2018 Ford F-150 Lariat FX4: Unfiltered Real-World Buddy Review of America's Best Seller!

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[@TFLnow]

Take a look at our review of the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT Max Tow kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWbOfXaamLl7bas - It competes directly against this Lariat on price.

[@WhiteWolf4267]

To use remote start you are supposed to double click quickly, you were going a little slow there Roman ;)

[@Rick-tt6yq]

Travis Martin on Miya 2019, I have to press lock once, then start twice. Truck is still new so am fumbling around to get all the nuances down but am thrilled with the 5.0!

[@HP.Customs]

Seriously just bought this exact truck 2 months ago and absolutely love it. Heavy discount was on it. The price was 66k and got it for 53k after about 2 hours of negotiations.

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

The out the door prices are actually falling. The new RAM already has $15k of discounts.

[@zzanatos2001]

I was wondering about the sticker price on the Lariat because I've been looking at a new Raptor with every available option plus aftermarket wheels for a sticker price of $70,000.

[@DSKSeattle]

Zachary Zarko Unlikely that you’d get a discount on a Raptor. Very common to end up paying $10k above MSRP sticker on Raptor.

[@CODLC101]

I saw a 2018 new lariat with the luxury package with msrp of 61 right now going for 50k. You think it'd be possible to get it lower especially cause it's a 2018 on the lot still?

[@joelane4670]

I just bought a 2017 xlt with 19.000 mile for under 35.000. Mint condition..I love it.

[@chrisbjarkman]

Have put 15000 miles so far on my 2018 F150 Lariat and loving it. ❤️

[@humbertoguillen5694]

Eco or 5.0?

[@chrisbjarkman]

The 3.5 eco

[@humbertoguillen5694]

Nice bro we have the same truck

[@chrisbjarkman]

Humberto Guillen ❤️🧔👍

[@MrInzombia]

Chris Bjarkman The ASL piper Couldnt afford the 3.5 ecoboost but i did get a great deal on a 5.0 stx XL supercrew. Nice trucks but after comin from the 6 speed auto transmission, the 10 speed can sometimes feel a bit jerky shifting all the time, especially city driving. On the high way though they drive like a dream.

[@gregoryjames7976]

Went shopping for a Lariat. Ended up purchasing a 2018 XLT Screw. FX4, tow, nav, 3.5. Sport package has more durable cloth and console shifter. End of year incentives, almost 14K off MSRP. Plus strong trade in price. Couldn't get near that on the higher trims. Tough choice, 5.0 or 3.5. Both have strong performance. Not much that I'm "missing" as far as options. Especially that I could park a nice motorcycle in the garage for price difference from the Lariat. I think GM and RAM also make a good product. I like that Ford has most engine choices for all trim levels. Ford has done a really good job with this vehicle. As far as ecoboost reliability. All the big rigs use turbo engines and can run a million miles before over-haul. Research shows the eco-boost are quite reliable. "Change the oil...." The sound, well..... Did I mention the torque is amazing and with the 10 speed.

[@desertdieselgang7985]

Gregory Thew big difference between a turbo diesel and a gas diesel.

[@thejman37]

Just got back from a >16k mile road trip from TX to AK in my 2018 FX4 Lariat with a 3.5eb. Not once was I concerned about its capabilities or performance. Had a blast without any vehicle concerns.

[@devinbender8428]

16k miles. That’s about what 750 gallons? That’s crazy to think about. That in a Full sized truck with 400lbft+ of torque you can spend less than $2000 on gas to go that far!

[@williamcooper8806]

And here I am with my 2018 Silverado and won't go over 30 miles because the last time I did, I lost my drive shaft. I'll never by anything except Ford from here on out.

[@Ahmad-yw5hl]

Proud to be Ford F-150 owner ❤️

[@johaunndavis8213]

Yes indeed 😁

[@ThatDudeMidnight]

Love my 18 XLT Sport too Ahmad. Great truck.

[@Ahmad-yw5hl]

Midnight oh yeah I have the 18 XLT sport with 2.7 Eco. Amazing truck, very smooth and I’m enjoying every single mile with it. I hope you enjoy yours too.

[@humbertoguillen5694]

Same here I also have a 2018 lariat sport. Love when I beat Chevy dodge In a race puts a big smile on my face

[@leonardrice1500]

@@humbertoguillen5694 ha! I dont think so loser.

