BEAUTIFUL Truck!! Long time GM/Chevy guy here (since 2005, had a 4.8 LS Silverado, then a 2010 Sierra) also who switched to Ford and bought a 2021 model. Never looking back, Ford did a great job with this generation. Nice interior also chevy is pretty behind.
I've been a Silverado man my whole life. I've driven everything from an '87 to my last 2010. I refused to even look at Fords until riding in several relative's and buddies F-150s and being surprisingly impressed. I just traded my 2010 Silverado 1500 Z71 LTZ for a 2020 F-150 XLT 4X4 Sport with the 5.0. I can't believe how much nicer of a truck Ford is putting out. The power of the 5.0 vs the 5.3, the ride, and the overall fit and finish on the interior is above and beyond anything Chevy has put out. Time will tell if Ford will be as reliable as my Silverado's have been over the years, but I have a feeling I won't be disappointed.
See what happens when you shun a competitors offering ... the F150 has been dominate for years yet G M fans mock and ridicule the F150 without even researching the truck !
@@philllsxga.7737 you won’t get to the first oil change with the lifter failing gm. Google or RUclips it doesn’t matter will literally find hundreds of videos of them failing. No fords have had problem since 2007 either. Gm is on the least reliable list right now, but go ahead deny till ya die 🤣 you are a clear example of a guy who hasn’t even driven anything but a weak ass 5.3
@@freedomisntfree_44 I have a 5.3 Silverado with 132,000 trouble-free miles... My buddies is EcoBoost lasted 77,000 Miles. There's a 17 or 18 Ford raptor getting its third ecoboost engine put in it at a Ford dealer. RUclips Deboss garage why I'm not a fan of Ford. Oh and weak ass 5.3?? When I race a 5.0 f150 in the sand dunes I half truck length it.. Me and an EcoBoost are Dead even. Yes, I beat my truck off roading. I'm not a keyboard warrior like you I actually use my truck..
Completely agree. I've owned 5 Chevy trucks, and it weighed heavy on me to switch to Ford. Bought a 2019 XLT equipped much like yours, except had Katskin leather seats added. Ford seems much more solid and comfortable, with better visibility.
Doesn't really matter what you buy today, they're all garbage. Way to many bells and whistles on any these makes these days. I mean, who really needs an automatic tail gate? More tech equals more problems and more money. As much money as anyone spends for any kind of vehicle this day and time, more time and mileage we should get for the warranties. Todays return doesn't equal out.
congrats man, really nice truck. chevy stay behind since 2006 ford has just took it to another level, i have a 2012 fx4 v6 tt turbo and i love my ford truck.
@@JonTheOG I’d be less worried about that and more worried about the cam phasers. Also gotta watch out for carbon build up on any eco boost before 2017. Pre 2017 they were all direct injection only, 2017 introduced port injection along with direct injection.
Glad I found your video of my truck but with a 4 wheel drive. I love this truck. I have literally owned dozens of trucks, cars, vans and sport cars. The technology built into the 2021 Ford XLT is astounding as well as the quality. I believe I will stay in this vehicle for some time. I recently purchased a 2600 lb travel trailer and on a 400 mile trip averaged 18 miles a gallon on regular although I usually burn premium grade.I am so grateful and glad to be driving this fine Ford product. See you on the road and thanks for the video.
I also switched from Chevy to Ford in 2021. My friend has a 2018 F-150 and the ride was much better then my 2018 Silverado. Never regretted my switch to Ford.
He hit the nail on the head there. I had always had a chevy, loved my 06 silverado with the 5.3 vortec. However, the rusting rocker panels, frame, and under carriage was really a bummer. About 4' of my exhaust pipe rusted off and went bouncing down the highway behind me. I love that my 2019 F150 will not rust on the frame or the body. The gas mileage is fantastic as well!
@@terancestevens5922 A daily driven steel truck with and unpainted frame is going to rust out from under you. Just like every single ram and chevy on the road..
The 5.3 got all messed up with the dynamic fuel management. I still have a 2000 Silverado 5.3 LT trim and the seat are STILL comfortable. I don't care that I get maybe 15 mpg on average. It's paid off and my insurance is about $60 a month for full coverage.
I was born and raised chevrolet, my dad would turn over in his grave if he saw my driveway now, I have an expedition, a fusion, and a ranger and I love everthing about them. All I know is now when I need to go somewhere I simply insert key and go, ive had so many problems out of gm and im done. Nice video by the way.
Thank you! I know what you mean. My dad had some choice words when I brought this up his driveway lol. Then he drove it & said man this thing is Nice!!!
I was shopping for a full sized truck at the time GM took the government bailout. I was raised a Chevy guy but was mad at GM so I bought a Ford F-150. I’ve never looked back. My truck is a 2006 that I purchased in 2010. It’s now 2022 and I have 237,000+ miles on that notorious 5.4 engine and it’s still running great. When the time comes for a new truck, it will definitely be a Ford!
@@Zach-ju5vi When I bought my truck I didn’t know about all the issues. A guy told me that whatever I did to not neglect my oil changes. I’ve always been religious with my oil changes and I’ve always used Motorcraft 5W20. My truck is just over 238,000 miles and running like a champ.
Nice truck. My situation is similar to yours. I drove chevys and GMC’s most of last 15 years. I had multiples issues with them, especially my last Silverado which was a 2018. I finally traded for a 2020 F150 and have put 44000 great miles on it with no issues. Made three long trips in it and it made the trips so much more comfortable than I was use to.The drive, ride and power is much better than the Silverado with 5.3 in it.
The downfall of these newer trucks is that damn 10spd trans. I honestly regret selling my old 2011 f150 fx4. It was a 5.0 with the 6spd and that truck was rock solid. Only sold it because I didn’t tow or haul and it was a waste for just me and my dog.
I have the exact same F150 XLT 4X4 FX4 with the 5.0L silver in a 2017 model. I have 62000 miles on it and it has been the best vehicle I have ever owned. I love my F150 XLT 4X4 FX4 5.0L.
Great video. Straight to the point. I stopped buying Chevrolet after I ran into the fuel management system in the 09 Avalanche. I'm staying away from them after having sat in a 2020 Silverado, those seats were pitiful, no cushioning whatsoever.
So I had a 2015 f-150. Handed it down to one of our crews. 242k miles when giving it to the guys to use. 3.5 ecoboost. It pulled dump trailers it’s whole life until I got the f-350. Excellent truck the f-150 is. Did a turbo seal, one cat converter, oil changes every 10k (blend). Just did a front hub this week (first suspension part ever). Lots of tires and brakes. I highly recommend the Ford vehicles
Love your silver 2021 fx4. I have a 2016 and have owned 3 other f150s and one ranger and 2 focus's. I made the switch from dodge about 15 years ago and haven't looked back. Fords trucks ARE the est and been number one sellers for 50 years for good reason. Glad to hear you made the switch. Love the video and honesty 👍👍New subscriber here
Speaking about rust- I went to look at trucks the other day and I saw a 2020 Silverado and a 2020 ram. The Silverado was rusted more than normal for a truck of that age. Ultimately I went for the ram
Nice video. I’ve owned nothing but Chevy my whole life and have gotten a lot of trouble free miles from 88,92,94 and 01 models. When it came time to finally replace my 01 after 16 years, the newer Chevy’s I looked at just had too many dumb problems. I ended up going With a low mileage 17 F150 XLT 302a 5.0 and love it. Hopefully I can get at least 10 years and 200k out of it. These brand new ones really are nice though! I’d like to see Chevy get their act together and I still dream about owing a 72 C10.
