2016 Ford F-150 Limited review from Family Wheels (and what's coming for 2017)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ส.ค. 2016
- We take the new 2016 F-150 Limited trim on a 2,000 km summer road trip to find out how it stacks up for families, what changes have been made for 2016 and if this new $75,000 trim is worth the coin.
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Well done. I've seen many reviews but this one was the most honest one and not overrated. I love this car and planning to get one soon and it's awesome to see this review. Thank you.
I love your honest and to the point reviews. Excellent attention to details - thanks !
Cool. Thanks for watching. That's good to hear.
Seriously good video my friend. Impressively simple yet informative. You rarely stopped to take a breath by
I never got the impression that you were rushing, it flowed perfectly.
I rarely praise someone on a first watch but you obviously know what you're doing and deserve credit for it. I know you're channel will grow.
Thank you for the review.
Really good to have you watching, Chris. I appreciate the feedback.
This review was phenomenal. So many deep details. Thanks! (Especially around driver assts tech)
Thanks for watching, Riyad! Got your other note as well. Yes, working on getting a Pacifica within the next 5 weeks. Keep an eye out for it.
Excellent, thanks!
I just accidentally discovered Family Wheels through this video. I'm from the USA, and I am impressed with the quality and attention to detail. Great production values, as well. Thank you for including metric measures as well as old English system equivalents.
I tend to agree with our host: $75,000 (Canadian, I presume) is a bit ridiculous for a "dressed up" pickup truck (or luxury SUV). I've had exposure to many vehicles in both family and business life, including trimmed-up minivans, pickups galore (including a 3/4-ton crew cab 4x4 with utility boxes), passenger sedans/hatchbacks and even a small SUV. Setting aside that the 2016 F-150 Limited is a pickup truck for a minute, comparing it to my parents' new 2016 Subaru Forester (which they got a deal on, ahead of the pending 2017 models) I'd have to say that the F-150 Limited is not worth the extra $$$ over lesser-trim Ford half-ton trucks. The Forester has a backup cam, maybe not as good as the F-150's, but still far better than I ever dreamed. It also has air conditioning, a killer heater, premium cloth seating, fold-down rear seats, a partial roof rack, smooth CVT, a normal (non LED) instrument cluster, a USB port, exceptional ride comfort, and a 2.5-liter "Boxer" Four that purrs down the road almost like a V8. Of course, the Forester doesn't cost as much as an F-150 of any trim level, but a family on a budget might find this inexpensive all-wheel-drive crossover remarkably comfortable for considerably less money... if they don't need a pickup truck's load-hauling and trailer-towing capabilities.
I really appreciated our host's criticisms of the pop-out side-steps. If I were spec'ing out a build-to-order pickup truck for a family, business or family business, I would prefer not to indulge in fragile-looking gimmicks like that. Looks like something that would go bad immediately after the truck's warranty expires. I am definitely not a fan of the leather seating. It's not just the sense of waste for the sake of conspicuous consumption. (How many cows give their all for the F-150 pickup truck fleet every year?) I agree with our host that the porous nature of the Ford seat design will inevitably attract dirt and be unusually difficult to clean. Imagine spending as much money on a pickup truck as people spent on a house, just 30+ years ago, and spilling something or getting dirty from a job-site and ruining those gaudy seats! Why do folks need leather in a pickup, anyway? Are people really that vain?
There were some great interior shots of the vehicle in this video. Kudos to Family Wheels for showing us many details close-up, sometimes seemingly in macro mode. But one nagging question remains: a cab with all those storage nooks and crannies must trap dirt. How hard would they be to keep clean? Perhaps if the objective is to take the concept of a modern half-ton truck and marry it to the old notion of a full-size, rear-wheel-drive luxury and/or family sedan/wagon of the 1960s and '70s. If so, does Ford make this iteration of the F-150 into a "living room on wheels"? Also: having had a pickup with a moonroof 25 years ago, I'm of the opinion they are a waste of money and can create problems.
The only other nagging question on my mind is Ford's shift in emphasis to turbocharged engines. It can be argued that turbocharging will inevitably become standard on most if not all passenger cars, trucks and vans in the near future as escalating fuel economy regs tighten and national security concerns about fossil fuel supplies and global climate continue to grow. But back in the 1970s and '80s, turbocharged engines were seen as having durability/longevity problems. Have these auto manufacturers turned the corner, making turbo-motors durable? Used to be that even the best turbo cars required an overhaul after about 60,000 miles.
Thanks for posting this review.
P.S.-- If I were spec'ing out a built-to-order half-ton Ford today, for personal and/or business use, it would likely be a cab-and-a-half or crew cab, cloth seating, backup cam, maybe the trailer-towing gimmick, 2.7-liter (164 cid) turbo V6 (or the larger 3.5 turbo) a/c, 4x4, bed liner and towing mirrors. That's just me.
Thanks for writing, W - perhaps the most in depth comment that's ever been left! Great to have you chiming in and finding the channel. FYI, I'm currently testing the new Forester so keep your eyes peeled for that next week.