[@MrJobe007]

I purchased a 2016 FX4 Black Platinum Ecoboost Currently have 36,200 miles on the truck. No problems so far. “Knock on wood”. I love this truck. It is fun to drive and love all the options. I have the premium plus warranty which carries it to 75,000 miles. After that I hope the Tundra has updated enough to compete with the big 3 because that will be my next truck.

[@2downers1upper]

I went with the 3.5 ecoboost for the smaller engine when I run errands around town. When the turbos kick in its supposed to be equivalent to about a 6.0 I can tow a 8,500 lbs trailer no problem. I get the best of both worlds. That was a selling point for me. So far I'm impressed with the ecoboost.

[@michaelsiountres6556]

If that truck had the 5.0 it would be perfect 👌

[@akmarksman]

Single or Twin Turbo 5.0 would be awesome..

[@Grem135]

So glad I got rid of my Silverado and bought a F150 almost 2 years ago. The little 2.7 babyboost outperforms my old Chevy in al ways. Towing, loaded and 0-60.. And last night it proved it can out brake the silvy by a long shot. My 2016 F150 is the best truck I ever owned.

[@davidh8478]

Why the comments on how expensive it is? You pay for what it is. Best selling,most technology, highest tow capacity. Never rust body. And not to mention how beautiful it is to look at. What else is there? Ram? Silveraydo? Not buying something built by FCA and couldn't pay me enough to take a Chevy. They're almost painful to look at.

[@ceaser4106]

Hahahahha. Its ugly af.

[@SW737Flyer]

I love your channel. I think Roman, Andre and Nathan (along with Mr. Truck) seem to have a really good chemistry together. I hope you all get along in real life, as it's enjoyable to watch you on the KZbin screen.

[@cowboys402005]

Sure wish the 5.0 was reviewed more

[@vonJaerschky]

I've got a 2018 Super Cab Lariat, Ruby Red Metallic with the sport appearance pkg and the 3.5EB. I love, love, love it. I've had it over a year now. No regrets. I'd buy it again in a heartbeat. Pulls our 28ft 7,000lb travel trailer like a boss, even through the Rockies where I was blowing by Ram-boys and their hemis.

[@JHuffPhoto]

I am currently leasing a 2016 F150 XLT in that same color and I believe the same wheels as that one. I wish I could have afforded the Lariat but at the time I could not. The F150 does lease very well. My 2016 XLT was pretty much loaded with an MSRP of $52k but with just $2,500 down I am leasing it for $499 per month. I must say that this truck after 30k miles has been pretty trouble free. I had one incident in which the truck started missing and losing power on a trip. It did not strand me but definitely had reduced power and a miss. I took it in the next day and the dealer said the 2.7 EB had 2 spark plugs that were fouled. They replaced all 6 under warranty and so far it seems to be fine. That was about 6k miles ago. The longevity of the EB engines concern me but the power they produce sure does put a smile on my face. And the fuel mileage has been pretty good in my opinion. I have averaged (per my fuel logs) 19.6 MPG over the life of the vehicle. Probably about 70% hwy and 30% city driving with no towing. That is a lot better than the 15 or so MPG I got with my 09' RAM (5.7 HEMI). I know the new RAM probably does much better but reliability and durability on RAM is questionable at best. I will probably be looking to update in the spring and I love all of the real world reviews that you guys do. I do wish you could do more long term reliability testing but I guess that is what CR is for since they have more resources for those sorts of things. Love the format of these vids please keep it up.

[@derekenz4185]

Yes I wonder about the longevity as well. Also in the long run what the expense will be like to maintain those EB turbo engines.

[@Xabier2.0]

Honorable mention to Daniel Jaeger films. His channel features a video of a 200,000 plus mile F150 Ecoboost. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXqzmKutiM6Iqa8

[@Joe-cu4hi]

John no disrespect intended but I could never wrap my mind around leasing a vehicle. I recall a financial advisor on radio say once a lease is long term rental. It’s never yours nor are you ever payment free if you continue to lease. For example I bought a used Honda Element nearly 9 years ago $14k. I financed for 4 years and have not had any repairs until this year (starter and ignition key switch $900) I have a friend that leases and has been leasing for over a decade so he has a never ending car payment.

