2018 Ford F-150 Lariat 2.7 EcoBoost - Redline: Review
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- With a title like "the best-selling vehicle in the world" the Ford F-150, making changes to it can seem like a daunting task for engineers. Thankfully, Ford knows what truck buyers want and the latest 2018 model represents the perfect blend of capability, refinement, luxury, technology, and fuel-efficiency. There is a reason nearly a million American take a new truck home every year.
I'm a Toyota guy, I love toyotas. I looked at a Tundra and was doing all I could to get the dealership to actually deal on the price, no go. Out of frustration I went to test an f150 and had no intention on buying, since I haven't owned an American car in over 30 years buying a Ford was crazy talk. After the test drive I looked at my wife and said this is the nicest vehicle I have ever driven. Talk about comfortable, those captain seats are pure luxury, the 2.7 is really powerful, the cabin is dead quiet, the supercrew is enormous, I mean you could live in it. Needless to say I bought the f150.
Assateague Cottage agreed, I bought it also. I’ve had it for a few months and love it.
get the hilux its amazing
Laughed at this. I was the guy that purchased the Toyota without testing the F-150 because, well...why drive anything else?!?!? Dropped by Ford for giggles to just test-drive the 150...and...whoops, I'm the proud owner of a 2018 F-150. I love it. It's essentially a luxary SUV with a bed!! Have kids? You'll love this truck for the super crew space!!
Welcome to the real world and getting away from the Toyota lie. SO sick and tired of the paradigm of "Toyota is the best" It is not based on fact.
Based on what thunder ass? Your opinion? What do you know? God I hate ass hats like you who talk shit.
...and 55 F-150s were sold in America during this video!
And they've all been recalled and had to have warranty work done by now. 😂
@@jpotts1515gaming
No they don't always recall. When they do it's always a software band aids fix. Look up all the class action lawsuits against Ford. And Ford's also have issues shutting off while driving. Look up f150 throttle bodies. (Which they didn't recall and still use)
2.7 is probably the best engine I've ever had in a half ton. Not the most peak horse power, obviously. But 400 ft lbs of torque and even though it has 70 hp less than the 5.0 it pulls harder. It pulls way harder than my dad's 5.3 Silverado.
My buddy has a 2018 5.3 Sierra and the 2.7 in my truck will out pull that easily. And has a way faster 0-60. And my F150 2.7 4x4 Screw averages 18mpg where his Sierra 4x4 Screw averages 14.
It's the ideal engine for 90% of truck owners for sure. Ford definitely has it figured out.
2018 F150 lariat 2.7 here. Get great gas mileage, no problem with power. We tow a 4500lbs travel trailer. Never a moment do I miss V8 and our mind were set to buy the 5.0. Luckily the truck that I wanted was in a remote lot that we had to swap a 2.7 F150 to... and the rest is history👍
They sold 909,000 F150's in 2018 which is a hell of a lot compared to the competition.
Im a Toyota guy too, LOVED my Tacoma for being light and reliable. But the dash rattles and horrible transmission made me trade it. My '18 STX is the best looking truck out there IMO, and 4wd Supercab is only 4300lbs. The transmission is a mind reader, skips gears intelligently, lots of drive modes. And the power is crazy, u never have to go over 2,800rpm to haul ass.
I cannot believe the mileage the 2.7 gets. How can it be real to achieve >20MPGs with a dinosaur like this?
It definitely does. If you drive like a normal civilian, getting good MPG isn’t difficult
2.7 is one badass little engine
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You are the best you tube AUTO reviewer out there,, i will buy the f150 in the fall and just bought 3 of youre tee shirts and will very proud to where them.
You can't beat forced induction . I test drove one today , and I've always said I'd never get a v6 ,but I'm definitely going to be getting one. It's stupid quick and very comfortable
I was really skeptical about the 2.7 liter Ecoboost until I drive a supercab FX4 and I was really surprised at the acceleration and how nice and quite the ride was.
You know this is a popular vehicle if almost every comment is someone trashing it. 😂😂😂 I’m guessing this will be Redline’s most popular review of 2018 in terms of views. We love trucks and we love to hate trucks.