I love my king ranch truck ford has improved so much I'm glad ford is keeping up with import car and all the modern stuff the ford never had before thank you for your help reviewing this truck it help a lot
That's great, Michael. Glad to have helped!
fantastic review again! I appreciate that you are more realistic and down to earth with vehicles. Realizing that the average joe schmoe isnt going to spend $80k on a truck! keep up the great reviews.
Thanks as always for watching. Great to have you subbed.
I purchased the 2018 Limited and I absolutely love it. I do get your point about the extra bells and whistles not worth it but I still enjoy the look of the Limited it has a commanding presence again my opinion. I have not experienced any of that automatic breaking issues with the 2018 on my road trips however I did have an episode where I was in a sweeping corner and I don't know but the truck just kept accelerating and I had to quickly intervene. It got my heart racing a bit. Oh 1 more thing the power and torque on my 3.5L EcoBoost is phenomenal.
Fantastic, Sean! Thanks for the real world intel. Glad you're digging your truck.
The price of trucks these days are absolutely ludicrous. What ever happened to a well equipped crew cab truck in the low 30's? That was just 10 years ago. Insane! Nevertheless, great review!
And once you get into heavy duty trucks that are well equipped, the sky's the limit. Thanks for watching.
Mr Bobby Brown you still can get a well equipped crew cab truck in the 30's. It's just that these days, there are way more options, and higher trims such as this Limited have almost all the options standard. You don't have to get the options if you don't want to pay for them. Also, keep in mind that this is a Canadian channel with prices in Canadian dollars.
Get the basic stripper model and you can walk out of Chevy or Ford with a ~$35k truck all in. However don't expect ANY refinement, soft touch points or possibly even Air conditioning. But hey, trucks built in the 80s likely didn't have any of these features right?
I recently got a blue one. (2016 F150 Limited) I had a 2014 f150 Limited in blue with blue leather back in my senior year. I like the 2016 alot better.
To your point, you can get a pretty nicely equipped f150 for $40k and a reasonably equipped BMW 3 series for the same cost as this platinum.
Yes, it was hard for my value-conscious mind to justify that extra $30k. Thanks for watching, Mark.
Even less than, with rebates and incentives plus a little negotiating, 35-37!
Great review! I just bought a 2016 Lariat Special edition. A little less pricey then the Limited, and I think looks better. If you want more of a sporty look. Black and red decals badges, decals, and interior. The grill even has red trim in it! Sport package gauges and stamped seats. Check it out before you buy. It turns a lot of heads.
Nice ridgeback you have there. She looks comfy in the back!
Ha! Yes, my FIRST child.
You can get a 6.5' box and a crew cab F-150, just not on the Limited trim. Very nice review!
limited box only comes in a 5.5 box
I saw one of these F-150 limited in Toronto today. Had a peek inside and while I never got to feel any surfaces or play around, I'm impressed at how well equipped a pickup can be these days. The price is steep (especially for a Ford pickup) but I can see this for some as an alternative to a Land Rover or BMW X5. Yes the attention to detail won't touch a Lexus or Audi, but unlike those SUV the F-150 does have good capability and towing capacity.
From the looks of the review, Ford only needs to address some minor shortcomings & programming for adaptive cruise, but it seems like a genuine family alternative to another German SUV which is getting way too common for my tastes. Bonus points if said family will actually load up the bed to the brim to a family cottage off the paved road.
I agree the new prices of the high end trucks are over the top
These safety features are more dangerous than safe. I'm glad you pointed it out. I'll be avoiding them like the plague.
makes sense
#1 selling vehicle of all time
Abdiassis Ahmed that speaks more to American habits than anything else. The number of Americans who own pickups that don't need them is astonishing
Same reason liberals would buy a Prius and then drive it like a M3? Yeah.
Pick up trucks are as practical as practical can get: Haul a car, an engine, a gearbox, a sofa, a dishwasher, dirt, sand and or mulch, and then go out on a date the same night? priceless.
The only trim I would ever go with for F-150 is King Ranch. I have loved the King Ranch for a while now.
What makes that trim stand out for you? Powerplant or interior? Thanks for watching.
Probably the interior. Last generation, even in the current, it was so unique compared to the other trims. It kinda stood out.
WolfBlitzer that's also my favourite truck! Such a nice interior, and it's a bit more capable than the Limited due to it's available 6.5' box.
Family Wheels for me, it's mostly the interior, the option for a V8, and a longer box, also, I don't have to get lots of the features I don't want, such as power running boards, tailgate step, or sunroof.
Whats the difference between the Limited and Platinum models? I picked up a 2016 XLT with Special Edition package and pretty much has everything I need, I did look at the Lariat but at 13k extra over the XLT.... no!
There's not many differences between Platinum and Limited models. The Limited comes standard with some of the few optional features available on the Platinum, such as Active Park Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, and the Technology package which has the 360 degree camera. The King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited models are pretty much interchangeable depending on your own personal preferences, such as the interior and exterior stylings - different interior colours, grilles, rims, badging, etc.
