Affordable vs Expensive: What's The Better New Ford F-150?
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- Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024
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Really enjoy the segments. Fun positive and informative. In a internet world that's so quick to rip everything and just be nasty and mean. Roman is all about having fun with his team. Andre has come so far, its been really enjoyable watching his progress. Nathan is the dude that just let's it all hang out and gives his constructive criticism on how could be improved. THey all make the best team in the net for best reviews. I bought my 2018 , 2500 hd off your reviews. Thx fellas for the time and energy it takes to produce these videos.
Congrats on the new truck man
same here. based my F350 PS purchase on their reviews and test driving one. Love it. Makes towing sooo nice.
i realize it is pretty randomly asking but does anybody know a good website to watch new series online?
That was a fun video. Just a bunch of guys goofing around talking trucks. I owned a new fully loaded FX4 2011 Ecoboost while I lived in Colorado. It was a beast going up Pike's Peak and Mount Evans, never and issue at altitude. My only complaint was the lack of engine braking which always caused hot hot hot brakes even in gear 1. I loved that truck, it was sexy, it was tough and I averaged 23mph (hand calculated) traveling from CO to MN going 75 then entire way. My around town average was 18'ish due to my heavy foot. I'm in the market for an F150, this time I will go with the coyote because I want to supercharge it...
One of the best videos I seen for tfl truck. Honestly now 80% of the time I'm on RUclips I just watch all these tfl videos
This series is a keeper.
Best truck I’ve ever owned. 2017 XLT 302a 5.0 FX4 with the tow package. The interior may not be as nice as some, but it’s leaps and bounds better than what I’ve owned in the past and it’s a solid truck that just works. I love it.
I do mobile automotive interior repair for automobile dealerships and I will have to say that that Fords interiors are more durable than Chevy or Dodge..It is definitely more difficult to find repairs in Fords vs. the competition..HOWEVER the competition has more "fancy" interiors compared to Ford..So it's a trade off..what do you want durability or Luxury..JS
good input. thanks!
Also materials expand and contract, which means that Ford with its panel gaps will always last longer for interior parts. Also, its better for customisation. They keep the same mouldings for multiple vehicles, they try not to change them too much between model years, keep things easy to dissasemble and put back together. Its all for people to make their truck, SUV or car their own. I kinda like that, even as a guy who has only ever owned GM's but will switch to Ford eventually (1 year down on a 4 year contract)
Phillip Hudnall what area are you in? I need my seat fixed, I’m in the Detroit area.
Your cameraman did an excellent job keeping up with the conversation. Excellent content as well.
The fast lane truck, is the best when it comes to pickup trucks and trucks review in general. i really enjoy the reviews a lot. i feel very much excited when Roman , Andy and Nathan reviews the trucks.thus it Pros and cons
They are extremely biased towards any vehicles that are not Rams.
@@f-150boys6 no they are not.
F-150 Boys go back to fortnite videos
Like all engines. If you stay out of them, you get best economie. If you get on them you get best power. EcoBoost is is just gives you a wider range wholly depending on right foot discipline.
The 2018 5.0/10R80 is one of the best gasoline power-trains ever put into half-ton a truck of ANY displacement.
B C agreed on the 5.0, but I don’t own a 18. I have a 17 5.0 with 6r80 and I love it. Traded a 2.7 Ecoboost for it with no regrets.
jajajaja more like LS
James Avery LS is junk.
ruclips.net/video/4yo2JHNyyS8/видео.html
Except for those that burn oil. OK Ford, what DID you do to screw up a good engine?
@@FloridaCoastalGuy I know what Ford did. They use a plasma coating instead of an actual liner. PTWA. If the rings don't bed properly, goodbye oil. Doesn't matter what the 5.0 displacement is when it burns oil.
This isn’t base vs high end. A base truck would be an XL regular cab with the 3.3 V6 with no options, and a high end truck would be a Limited crew cab with the 3.5 ecoboost and lots of options.
Xl is base or even xl with the stx package
Shane McFarland I said XL is base. They’re testing an XLT vs Lariat with the two most expensive engines.
They are comparing affordable vs expensive not base vs high end. Its right there in the tittle of the video.