[@JHuffPhoto]

Joe a lease is not the right option for everyone. Like everything else in life it has advantages and disadvantages. From a purely math point of view the best way to purchase any vehicle is to pay cash. It probably also makes sense to purchase the most boring vehicle that you can tolerate. Leasing generally opens up more options to most people since usually lease payments are less than purchase payments. In essence with a lease you are financing the difference from the MSRP and the projected value at the end of the lease. For example if you lease a vehicle that has a MSRP of $50k and in 3 years it is projected to be worth $35K then you are financing $15k over 3 years. That is a simplified version but it is why some vehicles lease better than others. For example a Mercedes leases terrible because they do not hold their resale value. I am not sure that a lease will be my best option on my next vehicle purchase but I thought I would give it a try on this one. Oh and your remark was not disrespectful in the least.

[@Joe-cu4hi]

Thank you John, I was afraid it would come across as insulting.

[@Sn0Pro7]

Nice truck, I just wish it would cost 35grand and not 65grand lol

[@devinbender8428]

nate michaud that’s loaded top of the line truck tho. 4x4 3.5 starts at 42k I believe

[@Sn0Pro7]

Devin Bender that’s not my point. The point was a lariat should be around 35 grand. For 65 grand I would go 6.7 f250

[@TheStrokystrokes]

Just get a slightly older one. Just bought a 2015 5.0 lariat 501A and it's the shit. All the useful features and functionality at a price that makes sense.

[@MrInzombia]

Donte Brown 2015 doesnt have the power and speed of the new f150s.

[@2themax141]

4 years later and I’m about to buy one for 30k lol

[@texasT6]

Purchased an 18 150 platinum last week. Very impressed but I chose the 5.0 motor.

[@jakey20022]

5.0 liter over the Ecoboost all day. It will be longer lasting than the Ecoboost's.

[@iamn360]

Say that to the guy who's coming up on 300k on his 2011 ecoboost

[@stephenzerfas5307]

I have a used F150 with the 5.0 engine and all I can say after shopping against the other makes is the 5.0 is underrated. What a great engine. It sounds great, good fuel economy for a truck (on trips 21-22mpg), sounds great when you put down the pedal and is as refined as luxury car engine at highway speeds. Drove me nuts how loud the Tundra 5.7 was, even when it was not working.

[@evilone6785]

michael morales smart move

[@evilone6785]

Nathan Salyers proof?

[@jeremyh4180]

I'd choose to buy. If I wasn't a college student. And actually had the money.

[@Wyoboy7220]

Very nice, always been a ford guy but I'll stay with my older trucks.

[@kingdaniel3519]

I'm sticking with my 05. It's cheaper to buy a house than a new truck now.

[@PlumbRalph]

It has Sync 3 Apply/Android and you can do natural speech to Siri / Alexa. My 2017 Platinum does.

[@djaftermath4313]

Not surprising. Of course the newer trucks will surpass the current gen. Not to worry, a new F-150 is on the way 😁

[@nobunaga-oda]

😒

[@leftmorningstar6954]

best truck in the world!

[@ramoncarter6585]

F150 will always be the best in class.

[@ceaser4106]

Nah. I'll pass.

[@spartanjedi23]

I like these buddy reviews. Wish you could do this with all cars you get

[@andrewcunnison6975]

I would buy that over the 2019 competition. Love the F150! And people been reporting problems with especially with the new RAM and the center display. Wonder what 2020 will bring

[@843MudMafia.]

The first year of the truck is all ways hard to get it right

[@benjaminwayneb]

@@843MudMafia. Ram, FCA always has trouble getting it right!!!

[@supadoopa926]

Ram (not dealers, FCA themselves) is already offering BIG discounts on the new 2019 Ram, they must be having trouble selling them.

[@eichler721]

@@benjaminwayneb actually Ram has a better infotainment system then Ford or GM in ease of use and reliability. It's a new product in 1 year it will be better.

[@joepop46-6]

Andrew Cunnison Ford got ahead a few years ago, but they just don’t realize that RAM and Chevy caught up with them.

