2015 Ford F-150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew - The Best Pickup...Ever?

With over 34 million sales, Ford's F-Series pickups have dominated the market. Watch as AutoAcademics finds out if aluminum body panels, massage seats, and fancy lights make the 2015 F-150 Platinum 4x4 the best pickup truck yet. M.S.R.P. - $61,055.
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[@prodigal1970]

Gotta admit this was one of the best reviews I have seen ever, you were informative, concentrated on the specs, the handling..all the bells and whistles were covered..bottom line you gave all of us what truly mattered. I am now a subscriber..well done!

[@AutoAcademics]

+prodigal1970 prodigal1970, thank you very much for your support! We are very happy that you enjoyed the video. Please tell your friends and family about our channel (if you feel so inclined), as we can use all the support we can get. Thanks again and thanks for watching, too!

[@ivanlowjones]

Whenever I see an older model F150 on the road, I'm always amazed at how much they've evolved into what we have here. Very impressive.

[@AutoAcademics]

+J High Yeah. That's what happens when you've been on the market for that long, J High, and have sold that many vehicles. Ford has to keep it fresh. And this latest gen F-150 is definitely the freshest example we've experienced. Thank you for sharing and for your support!

[@kevinbeaupre5897]

+J High is that a ram in ur profile photo?

[@ivanlowjones]

Kevin Beaupre You better get your vision checked, son.

[@joepeters4771]

Ford went to town on this model!! With SO MANY options, thought for sure you'd run out of film for this review. Outstanding truck in this F - Series! Excellent video!!

[@AutoAcademics]

+Joe Peters Yes, Joe. There was a ton of stuff to cover and there was a ton of footage that we DIDN'T use. LOL We appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching!

[@markh3097]

Awesome job! Loved that the vid wasn't 40 mins but was really well done!

[@AutoAcademics]

+Mark H Mark H, thank you very much for the kind words. We've been working hard at improving our videos and we truly appreciate the positive feedback. Thanks for your support and for watching, too!

[@unrinconlatino]

Great video Chris! I can tell you guys have an awesome team! Well done

[@AutoAcademics]

+Keith Rincon Thank you, Keith Rincon. We truly appreciate your kind words. If you haven't done so already, click that SUBSCRIBE button for us. We can really use the help! Thanks again and thanks for watching, too!

[@danfletcher1470]

Great video! 👏🏻

[@JohnnyFaber]

Had to choose between a 2018 F150, and a 2015 platinum. Took the platinum home. Oh my lord...nicest truck I have ever been in. Massage seats blew my mind... Took it home and parked it next to my 77 Highboy. I think ol' granddad approves.

[@AutoAcademics]

Nice! Thanks for sharing and for watching, Johnny Faber!

[@littlekidbigkid]

This guys outfit is great

[@fieldsfury]

Just bought my 16 Platinum. Love it!

[@noahman9802]

Awesome ! congratulations sir !

[@fieldsfury]

THanks!

[@AutoAcademics]

+fieldsfury Congrats, fieldsfury! Great truck. Feel free to comment back on here once you've had a chance to live with it for a few weeks. Thanks for sharing and for watching, too!

[@glorialawrence5261]

The Ford F-150 post was nicely presented. Keep up the good work.Bill Lawrence

[@AutoAcademics]

+Gloria Lawrence Thank you!

[@honkytonk2010]

Awesome! review thanks for sharing

[@AutoAcademics]

+Greg Benson No, thank you for sharing, Greg Benson. We truly appreciate it. And thanks for watching, too!

[@poppyneese1811]

Bought a lowly xl STX with 2.7 EB and love it, with incentives was only 32 grand, 4wd Crew Cab and it will fly, looks good and get 20.4 in the mountains of WV!

[@AutoAcademics]

Thanks for sharing and for watching, Poppy Neese. Oh yeah, enjoy your new truck, too!