The Limited comes with its own interior, grill, wheels, and the door handles have a matte chrome finish. It also has almost every feature standard (I went on the build and price section of Ford's website, there are literally 11 options including colours). It only comes with a crew cab, 5.5' box, and 3.5L EcoBoost engine. It's also likely a bit cheaper to get a Limited than a Platinum optioned out the same way, or maybe a very similar price, just with the Limited appearance.
I liked the Limited, but I drove off with a '16 Plat as 65K was the most I wanted to pay considering the only difference is leather and badge. All other amenities are same. To your cruise control issue, have not experienced any issues like that.
Thanks for writing. Yep, it's a big jump for largely the same truck. Glad your adaptive cruise control hasn't presented the same issues. It was very disconcerting.
thats real wood dude....guess you didn't do your research
Yes. And although I agree with him about the Lariat, the leather in the limited is upgraded. The lariat has to be upgraded to the 502A package and doesn’t have things like the 22 inch rims, technology package, power running boards, moon roof. Etc. And that “over engineered” step which also isn’t included in the lariat is the best in the segment. First he complains about things being cheaply done but then wants a crappy Bumper step. Go for a ride in the Denali and you’ll really see cheap. Do your homework.
Hi Paul, just wanted to point out that in 2016 the Lariat Super Crew actually comes with 2 options for bed size. 5'6" and 6'6". You mention in the video that there is only one option only. Not the case. i just bought a 2016 F150 Lariat and know I had the option for both. They are great trucks and I can see now why Ford leads the market. Coming off a 2010 GM and having done my homework with the big three, Ford is ahead in so many ways.
That's great to hear, Sam. Perhaps it's the Limited trim that just comes with the 5.5 ft option. What did you go with in the end? Any beefs with the truck so far?
I stand corrected, It appears the Limited ( the only trim) that is not offered with 6 1/2' box. I ended up with Lariat with 502A +tech pkg++Great truck, I only have two beefs with my truck. One is with Navigation, SYNC 3 is great, but navigation details of maps and the fact that they are outdated.
I was comparing side by side with GM Sierra and GM had updated maps. Ford mapping is outdated and will not have new mapping for 18 months. My other and second beef is the 502A package and its hefty up-charge from 501A is for LED lights, head lights etc. Why would Ford have all LED lights (which are just stunning and excellent by the way) but leave out Licence plate lamps and fog lamps as yellow halogen bulbs. Seems like someone missed the mark. Overall I am very happy with my decision for an F150. Great Review of the truck. I agree totally on how quickly the price climbs up.
Interesting, Sam. Thanks for writing and enjoy the truck.
Wow 80 thousand bucks, I have a basic 4x4 Chevy 2015 regular cab and with the 5.3 with cyl deactivation and I get on average on Van Island 10.5 L per Klm plus it only cost me 34K!
That's some good mileage, Stephen. Thanks for watching from out on the island.
Good review. I was watching this wish my 12month kid and he was focused on it like never before :-) Right comment. No sense to pay extra for LTD version, not much value added for this price difference.
Thanks for watching, Andrew. Maybe I've found my new target demographic!
Come on. this much screen time on your right hand? what's the watch? orient?
so it was a seiko-
You bet! Thanks for watching.
What kind of watch
Seiko. Thanks for watching.
Neil Patrick Harris
I have 2015 ecoboost platinum sitting in my driveway. It's the only way these trucks can't break down. Why do I say that? Just got soaked for $5500 in a single repair bill. My piece of garbage has only been seen on time on schedule at the same dealership. Mine is fully loaded: Leather heated seats, sprayed bed liner, roll and lock bed cover, cameras all around. Ironically it also has an extended gas tank. Sad cause these piles only get 14 miles to the gallon. That highly bragged about aluminum body won't protect you or your family from a drunk angry squirrel. Didn't know I had a lemon on my hands until the dealership couldn't explain how routine maintenance all of sudden costs $5500. I drive my wife's old station wagon. Save your save a ton of cash and buy a GMC, Dodge, Chevy or ride the bus.
Why would you buy a limited over a platinum? Platinum is better. Better trim, better leather. It's Ford's top, not the limited.
Cheap looking wood lol...its actually real wood lol
That tailgate is not over designed bud its a great idea the reaches lower to the ground tgan those hideous gm bumper steps.. Not to mention their new disgusting looking tailgate step they now added to their new trucks. Talk about over design on that tailgate👎
I would definitely go for a X5 for that ridiculous price.
Limited is 25k over priced!!!!!
Absolutely Sucks big time that if u want the Limited,,, u are forced to hv the shitty 3.5 eco shit motor.😡😡😡😡
At the price u pay u should be able to choose the engine u want.😡😡
After all u are the one buying it!!!!😁
Most people choose the 5.0l v8 engine over the 3.5 EcoBoost. 10 to 1.😁