@@toddbob55 Nah, old GM and Ford's are both reliable and strong vehicles. 1st gen tahoes are tanks and the ford rangers run forever.I prefer chevy for styling, but I can still appreciate a good running ford.
Todd bob That’s just a fanboy troll statement. GM has made some great trucks in the past with really solid and reliable powertrains. Recently their quality has greatly dropped though with the addition of the fuel management systems.
Coming from someone who appreciates all trucks, I've mostly owned Fords and you won't be disappointed. They're not perfect but non of them are. Ford doesn't cut as many corners and seems to always be ahead in the game...enjoy your F-150
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@@philllsxga.7737 apples to oranges. Were talking about reliability of factory pick up trucks, not modified race vehicles. My dad owned and operated chevys at his work for 35 years, had issues with every single one of them until they switched to Ford. I'm in the military, all we use are Ford's. They r beat to the ground but continue to run strong...
@@philllsxga.7737 Is that all you GM boys have to hang on to anymore? LS this LS that, the LS is old news, the Coyote is the better engine pound for pound despite what bias Deboss says. The only advantage the LS has over a modern Coyote or Hemi for that matter if its cheap ass price, but you get what you pay for.
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Congrats on the new truck. I work on a lot of full size trucks and I can say I like the f150s and rams. It would come down to price between the 2 for me. Chevys and GMCs are trash in comparison. The Nissan titan is okay but is behind in a lot of ways and the Toyota tundra is basic no matter the trim level but the most reliable out of them all.
I am just about to roll over 300,000 on my 2013 XLT 5.0 Coyote F150 Super Crew that I bought new. It has been hands down one of the best vehicles I have ever owned! The only work I have done to the motor was I had the 6-speed transmission rebuilt at 230,000, I had the timing cover gasket done at about 250,000, I did the water pump at the same time just in case and at 285,000 I had to replace the passenger side cat. I drove the 3.5 Ecoboost and was not a fan of the way it sounded and after reading some reviews on the 3.5, I knew the naturally aspirated 5.0 would be a safer bet for engine longevity.
great video. I've been a Ford guy all my life, had 4 Rangers, and my current 2014 F150 5.0, which was a great truck, will be sold soon as I've ordered a 2022 F150 5.0. People love to pick on Ford but I have been very happy.
The only people that pick on Ford anymore are old ignorant's that live in the past or blind fanboys of other brands, But Ford is generally regarded as the best pickup you can buy.
I own a 96 GMC 1500, a 2006 Dodge 3500 5.9 cummins and as of a couple days ago I now own a 2021 F150 in Iconic Silver just like yours. The 5.0 is what did it for me though, these engines are bullet proof, sound great, feel great, and the added torque means I can say goodbye to the cummins. I also just like the way the F150s look over the competition.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I do mine. The power difference between the GM 5.3 and the Ford 5.0 is almost comical. The comfort of the seats and overall feel of the interior was also a big selling point for me
Nice truck sir. I was a brand loyal GM guy. Not any more for me anyhow. So I went with 2019 Ram myself. First Ram product ever. Love the truck and it has been flawless. I was like you. Picking the V8. Hemi and ZF transmission are bullet proof. If I went back to Ford I would 100% take the coyote for sure. Great engine overall. Cheers
Still have my 98 F150 XLT 4x4 super cab 6.5 box 4.6 V8 5 speed manual trans. Most reliable and most comfortable seat I have ever sat in. My 2016 Silverado seats are like sitting on a wood plank and I leave it sit because my 24 year old Ford is much more pleasent to drive.
I also was always a Chevy guy but didn’t like the way Chevy trucks have been going in recent years so I bought a Ram with the 5.7L Hemi back in 2017 brand new. Loved that truck but ended up trading it in after 2 years. We’ll just recently got into a pickup truck again and I decided to give the new F150 a shot because the new Rams and Chevys are ugly. Got the very first 2022 F150 XLT with the 2.7L Ecoboost and 302A package with the FX4 that my dealer got in stock last week. I love this truck so far. The 2.7L is more than enough power for what I need with really good fuel economy.
@@Carolina-gj1wh Honesty i don't notice a big difference. The 5.7 had slightly more torque but this 2.7 really feels like it pulls hard when the turbos spool up. At the end of the day all I feel like i'm sacrificing is the V8 rumble.
Ha ha me two. Had 4 dmax (never had a problem there) then got the new 21 At4. I hated it drove terrible and seats were terrible. Got a 22 lariat power stroke and love it
My 2020 Silverado 5.3 is a big lemon. I’ve had it since new, 6k miles cracked head, 9k miles cracked head, new engine block, ~18k miles computer died, ~22k miles and the front right wheel bearing grinded when turning right. 31k miles and the screen is black when starting sometimes. With my warranty now out, I’m hopping ship. A sad thing because I’ve driven Chevy all my life. I appreciate your review.
Sweet rig buddy. In the last 12 years I've had a ram 1500, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500 now a tundra. I love them all, why limit yourself to one brand. Might have to grab a Ford on my next lease.
@@TheRecreationLodge yeah my 16 is kind of a dog It's a 5'3 crew cab 4-wheel drive I mean it's not that bad but my main problem is the cylinder deactivation I can't I hate it so I'm trying to find a Ford between 16-20
I had a 2016 Silverado that I got rid of in 2019. I'd get a sharp lower back pain after a couple hours of driving. I never had back issues and no other vehicle I owned did it. It's the main reason I looked at Ford and Ram in early 2021. I liked the new Ford a lot, but ended up with Ram due a great deal on a 6k mile demo. No regrets.
@@toto883 Why do you think that? I know some older ones had cam & lifter issues, but it seems that's been corrected with new lifter design. Otherwise it seems they are as good as any engine if taken care of.
Beautiful truck, I have a lowly 23 XL, but it gets the job done, my 2nd XL with the tiny 2.7 Ecoboost, first 94 k 6 years and not a single problem, quick strong and quite, that my only complaint you can’t hear it at all! Sometimes through at the bank drive thru or Tudors and I can hear the Turbos a lil bit. Great video and I hope it’s a great truck for you, I don’t wanna see nobody have bad luck out of their rig no matter the brand.
im a chevy guy as well and i just ordered my 2022 ford f-150 super cab 3.5l ecobooost 4x4 xlt. it arrives in less then a month. all your points are valid and well said. thank you for this review
I have a 2020 Chev Silverado with the 6.2 engine and the ten speed transmission. I get 17 to 19 around town in the winter and 21 on the highway. It is a fantastic truck!
Waiting/Hoping for the truck incentives to come back. I have been saving for a 2021-2022 model. I was going to just buy a Used F150 but just can’t put down 38K+ for a used truck! Hoping the car industry comes back in mid 2022!
The outlook isn’t good for it to turn around this year but there’s always a possibility. I just capitalized on the large amount of equity I had in my trade because of this stupid market. So in all reality it’s kind of the same. I look back though & the 2017 MSRP was 47k but with incentives at the time I didn’t pay anywhere near that.
I just bought mine with the same engine and California package fully loaded 4x4 … it is a great truck and I will keep it until my last day on earth. 🤠🤠
I’m a lifelong Chevy guy as well and just bought a 2015 F-150. The fords are just more reliable now and you get more for your money as well. I also got the aluminum body and that is a huge reason for me as well. Great video!
