Why you don't drive a Ford

[John Berger]

This is all in fun. Janet 'Butch' Reno is running for governor in the great state of Florida. She's tooling around the state in her Ford pickup. It inspired me to do this poll. Maybe I need a life, but who the he!! cares anyway

 

[Okie-Go]

Because I don't have time to Fix Or Repair Daily.

 

[Dkevdog]

I hope Janet can count better than Jed!!!!



I don't drive one becuase of the engine. The truck itself, I like the look of (S doody), and I especially like the CREW CAB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



HELLO DC???? ARE YOU OUT THERE??????





Kev

 

[pcorssmit]

I wanted a Cummins. I test drove a SD before I bought, I did like the ride and the truck overall. I generally prefer Chevys (particularly the older ones), but wanted a Cummins and didn't feel like doing a conversion. Would like to have a 4 door at times, though.



Pete

 

[lgibson]

Being a mechanic I saw how they operated. For instance, their E4OD auto trans. was a POS when it first came out. The planetary gears would come apart. Ford made the upgraded parts for them, but say you owned one and the transmission went out and you took it to them for repairs. They would not put in the upgraded parts unless you ask them too. How would you know that there was an upgrade, and you would expect them to put it in anyway. I seen one go out with just under 40,000 miles in a van with a 300 cid 6cyl. Our tow truck's trans went out every 25,000 til the upgrade came available, 40,000 after. Another thing I never liked about Fords is the way they are designed to be worked on. Back in the '80's Chevy decided to make their vehicals easy to work on so just about anyone could work on them. Ford wanted the vehicals returned to the dealer for repairs so they could make more money. They have speicality tools that are needed for diagnosises and repair. Hook up a scanner to a chevy and a ford and see the difference. Chevy tells you all this info and Ford tells codes. You can use a paper clip to pull codes out of a chevy. I like fords, that is how I made the money to buy my Dodge. Our tow trucks only towed cars and light trucks and still fell apart. They were only none powerstroke 7. 3 but still needed new heads at 73,000. I will stick with Dodge, Thank you

 

[tgbol]

I can't stand to work on them. Under the hood is more hoses and wiring than 3 GMCs put together. Once when I had my Cherokee in the shop I had a little Ferd for a loaner. My kids made me park it around the corner. They didn't want in front of the house.

 

[DAWG-1]

This poll sucks.......

I would rather push my Dodge uphill with the brakes on than drive a POS PHORD . I do not like "butch" .

 

[MUDDY]

I HAVE LEARNED THE HARD WAY NOT TO BE SO STUPID AGAIN.



MM

 

[Steve M]

I like them all but if the big three all offered the Cummins, after owning three 2500s, I'd still opt for the Dodge. My Ford and Chevy buddies have just as much trouble if not more with their trucks. My Dodge looks better and is way more comfortable on the road. If you get an auto/3. 54 combo, it's also quiet on the highway. I'm proud to be seen in it and I'm happy to own it.

I will not be voting for Janet Reno. Unless a vote for her in the primaries would insure a win for Jeb Bush again.

 

[Murle]

You know why Reno drives a Ford????









Chevy and Dodge paid her to drive one!!!!

 

[rich m]

...now there's a strategy of which I hadn't thought!!

Originally posted by Steve M



I will not be voting for Janet Reno. Unless a vote for her in the primaries would insure a win for Jeb Bush again.

Hmmmm... . distill any truly viable "demon-crat" (couldn't resist) out of the picture by loading the primary, and then (here comes a "visual" nobody's gonna want to imagine) let Jeb have his way with her... ...



seems too risky, though.

 

[Steve M]

Rich, aside from Jebs wife smuggling some valuables into the country and getting nabbed by customes, Jeb's record is good unless you're a tree hugging left wing liberal pro-welfare tax the working to pay the lazy Ford driving old nag. But she is a purty thang ain't she! "Hurl Gag twist and Twirl... My little sister was a girl... swing to the right then doe see doe... I ain't a votin' for Janet Reno... doo doo dee doo doo dumb dee doe dumb dee dilly dumb doo! swing your Reno round and round... throw 'er in the terlit and flush 'er down...

 

[rich m]

...those are great lyrics!....but.....

It's now abundantly evident that you've got WAAAAAYYYY too much time on yer hands!!!!



dumdeedoodeedoo!

 

[DarrellB]

Because it's a Ford,Nuff Said



Later

Big D

 

[Deezul1]

Had Ford trucks all my life and all of em were real good trucks, would still be drivin one but they dont come with a Cummins in em. I have been real happy with my Dodge too as long as I dont have to go to the dealer for anything, they SUCK.

 

[LRamey]

OK, I've got to put my 2 cents worth in here as I've seen too many of these Ford bashing threads. I admit most are for fun and I'm always up for fun whenever I can tip a ford over! But just remember, ford has been the #1 selling pickup for many years! I know I'll take some heat for this, but I can take it!

Yea, I'm a reformed ford owner and would never go back, but I was pretty proud of my ford. My wifes cousin has a 99 power----- and loves it! He has spent over $5000. 00 in power upgrades and until a year ago could whip my rear any day of the week (weekends included!) So thats what motivated me down the BOMB money drain. I've spent less then 1500. 00 and we're even until I get a new clutch and then he's toast and admits it! I think he'd rather have a cummins but they don't but it in a ford.

Which is better, ford or dodge? Just taste. Which is better, power------ or Cummins? We all know that one, and besides, not everyone can be perfect!

So, why do we need to convince ourselves we're better? BECAUSE WE CAN!

OK, back to my hole.

Lonnie

 

[DarrellB]

OK I'll Admit It

The fords aren't a bad truck my cousin Danny has one will a 90hp chip and it will run petty good but not good enough boy does it make him mad. I can't buy one because if I did he would never let me hear the end of it.



I would buy a ford before a cheby.

 

[Steve M]

As Festus would say... " y'all fellers don't need to go gettin' all torqued out a' shape now. Me an' Miss Kitty like it here in Dodge. It's all jest funnin' anyhow!"