It’s because they can’t afford it, so therefore they hate on it😂.
Truck loyalty is blindly the worst. A lot of Truck drivers can never appreciate the market
Funny how we latch onto a brand, sometimes because of what our parents drove.
Love my 2004 5.4 liter,ready to update to 5.0 liter...
Great review. I purchased the extended cab XL model with the 2.7 and 4wd. It came in right around $40k. Roomy cab, and consistent 20mpgs. It's a great truck.
Better than the gas guzzling GM trucks! 2wd can get 26 mpg on the highway which is a first truck to ever reach that rating! If you get the smaller engine
@@awmusichistory I have a 2018, 2.7, 3:55 gear, 2wd, super-crew that has a rating of 20/26, I just went on a trip of 100 miles last week and got 26.2 According to what the dash calculator said. I have seen a best of 27.1
Chevy runs in the family blood for me, was in the market for a 2021 Chevy custom, but after the dealer didn’t want to work with me , I took a left on the Ford dealer down the street never ever thinking I would buy one & walked out with one.. not just because they actually helped me, but wen I got inside the truck, it was amazing , had more features than a Chevy and I was sold ..this was 3days ago, here’s to making new Ford memories with my wife and kids 🍻
The 2.7L EcoBoost isn’t a bad thing. It’s actually quicker off the line, has the same 0-60 as the 3.5L and gets incredible mileage. The towing capacity in that configuration is still around 7000lbs (check out The Fast Lane Truck Ike Gauntlet run with this truck, it’s great).
I was dead set on the 3.5L, but after doing more research I decided the 2.7L is actually the far better choice if you don’t plan on towing more than 7000lbs on a regular basis.
I’ve had it for two days and I’m getting around 11l/100k average, and I’ve been having some fun with the throttle.
I could of swore the 2.7l ecoboost 4x4 had a towinh capacity of 9,999lbs. Are you sure?
@@anythingadrenaline4515 the printout I have for a 2018 4x4, 2.7 SuperCab model is 9100 lb max
This is personally the best looking F150 ever.
Except for 2nd gen lightnings of course.
jared rayfield Is the second generation lightning the square bodies from the mid 1990s?
Richard Ojeda no, '99-'04. Ive got an '02 so im a bit biased.
jared rayfield I like the generation before the the 99-04 the square bodies, but that's just my opinion. I love the supercharged engines the second generation has though.
you only have to replace the engine every 3000 miles.
aybe someone said this already but I'm not going to read through 1000 comments to find out. The Lariat is not the most popular trim. XLT is
Yeah i caught that too HA
11:32 I thought you were going to say it could fit a huge person
Can't wait for you to test 2019 Ram. I saw it at car show in DC and it looks great! Great review as always btw
Nemo The Fish i still laugh about the inspiration of the design language for it. It sounds like such a gimmick.
Never had a problem with our ford and had it about 2 years already with 40000 miles
Still got it?
My first time ever buying a truck,and so for I'm loving it
Superb review. I've watched a few of your reviews and you certainly do a great job. Very helpful. Thank you.
I just picked up a 2015 2.7 last year,honestly I luv it. I don’t do any towing ,but over all very happy with it. I’ve heard some great things about the 5.0,but for my business and every day needs, no disappointments.
Sticking to 5.0 Love the roar and all the power. No Ecoboost BS to deal with.
@@MrHoojaszczyk carrying around jugs of oil to keep the 5.0 fed would get tiresome. Eco doesn’t have any problems
Is it stupidity or ignorance that compels people to comment on the reliability of a vehicle they don't own.
D Tay i really hate that
Cause ford is shit😌
Ford vehicles have been the most recalled since 2004. Most of their recalls have stayed out of the limelight, but because of their massive sales volume and expansive vehicle lineup, it stands to reason that their vehicles will experience more recalls.
Recently, Ford F-Series trucks including the best-selling Ford F-150 have been recalled for transmission issues related to an output speed sensor, affecting 202,000 trucks. Other recalls such as the driver’s air bag module recall on Ford Flex and related vehicles affected only 200 vehicles.
