GM Features You Wish Ford Had

[Wookie]

Camera rear view mirror, had one in the 1500 I had and it was a game changer. I prefer my Ford for several reasons, but I do miss that feature.

The multi-pro tailgate is a gimmick, the PAT is quite a bit more functional in the real world. GMC also doesn't have auto-hold which I use a lot.

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[jhelrey]

GMC/Chevy- Shifter and the button on the dash that rolls down ALL of the windows at once.

 

[Zig10]

Corner bumper steps on the GMC, along with the overall tighter suspension in general.

Honestly, based on my last 3 trucks I'd have:
1. The PB power train in my current truck
2. The interior and air suspension of my 2020 Ram.
3. The handling, bed, and utility of my 2017 GMC.

Too bad you can't pick and choose...

 

[Davidwnuc]

Chevy is way ahead of ford when it comes to ordering options.
For example, you can get brake and exhaust upgrades when you order a chevy.
for me, chevy doesnt build a RCSB V8, so chevy wasnt a consideration

 

[Eighthtry]

MXWORK said something about an easy bake oven. Great addition to a console that no competitors will have.

 

[fordtruckman2003]

1) Rear bumper corner step. I like Ford's pull out step, but there is no reason you can't do both. That is a simple feature that is useful. Wish F150 had it.

I fully expected this to trickle down to the F-150 by now. They must make a lot of sales off the tailgate step option.

I'll add non-GM feature. I have always thought the RAM outside bed storage is a neat idea for normally wasted space.

 

[Polo08816]

We just test drove an F150 XLT CCSB 5.0 + Lariat CCSB PB and a Sierra 1500 SLT with the 6.2.

The Multi-Pro tailgate is better than the Pro Access Tailgate. Where GM really failed was the 24 gallon fuel tank.

I loved how the 5.0 loves to rev compared to the 6.2.

For the F150 and based on our various test drives, we felt the quality control had more variance. We test drove another 2024 F150 XLT CCSB 5.0 a month ago and it didn't have the odd chassis vibration at idle compared to the one we test drove last night.

They are interchangeable, but we felt the Sierra was the better overall package.

There is about to be an aftermarket modification to remedy the 24 gallon gas tank:
https://longrangeamerica.com/produc...cabcrew-cab-short-bed---50-gallon-replacement

 

[Samson16]

I love the way GM trucks are slower, weaker, and get worse gas mileage than my 302A PB. For the price the direct comparison was a Sierra 5.3 ?
Do the GMC guys have threads where they wish they had a Ford? Maybe it’s a thing

 

[TheGoatman]

I love the way GM trucks are slower, weaker, and get worse gas mileage than my 302A PB. For the price the direct comparison was a Sierra 5.3 ?
Do the GMC guys have threads where they wish they had a Ford? Maybe it’s a thing

Yeah I mean if this pb had the 6.2 sound track I’d be golden.

 

[Polo08816]

I love the way GM trucks are slower, weaker, and get worse gas mileage than my 302A PB. For the price the direct comparison was a Sierra 5.3 ?
Do the GMC guys have threads where they wish they had a Ford? Maybe it’s a thing

I think you've brought this up a few times. I think the majority of pickup truck owners don't really care whether their truck is the fastest in a straight line as long as there is a sufficient powertrain option that offers more than enough power to fulfill their needs.

With that being said, none of the more premium powertrain offerings in these pickup trucks truly have enough of a power delta to overcome driver skill level (or deficiencies). This is coming from the perspective from someone who tracks frequently at HPDEs.

Straight line acceleration tests are just one dimensional - they're a poor reflection of driver skill because it really takes no skill to mash the throttle from a roll. I'm never going to "race" someone in this fashion because it doesn't prove much in my opinion.

However, I will admit that I tend to be more competitive when there is a (or a series of ) sweepers/corners coming up in any vehicle I drive. If you don't apply the perfect combination of inputs and balance the vehicle perfectly in the entry, apex, and exit of the corner, you'll easily be 10-20mph slower than someone exiting the corner. None of these more premium powertrains in these 1/2 ton pickups have enough power to overcome that deficit that's largely due to driver skill. It's not like a F80 M3 with ~430hp messing up a corner and still being able to catch up to a 328i with 240hp at the end of a half mile to mile straight going into the next corner; there's just not this delta of power output between the more premium powertrains in the 1/2 ton market. This is far more bruising to a driver's ego than being slower in a straight line because it's purely a reflection of driver ability.

It's like showing up to a local USPSA or IDPA match and seeing other shooters with tricked out competition guns yet I'm still able to school them with a factory Glock 19 or 17. The delta in the equipment isn't able to compensate for someone who has formal training and a manufacturer/employer to sponsor/fund them to shoot 10-30k rounds per year.