Lol! "Like a rock, must be talking about their seats." I recently test drove a 2021 Chevy Trail Boss and I gotta say I couldn't believe how hard and uncomfortable the seats were. I then test drove an F150 and it was super comfortable. Your top 5 reasons are spot on! Good video 🙂
Back in 2019 when I bought my truck I test drove every single full size 1500 model from Ford, chevy, and dodge. And honestly chevy was far behind on technology and appearance, and it didn't drive well at all. Dodge was OK when you got into the higher packages but Ford won in every category as in appearance, technology and the way it drives
One other thing to consider about the Coyote 5.0. That engine was designed to run in the Mustang. Running at high compression and at high RPM. Putting that engine in a truck where those stats would be over kill for a truck. That means in the Truck you not likely to ever push that engine harder than it can take. If you are like me and you keep your trucks until they wont run any more. Thats a big deal. My old F150, F250 with the 300 strait six are still earning their keep.
i have the 2018 5.0 coyote which i had to special order from Ford since all the dealers in the Rocky Mountain area only had the 3.5 ecoboost; the coyote is great engine- simple and plenty of room in the engine bay to work on;; recommend you install an oil separator on the intake so you dont dump exhaust gases and fluids into your intake manifold.
Ford's always had decent seats in the F150...I used to own a 1998 F150 XLT, I know it's old but bear with me here. It had a cloth interior with captains chairs for seats from the factory, the drivers one had adjustable lumbar. I could take that truck on a 24 hour drive one way...and not feel fatigued from the seats or the ride quality of this old 2WD half ton. Only reason it's gone now is it was written off in a collision. Currently looking for a replacement F150 cause I miss how well that damn truck drove.
As someone who also owned a 1998 XLT 2wd and now owns a 2021 F150 XLT Sport 4x4... This is the best F150 Ford has ever built. It is better in literally every way possible, and yes, that includes the seats.
Thanks! The way the silver reflects light is amazing. I had a beautiful orange sunset the other day and the truck was glowing...should've snapped a picture of it.
I've been a lifelong GM guy too. My current ride is a 2010 Sierra with the 5.3. So far, I've not had too many issues but I do really like the newly designed 2021 F150. I've thought about going to the F150 but what held me back was a bad experience had from 1997 to 2003 with a 1992 F350 diesel that I bought used in 1997 with 160 000 KM. The 7.3 naturally aspirated diesel was great but so many things went on that truck including the transmission, glow plugs, fuel injectors etc. I bought the truck used in for $10 000 Canadian back then but it cost me $20 000 to keep it running all those years. I finally got rid of it in 2003 when it had 225 000 km on it. Since that experience, I've been leery of any Ford vehicles and have stuck with GM. I'm glad that others have had better experiences with the F150 as I do feel it's the best overall of the big 3 and Nissan and Toyota.
You can watch some videos on (people in the UK) restoring their ancient Land Rovers with aluminum bodies. While they do indeed corrode, especially left salty and muddy, the damage is much slower and much less. Congrats on your new truck.
If there was only one thing that would make me switch to Ford, it would be if a Chevy girl were to block me on Instagram but other than that, I will NEVER switch to Ford no matter what
Just traded my 22' LT 2.7 Chevy with digital dash in for a Ram 1500 Hemi Etorque Big Horn. I really liked the Chevy, but i put a bad dent in it and had to trade it off, just to get out from underneath it-couldn't get no one to fix the dent. At this point with labor and part issues and bad service. All i want is the most proven and reliable truck out there. Want to be able to buy parts. Its a different world out there.
I hear every word you said. I also was a chevy guy. I had just bought a new 2019 corvette, and a new 1500 silverado with the 6.2. The 10 speed was a night mare, the electronics were the same. the vet at 2000 miles had not only transmission issues but rear dif problems . Then when gm decided to give BLM 10 million dollars in May of 2020, I liked to flipped my lid. Traded all of them, even wifes new 2020 canyon with 600 miles. There will never be another gm product in my garage. Any way traded the silverado for a new Ram. Loved it. Then trade for a 2021 f150 powerboost, love it more, wow just wow. Anyway, got rid of my chevy hats, got new FoMo Co now!!
I've always been a chevy guy myself and still am, even tho I did buy a 2020 f150 lol I love my chevy, but I love my f150, the only thing I would recommend is to stay away from acorn trees, with the aluminum body panels they dent really easy other than that, no problems
Nice review. I've been a life long GM fan and still own two Chevrolet trucks, a 98 K1500 ext-cab Z71 that I bought new and a 98 reg cab 1 ton 4x4 that I bought used in 2007. Both of my trucks are pretty low mileage for the year. I doubt I get rid of either. My fiance owns a 2017 F150 with the 5.0 and it's a nice truck and has plenty of power. It's been a good truck other than the AC compressor clutch blowing out at 32,000 miles which caused her to need a new compressor and unfortunately the truck was no longer under warranty. I also own a 2014 Mustang GT with the 5.0 that I bought new which has been a pretty good car with tons of power. A very fun car. The one thing that I don't like that Ford did with the 5.0 is add cylinder deactivation and I'm wondering how reliable it will be since GM and Dodge have had problems with it. On some of the F150 forums, people are also complaining about having a shuddering problem with the 10 speed transmission that they are having a problem getting resolved. Hopefully yours does not develop that issue.
My experience exactly..... bought my first Ford product ever in 2018 when I custom ordered a new Ford F150 Lariat with 5.0 V8. It has been an outstanding truck..... I owned two Chevy's before with the 5.3 and Ford destroys GM in all the ways you pointed out and then some. I have not had my vehicle in for any major problems.... the Coyote V8 is tried and true.... although, my next F150 will probably be a 3.5 Twin Turbo Hybrid, which has been getting rave reviews and gets 24/24/24 mpg all the way around: City/Hwy/Combined.... and it seems to actually get better than those numbers in real world driving with an enormous amount of power and torque. Couple other reasons to buy the F150: 1) Dimensionally flat rear passenger floor - - from drivers side to passenger side. GM and Toyota have a 'hump' in the middle which makes the floor space much less storage-friendly.... big items such as a widescreen tv, big boxes, etc tip left and right over the Chevy hump like a see-saw..... stupid implementation. Ford and Ram have flat floors. 2) Much better tailgate step implementation. I don't think you had optioned that on yours, but I did, and it is an ergonomic masterpiece and makes entering the box from ground level a simple, natural, exercise. 3) GM has opted to design a Frankenstein's monster Cylinder Deactivation system in their engine.... which has a 'sliding camshaft' that allows the cam lobes to switch from 8 to 6 to 4 cylinder.... that cannot be reliable long term. The Ford F150 does not have cyclinder deactivation.... and they get just as good or better mileage without adding complexity to the mechanics of the engine. 4) Ford did not take a taxpayer bailout.... GM owes taxpayers millions. Companies should live and die by their business savvy and by building desirable products that people *want* to buy. GM is generally very unappealing to me... and I have access to a GM Employee Discount..... I have had to Lemon Law two GM vehicles in the past...and could have done 2 more, but the Lemon Law wasn't in existence for those two vehicles. I once bought a brand new 1985 Chevy Blazer and had it into the shop 38 times the first year of ownership. 5) GM does NOT have the trailering package joystick knob..... I optioned that too on my Ford....and it works SO nicely - makes backing up a trailer super easy. 6) Seat comfort, as you point out is phenomenal; That alone was worth the purchase.... I sat in almost every GM vehicle made one year and every seat, regardless of model, was as hard as a board.... horrible seats.... GM has NEVER made a comfortable seat - they are either hard as hell, or they sink in in the center and make you feel like you are sitting in a Home Depot 5 gallon plastic bucket. 7) Ride quality - I believe the Fq50 has a superior ride quality, although, the Ram I tested (and almost bought) when I was shopping for my new truck had an even smoother ride. But, Ram doesn't have a great reputation with their engines, transmissions, and rustout. Those are a few additional points that I could add...and yes, there are many more..... but you made a great choice - I am hoping to upgrade to the newer body/interior in a year or two at the most.... it is hard to justify making a new purchase right now because of the horrible market for buyers - no deals at all and some dealers are tacking on $3k to the MSRP. I only have 51k miles on my Lariat and so will drive it till chips become more plentiful and deals start to emerge. I negotiated $13K off my custom ordered 2018 F150 Lariat.... the MSRP was about $60,500. So, before taxes, I negotiated that down to about $47K. They would laugh you out of the dealership today if you demanded that discount.