And JD Powers 2016 Dependability Study
Overall, the study paints a troubling picture of the reliability of certain brand vehicles, most notably Ford and Dodge.
Ford, which had the second-worst score in the 2016 survey with 204 problems per 100 vehicles.
Mirrek Balderson jd powers most reliable truck of 2018 is the f150
Consumer Reports for reliability. They don’t take advertising money from manufacturers so they’re pretty unbiased.
About a year I’ve had my STX Crew 4WD, in that time and nearly 15,000 miles it has been flawless, quick, quiet, economical and comfortable! Not saying it’s a better truck than the other brands, but dang so far it’s been one terrific truck. The 5.0, 5.3 and 5.7 V8’s sound better, but at the light the 2.7 will leave them sitting!
Poppy Neese I personally think the STX with the 2.7 is the best bang for your buck in the F-150 lineup. It’s not the most well equipped but it’s still decent and the STX appearance package is really sharp looking. Plus you can get it for less than $40k.
KentB27 got mine for about 32, it was 10 off, drive to Charlottesville Va to get it, pretty sure the big money folks down there wouldn’t even consider a lowly xl truck.
Poppy Neese Probably not but the STX has a lot that differentiates it from a regular XL. It’s also a lot nicer than a Silverado Custom which is the GM equivalent of and STX.
Poppy Neese But it'll never outlast the engines in the 92-96 Ford Trucks.
CJ Colvin hope your wrong, need it to last 15 years, I’ll be 70 then and them self driving trucks will be out by then, keep taking me back to the old folks home!
man almost every comment here is just a comment ripping on the truck
The haters are coming from GM and FCA trucks - it's whatever
Redey1290 it’s probably just the engine, I still think it’s a nice truck- (old school) chevy nigga
masterwhopper414 what’s fca?
fiat chrysler america i think
guy proulx yeah I looked it up lol my bad I'm wrong
Fords been knocking out the park with this generation f-150 those ecoboost engines are no joke either.
The 2.7 ecoboost is now The F150’s best selling engine, because they perform, quiet, strong and economical. No they don’t sound as good as the 5.0, no they won’t tow 12,000 pounds, but for 80% of truck buyers I think this engine is more than enough. The majority of State Troopers, not a easy life, in WV run ecoboost powered Explorers and 300,000, not out of the question for these engines with proper maintenance. So far I love mine, 22,000 mile 0 problems and yes I’d buy the same exact truck again!
Had my mind set before the test drive to buy the 5.0. Figure to drive the 2.7 for chit and gaggle. End up buying the 2.7. I don't tow and don't haul much.The truck drive much nicer with the 2.7 than 5.0. Will buy another 2.7 without any hesitation! Now the 5.0 is the only choice in my Wife 18 mustang, cause she loves the rumble of a V8.
My wife wants a Honda Pilot, I want and F-150 sent her this video hoping this convinces her my way LOL.
@@cn2673 get a ridgeline
I still have a really hard time with $50k+ for a 1/2 ton truck. I hear what you saying ... but that's a hard number to swallow. Same with all the 1/2 ton trucks.
Drive away for less than 30,000 $ with an F150 XL ... XLT and Lariat trims are not mandatory.
Just wait for the rebates..
Sunny Deng I just purchased a Silverado LTZ for over 13k off. I like Fords I just wanted something different. I had an 2006 model, they're great trucks.
Brian Waller check out XL with the STX package. It gives it some really good upgrades. Like 20in wheels, takes away the middle front seat and replaces it with a center console adds the 8in touch screen with sync 3, adds the air vents in the back, bed liner, the grill is also different and look really good, same color front and back bumper as the truck and maybe some more. I actually think it looks better then the XLT. The XLT doesnt even have the center console unless you get the sport package. You get more out of the XL STX then you would get from the XLT for way cheaper. Here is a great video that explains it.
th-cam.com/video/2wgNn7Mls7o/w-d-xo.html
2017 XL crew cab. 2.7 I can get 26mpg hwy. Plenty of power. Paid 30k big screen 20" wheels. Love it.
Ford’s killing it these days
Maticalise Music Master killing their passengers. Another recall. bitch truck.
snazari1994 Every auto manufacturer has recalls.