Only thing the XLT is missing is the 4x4 and I would love that truck. Also, Andre is right, the 2wd is quieter because of the height of the truck and the front spoiler creates less turbulence under the truck.
Where is Mr Truck??? And the Canadian guy is awesome! Really like his reviews so far.
Yea I like the Canadian guys reviews as well
interesting... I'm on the other end of that- I don't enjoy his reviews at all. To each their own I guess
@@billdid What don't you like about this review?
Where u gonna put mr truck on the roof?
I have an XLT 4wd with the 5.0 - a great truck for the $$$!
MrPnhartley me too. I agree, a great truck and engine. I would buy the 5.0 again without hesitation. One of the smallest V8s out but one of the strongest.
Have you had any issues with your transmission? what year is it? i have heard nothing but horror storeis about the new 10 speed.
@@GReviewz Mine is '12 with the 6 speed. No issues at 75K and used for towing a TT. My friend who had the EcoBoost 3.5 had issues with the stupid plastic oil pan cover. Ford would fix it and would last about 2 oil changes before it started to leak again. I heard some of the newer 5.0s had issues with oil consumption, mine has been great.
@@stephenzerfas5307 thanks for the info! Trying to decide on the big 3.. I'm normally a ford guy, but that new 10 speed sounds like it's been nothing but issues.
Noticed our local Chevy dealer had some pretty crazy good incentives for Black Friday on Silverados. Nothing wrong with my truck but the newer ones have some nice features.
Anyone else just want a truck without all the useless junk? Give me a strong V8 and a radio.
you sound like a Foxbody 5.0 LX or F-Body RS type of guy but the car in your avatar sure comes with a bunch of useless junk.
I can live without the panoramic moonroof and the chrome. FX4 package is a must
@@redd7188 Its a 1lz only option is performance data recorder.
@@willneverrememberit1 lol, come on man, we all know you can get a Camaro with a strong engine for a lot cheaper.
@@redd7188 the ZL1 at the time was only about 5 grand cheaper. And it a Camaro.
Huh, I didn’t know the XLT is that basic when stock/no packages etc. The interior of this one in the video looks like an XL. My 2015 XLT is very nice inside, with the big screen, navigation, and console shifter, and has the bed lights. I guess it’s because I have the Sport package which removes chrome, and adds some stuff. Pretty much the only difference between mine and a lariat is leather seats (which I don’t really care for), and the lighting trim around the headlights and brake lights (which looks so cool, I wish I had those).
Screw Ram! Just had a 2019 Ram Limited and leaked water! Don’t believe me look up 2019 Ram Limited water leak on RUclips. Watch my video. Ram wouldn’t replace my carpet even though it was soaking wet. It’s a known issue with the Limited’s and they aren’t even sure where the water is coming in from! I traded it in for a 2018 Ford F-150 Platinum. At least my local Ford dealerships provide loaners when there’s major issues. Ram dealerships in my area suck and won’t provide loaners on a $67,000 truck. All trucks have issues but it’s how well the service department and company treat you after the sale that counts!
you have an idiot Ram dealer then, its common knowledge on the 5th gen ram forum where the leaks are coming from and people are getting them fixed fine
My RAM experience has been incredible. Brand new loaded Laramie Longhorn with custom ordered options.
Coming from a Ford biased poster... I suspect an agenda... why do guys do this all the time? It's not like Ford will pay you...
@@ForTehNguyen Lol. They still have the problem. Why buy a truck that's broken before you even drive it off the lot. I'd buy the titan before a ram every day of the week.
Edit: I don't like titans either.
@@willyounger9772 why are you buying a first run anyway? All the people bitching about idiosyncrasies on the first run of a new generation should've just waited 6-months.
You guys should learn how to use SYNC before criticizing it. And also know whether it has navigation installed (XLT did not). Just sayin'.
Born and raised here around boulder its very cool to see all the roads on here
For anyone who has the truck with the 4” screen it’s completely upgradable to the Sync 3 in the aftermarket.
Where can you buy it from?