Uh oh.... I should amend my earlier statement about the 5.0 and Ford not doing the 'cylinder deactivation' thing.... it appears the new 5.0 *now* has cylinder deactivation. That is a shame... I bet it doesn't do anything in reality for fuel economy..... the Government screws up everything..... so, that NOW being the case, I would definitely be switching to the 3.5 twin turbo.... I'd rather have a smaller displacement engine with turbos than cylinder deactivation.... how can that be good for an engine??
Also chevy former guy total of 5 camaros, 3 bucks, a zr2 sonoma, s10 on 38.5 super swamppers and a suburban. Had one dodge and never want another. I had a hand down 2001 f150 plow truck now has 210k mile only need breaks and a battery. Now have a f250 6.7 diesel and shopping for a 5.0 f150 now.
The XLT with that package is kind of perfect. Really though both Chevy and Ford are so damn good you can't go wrong. The Hybrid with all that 30A outlets is amazing too.
I hate when people day found on road sidedead, you can tell they've never had or even been in a Ford, it's just popular to hate on Ford, honestly just an underrated brand
I don’t like the belt driven oil pump either. However we shall see. Maybe just fine. Cylinder deactivation is an easy fix put in sport or tow mode or tune the truck and your good to go
I’d stay away from 2018 and newer 5.0’s due to the oil consumption issues. You can look it up and it’s all over it. I have an 18 and it does it. Tried the dealer reprogram and PCV change. Didn’t do much to help me.
Good video dude! As of 1-15-22 ya got 454 subscribers on here, sounds like a old school GM moter doesn't it? Lol... Let's make it 455, another oldie but goodie, can't wait to see a King Ranch review, one of my favs!
I too was a lifelong Chevy man. In 2001 bought a new Silverado. At 40,000 miles it developed a cold engine knock. So I traded for a 2005 Colorado. Garbage. It also got terrible mileage. Traded to a 2012 XLT eco boost. Zero issues
F150s have gotten EXPENSIVE. Can get a more capable 3/4 ton for just a tad more. The loaded 302A pkg XLT F150s I’ve seen have been MSRP around $55K. That’s just nuts to me for a 1/2 ton truck with cloth seats. Hell of a nice truck though for sure.
Yeah, but the same could be said for all brands, truck prices are out of control right now and the market in its current state is really fucking the customer.
BEAUTIFUL Truck!! Long time GM/Chevy guy here (since 2005, had a 4.8 LS Silverado, then a 2010 Sierra) also who switched to Ford and bought a 2021 model. Never looking back, Ford did a great job with this generation. Nice interior also chevy is pretty behind.
I've been a Silverado man my whole life. I've driven everything from an '87 to my last 2010. I refused to even look at Fords until riding in several relative's and buddies F-150s and being surprisingly impressed. I just traded my 2010 Silverado 1500 Z71 LTZ for a 2020 F-150 XLT 4X4 Sport with the 5.0. I can't believe how much nicer of a truck Ford is putting out. The power of the 5.0 vs the 5.3, the ride, and the overall fit and finish on the interior is above and beyond anything Chevy has put out. Time will tell if Ford will be as reliable as my Silverado's have been over the years, but I have a feeling I won't be disappointed.
See what happens when you shun a competitors offering ... the F150 has been dominate for years yet G M fans mock and ridicule the F150 without even researching the truck !
I’ve owned several F-150’s with over 300k miles so if you take care of it it’ll take care of you
RUclips Deboss garage why I'm not a fan of Ford.
RUclips car wizard worse engine ever.
You are better off with a Chevy..
@@philllsxga.7737 you won’t get to the first oil change with the lifter failing gm. Google or RUclips it doesn’t matter will literally find hundreds of videos of them failing. No fords have had problem since 2007 either. Gm is on the least reliable list right now, but go ahead deny till ya die 🤣 you are a clear example of a guy who hasn’t even driven anything but a weak ass 5.3
@@freedomisntfree_44 I have a 5.3 Silverado with 132,000 trouble-free miles...
My buddies is EcoBoost lasted 77,000 Miles.
There's a 17 or 18 Ford raptor getting its third ecoboost engine put in it at a Ford dealer.
RUclips Deboss garage why I'm not a fan of Ford.
Oh and weak ass 5.3?? When I race a 5.0 f150 in the sand dunes I half truck length it..
Me and an EcoBoost are Dead even.
Yes, I beat my truck off roading.
I'm not a keyboard warrior like you I actually use my truck..
Completely agree. I've owned 5 Chevy trucks, and it weighed heavy on me to switch to Ford. Bought a 2019 XLT equipped much like yours, except had Katskin leather seats added. Ford seems much more solid and comfortable, with better visibility.
Chevy for life!!! Just bought a 22 f-150 and it has been in shop 5 times in 8k miles. PowerBoost
@@johnmorgan1982 well that kinda sucks...
@@johnmorgan1982 how are you chevy for life but than end up buying a 22 F150 ?
You got it right visibility is much much better and in a Ford than Chevy or gm
Doesn't really matter what you buy today, they're all garbage. Way to many bells and whistles on any these makes these days. I mean, who really needs an automatic tail gate? More tech equals more problems and more money. As much money as anyone spends for any kind of vehicle this day and time, more time and mileage we should get for the warranties. Todays return doesn't equal out.
congrats man, really nice truck. chevy stay behind since 2006 ford has just took it to another level, i have a 2012 fx4 v6 tt turbo and i love my ford truck.
Lol
Ecoboosts are so underrated
Wait till the timing chain stretches
@@JonTheOG change oil every 3-4k and hope you get lucky lol.
@@JonTheOG I’d be less worried about that and more worried about the cam phasers. Also gotta watch out for carbon build up on any eco boost before 2017. Pre 2017 they were all direct injection only, 2017 introduced port injection along with direct injection.
Glad I found your video of my truck but with a 4 wheel drive. I love this truck. I have literally owned dozens of trucks, cars, vans and sport cars. The technology built into the 2021 Ford XLT is astounding as well as the quality. I believe I will stay in this vehicle for some time. I recently purchased a 2600 lb travel trailer and on a 400 mile trip averaged 18 miles a gallon on regular although I usually burn premium grade.I am so grateful and glad to be driving this fine Ford product. See you on the road and thanks for the video.