Maticalise Music Master noooooooooooooo
Maticalise Music Master yea but how is there reliability crap
Not really basically just recycled soda and beer cans
Bought a 2018 2.7 Eco SuperCrew 4x4 last Oct 2022 and love it! The “get up and go” is impressive, and it feels much more powerful than the Chevys and Fords I grew up with back in the day. It’s a pleasure to drive in town and on the highway. Lots of room in the cabin. I really really like this truck and envision sticking with the Ford F150 down the road.
The 2.7 is the best engine that many people don't know about because it gets overlooked. There's not a GM 5.3 that'll touch it!
When your 2.7 is 15 years old like my 5.3 that I drive every day, call me.
Well the 5.3 doesn't have carbon build up issues, or 2 EXPENSIVE turbos to fry, or tons of plumbing packing the engine bay, or a elaborate DOHC timing chain set up, or a ridiculous fuel system- Ford owner here
@northlander Take the mittens off when you type.
@@spareparts7630 Yeah... based on your opinion. You somehow believe that just because it has turbos that it will fail early. Very ignorant of engineering.
@@theejoeylee BS
I don't know why people trash trucks. It is always a personal choice. It is preference. You might like the looks of a sierra gmc and you might not. You might like the back seat of a Ford and maybe not. To each his own as they say. As long as you maintain the truck and you like how it looks and behaves...go for it. I hate people who trash one over the other. Everyone has a bad experience to any level in any make. There are Fords who have over 700,000 clicks and also GMCS and CHevs, RAMS, NISSAN, and also Toyotas. Depends how you take care of them. If you have always been a FORD guy then go for it. If you are a TUNDRA fan then go for it. Be kind to each other. Respect what each make offers for the consumer.
Exactly. They are ALL TRASH...Go buy what pleases you and piss on what anyone says, because THEY ALL BREAK. Worked in a service dept at a dealer. We fixed all makes!
liked the review...some say get the v8. Don't need it...the 2.7 Ecoboost makes the same torque and burns less fuel. I will miss the sound of that coyote V8 though
Good luck getting the ecojunk to last
Andy's Shop says the poor loser driving a 90s shit box chev 😂
@@andybub45 the v8 has turned out to be a turd
The 2.7 is why I'm choosing Ford over Chevy. Otherwise it's a tossup for me.
That 2.7 is quite impressive.
@@kingdaniel3519 until the stress weakens the engine and it leaves you stranded.
Have fun breaking down
@@andybub45 Care to elaborate? Or did you expect that to just wow us into believing you?
King Daniel I’ve seen this Andy kid before, guy just goes around shitting on Fords and Rams. Kids a moron
Very thorough and informative. Much more useful information for making a purchase decision. Thanks!
Man I hate to consider myself a fan boy of any brand but growing up with my dads hand me down 01’ 7.3 diesel and reaching 420,000 miles before moving on to a 2012 f 150 putting 220,000 miles on it that kind of reliability from manufacturer makes it extremely hard to go looking anywhere else.
Man I just bought my first new vehicle, I got a 2018 crew cab with the stx package in lightning blue with this same engine and it's absolutely killing me having to wait for it to come in. That little 2.7 truly is a wicked fast motor, I was super surprised. Mines 2wd with 3:55 gears. Can't wait!
How much did it cost?
That chime when you open the door is plain annoying. I would disable that 2 mns after I buy the truck. Otherwise, excellent truck and great review
The chime is because he already had the truck running
Now that’s a truck
Great truck and engine combo, over 50k miles on my 2.7tt.
Cuban Rider love my 2.7 too, 16k had it about a year, still amazed by how well this lil v6 runs, fast quiet and get good mpg’s. Cuban couldn’t agree more!
Looking to pick up a 2018 XLT with the 2.7. How’s your truck doing since your comment?