The 2.7 always gets left out of every tfl video
You guys should give that sync system and all the other navigation systems a chance 50 guys trying to talk and then you say snarf but you don't say hamburger restaurant or whatever it is it's like somebody sneezing
Thank you. It's like they're purposefully all talking at the same time. I think the other manufacturers threatened to cut them off lol.
Do a STX model, I really think your money is better spent on aftermarket upgrades(Bilstein shocks, stereo upgrades, tailgate shock, exhaust, tuner). Granted that sunroof is nice.
everss02 much cheaper to do it that way as well as better components most times. I opted for the 4.3” screen then swapped it out for a 8” touch for 1/2 the price and gives me tons more vehicle info.
Like the reviews but you need to at least learn the basic voice commands before you try the audio systems. The Sync 3 system would probably have found the restaurant no problem if you had said, "Find Point of Interest" then followed the prompt for the name of the shop. I get the point they are not up to Google or iPhone standards but you also have to remember you can connect a phone and use Android Auto or Siri which is more like natural speech.
Agree with most of the review. I like the Ford trucks the most but I do think the interiors could be improved. Hopefully they do that soon.
The point is nobody remembers voice commands, so how helpful is it for normal people.
Totally disagree. I use voice commands quite often for navigation but if you are going to "test" something you need to test how it is supposed to work not how you wish it worked otherwise there is no point. You know before you start it will not work.
It is even more stupid when they try to navigate in a truck they know does not have navigation. Completely pointless.
The natural speech answer is to use Android auto or Siri.
43k for 2wd no thanks, lose the chrome package and add 4x4 with 5.0
I just love the guys that insist on having 4wd but their truck never sees anything tougher that a golf course green (which I can handle with my 40+ year old Fiat Miafori). Their logic is if the tires touch a blade of grass, they need 4wd. If you carry more than 2 gallons of milk in the bed you'll need duallies. Me, I'm practical, I'll stick to the 2wd even in STX class with the better towing, and I'll actually use it to that capacity.
@@tactickleshtooper1753 yeah but when ur up here in Canada and the plow goes by in the morning you won't get out of your driveway in a 2wd truck
Chownzi I guess you haven"t gone shopping for a truck lately. No one pays sticker price anymore! 43K list you can probably drive it home for 35K- 36K
@@paulrodrigues9603 yeah but that isn't everyone some people may end up paying close to MSRP
Paul Rodrigues either way you cut it still a shitload of money for a 2wd worthless truck north of the rust belt.
You guys should review the Ford XL STX.
Yea something that more of the population can afford
Agreed. The STX trucks are by far the best value in the line.
Love my XL STX. I agree about the poor fit and finish of the plastics in the interior. Some of the gaps where plastics meet need improvement for sure.
I just bought an xl 4x4 super crew with the upgraded interior package 101A / power windows/locks cruise etc, class 4 hitch and trailer brake controller, 3.73 rear end and I love it. It’s as nice and has more features than the XLT I bought new 15 years ago. I tow a 22’ 9” travel trailer that’s 3800lbs empty with it and it pulls it like a champ. I was planning on getting the stx but I found this one for $31,000 after end of year rebates trying to clear out the 2019’s. The sticker on mine was $42,825. The STX’s were about $5,000 more than I paid after rebates. If was gonna spend that I would have just paid a little more and got an xlt.
Talk about an affordable “blank canvas” to work with... the STX 4WD is it! We are awaiting delivery on a 2020 we found... equipped with what we wanted. STX’s are often touted as trucks that are “everything you want and nothing you don’t need.” Definitely worth a closer look.
The STX truck has an 8 inch screen and more goodies for cheaper than that XLT
I like the STX grill better too. Coming from a XLT with a 302A (I think) option package, towing, etc, can a STX come with the sport interior and so then why not STX?
