I prefer naturally aspirated V-8 more than the turbocharged EcoBoost 3.5-liter V-6. If I were to buy a new F-150 I would prefer paying the premium 1,500 extra dollars for having more payload in towing and a longer lasting engine. 🙂
I enjoy your in depth videos, I had to find you again, I remember your reviews on the expedition in 2020 . They helped me in buying the expedition and I am looking to buy a f150 now
I like the old school column shifter (shifter on the steering wheel) I grew up driving automatic transmissions that had that. If I remember correctly the newer Ford trucks have a manual mode where there is a button on top of the column shifter where you can shift it like a manual transmission without having to use a clutch. It is technically an automatic transmission it just gives you the option to manually shift an automatic transmission without having to use a clutch because it is not technically a manual transmission. 🙂
One of the biggest scams has to be the “black appearance” package. For at least a grand you can have a few blackened decals &rims. I never knew why the colour black is worth more $. Is Ford saying the blackened F150 badge costs more to produce than the normal one??? Crazy.
The black packages actually gives you a different set of wheels other than blackening out trims and badging. $1400 for all of that bad but to each is own.
I just bought one brand new August 16, 2024 the avalanche gray 5.0 10 speed transmission. Does anyone know what the whining noise is in the motor? Sounds like you got a turbine I love the truck just that wine and noise is driving me crazy For answers thank you
This is a great video with lots of useful info. Really like the looks on the FX4/Rattler version. The black rims nicely offset the white paint and the FX4 decal pulls it all together. Also, I actually like the lime accent on the 1st truck. And I agree, smart move by Ford to upgrade the STX so you can get a decently equipped truck for less money than the higher trims (which have gone insane in pricing).
Stop h8in on the lime Tim, Lime is so much better than orange. or red for that matter.. Violet resonates with me, reminds me of spring. Probably why I have a purple Dagger sea kayak...
I do like Ford's pickup trucks over other manufacturers. My only complaint with Ford is that there is no Adaptive Cruise Control for the F-150 XL Single Cab, 2WD, SWB. Therefore, I'm forced to get Chevy's 1500 WT, S Cab, 2WD LWB with Adaptive Cruise Control and ALL safety tech included. This is a must-have for this senior to continue to drive on today's roads. I am old school and do not care for Pretty-Boy Saturday Night Rhinestone Cowboy trucks. My Grand Daddy taught me to drive in 1973 in his 1965 F-100 I6 (240CI) 3-speed Column shift. FYI thumbs up as always for the presentation.
@@longmcarthurford Not really. I just bought the first one in black paint. Its nearly all blacked out. Ill spend 1500 of my own money and it will all be black, and put my extra toward the electronic rearend.
2024 F-150 is disappointing for the price increase. It's not a great deal compared to 2023-2021. Looks like ford is phasing out regular cab trucks as well. Would not be surprised to see them limited to fleet sales in the next couple of years.
@@steveemary4447 I seriously doubt it they won’t haul his camper and I had a friend that decided to get 5.0 because the EcoBoost wouldn’t have the GVRW capability to haul his camper and talk to Scotty Kilmer he will tell you those EcoBoost engines are junk for towing trailers and those twin-turbochargers wear out the engine quicker and you have to do OCIs more often than a naturally aspirated engine. 🙂
@@frederickwoodard9551Wow if you’re hauling a camper I wouldn’t even consider a 1/2 ton truck, maybe a 3/4 but more likely a 1 ton which is better suited for carrying that extra weight in the box plus you need the heavier duty chassis. As for Scotty he’s a great old school mechanic, when it comes to the newer technology there are better educated mechanics to choose from and to watch. The big thing for these Eco boost engines is regular oil changes, not what the manufacturer recommends, but cut in half. Plus these newer generation turbos are oil cooled and located on the bottom sides of the motor away from all the heat under the hood, so they last. I have a 2.7 EB and at our elevation, it pulls hard all the way up and over the mountain passes, without breaking a sweat. Don’t get me wrong my generation loves big blocks and diesels, but sooner or later we have to adapt or be left behind, plus I don’t own a gas station.