@@wjb111 Ended up getting a 2020, same engine, same configuration, but got the 36gal tank and electronic lock for the rear differential. I had a very rare rocker arm failure around 2k miles. The dealership had to repair it and replaced the exhaust cam. No further issues, just went over 10k miles. If given the choice, I will continue to buy the same truck.
Ford makes the best trucks
Not a fan of modern lariats, but this does look good with the black appearance package. Otherwise i hate lariat, the interior is ugly and if its not blacked out, its too much chrome. Also dont like the grill. I have a 2018 xlt, those have the perfect amount of chrome, i love the interior because its not over the top, and has some nice interior chrome detailing which is very subtle. I have the 3.5l ecoboost. My only complaint with the truck is its much too quiet. Never sounds like a truck, unless the turbos whistle as it kinda sounds like a diesel when that happens. But with a flowmaster, itll sound great.
I've owned many pickup trucks. My last three have been the Ford F-150. I have never had any reliability issues, I've only done oil changes. I've had Toyota's and they've been in the shop more often! I've driven all from The Big Three and the Ford drives the best. There's no question that Ford is ahead of the game when it comes to full size pickup trucks. That is why RAM and GM are introducing new models. Their current stock cannot compete with the current Ford. As you know, General Motors will now be putting aluminum components on the new GMC Chevy twins. It's simple, the Ford drives better, has better gas mileage, best crash test scores, best towing and payload ( depends how equipped),has more interior space, and a flat rear floor. I just love them and it's going to be hard to get me to switch. It is the number one selling vehicle in North America for a reason!
Jason Bourne all I ever drove was f150s and I would have to agree. Engine has always been reliable. I have a 2005 with 215,000 miles and still runs great. Will purchase another after I get another 200,000 miles out of my current one. To buy a new one wouldn't make sense for me now, my old ford runs better now than when I purchased it..lol
Agreed. Toyota's are pretty tough vehicles however their trucks are not that great and often very expensive to maintain. Out of the 3 American manufacturers, Ford is probably at the top at least when it comes to trucks.
Achuuu! Bull
I’m in the market, And I drove one last week and it was a pleasant surprise. Btw, get the 5.0, trust me! I drove a 2.7 & a 5.0 back to back. 5.0 all day!
Tim's Tool Reviews it’s a beast with a Roush blower.
The 5.0 gets nearly exact same mpg. 😉 Plus it won't have a fake V8 piped in cab sound 😂
3.5 is good to, but gotta love that V8 sound.
Tim's Tool Reviews My local dealer let me take the 5.0 for a couple of hours so I took it home hooked up my 28 ft bhs rv with it and I honestly thought what a dog my 2010 with the 5.4 ltr towed better. Went back and took the same truck with the 3.5 ltr and the difference was substantial. Sure the 5.0 sounds better but no thanks I bought the 3.5 ltr.
H&P Customs I didn’t get a chance to drive the 3.5. I just liked how the 5.0 accelerated so naturally. (And it did sound good).
I'm not a Ford fan at all, but this F-150 shows why they've controlled the pickup truck game forever. I love the fact that they offer so many engine choices. Plus I think this 2.7 actually has a pretty good sounding tone. That said, I'd probably go for the 5.0 V8 because their EcoBoost engines have issues with carbon buildup from what I've read. Great job Ford!
The first gen did. They took care of that with the 2015 models.
Good to know. The specs on the 3.5 are outstanding. That's really the engine to go with.
I have the 2018 3.5L EcoBoost. Based on my experience, I would say go with the 2.7L unless you tow all the time. I love my truck when towing my 30' camper, but when it is empty, it is a little too much. It reminds me of the muscle cars we would build back in high school with a cam too big and gears and a torque converter that don't match. It is hard to drive smoothly. If you drive too lightly, it skips gears and has horrible turbo lag until it takes off like a rocket. You can seriously unintentionally lay rubber at 30 mph when accelerating in city traffic. And if you drive it is sport mode, you will outpace traffic and it kills your gas mileage. The 2.7L is more civilized.