@@tomtraynor5384 My STX has rubber floors, which is fricken awesome. I think rubber floors in trucks should be standard across the board, because what is the first thing everyone buys for their truck? Weatherproof floor mats. Yet there are folks that still want to pay more for cheap, ugly marine carpeting. The Super Dutys can be ordered with rubber floors all the way up to the Limited trim. Only a few things are lacking in the STX over an XLT. Being technically an XL, the console lid and door pads are padded with indestructible Batsuit rubber, instead of soft vinyl over foam like the XLT. This is actually an advantage for me with my dog often sprawled over it with claws and everything. The more annoying thing that is missing is a sunglasses holder with individual map lights. A strange omission that couldn't have saved very much. Other than that, the console actually has more storage with the absence of a shift lever. I find the traditional column shifter significantly more elegant and intuitive than the new dial shifts that Ram and Ford are now pushing (not in the F-150 yet, but give it til next gen) , while maintaining room in the console. So, kudos to GM for holding out on that as well. I will say that having the payload package does affect the ride fairly significantly, especially in such a light optioned truck. It is more comparable to an F-250. Also, the FX4 package is kind of like paying 750 bucks for a sticker and hill decent control (which I don't know anyone who has ever used that). You no longer get branded shocks and you can get the skid plates on their own for $140, not to mention all of Fords towing packages (not just a tow hitch) come with locking rear differentials.
Chrome packages are for guys with mustaches and white new balances the stx grille and color matched bumpers should be an option in every trim level. I am a Chevy guy but I like the stx alot
Yes, I don't get the small screen size. You can buy a Google 7" replacement system with a backup camera for $55. In today's world a small screen is total BS
@@BeanoNoir you must not remember truck in the 70s they all had rubber floors that you could hose out... Hello truck manufacturers!!!
Always knowledgeable and informative. Exactly why I proudly support on Patreon! Keep it up TFL!
Great video. But a couple of things. The sun roof "curtain" was open when you did the Db meter try it closed. One thing about Ford the option and build sheet is a mile long. It's a truck and we all want one for a main purpose. You can tailor one to be perfect for you. Sorry but it would end the debate because you bought it for what you needed it for. Example don't get the 3:31 rear if you are going to tow a 9000 lb trailer
I'm enjoying the Buddy Reviews, but with a gentle criticism that I'd like to see better attempts at using the factory navigation consistent with how it was designed and implemented. We get it, it's not Siri--fine--but the Ford system in Sync 3 works exceedingly well, and I use it more than I do Google Maps or (perish the thought) Apple Maps. Once you know how to use it--and the learning curve isn't significant--it's a really seamless experience. Give the truck a fair chance to show that off.
I agree with Andre. The 5.0 4x2 is more quiet because it sits lower to the ground and the chin spoiler deflects more air. I’d say that makes more of a difference than the sun roof.
Ram spent all their money on some nice interior while Ford conditions to improve under the hood.
And personally I like the bulkier Ford interior.
Nathan makes a great point. What a world we live in where the Toyota and Nissan are the ones with the old school V8. And Ram and Ford are doing the turbo hybrid voodoo. PS: love the sound of the Titan!
Wouldn't a base truck be a fleet style truck? XLT not really
Brian I agree the xl
The XLT is the most popular f150 plus nobody buys an XL fleet truck for there family.
Yeah my work (oil field) has 150 F-150 XLT crew cabs. we don’t even buy the XL. The base XLT almost exactly as shown is pretty much fleet level now. It might have something to do with that 3.3L V6 in the XL. Idk if you can upgrade that to the 5.0. We do have about 25 with the 2.7 ecoboost but they didn’t hold up to the towing and payloads and dirt/dust, so we had to move those over to light duty service.
XL is ony avaliable for fleets, if you were to buy one for yourself then XLT is considered the base model
Ryan Kral No. XLs can be sold to regular customers.
Got a 5.0, 4x4, xlt crew and I couldn't be any happier. No fancy fluff that will have problems in the future!
Hope you do this buy, sell, lease it with the heavy duty trucks.
The tfl family all in one video together is awesome.
The lariat with the sport package would be ideal, without the moonroof!
Great job guys! How about a coyote with twin turbos it would be faster and get better fuel economy!
The Insufferable Tool but it would be smiles per gallon. Many of them.
Not usually one to comment on videos at all, but that was a really fun review to watch!
I wouldn't dream of buying a new truck without consulting TFL videos beforehand.
I think if you say point of interest the system will let you choose restaurants .
