 I like the comfort and the mechanical 
performance.  The diesel, even with a 
manual trans mission, has power when 
it's needed.  I had a problem with the 
tail gate denting when someone jumped 
onto it from a loading dock, carrying a 
50 lb. feed bag.  It just doesn't seem 
as sturdy as my '78 F150.  The depth of 
this tailgate is wider but has no 
reinforcement in it to prevent it from 
collapsing under weight.