I also switched from Chevy to Ford in 2021. My friend has a 2018 F-150 and the ride was much better then my 2018 Silverado. Never regretted my switch to Ford.
You made s wise decision!!!
I have a 2019 F150 FX4 with 302A package. The 5.0 coyote is an impressive engine !!!
I just switched from Chevy to Ford this year as well , don’t think I’m going back! Nice truck man .. and Kentucky looks beautiful!!
Thank you & yes it’s a nice place to hang your hat.
He hit the nail on the head there. I had always had a chevy, loved my 06 silverado with the 5.3 vortec. However, the rusting rocker panels, frame, and under carriage was really a bummer. About 4' of my exhaust pipe rusted off and went bouncing down the highway behind me. I love that my 2019 F150 will not rust on the frame or the body. The gas mileage is fantastic as well!
It’s called washing lol every truck that rusts is because people are to dumb to know how to wash the truck properly
@@terancestevens5922 A daily driven steel truck with and unpainted frame is going to rust out from under you. Just like every single ram and chevy on the road..
@@michaelhuber6405 did you see what happens to a ford in an accident it’s like a pop can
@@terancestevens5922 so? We dont crash every time we go anywhere
Well said!
The 5.3 got all messed up with the dynamic fuel management. I still have a 2000 Silverado 5.3 LT trim and the seat are STILL comfortable. I don't care that I get maybe 15 mpg on average. It's paid off and my insurance is about $60 a month for full coverage.
I was born and raised chevrolet, my dad would turn over in his grave if he saw my driveway now, I have an expedition, a fusion, and a ranger and I love everthing about them. All I know is now when I need to go somewhere I simply insert key and go, ive had so many problems out of gm and im done. Nice video by the way.
Thank you! I know what you mean. My dad had some choice words when I brought this up his driveway lol. Then he drove it & said man this thing is Nice!!!
Great review ! I own and drive a 2016 F150 with the 5.0 V8 . These are very comfortable and roomy trucks .
I was shopping for a full sized truck at the time GM took the government bailout. I was raised a Chevy guy but was mad at GM so I bought a Ford F-150. I’ve never looked back. My truck is a 2006 that I purchased in 2010. It’s now 2022 and I have 237,000+ miles on that notorious 5.4 engine and it’s still running great. When the time comes for a new truck, it will definitely be a Ford!
People underestimate the 5.4, it did have issues but if you keep clean 5w-20 in them they do last and they have good power.
@@Zach-ju5vi When I bought my truck I didn’t know about all the issues. A guy told me that whatever I did to not neglect my oil changes. I’ve always been religious with my oil changes and I’ve always used Motorcraft 5W20. My truck is just over 238,000 miles and running like a champ.
Nice truck. My situation is similar to yours. I drove chevys and GMC’s most of last 15 years. I had multiples issues with them, especially my last Silverado which was a 2018. I finally traded for a 2020 F150 and have put 44000 great miles on it with no issues. Made three long trips in it and it made the trips so much more comfortable than I was use to.The drive, ride and power is much better than the Silverado with 5.3 in it.
What engine does your 2020 f150 have?
@@Salvitrojan7 3.5
The downfall of these newer trucks is that damn 10spd trans. I honestly regret selling my old 2011 f150 fx4. It was a 5.0 with the 6spd and that truck was rock solid. Only sold it because I didn’t tow or haul and it was a waste for just me and my dog.
Great video, I have a 2011 f-150 with the 5.0 V-8 & have been studying what’s out there. Thanks & enjoy the ride.
There’s a reason F-series has been best selling for 44 years
I have the exact same F150 XLT 4X4 FX4 with the 5.0L silver in a 2017 model. I have 62000 miles on it and it has been the best vehicle I have ever owned. I love my F150 XLT 4X4 FX4 5.0L.
I made the switch in 2016 from GMC. When it was time to buy I was open minded and drove all 3 brands and Ford clearly won. I'm now a ford a guy.
That 2021 is such a good looking truck. I've owned several F150's and as far as ride comfort and reliability, I love 'em.
The 5.0 is baller, congrats on the truck!
Great video. Straight to the point. I stopped buying Chevrolet after I ran into the fuel management system in the 09 Avalanche. I'm staying away from them after having sat in a 2020 Silverado, those seats were pitiful, no cushioning whatsoever.
They’re slogan is “Like A Rock!”
So I had a 2015 f-150. Handed it down to one of our crews. 242k miles when giving it to the guys to use. 3.5 ecoboost. It pulled dump trailers it’s whole life until I got the f-350. Excellent truck the f-150 is. Did a turbo seal, one cat converter, oil changes every 10k (blend). Just did a front hub this week (first suspension part ever). Lots of tires and brakes. I highly recommend the Ford vehicles
I too used to be a chevy guy, got tired of replacing transmissions lol. Also the newer f150 5L is just damn reliable, powerful, & fuel efficient
Glad you finally see the light!
Welcome to the family. Best thing is power ,ride comfort, fuel mileage and wiring and lighting. Last truck had 18 years till someone wrecked it.
Love your silver 2021 fx4. I have a 2016 and have owned 3 other f150s and one ranger and 2 focus's. I made the switch from dodge about 15 years ago and haven't looked back. Fords trucks ARE the est and been number one sellers for 50 years for good reason. Glad to hear you made the switch. Love the video and honesty 👍👍New subscriber here
Thank You!! Honesty is KEY!!
Speaking about rust- I went to look at trucks the other day and I saw a 2020 Silverado and a 2020 ram. The Silverado was rusted more than normal for a truck of that age. Ultimately I went for the ram
Nice video. I’ve owned nothing but Chevy my whole life and have gotten a lot of trouble free miles from 88,92,94 and 01 models. When it came time to finally replace my 01 after 16 years, the newer Chevy’s I looked at just had too many dumb problems. I ended up going
With a low mileage 17 F150 XLT 302a 5.0 and love it. Hopefully I can get at least 10 years and 200k out of it. These brand new ones really are nice though! I’d like to see Chevy get their act together and I still dream about owing a 72 C10.
That’s my dream truck. 2WD short bed fleet side. With the functioning cab gas tank
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Now you’re talking!
GM VEHICLES ARE JUNK ALWAYS HAVE BEEN
@@toddbob55 Nah, old GM and Ford's are both reliable and strong vehicles. 1st gen tahoes are tanks and the ford rangers run forever.I prefer chevy for styling, but I can still appreciate a good running ford.
Todd bob
That’s just a fanboy troll statement. GM has made some great trucks in the past with really solid and reliable powertrains. Recently their quality has greatly dropped though with the addition of the fuel management systems.
Coming from someone who appreciates all trucks, I've mostly owned Fords and you won't be disappointed. They're not perfect but non of them are. Ford doesn't cut as many corners and seems to always be ahead in the game...enjoy your F-150
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Congrats on the new truck. I work on a lot of full size trucks and I can say I like the f150s and rams. It would come down to price between the 2 for me. Chevys and GMCs are trash in comparison. The Nissan titan is okay but is behind in a lot of ways and the Toyota tundra is basic no matter the trim level but the most reliable out of them all.
Thanks!
The new tundra already has 7 recalls
@@higherlifts420I'm so disappointed in the Tundra. The 5.7L was solid that I had.
