Trial by Fire: 2022 Toyota Tundra vs. 2021 Ford F-150 | Edmunds

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A fully redesigned 2022 Toyota Tundra is turning heads with several key enhancements and flashy new features. But is this truck really as tough as our top-rated full-size pickup, the Ford F-150? Read this article to find out.

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  • Rick_2123Rick_2123 Member Posts: 1
    Thank you for such a well written and non biased opinion. I cant wait til the new silverado is out and I hope they have improved seating comfort as I sold my 2019 ltz beccause the seats were so hard, I sold tshe silverado in anticipation of the new tundra or powerboost ford.
  • Cheveller_1970Cheveller_1970 Member Posts: 1

    Good article, but reliability is really paramount when spending this kind of money on a vehicle. I’ll always go with the Toyota based on my experience with the brand. Still, I wouldn’t look sideways at the F150 if I found one in my driveway.

  • gscavezzegscavezze Member Posts: 1
    You mention that the Tundra has a composite bed and that the F-150 "also has a protective bed liner". Those are two different things. The Tundra bed is MADE of composite material, not linded with it, so it resists punctures and won't corrode like a lined bed can. The F-150 bed has a standard bed liner that is optional. From a more detailed description of the Tundra bed from another article....

    "The new Tundra’s bed is made of the latest generation of the Sheet Molded Compound (SMC) composite material. This is the next iteration of the composite bed that is also available in the current Toyota Tacoma. Toyota says that this composite bed is better than steel or an aluminum bed because it resists punctures, is relatively lightweight, and does not corrode."
  • lakelander007lakelander007 Member Posts: 1
    You are highlighting the luxury of the Ford over Toyota but you must compare with Toyota Platinum not limited for apples to apples.
  • FoolsterFoolster Member Posts: 1
    Wait until the Tundra pricing comes out. I am thinking an F150 optioned to match a Tundra is up to $5000 more.
  • Denny88Denny88 Member Posts: 1
    I have owned Fords, Chevys and Toyotas, and what is going unmentioned here is the reliability factor. Toyota is the most reliable
    pickup (I've owned two) that I have ever owned. I usually keep vehicles about 10 years, making reliability a major factor. Ford and
    Chevy just do not measure up.....not even close.
  • Lt1z350Lt1z350 Member Posts: 1

    Being an owner of all manufacturers doesn’t even come close to being a mechanic that works on all of them daily. Where Toyota has miserably failed is in the drivetrain of newer trucks. Terrible transmissions put dated 6 speeds that are weak and all have the same issue around 80-100k out dated v6 engine in the Tacoma that gets horrible fuel mileage for the low hp it makes. And this new motor in this truck is really going tp upset people with its extremely poor fuel mileage especially towing. If they attempted their own 10 speed I’m sure that will also be a swing and a miss as the last attempt failed on the 6 speed as mentioned. Toyota as a company is a product for those that can’t afford a good product and that has always been the allure of Toyota. When manufacturers go to engines with giant timing chains dual over head cams turbos you get engines that are not reliable. A truck engine that works hard should be simple and have push rods less parts to fail things that have been in production for years. Technology comes in with a great cam and cylinder head design so can make great hp and get good fuel mileage like gm direct injection v8 5.3 and 6.2. They try so hard yet can’t match the power of the 6.2 in the gm trucks or the fuel economy. 6.2 and gm 10 speed is by far the best truck combo out there followed closely by the new in line 3.0 duramax 1500. Lots of hp and tons of torque 30 plus mpg highway.
    If you don’t think manufacturers are thinking like gm look at the newest Ford 7.3 gas motor. It’s going back to its roots a normal push rod v8 big inch motor. Why did they do that? So the truck will be more reliable then the out going v10 triton motor.
    Toyota can’t make anything lately that’s good or can last and why the new Supra got a bmw drive line from engine to rear end. While Iran or come out yet I do believe that Toyota used a version of the Ford 3.5 and their terrible 10 speed that gets confused at times and can bang and neutral out. So curious if this is their own or used Ford stuff.

  • USMCGABUSMCGAB Member Posts: 1
    Both trucks are nice, but as a 1st responder and electrical/mechanical contractor, I'll take the Ford over the Tundra. As a 1st responder, I have seen them in accidents and they do not do well at all. The Fords and Chevys have done best when it comes to that. I have had some fellow contractors with these trucks, and the biggest issues they have is fuel milage, transmission failures, and suspension. In my opinion, they are very nice truck and are good for hauling things here and there for DYI or super light work. As for an all out work truck, Ford is my is my 1st choice, 2nd would be Chevy. I own a 2016 F150 with a 2.7 ecoboost 6" lift, Highway product service body, deck tool box, 35" wheels, 4:56 gears, with 120k miles of solid work towing between 7k-10k pounds on a weekly basis with no issues. Without the trailer, I am getting around 16-18 mpg's in the city and 20-22 mpg's hwy with the trailer, depending on weight, around 10-13 mpgs, The only issue I have had is the backup camera. Comes and goes when it rains.
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