021 F-150 underwent a 92 percent redesign of its parts.

Ford also introduced an optional gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain. Ford plans to fully introduce it. The electric F-150 for 2022 will compete with the GMC Hummer EV and Tesla Cybertron Meanwhile, Toyota introduced the new 2021 Tundra special edition models called the Trail and Nightshade, the changes focus more on the truck's styling than on the improvements in the characteristics, as is the case with all vehicles. The F-150 and Tundra have had their share of good and bad years, some model years are simply better than others and some model years have received more consumer complaints than others, so if you want an F-150 o Reliable used Tundra, what model year?

Should you consider and

which

ones should you avoid? Let's start with the 2019 F-150, which is worth a look because that year it had the highest towing capacity of any of its contemporaries, shedding more than 13,000 pounds. It's a serious truck, but it's also comfortable. This generation saw some. safety recall concerns and a limited number of power trend concerns, but overall, reliable years. 2018, 2017 and 2014 rated well overall, two years to avoid in Fords including the years 2004-2009, 2004 and 2005, especially when they were disaster years for Ford. and cause Ford to lose some customer trust, that's because those model years face serious engine and transmission failures.

There have also been many recalls for these model years, including recalls for inadvertent airbag deployment, which can actually be quite dangerous and cause serious injuries, except for the 2014 year. To F-150s for use In 2010-2016 models they did better, but they still took a beating. Complaints from those years were about losing power while driving and also breaking down the road, the brakes would fail and the rotors would have to be replaced sooner than expected. Well, what about the The Toyota Tundra among the best in used tundras includes the 2015 model year because it received a facelift in the previous model and had remarkable off-road capability.

The 2013 Tundra is noteworthy because it won several awards, including National Highway Five-Star Safety Picks. Highway Safety Association It was also the first Tundra model to offer the TRD Rock Warrior trim. The 2009 model year had one of the fewest customer complaints, but what about the bad years of the Tundra? Well, one model year received the most customer complaints, the 2007 tundra was problematic because it had the most engine problems, from air injection pump failure, stuck air pumps, and piston knocks. . There are also nhtsa reports of problems with the speed control engine cooling system and even the 2008 and 2005 model years accelerator pedals had similar problems with the engine, but not as many complaints as 2007, but the worst According to the date it is the 2012 model year, based on the volume of customer complaints and average repair costs, the most common problem for that year was the failure of the air induction pump and that is an expensive repair job, There can be more than three. thousand dollars, another common problem for that year has been the early failure of the transmission, even after nine or ten thousand miles, and that is not cheap either, it can cost more than five thousand dollars, all told, here is an interesting fact about the 2012 tundra did you know that in october 2012 the

toyota

tundra was used to tow the space shuttle effort over the los angeles freeway imagine the space shuttle weighed 155,000 pounds and the towing crew added another hundred and twenty thousand pounds the tundra was only rated to tow ten thousand pounds and toyota said the truck was not modified or upgraded to achieve both, of course there was a specially designed bed to help the truck pull the shuttle but even with that you can Imagine how much muscle and power was still used in the f-series remnants of the Max Ford.

America's best-selling truck for the 44th consecutive year Last year Ford sold more than 787,000 units of the F-series. The numbers speak for themselves. These trucks hold their value well depending on conditions. They can retain about fifty percent of their original value after five years. That's 25 vehicles more than the average, the Toyota Tundra doesn't even come close to Ford's sales. Toyota sold more than 109,000 Tundras last year, but it's known for its longevity, reliability and good resale value - even used ones can have plenty of life if they're regularly serviced. It's been done for eight of the last nine years, Consumer Reports has named the Tundra America's Most Dependable Truck even though the Tundra doesn't have the latest and greatest technology.

The advantage of the Tundra is that it carries Toyota quality and reliability, but tell me. Which one do you like and why? Toyota Tundra, which has the potential to drive a million miles and control a space shuttle, or Ford F-150, one of America's most beloved and popular pickup trucks, which has stood the test of time and has sales figures to match it. show. Write your comments below and share your opinion. If you like this episode, please subscribe to my channel for more automotive history and technology videos. Thanks for your support.