I am just about to roll over 300,000 on my 2013 XLT 5.0 Coyote F150 Super Crew that I bought new. It has been hands down one of the best vehicles I have ever owned! The only work I have done to the motor was I had the 6-speed transmission rebuilt at 230,000, I had the timing cover gasket done at about 250,000, I did the water pump at the same time just in case and at 285,000 I had to replace the passenger side cat. I drove the 3.5 Ecoboost and was not a fan of the way it sounded and after reading some reviews on the 3.5, I knew the naturally aspirated 5.0 would be a safer bet for engine longevity.
great video. I've been a Ford guy all my life, had 4 Rangers, and my current 2014 F150 5.0, which was a great truck, will be sold soon as I've ordered a 2022 F150 5.0. People love to pick on Ford but I have been very happy.
The only people that pick on Ford anymore are old ignorant's that live in the past or blind fanboys of other brands, But Ford is generally regarded as the best pickup you can buy.
@@nathanmcdonald610 100% agree. Perfectly put
I own a 96 GMC 1500, a 2006 Dodge 3500 5.9 cummins and as of a couple days ago I now own a 2021 F150 in Iconic Silver just like yours. The 5.0 is what did it for me though, these engines are bullet proof, sound great, feel great, and the added torque means I can say goodbye to the cummins. I also just like the way the F150s look over the competition.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I do mine. The power difference between the GM 5.3 and the Ford 5.0 is almost comical. The comfort of the seats and overall feel of the interior was also a big selling point for me
Yeah Chevy man here myself but I just recently ordered a 2023 F150 tremor and the motor was a big reason 5.0
That's the exact truck I want! Color, wheels, 302A package, 5.0, the whole nine yards. Nice truck!
Thank you! It took a couple of months to find what I wanted.
@@TheRecreationLodge ,I figured I was going to have to order it. I was surprised when I ran across this video. Haha
Nice truck sir. I was a brand loyal GM guy. Not any more for me anyhow. So I went with 2019 Ram myself. First Ram product ever. Love the truck and it has been flawless. I was like you. Picking the V8. Hemi and ZF transmission are bullet proof. If I went back to Ford I would 100% take the coyote for sure. Great engine overall. Cheers
RAM has come a long way in the last 6 years or so.
I got the 2.7, skeptical at first but I love it. Iron graphite block, forged components. Have a feeling it's going to last a long, long time.
@@user-fz3sz2dj4r same the 2.7 is made like a diesel
@@user-fz3sz2dj4r The question is will it outlast the 5.7L I-Force V8 in the Toyota Tundra.
@@CJColvin yes probably so because the new Tundras Don't come with a transmission fluid coolers anymore
Still have my 98 F150 XLT 4x4 super cab 6.5 box 4.6 V8 5 speed manual trans. Most reliable and most comfortable seat I have ever sat in. My 2016 Silverado seats are like sitting on a wood plank and I leave it sit because my 24 year old Ford is much more pleasent to drive.
I also was always a Chevy guy but didn’t like the way Chevy trucks have been going in recent years so I bought a Ram with the 5.7L Hemi back in 2017 brand new. Loved that truck but ended up trading it in after 2 years. We’ll just recently got into a pickup truck again and I decided to give the new F150 a shot because the new Rams and Chevys are ugly. Got the very first 2022 F150 XLT with the 2.7L Ecoboost and 302A package with the FX4 that my dealer got in stock last week. I love this truck so far. The 2.7L is more than enough power for what I need with really good fuel economy.
Is there a big difference between the power of the 2.7 Ecoboost compared the 5.7 Hemi you used to have?
@@Carolina-gj1wh Honesty i don't notice a big difference. The 5.7 had slightly more torque but this 2.7 really feels like it pulls hard when the turbos spool up. At the end of the day all I feel like i'm sacrificing is the V8 rumble.
@@BigTimeTrucker432 👍
You will get better gas mileage if you use 91+ it may take a tank or 2 for it to recalibrate but you won't go back to low gas
The 5.7 has more peak torque but not under the curve. 2.7 has higher average torque.
Drove nothing but GM trucks for 35 years. Switched to F350 in 20. No regrets. Love the new Fords for many reasons.
Ha ha me two. Had 4 dmax (never had a problem there) then got the new 21 At4. I hated it drove terrible and seats were terrible. Got a 22 lariat power stroke and love it
My 2020 Silverado 5.3 is a big lemon. I’ve had it since new, 6k miles cracked head, 9k miles cracked head, new engine block, ~18k miles computer died, ~22k miles and the front right wheel bearing grinded when turning right. 31k miles and the screen is black when starting sometimes. With my warranty now out, I’m hopping ship. A sad thing because I’ve driven Chevy all my life. I appreciate your review.
Sweet rig buddy. In the last 12 years I've had a ram 1500, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500 now a tundra. I love them all, why limit yourself to one brand. Might have to grab a Ford on my next lease.
Thank you. You know the whole Chevy Vs Ford lol… I’ll not limit myself any longer. Whatever I like is what I’ll own.
@@TheRecreationLodge hey man how much faster is it compared to 5.3l
@@Mikey-wf9py compared to the 17 I traded for it. There’s a big difference in power.
@@TheRecreationLodge yeah my 16 is kind of a dog It's a 5'3 crew cab 4-wheel drive I mean it's not that bad but my main problem is the cylinder deactivation I can't I hate it so I'm trying to find a Ford between 16-20
@@TheRecreationLodge yea I'm excited to get a Ford I've had 6 Chevys 1 Ford 1987 f150 it was great so I know new one will be great too
I was so glad the 5.0 back out and the 4.6 gone.
I had a 2016 Silverado that I got rid of in 2019. I'd get a sharp lower back pain after a couple hours of driving. I never had back issues and no other vehicle I owned did it. It's the main reason I looked at Ford and Ram in early 2021. I liked the new Ford a lot, but ended up with Ram due a great deal on a 6k mile demo. No regrets.
You might later if you got that 5.7
@@toto883 Why do you think that? I know some older ones had cam & lifter issues, but it seems that's been corrected with new lifter design. Otherwise it seems they are as good as any engine if taken care of.
@@toto883 5.7 is a solid engine. Lifter problems have been fixed a long time ago.
Thats one nice looking F150 brother and that 5.0L Coyote V8 in it sure is a beast.
Thank you!
@@TheRecreationLodge You're welcome brother
Beautiful truck, I have a lowly 23 XL, but it gets the job done, my 2nd XL with the tiny 2.7 Ecoboost, first 94 k 6 years and not a single problem, quick strong and quite, that my only complaint you can’t hear it at all! Sometimes through at the bank drive thru or Tudors and I can hear the Turbos a lil bit. Great video and I hope it’s a great truck for you, I don’t wanna see nobody have bad luck out of their rig no matter the brand.
im a chevy guy as well and i just ordered my 2022 ford f-150 super cab 3.5l ecobooost 4x4 xlt. it arrives in less then a month. all your points are valid and well said. thank you for this review
Thanks for watching
Nice truck! I got a 2021 F-350 7.3 Godzilla! Luv it!
I’m looking at this video in 2023 hopefully I get to come back and say I’ve joined the Ford Family Love The Truck Man!! Awesome Video
I have a 2020 Chev Silverado with the 6.2 engine and the ten speed transmission. I get 17 to 19 around town in the winter and 21 on the highway. It is a fantastic truck!
Waiting/Hoping for the truck incentives to come back. I have been saving for a 2021-2022 model. I was going to just buy a Used F150 but just can’t put down 38K+ for a used truck! Hoping the car industry comes back in mid 2022!