From my comparisons, I think the market selling price of GMCs is the same or less than comparably equipped F150s. That's generally comparing price quotes of the most aggressive GMC dealerships like Laura, Robideaux, etc. to Granger Ford.

 

[Samson16]

I think you've brought this up a few times. I think the majority of pickup truck owners don't really care whether their truck is the fastest in a straight line as long as there is a sufficient powertrain option that offers more than enough power to fulfill their needs.

With that being said, none of the more premium powertrain offerings in these pickup trucks truly have enough of a power delta to overcome driver skill level (or deficiencies). This is coming from the perspective from someone who tracks frequently at HPDEs.

Straight line acceleration tests are just one dimensional - they're a poor reflection of driver skill because it really takes no skill to mash the throttle from a roll. I'm never going to "race" someone in this fashion because it doesn't prove much in my opinion.

However, I will admit that I tend to be more competitive when there is a (or a series of ) sweepers/corners coming up in any vehicle I drive. If you don't apply the perfect combination of inputs and balance the vehicle perfectly in the entry, apex, and exit of the corner, you'll easily be 10-20mph slower than someone exiting the corner. None of these more premium powertrains in these 1/2 ton pickups have enough power to overcome that deficit that's largely due to driver skill. It's not like a F80 M3 with ~430hp messing up a corner and still being able to catch up to a 328i with 240hp at the end of a half mile to mile straight going into the next corner; there's just not this delta of power output between the more premium powertrains in the 1/2 ton market. This is far more bruising to a driver's ego than being slower in a straight line because it's purely a reflection of driver ability.

It's like showing up to a local USPSA or IDPA match and seeing other shooters with tricked out competition guns yet I'm still able to school them with a factory Glock 19 or 17. The delta in the equipment isn't able to compensate for someone who has formal training and a manufacturer/employer to sponsor/fund them to shoot 10-30k rounds per year.

From my comparisons, I think the market selling price of GMCs is the same or less than comparably equipped F150s. That's generally comparing price quotes of the most aggressive GMC dealerships like Laura, Robideaux, etc. to Granger Ford.

I’m not talking about track quality racing performance from my half ton pickup! I’m talking about being stuck behind a 5.3l GMC who I can hear just floored it trying to merge from the Beachline onto to the Florida Turnpike northbound and I’m checking my watch for him to get a move on so I can get clear of this nonsense. My truck is effortlessly superior to a 5.3l

Over and over my ‘22 PB proves itself in real world situations. I don’t even need to wind it up. It’s right there ready to go.

 

[scott011422]

This may be out of bounds, but the thing that I most want is a Dodge feature: a knob gear selector. Give me my center console back. The mode select knob already does this, so maybe use buttons to prevent confusion, but anything to be rid of the shift lever.

Agreed! Its already fully electric! There is no slap shift, its basically a regular shifter. Give us that space back!

 

[Polo08816]

I’m not talking about track quality racing performance from my half ton pickup! I’m talking about being stuck behind a 5.3l GMC who I can hear just floored it trying to merge from the Beachline onto to the Florida Turnpike northbound and I’m checking my watch for him to get a move on so I can get clear of this nonsense. My truck is effortlessly superior to a 5.3l

Over and over my ‘22 PB proves itself in real world situations. I don’t even need to wind it up. It’s right there ready to go.

What/why are you checking for on your watch when you are looking to pass people? Don't you have a clock on your dash? Are you saying that the 5.3L can't keep up with regular traffic?

We've test driven the 5.3L and the 6.2L in GMC Yukon XLs and the Chevy Suburbans. The 6.2 is nice, but the 5.3 was fine for daily driving. The police fleet market seems to think the 5.3 works fine in their Tahoe PPV fleets.

As far as "winding it up", I actually enjoyed that aspect of the 5.0 Coyote more than the 5.3L or 6.2L. That was really fun. It's a shame Ford has had so many years to refine the shift strategy on their 10 speeds and they just don't seem as polished as the GM shift strategy.

 

[Wookie]

I love the way GM trucks are slower, weaker, and get worse gas mileage than my 302A PB. For the price the direct comparison was a Sierra 5.3 ?
Do the GMC guys have threads where they wish they had a Ford? Maybe it’s a thing

While a different power plant all together, my previous 3.0 babymax absolutely got much better fuel economy than my PB, it’s not even close really. I could see 30 mpg or higher without trying. Fantastic engine.

 

[powerboatr]

I fully expected this to trickle down to the F-150 by now. They must make a lot of sales off the tailgate step option.

I'll add non-GM feature. I have always thought the RAM outside bed storage is a neat idea for normally wasted space.

Bring back the lower bed sides tool box thing...Nissan had it for a few years
I remember cramming a bunch beverages and ice in one on a f250

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