Planned on F150... till the 2019 Rams came out... now rethinking doing the F150..
05-15-2018, 10:18 AM
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Planned on F150... till the 2019 Rams came out... now rethinking doing the F150..
So, I planned on getting a new F150..... then the new 2019 Ram 1500 came out and I absolutely loved the interior and the ride is unmatched.
So..... have been planning on getting a Ram this summer.
But..... did a little internet research and it seems that the Hemi 5.7 litre engines are notorious for having a loud 'ticking' sound when started cold, or after sitting for an extended period of time. Most say the ticking goes away in seconds as the engine oil / engine starts to heat up and the oil gets pumped into the engine.... but I am OCD as hell and a perfectionist to boot..... so I can see that driving me bananas.
So.... thinking an F150 might be safer for reliability?
Any such 'ticking' issues with any of the ecoboosts???
I REALLY, really liked the ride quality of the Ram and the interior makes all other makes look 20 years old....but when the rubber hits the road, I am even more concerned about reliability, etc.
Thanks for all your helpful comments.
So..... have been planning on getting a Ram this summer.
But..... did a little internet research and it seems that the Hemi 5.7 litre engines are notorious for having a loud 'ticking' sound when started cold, or after sitting for an extended period of time. Most say the ticking goes away in seconds as the engine oil / engine starts to heat up and the oil gets pumped into the engine.... but I am OCD as hell and a perfectionist to boot..... so I can see that driving me bananas.
So.... thinking an F150 might be safer for reliability?
Any such 'ticking' issues with any of the ecoboosts???
I REALLY, really liked the ride quality of the Ram and the interior makes all other makes look 20 years old....but when the rubber hits the road, I am even more concerned about reliability, etc.
Thanks for all your helpful comments.
05-15-2018, 10:28 AM
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What other issues might I be worried about with the 1st year Ram? Engine/Drivetrain is a carry over.
05-15-2018, 10:59 AM
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I switched to Ford because of vibration and cylinder deactivation issues on a GMC Sierra. If the gas engines continue down this path, my next truck will have a diesel. I have owned one in the past and understand the complexity of operating a diesel, but not worth the headaches associated with gas engine vibration. The 2019 Ram beats everyone on interior quality, fit & finish and infotainment system.
05-15-2018, 11:40 AM
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If you want a Fiat pickup truck, buy one. 
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05-15-2018, 12:04 PM
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The Hemi is reliable and stout. I have nearly 300k on one and just traded in another for the Ford that had 46k trouble free miles on it.
Eta: you can also manually disable the cylinder deactivation in the hemi, unlike the Chevy.
Eta: you can also manually disable the cylinder deactivation in the hemi, unlike the Chevy.
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05-15-2018, 12:11 PM
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In any event.... that sucker pushed me back in the seat. The 2.7 Ecoboost I drove went like a raped ape also..... just concerned about the possibility of the ticking issue in the Hemi. Maybe it is more of an annoyance than a mechanical worry.
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05-15-2018, 12:22 PM
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The newer one didnt have any noticable tick, but the '04 has had it since day one.
I only notice when next to a wall like a drive through with the windows down
I think some of the newer ones are having issues with manifold bolts loosening. They tick on start up until it warms up and seals the leak.
I only notice when next to a wall like a drive through with the windows down
I think some of the newer ones are having issues with manifold bolts loosening. They tick on start up until it warms up and seals the leak.
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05-15-2018, 12:31 PM
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Thanks for the reply - I appreciate an objective opinion. I drove a 2019 with the Hemi and honest go goodness, could not even tell when cylinder deactivation was on or off.... seamless. I guess the pistons are still moving, just the valves are 'open' and no fuel goes to the cyclinder? Does that sound right?
In any event.... that sucker pushed me back in the seat. The 2.7 Ecoboost I drove went like a raped ape also..... just concerned about the possibility of the ticking issue in the Hemi. Maybe it is more of an annoyance than a mechanical worry.
In any event.... that sucker pushed me back in the seat. The 2.7 Ecoboost I drove went like a raped ape also..... just concerned about the possibility of the ticking issue in the Hemi. Maybe it is more of an annoyance than a mechanical worry.
This way, you don't get the losses of having to pump air through the deactivated cylinders. More importantly, if you had cold air running through the deactivated cylinders with no fuel, you would need to burn additional fuel in the other cylinders to for emissions purposes. This would otherwise create lots of NOx. The main purpose of cutting off airflow to the cylinders (less air) is to allow the engine to use less fuel to maintain the AFR necessary to comply with emissions.
05-15-2018, 12:39 PM
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So, I planned on getting a new F150..... then the new 2019 Ram 1500 came out and I absolutely loved the interior and the ride is unmatched.
So..... have been planning on getting a Ram this summer.
But..... did a little internet research and it seems that the Hemi 5.7 litre engines are notorious for having a loud 'ticking' sound when started cold, or after sitting for an extended period of time. Most say the ticking goes away in seconds as the engine oil / engine starts to heat up and the oil gets pumped into the engine.... but I am OCD as hell and a perfectionist to boot..... so I can see that driving me bananas.
So.... thinking an F150 might be safer for reliability?
Any such 'ticking' issues with any of the ecoboosts???
I REALLY, really liked the ride quality of the Ram and the interior makes all other makes look 20 years old....but when the rubber hits the road, I am even more concerned about reliability, etc.
Thanks for all your helpful comments.
So..... have been planning on getting a Ram this summer.
But..... did a little internet research and it seems that the Hemi 5.7 litre engines are notorious for having a loud 'ticking' sound when started cold, or after sitting for an extended period of time. Most say the ticking goes away in seconds as the engine oil / engine starts to heat up and the oil gets pumped into the engine.... but I am OCD as hell and a perfectionist to boot..... so I can see that driving me bananas.
So.... thinking an F150 might be safer for reliability?
Any such 'ticking' issues with any of the ecoboosts???
I REALLY, really liked the ride quality of the Ram and the interior makes all other makes look 20 years old....but when the rubber hits the road, I am even more concerned about reliability, etc.
Thanks for all your helpful comments.
My bro in law has a 1500 eco-diesel.
None have had significant engine issues, always been little things that have gone on them (covered by warranty). Both the 1500's have smooth rides.....but low payload ratings.
I would have no problem owning one if it had the payload ratings I needed.........but I am on 3 in a row F150's lol