I would rather have the 5.0 V-8 Coyote engine because the 3.5 EcoBoost engine is a hunk of junk. I am not a fan of turbocharged V-6 engines souping up a small engine decreases the longevity of a smaller engine and if you are going to tow anything significant don’t get the EcoBoost get the V-8 Coyote engine Naturally Aspirated engine. 🙂
The other reason why I prefer naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V-8 because 5.0-liter V-8 engines only need Regular Unleaded 87-Octane or Unleaded 88 E15 ethanol gasoline whereas EcoBoost 3.5-liter twin-turbo V-6 needs Premium 93-Octane Unleaded gasoline which, is more expensive per gallon than Regular Unleaded 87 or E15 ethanol 88 Unleaded Octane gasoline. 🙂
@milesv5352 oh I'm well aware, I own one. But I highly doubt the guy looking at a STX is going to make the substantial financial upgrade to a Lariat just because of 1 or 2 options
I prefer naturally aspirated V-8 more than the turbocharged EcoBoost 3.5-liter V-6. If I were to buy a new F-150 I would prefer paying the premium 1,500 extra dollars for having more payload in towing and a longer lasting engine. 🙂
Exactly what I did. Good man 👏🏼
I’d go for 201A with 5.0 with dual exhaust…would be nice
This is the best trim to get for the money. Great video keep up the great work.
Thank you Tim.. I appreciate you sharing all the platforms and costs.. Keep up the great work....
I enjoy your in depth videos, I had to find you again, I remember your reviews on the expedition in 2020 . They helped me in buying the expedition and I am looking to buy a f150 now
I like the old school column shifter (shifter on the steering wheel) I grew up driving automatic transmissions that had that. If I remember correctly the newer Ford trucks have a manual mode where there is a button on top of the column shifter where you can shift it like a manual transmission without having to use a clutch. It is technically an automatic transmission it just gives you the option to manually shift an automatic transmission without having to use a clutch because it is not technically a manual transmission. 🙂
Yes, select shift allows you to do that.
These are the type of videos I want to see. Let’s see more of them with the other trims and differences in interior as well.
One of the biggest scams has to be the “black appearance” package. For at least a grand you can have a few blackened decals &rims. I never knew why the colour black is worth more $. Is Ford saying the blackened F150 badge costs more to produce than the normal one??? Crazy.
Absolutely sick of the "blackend" look. Virtually always just looks dirty.
The black packages actually gives you a different set of wheels other than blackening out trims and badging. $1400 for all of that bad but to each is own.
Black appearance is worth it. Just got an STX, it’s what you like. Also, they are not selling these right now, so deals are everywhere!!!
@@salvadorlopez5961 Except the regular is all black too except the wheels and that vent......
@@BamaShinesDistilleryyes and not much of that neon color trim. I got mine all blacked out. I love driving this truck daily.
I just bought one brand new August 16, 2024 the avalanche gray 5.0 10 speed transmission. Does anyone know what the whining noise is in the motor? Sounds like you got a turbine I love the truck just that wine and noise is driving me crazy For answers thank you
This is a great video with lots of useful info. Really like the looks on the FX4/Rattler version. The black rims nicely offset the white paint and the FX4 decal pulls it all together. Also, I actually like the lime accent on the 1st truck. And I agree, smart move by Ford to upgrade the STX so you can get a decently equipped truck for less money than the higher trims (which have gone insane in pricing).
Stop h8in on the lime Tim, Lime is so much better than orange. or red for that matter.. Violet resonates with me, reminds me of spring. Probably why I have a purple Dagger sea kayak...
Great review, thanks. Can you please tell us what brand is the level kit you used on the middle truck?
It should have power sliding back window , power drivers seat heated seats and steering wheel
@@MrRockyko that would be on the XLT
I do like Ford's pickup trucks over other manufacturers. My only complaint with Ford is that there is no Adaptive Cruise Control for the F-150 XL Single Cab, 2WD, SWB. Therefore, I'm forced to get Chevy's 1500 WT, S Cab, 2WD LWB with Adaptive Cruise Control and ALL safety tech included. This is a must-have for this senior to continue to drive on today's roads. I am old school and do not care for Pretty-Boy Saturday Night Rhinestone Cowboy trucks. My Grand Daddy taught me to drive in 1973 in his 1965 F-100 I6 (240CI) 3-speed Column shift. FYI thumbs up as always for the presentation.
So where DID the Rattler go?
I've mever seen one or heard of anyone having one.
It was available the first half of 2023 model year. We sold a bunch.
How can an stx be a FX4, I thought they were both appearance and option packages.
@michaelhayes9773 FX4 is a package available on most trims. STX went from an appearance package in 2023 to it's own trim in 2024.
$1500 for a few black painted accents is ridiculous
@@EpicBrosTime you might re-watch the video. There are more than a few black accents.
@@longmcarthurford Not really. I just bought the first one in black paint. Its nearly all blacked out. Ill spend 1500 of my own money and it will all be black, and put my extra toward the electronic rearend.
Great video. Thanks
Does anyone have a link to a resource that will explain the different driving modes (Normal/Eco/Sport etc) in detail?