I have a basic XLT with 5.0 and average 19 mpg. I drove 5500 miles over two weeks from Ohio to California and got 24 on the highway in states like Kansas that were gently rolling landscapes. The mountains made it work harder and the truck averaged around 17 mpg. Albeit this is with a tune in it that bullydog bdx which I didn’t uninstall before trip. Looking back I could’ve returned it to stock tune on at least the trip back home to draw some sort of conclusion about the two. Overall it wasn’t bad trip for us and truck performed well.
You guys are great. Appreciate your tests and reviews. My thought is even if a 1/2 ton is rated to tow 10,000 lbs it is uncomfortable to get blown around in such a light vehicle. Your thoughts?
I love your review of the F150 because this my favorite truck. Your way to talk about the truck is very easy to understand. Thank you!!!
Who buys a 2 wheel drive truck? I own the 2017 it's just like what you're calling the basic only it's four-wheel drive. Still has the 6-speed instead of the 1 million speed. I really like it I've hauled way more than it's supposed to Across the Rockies and it didn't care. And you can't beat the sound of that V8
Plenty of people in the sun belt buy them.
Xlt 5.0 4x4 crew cab 6.5ft bed....dont know if you can configure that way but that's all I need
You can get that, but you'd probably have to order it.
I bought a 2017 Silverado with the 5.3 and I average 20 mpg and I live in Colorado
Would be nice to see the 3.73 geared 5.0L SC 4x4 acceleration review with it being loaded down
I miss the simple days of the 90s Mazda b4000 pick up. Have had mine for 22 years now and no problem aside from standard maintenance.
XLT 5.0 for the win. My sympathies for those living in the snow belt.
You can't go wrong with any one of them,
Awesome Truck's 👌 !!
The step on the dash around the vents is there by design. The step is even all the way around. It may not be great looking, but it is not a manufacturing defect.
Uhhh...the step's unevenness can be seen in the video @ 3:33 where they're pointing. Clearly visible from the back seat. It is not a 'feature', it is a 'flaw'.
Fit and finish sucks ass in my copy too. So no it isn't by design.
Heck my doors don't even fully line up when closed.
Sample size of one- my dad had a coyote in his brand new 2017 Mustang. Looked great, handled like a champ, shifted great. Tick tick tick. Before 1000 miles that motor sounded like a spray paint can.
You have to understand the technology with speech. The advantages of speech recognition on phones is they have access to the internet with access to a very large speech databases. They also utilize learning algorithms that get smarter and smarter as people use their system. We struggle with the same issues in the aviation community. Ambient noise is the killer of speech engines; fortunately these vehicles have great sound deadening technology. Once we have fully connected vehicles these systems will improve.
I like the second truck. Column shifter and actual key. If a truck has a button like a Prius and a v6 it’s not a real full size pick up
3:16 & 4:04... Yes, FINALLY someone articulated it accurately! Thank you sir!
I'm tired of Ford's blatant arrogance with regards to continually releasing subpar quality product, _and_ charging insane amounts for it.
Ford, meet and exceed the bar, you have the knowledge, experience, money, and might.
all 4 of these guys in 1 video.... epic
Great series. Love the unfiltered reviews.
Great Video and the For'd have moved up to "Buy It." Not bad.
I still would like to see an FX4 and the Ram 4X4 Off Road Packages on Cliff Hanger 2.0. I really think these two packages are much stronger off-road than what the exterior of the truck looks.
That FX4 package is crap. If you want off road, go after market. The on road handling goes to shit with FX4, the skid plates are cheap thin junk, and if you buy Max Tow with FC4 you paid twice for the locker! Buy the Max Tow, and a $20 switch for the dash for the hill descent and save $750 or whatever they charge for it, and get better true aftermarket for off road. FX4 USED to be a trim package, and worth it, but no longer, its just an option with cheap parts.
Guys I don’t think the XLT was quieter, I think Stephen doesn’t know how to use the sound meter and pressed the “min/max” button. He did it in the other video too
The price difference is actually $25-28! Reason for my statement - every Ford dealer gives out and also advertises $12-14k discount on XLTs. Lariats are discounted only $7-10k.
I just received an Echo Auto as part of a test group for Amazon. The retail price is under $50 for this device. Based on what I have seen in this video the Echo Auto has much better voice command response than the one in your $65k Ford.