Sofyan you've never responded to my comments but plz respond to this one you will be happy you did: You can get the refreshed 2018 F150 in a Regular cab, 8.2 foot bed in XLT trim with FX4, 285 width all terrain tires, 4WD and - get this - the updated 3.5 liter ecoboost V6 with the 10 speed. Reason why this is so awesome is because it has the best power to weight ratio of all pickup trucks period. It should even go 0-60 in 5 seconds on a good day. But it's totally by accident that it's that fast, just happened to be so. They are very rare in that configuration so finding one isn't as easy but seriously if you review one that'd be so cool
for some oddest reason I find fully loaded Platinum F-150 more luxurious than most Lincoln and Cadillac sedans...
It’s more expensive
And the Platinum isn't even the highest trim cause the Lmited is the most expensive
For sure switching to a Truck next year. F-150 is on my mind, The Lariat Sport with the 5.0
I really like the 2.7t, it is peppy.
Truck owners: How the fuck do you drive something like this in a city or otherwise anywhere that isn't out in the bumblefuck country??
Great Review - for a non-Truck guy you did a great job! I have always had F150s, I am looking to replace my 2009 5.4L Lariat with 239K miles. I drive about 500 miles a week in Texas 65-90mpg roads so this could be a good truck. I tow my tractor 10-30 miles now and then so I think this 2.7L will be a nice option since 90% of the time I will be just on the highway. Thanks again
I’m a Kid that lives around Chrysler, Toyota and GM and the Ford is just fit for me in my mind, I want this as my first vehicle because everyone loves every truck except for fords and I want to change that cause the truck is beautiful ❤️
Yes it has an aluminum body but i'm pretty sure they still have a full steel frame
No, frame is aluminum
Andy's Shop it’s a steel frame dumbass. And also Chevy is garbage. Bail out welfare trucks.
@@andybub45 wrong
One or these was issued to me from the company I work for. 2020 F150 2.7l 4x4 4 door Lariat. What a great truck!! A/C in the seats is AMAZING
I just traded my 2014 super crew with a 5.0 for a new super crew with the 2.7, the 5.0 did sound good, but the 2.7 is quicker to me, it unreal the power it makes. I’ve drove all the new trucks with the v8’s and the eco boost holds its own with all of them. The eco diesel in the dodge is strong also.
TacRatt60 I have a 2015 f150 sport with the v8, one day I drove my brothers 3.5 to the store and I was like wow this is fast, then I got right back in mine and was blown away by the immediate response of my 5.0 compared to the turbos lag, the 2.7 may feel quicker to you, but it certainly isn’t, not even close, sorry
You do have to drive them differently, but the turbo motors are definitely faster. There are innumerable published tests proving that.
The new 5.0 makes 80 more whp than the 2015. It is only .2 seconds slower in the quarter mile than a 3.5 and had a higher trap speed so it was gaining on the top side. The 3.5 is a little bit stronger but I think the v8 will be more reliable over the years.
I got 85000 on my 2010 Lariat and I still love it. Gonna keep it at least another 10 years.
Can't wait to get mine late this year. I'll be placing an order for for a 18-19 regular cab, xl, short bed, with the 5.0l and 4x4. Boy am I excited.
Svt. Junior awesome man sounds great 👍
Cant watch a truck video without one idiot saying how this brand is trash and this one is better. I dont care about brands, I honestly like all the pickups that are out today. All of them look awesome and perform fine. I don't care what company it is, every single truck will have some sort of problem in its lifespan. Whether it be small or major I'm not sure, there are bad apples in every batch that comes from their factory.
They all have their problems, true. However, they're not all made equal.
2:00 The XLT is the trim most people choose.
Right? Most people are not going to spend upwards of 70 grand for a truck, even 60.
All that stupid electronic crap (Truckers hate) raises the price. Its a yuppy soy boy truck
It's stupid that the Lariat and King Ranch is basically F250 diesel territory.