[@alistairliddell9173]

love this truck good video wish it was for sale in the UK

[@AutoAcademics]

+Alistair Liddell It truly is a good truck, Alistair Liddell. We review a bunch of vehicles throughout the year and this was one of the few that we were sorry to see leave. Thank you for your comments and thanks for watching, too!

[@snapesnapeseverussnape2015]

I'm in love with this truck!!!! it's my dream car

[@AutoAcademics]

Isn't it amazing how full-size pickup trucks can strike that kind emotion now, Retta Monique? This F-150 that we tested was that kind of vehicle. Thank you for sharing and for watching, too!

[@snapesnapeseverussnape2015]

Yeah it's amazing! I just wish the price wasn't a pain

[@AutoAcademics]

Retta Monique That is very true. These trucks are not cheap, but they sure are nice. Thank you, again!

[@snapesnapeseverussnape2015]

Your very welcome

[@darrellyelity3648]

Please protect yourself when having sex with this truck. LOL

[@vipbarbershops3053]

I just purchased my 2016 platinum v8 5.0 wow ford is a step ahead of the game I love all the other trucks like Toyota ,dodge and Chevy but I had to go with the ford hands down keep it up ford

[@AutoAcademics]

+Vip Barbershop That F-150 Platinum is truly an impressive pickup truck. Thank you for sharing, Vip Barbershop, and for watching, too!

[@moparcharger8642]

VipBarbershops do you still have it? How is it so far?

[@foford2010]

@@moparcharger8642 I bought F150 platinum V8 last year. Right now has 109k miles. It's the best vehicle I have ever owned! I took off road, long road trips, night on the town with the wife. It does everything well. I also had it paint corrected and opti-coated to remove swirl marks. Now my black truck looks like it has only 50k miles instead of 100k+. I'm not letting go of this truck any time soon.

[@sldemby]

I just picked up a 2016 platinum and I do love it. It's got plenty get up and go. Handles surprisingly well on pavement in corners. Can't wait for the first snow to try out the 4x4 ability. Stay tuned.

[@AutoAcademics]

Sounds good. Feel free to comment back on here in about 7 months to share your Maryland snow experiences in it. We'd love to hear them. We appreciate your comments, Stirling Demby. Thanks for watching!

[@AutoAcademics]

Yar Nunya Nice! Thanks for sharing and for watching. Enjoy your truck, Yar Nunya!

[@p.emerson0864]

I just bought a 2015 Platinum in Blue Jeans metallic with 73,000 miles on the 5.0 V8......beautiful classy truck!

[@AutoAcademics]

Congrats on your purchase and thanks for watching!

[@conservativeamerica9655]

I've been driving F150 for 33 years!!

[@AutoAcademics]

+Conservative America Nice! Thanks for sharing and for watching, Conservative America.

[@alistairliddell9173]

Not a problem really good videos p's next time you do a road test on a big truck can you do it in the UK so I can have a shot lol cheers keep up the good work guys 👍

[@AutoAcademics]

+Alistair Liddell That sounds like a plan! We'll just need a few things from you - a place to stay, a boat, and maybe 300,000 of your closest friends so that Ford will ship a truck over there for us. Besides those few things we're golden. What day works best for you? LOL We appreciate the accolades, Alistair. Thanks again!

[@imranabbasi7871]

I love your ford f150 pickup truck 👍

[@D4LM4R]

You forgot the best resale value of all classes. Great Review Thanks

[@AutoAcademics]

Dang it! Someone in the research department is going to get it. Thank you for keeping us on point, OneEye Lucky, and thanks for the kind words, too!

[@D4LM4R]

+AutoAcademics Nah, they didn't mean it. give them a second chance. Hehe you welcome guys. keep up the great work.

[@quickdubbs328]

The sticker price could be a hundred grand! And I wouldn't blink to have 1 in my driveway! The F-150 is an all around vehicle worth it's weight in gold!

[@josephyoung6367]

+Quick Dubbs slap yourself

[@joanbaez4990]

nice video!