Ford only has the the market cornered on payload and towing if you special order a truck. Now that Chevy and Ram have updated their trucks all the Crewcab 4x4's on the dealers lots have equivalent payload and towing numbers. Keep up the good work, love the buddy reviews.
I got the 5.0, two-wheel drive Lariat supercab. It is the "luxurious" work truck. I think a lot of folks might own turbo BMWs or Audis and when it comes to trucks, they're looking for something a lot easier to maintain.
Awesome video guy's. Keep up the good work!. 👍
Generally good review with the exception of the "the back of the vehicle rides rough"; it's a pickup meant to carry a load in the back, if you want a smoother ride get a high-end Citroën ... unless you're going to whine that the Citroën doesn't have sufficient payload numbers.
Yeah except we don't have Citroen here.
The FX4 package rides rougher than the non FX4. Crappy shocks, well known issue. Replace them with Bilstien 5100 and the ride is much better. Been there, done that, FX4 waste of money.
Great segment. Keep it simple and informative. Keep up the good work. I'm not a ford guy. Better #'s on paper but I feel lacking interior quality. Outside A+ Inside B
A new F-150 is on the way. I'd expect it to behind the curve. It's pretty much the leap frogging that happens with old vs new models 😁.
When you connect your Android the stereo system it becomes a Google home type stereo and that works great with voice commands
The crazy part is the lariat is 65k and there is 3 yes 3 trim levels above it, king ranch, platinum, and limited.
Anyone having issues with the the 2018 5.0 oil consumption issues? I was going to buy a used one with 23000 miles but I have read alot of f150's are having issues. Thanks
That was the most ultimate distracted driver test ever .
The new A class' voice recognition is awesome.
You guys make the best content!
So many media reviews are on top of the line trucks. As such, you see most reviewers claim Ram has the best interior. Maybe that's true for trucks I can't afford, but when you bump down to the base trim levels, Ford and Ram give you an embarrassingly small screen. GM's new high trim interiors have not seen the same praise as Ram's, but on a base trim Sierra, you get a very good 7" screen, along with Apple Carplay and Android auto. So, before you you drink the "Ram has the best interior KoolAid", be sure to compare the interior trim you can actually afford. Ram might not always come out on top.
Andre was the wrong person to test out the speech recognition on the points of interest navigation... Also, to be fair, Andre REALLY knows his stuff. Specs... EVERYTHING. I like him. Class dismissed.
As of 3/2021 it is very difficult to find a 5.0 coyote on the the lots (new or used). My guess is that due to gov. incentives on fuel economy... Ford’s profit margin on the ecoboost’s is much higher. That is my guess for why they are so scarce!
Nice T-shirt, Nathan! Very positive video.
You should have had the shade closed in the first truck-that would have been a better sound comparison
Anyone notice Roman always super impatient...yet always BS smiling?? Behind that smile I see daggers...."It's not gonna find it" sounded like a thinly veiled threat to break Andre's neck.....Roman creeps me out!! Thumbs up for video..afraid to do otherwise!!
I average 18.5 in my 17 F 150 3.5 eco
Any full-sized gasoline powered truck deserves a V-8, especially when we're talking over $40K MSRP (which is simply insane!).
I just want a truck with rubber flooring, vinyl seats, column shifter, V8, 4wd and a locking diff. None of the panoramic, massaging seats, iPad screen, 360 cameras, man step needed.
I like messing with and talking to the sync 3 system on my moms 2017 Ford Focus SEL Sedan in Oxford white fully loaded without the cold weather package. And has voice activated navigation. Has the same touchscreen as that f-150 has.
Great Video! It would be great if you did the same comparison with other trucks.
I would choose a STX with FX4 package for my money
Get the 4wd xl or XLT with the 5.0 then mod it. It will be more affordable, and exactly how you want it. Add Katzkin leather interior and an aftermarket radio, exhaust, tune it. Ford makes the best truck across the board.
Another great review. I'd go with the 5.0 as well, in fact, I already had. Bought a 2015 XLT Sport with the FX4 package. It's been an awesome truck, and I've heard the 2018 5.0 with the 10 speed is even better. I'd give the new Ram a serious look as well though. That 5.7 is Stout and the new interior is the best in the segment in my opinion. Great video gentlemen.