I'm a proud Explorer owner but my family needs have grown so I'm currently looking to jump into an F-150! I'm not ruling out an XLT but I'm seriously considering the Lariat...not cheap but I believe it's the best bang for your buck!
A lot of people choose the XL STX trim as well
Good Review Of 2018 Ford F-150. 😀
Thanks for the review. Now I am waiting for the 2018 Expedition review!
I was a Chevy. Has let me down over 10 year span. Now i went to ram. No regrets. But tbh I'm starting to get urges to get a f150. That's why in here. I have never owned any ford vehicle.
I've owned a few F-150's. Your not missing anything. Stick with gm or ram. Better yet, Toyota.
@@curtis1951 a toYota will always be a disappointment
Great video but I do have to admit you are right that is the best truck in America and Canada it was 51 years straight in Canada is number one selling truck but actually I think it's 52 now
Well done, mahalo. Considering this as a used truck purchase in 2023.
I don't understand the purpose of a power assist tailgate. Isaac Newton proved gravity would let a tailgate open. What about having a tailgate that will shut itself, now that would be helpful.
I agree but people are just lazy pussies now days.
I have a 2018 2.7 with 4wd...I’m getting 20.1 in mixed drivingwith bigger tires (285/55r20) and heavier wheels (20x10) and front end is leveled
This guy mentions how short he is on every review at least three times
right??
Push button start on a pick up truck ????!?!? What in the fuck
Whoa, hold on cowboy...did you just say it has an "aluminium" frame?! You'll need to investigate that...
Randy Pullman I got burnt, mine has a steel frame under it!😖 hopefully it’s military grade steel too!
@@poppyneese1811 i dunno mate , i personally would go the steel .
We make the F-150 frames at my work and they are steel and E-coated or powder coated.. Chevy doesn't E-coat their frames at all.. I own a 2017 F-150 2.7 sport and its a runner.. The bed and hood are aluminum... I've done engine upgrades to mine.. And I eat Chevy trucks and a few camaros for lunch.
I have looked at TH-cam videos comparisons of all the motors offered in the F-150. Mechanics prefer the simplicity of the natural 5.0. Heavy haulers tie with the 5.0/3.5 eco boost. The 2.7 eco is the most desired by families for towing up to about 3500 lbs and Fun driving. I am only pulling 2200 lbs so I will choose either the 2.7 or 3.5 bc ecoboost bc apparently they are the most fun to drive.
I have the 3.5L, but would suggest the 2.7L if all you pull is 2200 lbs. You will be happier with that motor.
I took out the 3.5L V6, 5.0L V8 and the 2.7L V6. If your not towing heavy, go for the 2.7L V6. It drove the same as a V8 pretty much with much better gas mileage.
2200lbs? You can save a bunch of money by using a Civic.
@@dchawk81 I’ll bet your civic is a real beast,, for you anyway
I have a 2.7 XLT Sport. Love it. Best part is I get 18 MPG on average.
I have a 2016 XLT sport with the 3.5 and I average 19.6
Lariat is not the configuration most ppl buy...the xlt is. Lariat is too expensive for the average Joe
It's been the number one selling truck in the USA since 1977
Conservative America you're correct my friend I have a few.
1999 was the best year and also best selling
Because they are so cheap. They break down alot.
I have this same exact truck, same color, same wheels, but the 3.5 Ecoboost, and I am enjoying it a lot!
Need me one of these
Very informative, and excellent Colaboration on the machine it self, Makes me want to BUY a FORD F 150
Best truck ever made
I have a 05 lariat and love it. Not fan of the 09-13 version but really love this! Just have to find a trade in or lease return or something as $60k is a lot for me
Excellent review, very informative, thank you
I have driven GM trucks for 25 years but I will say that the current generation of Ford F150s are very impressive. I recently took out a 2018 Sierra, 2018 Ram, and a 2018 F150 for a test drive. The F150 was the most impressive. I was particularly pleased with the amount of interior space the truck had. The only thing that I've never liked about Ford trucks is the fact that they tend to sit higher than the Ram and GM models. I'm getting old now so it's a bit cumbersome getting things in and out of a taller bed. I will wait to see the new GM model that's coming out for 2019. But if I had to pick today, I'd actually be leaning towards giving the new Ford a try. The only tough decision would be going with the 2.7L or the 5.0L.
