You entrust your money to your financial planner. You entrust your health to your doctor. When it comes to your vehicles, you probably trust your mechanic to steer you in the right direction. You may be considering purchasing a pickup truck in the near future. It's best to consult your mechanic and see what their opinions are on the best models, as well as some of the worst.
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GOBankingRates spoke with a mechanic and trucking expert who listed three pickup trucks they would never buy and the reasons why they aren't worth it.
3.Ford F-150 (2018)
“The 2018 F-150 may be the worst-looking Ford truck on the roster [and] Unfortunately, it also turns out to be the worst functioning part of the machine,” said Tomasz Mazurkiewicz, CEO of Truck1.
“Transmission issues appear to have plagued the 2018 Ford F-150,” Mazurkiewicz explains. “[This] Not only does it affect the driver's relaxation and safety, but if the problem is not resolved it can be a costly affair. There are several reports that claim […] premature stoppage and defective engines. Eco-boost models seem to be most affected by this.
“There's no denying that the F-150 looks good. Unfortunately, the 2018 variant has one problem too many, be it transmission failure or downshifting. Nobody likes to make compromises, especially when it comes to such purchases,” concludes Mazurkiewicz.
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2.Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2019)
The 2019 Chevy Silverado has an attractive appearance in addition to an attractive appearance, but this model has one major setback, according to Mazurkiewicz: the dynamic fuel management system.
“Although the system was ostensibly designed to increase efficiency by using a wide range of fuels, many people who own vehicles equipped with this system claim to have had terrible experiences with misfires and linkage failures.” , explains Mazurkiewicz.
“To make matters worse, replacing a lifter starts along with repairs [the] thousands, which [turns] purchasing this model is a gamble,” said Mazurkiewicz. “If you are someone who values a purchase, the many complaints about interior quality and technical issues make it extremely difficult to sell.”
1.Nissan Titan (2020)
Mazurkiewicz said the 2020 Titan “…for some reason didn't get nearly as many reliability scores as some of its competitors, even though its starting price was lower than theirs.
“There were shifting problems due to the nine-speed automatic transmission, which was very inconsistent and made the driving experience quite terrible,” said Mazurkiewicz. “In addition, it does not have sufficient towing and payload capacity compared to competitors in its segment, and is therefore not a good option for those looking for a real workhorse.”
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