# ✅ Most reliable and worst Ford and Chevy MOTORS and TRANSMISSIONS?

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**Created:** [May 9, 2023, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/most-reliable-and-worst-ford-and-chevy-motors-and-transmissions/190520 "2023-05-09T19:55:08Z")\
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> [@Mustangman](#):
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> Stay away from Ford 5.4 liter V8s, they are a problem. Stay away from Chevys with variable displacement engines. They are a problem.

I don’t know what years yet because that will be based on the price, miles, condition and IF it has an engine and trans that is known for reliability.

Any thoughts on the most reliable transmissions and worst? (Figure a 12’ to 14’ box with single wheels in back.)

Thanks

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