Many GM cars and trucks are assembled outside the USA, unlike Fords! After we bailed them out for a cost of $12 B! They continue to send work overseas!
Get the Ford F-150!
The f -150 is very reliable. And is more reliable than dodge and chevy
It’s Ford they are specifically made for COPS 👮♀️🚓 all there cars and I live out Philly so I know 🦅🦅🏆🦅🦅
Love this truck and nice review.
These eco boost need to be a few years old with many miles devoted to towing before am honest review can be given. Stick with the 5.0. Any ford tech will agree.
Do a shot every time he says the word "tester".
I like the redline reviews but damn this guy is constantly smacking his lips or something after every 5 words or so. Wtf so annoying. I turn the videos off once I'm annoyed.
EVERYTHINGIHAD He has a lisp. Leave him be. Lol
Gabez82 a lisp is different. He smack his lips or sucks is teeth over and over until I turn the videos off lmao
I chose the 5.0 V8.
Can't beat the sound of the V8 , plenty of power.
Cajun Kevin that was my first choice until I learned that many of the 5.0s burn a lot of oil ! I guess I’m getting in Ecoboost
@@MrScoobieman 5.0s have issues early, ecoboosts have issues later. Your choice but smart people buy Chevy.
@@andybub45 and GM have issues always
Andy's Shop Chevy is garbage no thanks
XLT is the volume truck outside of fleet sales not the lariat
This is why I watch Redline!!! Excellent honest reviews!!!
I've never been a truck guy. But my goodness I need one of these, for reasons
That's a beautiful truck. Not sure what color I'd get though. I love the perfectly round wheel wells that match the wheel/tire perfectly. This is how a truck is supposed to look.
Makes it look slab-sided. That year Silverado with the flared, squared fenders and wheel wells was maybe the best-looking pickup ever.
@@mrpoizun the best looking dump truck maybe
Great truck, please make a video on the XL or XLT as most people will be buying one of those
He’s only going to be Abel to do that if Ford sends him one
Great review!! Love the truck 2 more months
Thanks man , just test drove one today! You gave me more info than the salesman..
I would sell my house to buy a manual Tacoma made from aluminum. The current taco gets 16 mpg. It’s also sluggish off the line and when braking. I don’t buy trucks for mpg, but aluminum is a no brainer. Corrosion resistant and light. Can’t wait for the other companies to wake up.
Well, with Trump slapping tariffs all over the place, probably not going to happen.
While Aluminum doesn't rust , it can still be adversely effected by corrosive environments , my old prime mover/big rig had an aluminum floor which ended up like swiss cheese.
Also if you have compare some heavy trucks with some age and miles with chassis rails made of aluminum and steel ,
the steel seems to hold up better against fatigue in my observations.
Perhaps for light weight commercials they might be ok , time will tell .
@@mikldude9376 and time has been told, the aluminum body has shown no corrosion after 9 yrs of use in either a salt or no salt environment. No metal fatigue either
It runs like a smaller light car.
Don't really like the interior. Still a bit too much plastic. Not to mention an obscene price.
Sylvanus Thayer so what you want leather on the entire work truck lol
I'd settle for a rubberized texture or brushed aluminum but whatever floats your boat. Leather is nice too.
Todd Medium Wellington III if it's priced like a luxury car then yeah
Sylvanus Thayer - I agree. Not EVERY F-150 buyer is a Metrosexual Girly-Man!! 😊😜
And a *2.7L F-150* ???? I don't care WHAT horsepower ratings it might have.... It's going to be TOO (not TO) Small of an Engine for that weight and Workload! I don't see longevity with that baby Ecoboost. It will just have to work TOO hard for TOO long, and will be in almost constant Boost!
Probably a decent Soccer Mom Rig though.
@@CarminesRCTipsandTricks glad that your frontal lobotomy was a success…
Cool black 2018 ford f-150 video