You can find them on this page, www.ford.com/trucks/f150/features/off-roading/
Great video please do test drive on STX
Interior review would have been nice.
@@leol9281 You might check out the STX video that I did that covered all the standard and optional equipment.
Own a Raptor 2022 Would you recommend me to sell the Raptor and buy F150 stx FX 4 2024 V8
@@qazqaz-kp1xj no
I liked the rattler package short lived
Funny how 8 inch screen became small I wonder when the current 12 will become also….exciting
It already is which is why the STX has it.
I'm not a fan of the headlights. I like the look of the 21-23 better.
Good video Sir
Tim, I want that last one you showed in the video. Can you work a deal on me trading in my 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid to get a f150 in Carbonized Grey?
Do you not like the maverick?
Yes, we can get you connected with a salesperson. Email me timothybartz@gmail.com
@@mr.monitor. yes I love it.
2024 F-150 is disappointing for the price increase. It's not a great deal compared to 2023-2021. Looks like ford is phasing out regular cab trucks as well. Would not be surprised to see them limited to fleet sales in the next couple of years.
Is the power rear sliding window avail on the STX? Thanks.
No, it is not.
I have not known any turbocharged engines not requiring premium fuel ⛽️ besides 3.5 EcoBoost cannot pull loads like 5.0 V-8 engines. 🙂
Lmao you must be trolling
Wrong again Fred. 3.5 EB can tow up to 14,200lbs. Max on 5.0 is 13K.
These ecoboost engines will outperform the 5.0 anytime the elevation increases, especially pulling a load.
@@steveemary4447 I seriously doubt it they won’t haul his camper and I had a friend that decided to get 5.0 because the EcoBoost wouldn’t have the GVRW capability to haul his camper and talk to Scotty Kilmer he will tell you those EcoBoost engines are junk for towing trailers and those twin-turbochargers wear out the engine quicker and you have to do OCIs more often than a naturally aspirated engine. 🙂
@@frederickwoodard9551Wow if you’re hauling a camper I wouldn’t even consider a 1/2 ton truck, maybe a 3/4 but more likely a 1 ton which is better suited for carrying that extra weight in the box plus you need the heavier duty chassis. As for Scotty he’s a great old school mechanic, when it comes to the newer
technology there are better
educated mechanics to
choose from and to watch.
The big thing for these Eco boost engines is regular oil changes, not what the manufacturer recommends, but cut in half. Plus these newer generation turbos are oil cooled and located on the bottom sides of the motor away from all the heat under the hood, so they last.
I have a 2.7 EB and at our elevation, it pulls hard all the way up and over the mountain passes, without breaking a sweat.
Don’t get me wrong my generation loves big blocks and diesels, but sooner or later we have to adapt or be left behind, plus I don’t own a gas station.
Give UAW 20% raises & what the f do you think will happen to truck prices? Something will give & it’s gonna happen very soon.
NAV is a waste of my money if you have a smart phone
I thought so. I find myself using both. The Ford Connected Nav is actually really nice.
That digital gauge dash cluster look’s awful. Should have been left as an option.
I would rather have the 5.0 V-8 Coyote engine because the 3.5 EcoBoost engine is a hunk of junk. I am not a fan of turbocharged V-6 engines souping up a small engine decreases the longevity of a smaller engine and if you are going to tow anything significant don’t get the EcoBoost get the V-8 Coyote engine Naturally Aspirated engine. 🙂
Is this something you have data for or just bubba science
cylinder deactivation on the 5.0 now
The Rattler was too good of a deal. Like they say everything you want and nothing you don’t want. Nobody would buy the trims above it.
The other reason why I prefer naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V-8 because 5.0-liter V-8 engines only need Regular Unleaded 87-Octane or Unleaded 88 E15 ethanol gasoline whereas EcoBoost 3.5-liter twin-turbo V-6 needs Premium 93-Octane Unleaded gasoline which, is more expensive per gallon than Regular Unleaded 87 or E15 ethanol 88 Unleaded Octane gasoline. 🙂
Incorrect, sir. I have owned 4 ecoboost vehicles, and not one of them required premium fuel.
I have EcoBoost and manual states 87 Octane. That's all I've ran for 8 years and ZERO issues.
Navigation for 1 year, what a joke.😂
Get a lariat
hey everyone, just drop another 15k (no big deal) and get the Lariat.......🙄
@@79random a lot can be said about air-conditioning seats😀
@milesv5352 oh I'm well aware, I own one. But I highly doubt the guy looking at a STX is going to make the substantial financial upgrade to a Lariat just because of 1 or 2 options