On-board voice recognition systems require you to learn how they work. Here's why:
Voice recognition on phones and what not is being done on big servers. Those systems are useless without a connection to the network. Vehicles who have on-board recognition are running on the hardware IN the vehicle. Can't really compare the two as the difference in computing power is enormous.
If you are somewhere where there is no cellular service, your phone will be useless whereas your on-board navigation (including the voice recognition) will still perform perfectly.
Reply to my own comment, lol -- I see Roman did understand the difference between systems. So nevermind. I've learned to use Sync 3 in my Ford though and it's a great system -- just requires you to understand how it works. Even my non-techie wife has mastered it.
I have the XLT in 4wd with the 2.7 ecoboost and I love it. It has the rear locker and is the super cab. It's quick and goes like a tank. But that tiny rear view camera sucks. It's the only thing I dont like about the truck.
To: Red Ryder65 -
I switched my 2018 F-150 4" screen to the OEM 8" screen.
www.4dtech.com
2018-19 FORD F150 4" TO 8" TOUCHSCREEN CONVERSION W/ SYNC 3
$1,899.99
It's Plug and Play, no cutting of wires, 30 minutes to install, add $600. more for Navigation.
(The camera on tailgate are all the same, nothing to do back there)
With the 8" touchscreen, it has ZOOM and backing up to a trailer tongue is so simple now.
2018 F-150 XL Regular Cab SWB FX4 2.7L 8,000 miles and never had a problem! Dearborn build date: 9/20/2018
I doubt I will ever buy a newer 2wd truck again. When you need 4wd you need 4wd.
With 99.99% of my driving, I will never own 4wd again. I have always had 4wd until my newest truck and the ride just can't be compared.
My 2010 FX2 with a trutrac rear diff has never let me wanting for 4wd. I leave the off-road stuff for when I am on my dirt bike. In the winter I can even out accelerate the 4x4 trucks with my Blizzaks on. Once when I backed into a wet ditch at night in the pouring rain, with one wheel in the air, I was still able to drive out of it with older highway oriented tires. Never get stuck when I go off-road for loads of firewood in the bush either. But I also throw on all terrain LT tires on the back wheels when I overload the bed with stacked hardwood. 4wd is overrated and I will always stick with the simpler, more fuel efficient and better riding RWD.
@@gregorbabic7664 that's funny because I had to engage 4wd to get off the grassy slope at the back of my yard. It's stupid little stuff like that for me, not the getting to work or offroad mountain climbing type business most people think of.
Been driving in Norther IL since 1983, never needed 4WD. My last truck had 4WD, it kept breaking, and I never used it! Back in RWD and LOVING it!
@dchawk81
If you couldn’t drive up a grassy slope maybe you needed to replace some worn out tires on the truck. I have always made sure I had a 2wd truck with limited slip or as in my 2018 it’s got a locker. We had a 14” snow this yr and didn’t get stuck, but I do throw some weight in the bed for the winter. Besides I’m not taking a $60k truck rock crawling or mudding. And with 2wd you can tow more
Is this exactly the same truck you used against the 5.0 on the Ike? Cause you claimed to have a 3.31 rear end in this truck, but the one in the video has a 3.55 which is commonly with the max tow.
Lets be real though, no one pays that much for these trucks.
Just give me the V8, 4x4, and NO auto stop/start. I have this on my 2011 and it operates flawlessly.
5.0 also takes 8 qts of oil. But you can go twice as long between changes. In comparison to the 4.6. My truck is older lol
XL with 2.7 eco AND 4X4, payload and towing - $39000
Fuel mileage in the winter is worse than fuel mileage in the summer..due to additives in winter fuel, same thing with diesel. I just lost 2 mpg. in my 2018 5.0...come late spring I get it back, happens every year.
Ground clearance on the 2 wheel drive makes me want 4 wheel.
Not much better these days.
The clearance under the truck isn’t much different. What they’re pointing out on the front is the air dam. It’s supposed to help with fuel economy on the highway, but Ford recommends that you remove it if you go off-road. I removed mine and looks much better too.
I think the V8 will last longer than the turbo 6