The outlook isn’t good for it to turn around this year but there’s always a possibility. I just capitalized on the large amount of equity I had in my trade because of this stupid market. So in all reality it’s kind of the same. I look back though & the 2017 MSRP was 47k but with incentives at the time I didn’t pay anywhere near that.
Smart guy changing the Ford
I just bought mine with the same engine and California package fully loaded 4x4 … it is a great truck and I will keep it until my last day on earth. 🤠🤠
I’ve been a lifelong Chevy guy myself recently traded for an F150 one of the best decisions I ever made.
Just ordered my 2022...same color/model u purchased. I look forward to your up coming videos. Thanks again..
Check out my playlist I’ve uploaded 3 with more to come. Thanks for watching.
Wish there was a way to tag this to every Chevy guy that ever had a negative comment about Ford. This made my day! Thumbs up! 👍
You and me both!
Congrats for seeing the light.
I’m a lifelong Chevy guy as well and just bought a 2015 F-150. The fords are just more reliable now and you get more for your money as well. I also got the aluminum body and that is a huge reason for me as well. Great video!
Thanks!
Great review! I just bought one January 1. Only 700 mile’s driven so far. I can’t wait for a road trip
Hope you enjoy it!
Lol! "Like a rock, must be talking about their seats." I recently test drove a 2021 Chevy Trail Boss and I gotta say I couldn't believe how hard and uncomfortable the seats were. I then test drove an F150 and it was super comfortable. Your top 5 reasons are spot on! Good video 🙂
Thanks! It’s true. The new ones are even worse than the 17 I had.
Gorgeous looking truck
Thanks
Back in 2019 when I bought my truck I test drove every single full size 1500 model from Ford, chevy, and dodge. And honestly chevy was far behind on technology and appearance, and it didn't drive well at all. Dodge was OK when you got into the higher packages but Ford won in every category as in appearance, technology and the way it drives
One other thing to consider about the Coyote 5.0. That engine was designed to run in the Mustang. Running at high compression and at high RPM.
Putting that engine in a truck where those stats would be over kill for a truck.
That means in the Truck you not likely to ever push that engine harder than it can take.
If you are like me and you keep your trucks until they wont run any more.
Thats a big deal.
My old F150, F250 with the 300 strait six are still earning their keep.
I ordered a 2022 with the same specs as yours. Can’t wait to get it.
Awesome!
i have the 2018 5.0 coyote which i had to special order from Ford since all the dealers in the Rocky Mountain area only had the 3.5 ecoboost; the coyote is great engine- simple and plenty of room in the engine bay to work on;; recommend you install an oil separator on the intake so you dont dump exhaust gases and fluids into your intake manifold.
Ford's always had decent seats in the F150...I used to own a 1998 F150 XLT, I know it's old but bear with me here. It had a cloth interior with captains chairs for seats from the factory, the drivers one had adjustable lumbar. I could take that truck on a 24 hour drive one way...and not feel fatigued from the seats or the ride quality of this old 2WD half ton. Only reason it's gone now is it was written off in a collision. Currently looking for a replacement F150 cause I miss how well that damn truck drove.
As someone who also owned a 1998 XLT 2wd and now owns a 2021 F150 XLT Sport 4x4... This is the best F150 Ford has ever built. It is better in literally every way possible, and yes, that includes the seats.
Welcome to the family 👍 Good choice! Great truck! It's just a matter of time 😉
Great video and really like the silver color on the F-150 !
Thanks! The way the silver reflects light is amazing. I had a beautiful orange sunset the other day and the truck was glowing...should've snapped a picture of it.
I've been a lifelong GM guy too. My current ride is a 2010 Sierra with the 5.3. So far, I've not had too many issues but I do really like the newly designed 2021 F150. I've thought about going to the F150 but what held me back was a bad experience had from 1997 to 2003 with a 1992 F350 diesel that I bought used in 1997 with 160 000 KM. The 7.3 naturally aspirated diesel was great but so many things went on that truck including the transmission, glow plugs, fuel injectors etc. I bought the truck used in for $10 000 Canadian back then but it cost me $20 000 to keep it running all those years. I finally got rid of it in 2003 when it had 225 000 km on it. Since that experience, I've been leery of any Ford vehicles and have stuck with GM. I'm glad that others have had better experiences with the F150 as I do feel it's the best overall of the big 3 and Nissan and Toyota.
I really like my F150 so far. I hope to get great durability with it. Stay tuned as I do updates. Thanks for watching!
You can watch some videos on (people in the UK) restoring their ancient Land Rovers with aluminum bodies. While they do indeed corrode, especially left salty and muddy, the damage is much slower and much less. Congrats on your new truck.
Thanks!
I had a gmc 2014 slt 5.3 had my lifters blow up twice in 5000 kms and traded in for a 2015 lariat 5.0 coyote no problems whats so ever
I’m really liking the 5.0!
Alumium is Important in the rust belt!
If there was only one thing that would make me switch to Ford, it would be if a Chevy girl were to block me on Instagram but other than that, I will NEVER switch to Ford no matter what
Just traded my 22' LT 2.7 Chevy with digital dash in for a Ram 1500 Hemi Etorque Big Horn. I really liked the Chevy, but i put a bad dent in it and had to trade it off, just to get out from underneath it-couldn't get no one to fix the dent. At this point with labor and part issues and bad service. All i want is the most proven and reliable truck out there. Want to be able to buy parts. Its a different world out there.
I hear every word you said. I also was a chevy guy. I had just bought a new 2019 corvette, and a new 1500 silverado with the 6.2. The 10 speed was a night mare, the electronics were the same. the vet at 2000 miles had not only transmission issues but rear dif problems . Then when gm decided to give BLM 10 million dollars in May of 2020, I liked to flipped my lid. Traded all of them, even wifes new 2020 canyon with 600 miles. There will never be another gm product in my garage. Any way traded the silverado for a new Ram. Loved it. Then trade for a 2021 f150 powerboost, love it more, wow just wow. Anyway, got rid of my chevy hats, got new FoMo Co now!!
I have the EXACT same truck. Color, package, chrome. Except I have the 3.5L EcoBoost. Nice truck!
Great review sharp looking truck!
Happy new year.
Thanks man. You too!!
I've always been a chevy guy myself and still am, even tho I did buy a 2020 f150 lol I love my chevy, but I love my f150, the only thing I would recommend is to stay away from acorn trees, with the aluminum body panels they dent really easy other than that, no problems
I'll be cautious of the massive English walnuts that we have dropping in the fall. They're as big as a tennis ball!
Nice review. I've been a life long GM fan and still own two Chevrolet trucks, a 98 K1500 ext-cab Z71 that I bought new and a 98 reg cab 1 ton 4x4 that I bought used in 2007. Both of my trucks are pretty low mileage for the year. I doubt I get rid of either.
My fiance owns a 2017 F150 with the 5.0 and it's a nice truck and has plenty of power. It's been a good truck other than the AC compressor clutch blowing out at 32,000 miles which caused her to need a new compressor and unfortunately the truck was no longer under warranty.
I also own a 2014 Mustang GT with the 5.0 that I bought new which has been a pretty good car with tons of power. A very fun car.
The one thing that I don't like that Ford did with the 5.0 is add cylinder deactivation and I'm wondering how reliable it will be since GM and Dodge have had problems with it. On some of the F150 forums, people are also complaining about having a shuddering problem with the 10 speed transmission that they are having a problem getting resolved. Hopefully yours does not develop that issue.