[@AutoAcademics]

+mariano medina Thank you, mariano medina. We truly appreciate it. If you haven't done so already, please consider subscribing to our channel. We can use all the help we can get! LOL At any rate, we appreciate your comment. Thanks for watching!

[@brownbuter]

im more of f250 heavy duty fan but love this ''mini'' version lol this dude is awesome ,did u see at 3:26 locking the tailgate like a playa..lol

[@AutoAcademics]

+brown buter Hey, brown buter, we appreciate the kind words. Chris (our presenter) does kind of "strut his stuff" as he walks away from that tailgate. LOL Anyway, if you haven't done so yet and feel so inclined, please subscribe to our KZbin channel. We're sure Chris will have some more entertaining antics in other videos. Thanks for watching!

[@brownbuter]

+AutoAcademics subbed

[@rmaul2469]

What is everyones thoughts on the split headlights, I love them. But some people say they are ugly

[@AutoAcademics]

+BF4_Legion We like them, BF4_Legion. Thanks for watching!

[@randalldouggertt9848]

Good video.

[@AutoAcademics]

+Donald Brown Hey, thanks Donald Brown. We appreciate it. And thanks for watching, too!

[@randalldouggertt9848]

***** You are welcome!((:

[@Big_Chevy01]

My man needs to tie his shoes..

[@jimberry2297]

I have a 2015 Eco boost F150 Platinum. Just spent a ton of money on the piece of crap to get it fixed. Leaving it in my driveway to slowly rot away. :)

[@SssandNBtwnMytoes]

What’s N on the gauge cluster

[@Monteiro793]

Quando é que uma caminhonete dessa vem para o Brasil??????

[@AutoAcademics]

Unfortunately, we have no idea, Monteiro Sanches Monteiro. Thanks for watching!

[@DJCARBON2012]

Wish I had the money to buy one of these trucks! Herein my country they sell for around $105K US.

[@AutoAcademics]

+DJCARBON2012 Wow! Where do you live, if you don't mind us asking?

[@DJCARBON2012]

Belize

[@AutoAcademics]

DJCARBON2012 Beautiful country, but man F-150s are expensive there! LOL Thanks for watching!

[@evolvedaustin4230]

Whats the difference between the Platinum from the Limited edition F150?

[@AutoAcademics]

+SEPI AUSTIN Platinum was the top trim package in 2015. Now for 2016, Ford has added the Limited trim on top and that adds the Technology package standard (optional on Platinum), and apparently now the heated rear seats and twin panel moonroof are only available on the Limited trim. Platinum has a single panel moonroof and can opt for the Max Trailer Tow package, Limited can not. The 360 degree camera, lane keeping system, and adaptive cruise are standard on Limited and optional on Platinum. The Limited has some chrome trim pieces on the exterior and the Platinum can be optioned with skid plates, the Limited can not. The 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine is standard on the Limited and remains an option on the Platinum. Finally, the 2016 Platinum starting price is now $2k less than our 2015 tester and the 2016 Limited is almost $6300 more than the 2016 Platinum. To wrap it up, the Platinum is more of a fancy work truck, whereas the Limited is just fancy. But those are just our thoughts. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@evolvedaustin4230]

***** Thank you, it did help!

[@AutoAcademics]

SEPI AUSTIN Great! SEPI AUSTIN, if you haven't done so already, please consider subscribing to our channel. We can use all the help we can get! LOL Thanks again for watching and we're happy we could help!

[@evolvedaustin4230]

***** Ill do it now !

[@AutoAcademics]

SEPI AUSTIN Thank you, Sepi Austin. We appreciate your support!

