The 03 ford f-150 was reliable for winter driving in my province, i found the front end of this truck wasn't the greatest and needed repair often, the short wheel span was ideal for the 2wd in the winter, I loved the truck but this day and age i wouldn't want a 2wd truck anymore, i found there was alot of cheaper parts for this truck so it is easily repaired for a small cost rather then other brands which are foreign and import and those parts are at more of a cost then fords are.