I hope so too! I’m optimistic though, love the truck so far.
My experience exactly..... bought my first Ford product ever in 2018 when I custom ordered a new Ford F150 Lariat with 5.0 V8. It has been an outstanding truck..... I owned two Chevy's before with the 5.3 and Ford destroys GM in all the ways you pointed out and then some. I have not had my vehicle in for any major problems.... the Coyote V8 is tried and true.... although, my next F150 will probably be a 3.5 Twin Turbo Hybrid, which has been getting rave reviews and gets 24/24/24 mpg all the way around: City/Hwy/Combined.... and it seems to actually get better than those numbers in real world driving with an enormous amount of power and torque.
Couple other reasons to buy the F150:
1) Dimensionally flat rear passenger floor - - from drivers side to passenger side. GM and Toyota have a 'hump' in the middle which makes the floor space much less storage-friendly.... big items such as a widescreen tv, big boxes, etc tip left and right over the Chevy hump like a see-saw..... stupid implementation. Ford and Ram have flat floors.
2) Much better tailgate step implementation. I don't think you had optioned that on yours, but I did, and it is an ergonomic masterpiece and makes entering the box from ground level a simple, natural, exercise.
3) GM has opted to design a Frankenstein's monster Cylinder Deactivation system in their engine.... which has a 'sliding camshaft' that allows the cam lobes to switch from 8 to 6 to 4 cylinder.... that cannot be reliable long term. The Ford F150 does not have cyclinder deactivation.... and they get just as good or better mileage without adding complexity to the mechanics of the engine.
4) Ford did not take a taxpayer bailout.... GM owes taxpayers millions. Companies should live and die by their business savvy and by building desirable products that people *want* to buy. GM is generally very unappealing to me... and I have access to a GM Employee Discount..... I have had to Lemon Law two GM vehicles in the past...and could have done 2 more, but the Lemon Law wasn't in existence for those two vehicles. I once bought a brand new 1985 Chevy Blazer and had it into the shop 38 times the first year of ownership.
5) GM does NOT have the trailering package joystick knob..... I optioned that too on my Ford....and it works SO nicely - makes backing up a trailer super easy.
6) Seat comfort, as you point out is phenomenal; That alone was worth the purchase.... I sat in almost every GM vehicle made one year and every seat, regardless of model, was as hard as a board.... horrible seats.... GM has NEVER made a comfortable seat - they are either hard as hell, or they sink in in the center and make you feel like you are sitting in a Home Depot 5 gallon plastic bucket.
7) Ride quality - I believe the Fq50 has a superior ride quality, although, the Ram I tested (and almost bought) when I was shopping for my new truck had an even smoother ride. But, Ram doesn't have a great reputation with their engines, transmissions, and rustout.
Those are a few additional points that I could add...and yes, there are many more..... but you made a great choice - I am hoping to upgrade to the newer body/interior in a year or two at the most.... it is hard to justify making a new purchase right now because of the horrible market for buyers - no deals at all and some dealers are tacking on $3k to the MSRP. I only have 51k miles on my Lariat and so will drive it till chips become more plentiful and deals start to emerge.
I negotiated $13K off my custom ordered 2018 F150 Lariat.... the MSRP was about $60,500. So, before taxes, I negotiated that down to about $47K. They would laugh you out of the dealership today if you demanded that discount.
👆read this comment from tgilldesign folks! That says it all & that’s why I switched.
Amazing to hear this information man
Uh oh.... I should amend my earlier statement about the 5.0 and Ford not doing the 'cylinder deactivation' thing.... it appears the new 5.0 *now* has cylinder deactivation. That is a shame... I bet it doesn't do anything in reality for fuel economy..... the Government screws up everything..... so, that NOW being the case, I would definitely be switching to the 3.5 twin turbo.... I'd rather have a smaller displacement engine with turbos than cylinder deactivation.... how can that be good for an engine??
Good news on the cylinder deactivation of the 2021+ 5.0 VG engines.....
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Great review! Thanks buddy
Thanks for watching!
You are a sensible man. That 3.5 would have impressed as well. Love the Iconic Silver!
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I just got a 2015 F150 and I agree with everything you say
Also chevy former guy total of 5 camaros, 3 bucks, a zr2 sonoma, s10 on 38.5 super swamppers and a suburban. Had one dodge and never want another. I had a hand down 2001 f150 plow truck now has 210k mile only need breaks and a battery. Now have a f250 6.7 diesel and shopping for a 5.0 f150 now.
The XLT with that package is kind of perfect. Really though both Chevy and Ford are so damn good you can't go wrong. The Hybrid with all that 30A outlets is amazing too.
I would have to agree with the package. It just really isn’t worth the added 6k to move to a lariat for me.
I hate when people day found on road sidedead, you can tell they've never had or even been in a Ford, it's just popular to hate on Ford, honestly just an underrated brand
That truck is so freakin nice looking! I have your exact truck in the 2018, bought new. Love the truck too but man, that 21 is just Bitchen looking!
Cant beat an overhead twin cam engine pulls like crazy at high rev. Have a 2013 coyote with 270000 kms runs like a champ still no issues.
Nice truck ! I picked up the same truck in the carbonized gray so far I love it
Thanks Dylan. Did you get the 5.0?
@@TheRecreationLodge yes same specs ,color is the only difference
Great choice and great video!
21 and up have the cylinder deactivation....plus they have a belt driven oil pump
I don’t like the belt driven oil pump either. However we shall see. Maybe just fine. Cylinder deactivation is an easy fix put in sport or tow mode or tune the truck and your good to go
I’d stay away from 2018 and newer 5.0’s due to the oil consumption issues. You can look it up and it’s all over it. I have an 18 and it does it. Tried the dealer reprogram and PCV change. Didn’t do much to help me.
I think they fixed those issues with the 2021+ models that now have 4 cylinder deactivation
The 2021 also has an upgraded ring package too.
I have a buddy that owns a 2018 XLT I think a V8 in rapid red and he love it he still owns it
Good video dude!
As of 1-15-22 ya got 454 subscribers on here, sounds like a old school GM moter doesn't it? Lol... Let's make it 455, another oldie but goodie, can't wait to see a King Ranch review, one of my favs!
Thank you!
I love How Straight factual this tour was!
Just telling it like it is lol.
Your right about the hard seats in a chevy
I too was a lifelong Chevy man. In 2001 bought a new Silverado. At 40,000 miles it developed a cold engine knock. So I traded for a 2005 Colorado. Garbage. It also got terrible mileage. Traded to a 2012 XLT eco boost. Zero issues
Those Colorado’s are just the worst lol. They were rated the most dangerous pickup on the road for a while. Horrible crash test ratings.
I enjoy my 18 FX4 5.0. 51k miles so far.
2021 Ford F-150 XLT, 2,790 miles
oh and by the way- smart move! You will LOVE your Ford!
F150s have gotten EXPENSIVE. Can get a more capable 3/4 ton for just a tad more. The loaded 302A pkg XLT F150s I’ve seen have been MSRP around $55K. That’s just nuts to me for a 1/2 ton truck with cloth seats. Hell of a nice truck though for sure.
It’s definitely a sellers market & I agree prices are ridiculous.
Yeah, but the same could be said for all brands, truck prices are out of control right now and the market in its current state is really fucking the customer.