[@DaveSoto45]

so its the same sticker price as the limited so whats the difference between limited and platinum

[@AutoAcademics]

Hi, DaveSoto45. We actually answered this question about a month ago, so we just copied and pasted our answer again here: Platinum was the top trim package in 2015. Now for 2016, Ford has added the Limited trim on top and that adds the Technology package standard (optional on Platinum), and apparently now the heated rear seats and twin panel moonroof are only available on the Limited trim. Platinum has a single panel moonroof and can opt for the Max Trailer Tow package, Limited can not. The 360 degree camera, lane keeping system, and adaptive cruise are standard on Limited and optional on Platinum. The Limited has some chrome trim pieces on the exterior and the Platinum can be optioned with skid plates, the Limited can not. The 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine is standard on the Limited and remains an option on the Platinum. Finally, the 2016 Platinum starting price is now $2k less than our 2015 tester and the 2016 Limited is almost $6300 more than the 2016 Platinum. To wrap it up, the Platinum is more of a fancy work truck, whereas the Limited is just fancy. But those are just our thoughts. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@ianinohio]

+AutoAcademics some of this is wrong. You can get the pano moon roof and the tech package as far back as the lariat. The single panel sunroof is only available with the smaller cab configurations.

[@AutoAcademics]

Ian Keslar Thank you for your input, Ian Keslar. We were addressing the differences between the Platinum and Limited trim packages, not the entire lineup of trucks. If you take another look at our previous post, you'll see that we said the Tech package is standard on the Limited and optional on the Platinum models. We guess you did catch us on the panoramic roof option, though, as we should have said Equipment Group 900A (heated rear seats, twin panel moonroof, etc.) is standard on Limited and those individual features are optional on Platinum. Guess next time we should just recommend that the info can be found at ford.com/trucks/f150. Thank you for clearing that up.

[@nj2mddude205]

I saw a Ford F150 Platinum today but I didn't recognize the color. The truck was colored golden brown. Is anyone familiar with that color ?

[@AutoAcademics]

We're stumped, NJ2MDdude. It may have been the previous-gen truck or an aftermarket color because the only color we can think of that's even close to a brown on the current model is called Magnetic, and that's probably more of a gray than a brown. Comment back on here if you find out what it was, though. Thanks!

[@nj2mddude205]

The color is golden bronze and was available in 2012. It's an eye catching color. I've seen it on the road only twice. I'd buy a Form F150 Platinum in a heartbeat if it was offered in golden bronze or even ginger ale metallic (i.e., 2013 Ford Taurus). The whites, blacks and grays are boring.

[@AutoAcademics]

NJ2MDdude Ah, nice. Well thanks for letting us know.

[@finncampeau4922]

White-gold?

[@HemiLyfestyle]

I love his videos, Also I just had my first child. We had a boy

[@AutoAcademics]

+Contane 21 Hey, Contane 21. Congrats on the new addition to your family!

[@sportsterlenza7306]

ford came such a long way in their f150s! very impressed! people will be buying all brand trucks for everyday luxury use and use it less for jobsites!

[@AutoAcademics]

+john lenza Here in the South, people already do that, john lenza. LOL Fancy pickups are all over the place. Thank you for your comments and thanks for watching, too!

[@jeffhorton8737]

im in texas and thats all i see and the king ranch is my dream and i already have the 04 f150

[@AutoAcademics]

Jeffrey Horton Nice! While we don't see a lot of the King Ranch, we do see quite a few Platinum F-150s here in Atlanta, Jeffrey Horton. Thank you for your comments and thanks for watching, too!

[@ianinohio]

+Jeffrey Horton yeah I'm in TX also, all I see are king ranch and platinums on the roads. And a lot of lifted lariats. But don't be fooled, I see A LOT of base XL f150 for company vehicles here in DFW

[@jeffhorton8737]

+Ian Keslar still the best truck compaired to the f250 king ranch

[@mrlbattle1]

Oh he's good

[@AutoAcademics]

+Lamar Battle Shhh, Lamar Battle. Chris may hear you. Do you realize the last time he got a compliment he asked for a raise? How many Twizzlers can one guy eat? GEEZ! LOL All joking aside, we appreciate the kind sentiments. And as we're still the "little guys" here in KZbin land, we need as much support as we can get so please consider subscribing if you haven't done so already. Thanks again and we hope you'll check us out in the next video!

