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Really; I just googled "payload of Honda Ridgeline" I didn't know Ford ever made a pickup with that low of a payload. I used to put almost that much on my old 86 Ranger.
My Gen1 Ridgeline (2012 RTL with Nav) payload was right at 1500 lbs. Lots of half ton "real" trucks have lower payload, some only about 1,000 pounds (e.g. some of the Ram Laramie Longhorns and other high trim luxury trucks). My 2018 F-150 sticker is in fact only 200 pounds higher than my Ridgeline was, despite having 125 more hp, almost twice as much torque, 10 speed transmission, etc.
My F-150 has been very solid and trouble free so far, at 40k I appreciate it more all the time. Extremely solid and well built. Love the ecoboost 3.5 engine. Loads of power, extremely comfortable, tows great, 6.5' bed is great, 4wd is solid and performs well in pasture duty, excellent stereo and nav, good mpg (average to date is 18.2, Ridgeline lifetime average doing exact same duty on exact same roads etc was only 0.6 better). Only problem I have had is my suspenders poked a hole in the bolster of the driver side seat leather and regular fix at dealer failed. New cover will cost $$$$
Areas F-150 is superior to my old Ridgeline: Engine, transmission, 4wd, interior room and comfort, stereo, payload (200 lbs better), and of course towing is WAY better. Offroad way better. Scads more power effortlessly available, better looking, better visibility, just overall a better truck "feel" driving. Very very pleased with this F-150.
Areas where Ridgeline was superior: Versatility, ease of parking, ease of hauling stuff thanks to tailgate opening sideways, stowage (trunk was enormously useful, console and cubbies inside were well designed). AWD was better in slick road conditions than my Lariat's AWD mode, reacted faster and was more sure-footed in slick curves - very possibly tire related. F-150 cost $20k more
My only real dislike with the F-150 is the wallowing in slow speed turns with bumps /speedbumps. Just pitiful, feels like a 1800s Conestoga wagon bouncing along over dead buffalo. Also as time passes by I grow more disgusted with Boxlink, it is proving pretty doggone worthless. Somehow it manages to be in the wrong position for everything I need to do, like having a third ******** on the bottom of your foot - good in theory, not so good in practice. Wish Ford had given us the option of a rail system like the Nissans.
Really; I just googled "payload of Honda Ridgeline" I didn't know Ford ever made a pickup with that low of a payload. I used to put almost that much on my old 86 Ranger.
Who cares about payload. If you were really worried about payload you would buy a 250 - 2500 or bigger Diesel Truck. I consider The F150 or smaller a homeowners pick up. You know go get stuff from lowes / home depot and all that light stuff truck.
and all that payload data they give you is all lies anyway. LOL
Honda Ridgeline's real, actual payload would be much lower than it's advertised payload, just like the F150.
If you want the best 4WD, don't use On demand All Wheel Drive, use Real 4WD that locks both axles together. I know most models of the F150 have a 4Hi. AWD is ok, we had it on so many vehicles but it's nothing compared to 4Hi on any of my trucks. The AWD Sport Trac had 4HI and was what I usually used.
Leaf springs are suppose to be better for hauling and towing but my coil sprung Sport Trac towed my 23' travel trailer fine.
I wouldn't own a Ridgeline, Subaru Brat, or a Ford Maverick. I don't want a car, with car capabilities, trying to be a truck I rely on. Remember minivans have higher payloads than a lot of 1/2 ton trucks. I wouldn't use a minivan on a construction site.
I can't imagine, using my wife's Crossover based Explorer, Edge, Escape, fitted with a pickup bed, for anything other than beach gear or groceries. That's what a Ridgeline is, a Honda Pilot with a pickup bed.
and all that payload data they give you is all lies anyway. LOL
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I need , use and care about payload.
Anyone who uses their TRUCK as a tool and not a toy or fashion accessory cares about payload.
My F150's payload equals and often exceeds the payloads of many F250's I encounter.
So you don't care about payload, that's fine because that's your choice.
I need , use and care about payload.
Anyone who uses their TRUCK as a tool and not a toy or fashion accessory cares about payload.
My F150's payload equals and often exceeds the payloads of many F250's I encounter.
So you don't care about payload, that's fine because that's your choice.
Payload starts at a number and then you subtract for having 4x4, CrewCab, Above XL package. ext... If you wanted the biggest payload avab you would get a basic truck or a 250/2500 or bigger. We use to tow a camper and I would limit that to 6500 max for these little F150's. We don't really tow much now and I would be good with a Tundra size truck.
I need , use and care about payload. Anyone who uses their TRUCK as a tool and not a toy or fashion accessory cares about payload.
My F150's payload equals and often exceeds the payloads of many F250's I encounter.
So you don't care about payload, that's fine because that's your choice.
3/4 and 1 ton owners could say the same thing about your pickup. Not everybody needs the same tools to get the job done.
(I know Im gonna eat **** for this)
I like the new ridgeline. Its a decent all around AWD SUV based vehicle with a truck bed that also has in bed storage beneath it.
I love the fact the bed is made out of a composite material...wish Ford would do this with its truck beds.
No, you aren't going to tow heavy loads long distances or do any heavy off roading but its a decent vehicle.
I think the 2019 Ridgeline will far outlive my F150.
Maybe, that said you do realize same thing happens on every forum.. Im looking at the F150 2.7 4x4 and the Ridgeline.. so im actually on both forums..go over and look at their forum and the posts... made me think.. And here I thought all these Ridgelines were great and bulletproof because they were Hondas..But same deals over there everything from bad dealerships trying to tell the customer a yearly wheel alignment is needed for warranty reasons, to rear window motor failures, to front end vibrations, to bad engines, leaking this or that, bolts that didnt get tightened from the factory.etc.etc.etc.. so...yeah even on Hondas stuff happens..
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