[@mrlbattle1]

Yes I have and thanks for the great info.

[@AutoAcademics]

Lamar Battle No problem. And thank you again for your support!

[@wmkr3084]

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[@cedriccousar5899]

I heard this truck has a lot of problems from a lot of people also there is a video on KZbin made by a Ford Tech employed by Ford for the past 10 years explain the problems of this truck, he went and bought a Dodge Ram because of all the problems the Ford f-150 has and major customer complains almost from every Ford owner has with this truck check out the video I will take this advice from a Ford technician, the video is called "Top ten reasons Ford Tech purchase the 2015 Ram versus the 2015 f-150.

[@cedriccousar5899]

Okay i did not know i am not a truck guy anyways

[@cedriccousar5899]

Cool no hard feeling, appreciate you not taking it personal, i may be wrong

[@rmaul2469]

+cedric cousar he bought a dodge because the ford dealership screwd him over

[@cedriccousar5899]

BF4_Legion probably so I just put it out there about the video I'm not a truck man in a way I saw it but it does matter to me😄😄

[@Transit_my-way]

I traded in my 2015 f150, poor build quality. I noticed my dashboard started warping within two weeks, yep two weeks. I was pissed. Ford responded and replaced it. A couple months later it started warping again. I got rid of it. It was an xlt model. Sad I really wanted to love the f150 too. This is the 2nd time Ford disappointed me.

[@jasonman1515]

No other auto maker, Dodge, GM, Toyota, Nissan cannot, I repeat, CANNOT compare to what the Ford Platinum and even the Limited have. Ford pretty much have everything that a consumer want. This is what you call a luxury truck. I have a 2010 Ford 150 Platinum and a 2012 f350 Platinum. I use both trucks for work, and pleasure. I think the only thing is lacking is a half ton diesel to compare with dodge and nissan. And yes I have seen videos of a concept f150, 2016 diesel. so hopefully they can work out the kinks and bring it to the table.

[@AutoAcademics]

Ha! We figured this video would be more to your liking. Thanks for watching, jasonman1515!

[@jasonman1515]

I'm just saying. its very funny how other automakers, like toyota for example said that the 1794 is the most luxurious truck on the market. And I just had to point out that take the tundra 1794 for example is does not even come close to becoming a luxury truck. that model is and can be compared to the ford f150 king ranch, Chevy High country, Ram longhorn laramie edition. I just want to point that out.

[@killkabin676]

like a 2015 gmc

[@gilbertmccumhumphries9137]

I would never take the word from a guy wearing untied tims in the dead of summer. Foh brotha

[@AutoAcademics]

LOL You're obviously not from the northeast United States, Gilbert McCumhumphries. Although, Chris' wife shares similar sentiments. We appreciate your comments. Thanks for watching!

[@jerryjames1131]

Shame that the fog lights arent led

[@AutoAcademics]

+mushal james True, mushal james. But all the others are (on front, rear, bed, sides, and interior). Thanks for watching!

[@a.wheeler7731]

+mushal james Are LED foglights legal?

[@AutoAcademics]

A. Wheeler OEM (those from the factory) LED lights are legal, however, we can not speak for aftermarket units. Thank you for your comment and thanks for watching, too!

[@kristofferharvey2539]

nice to pricy for me ha

[@AutoAcademics]

Yeah, these top 'o the line trucks are too pricey for many people, Kristoffer Harvey. But they sure are nice. We appreciate your comments. Thanks for watching!

[@samuelharvey8287]

Tracteur

[@karldoppelburger1382]

610000?????give me my pinto back

[@AutoAcademics]

Well, it's actually only $61,000, which while still a bit pricey, sounds much better than $610k. LOL We appreciate your comment, Karl Doppelburger. Thanks for watching!

[@RAM-KINGOFTRUCKS]

79.000 msrp in canada