[@brentvance3958]

You better double-check the size of the Silverado because it is nowhere near as big in the back and it does not have a flat floor the RAM on the other hand it is as big in the backseat

[@redd7188]

I was about to say the same thing and GM has been recycling the same dash for years. Also GM has had that same interior since like 2013 so it's clearly older looking than the Ford.

[@eternalthread7846]

I'm 17 and drive a 2006 Chevy Silverado 1500 with the 4.8 and I have to say idk if I'd want to drive an ecoboost instead of the 5.0 I used to think the ecoboost was better because of the numbers it puts out but there's something about a v8 that just puts a smile on your face and not to mention the 5.0 is far more versatile when it comes to mods

[@kduhamel]

Bought the same truck with tan interior in May and love it. It’s quiet and smooth and full of great features.

[@jagannathramanan]

Is it still running smooth.. im looking at exact same model and year dealer for 57k woth 25k miles. Is it good? Thanks

[@LivinWith3M]

Mine is a 2016 and never even had a check engine light. Best truck and best color. Ruby Red. Like my 7” lifted 5.0 version.

[@twis7edashice106]

I've also have to give it to the Ford they were the first to come out with the panoramic roof the wood trim more room. They got the six engine choices pretty impressive a V6 with twin turbos that out perform the V8 by a long shot Chevy and Dodge . Chevy and Dodge finally caught up to ford it only took them about 4 years. Lol that's why Ford is the number #1 selling truck.

[@christopherbrown1391]

Trucks are too expensive u have to win the mega million to buy a truck today

[@blkngwinn]

Christopher Brown, That`s an extreme bit of exaggeration wouldn`t you say?

[@christopherbrown1391]

Yeah it is but damn trucks are expensive

[@843MudMafia.]

Or get a 800 dollar pay

[@JSJneo]

I just bought a certified preowned 2015 F150 XLT with 27,000 Miles for $29,000. Shop Around. Sometimes getting used is a better choice.

[@pipiligrama]

why would it be a better choice if its a 2015 shitty base model? this is a lariat not a cheap ass xlt...

[@moose2934]

I still drive my 2000 F150 XLT 4x4. 163k miles and running strong. Just changed the oil and realized im.burning about 3/4 quart somewhere... I may be looking at a new V6 model that puts out more output than my 260hp, 350 ft/lbs torque offroad demon.

[@TheNotimprezed]

Best thing when you step up to the lariat id getting a different 4x4 system/transfer case. 4 auto allows the truck to operate very much like an awd car, disengaged the front axle during sharp turns to prevent binding etc. Also. Drive modes change the 4 auto system, in normal mode the front axle will disengage at highway speeds, but if you engage snow/wet mode it stays engaged, etc.

[@OldGamerDude1]

Come on guys- please review and edit. It’s not called an “FX4”, FX4 is not a stand alone model since 2014 guys. It’s just a package that includes slightly different tuned suspension, 3 skid plates, and down hill descent control (the “unique tires” and the locking diff are stand alone options you can get without the FX4) You can put the FX4 package on XLT, Lariat, King ranch, platinum, and limited. And Roman, it’s the same ride height as with out the FX4 option. When your talking about the truck having “start stop” why do you say “the 10 speed allows that?” What does the 10 speed have to do with it? Ford has had start stop since the 2015 2.7 ecoboost. And where your trying to talk to the truck and you say it doesn’t understand, then you say “you just can’t say Siri, or Alexa etc” actually you can. When you pair your phone (which is extraordinarily easy on an F150 with sync3) then you can hold the talk button for 3 seconds and that accesses Siri, or when your USB is hooked up you just touch the talk button and it’s Siri, OR you can just say “hey Siri” and you can have the system be as “ intuitive” as you phone, Because it has Apple car play and Android auto (not mentioned or shown)And without all that the Sync 3 is one of the best systems on the market for many reasons, including updates that are just done with wifi instead of programming or SD cards. When your talking about Ford not being in the forefront of space guys please show us. Sit in the back of all the 2018’s so the GM/Chev 2018, and the Ram 2018. (The two main competitors) don’t look at the measurements, just sit in them and tell us what you think. Ford by far is the most room! Chevy’s numbers are not quite accurate because they are measuring from the end of the back seat to the back of the front seat, and they simply have a shorter seat for measurement purposes to fool guys like you. Plus look at the flat floor on the F150 that the others don’t have, way way more actual usable space in the “real world” without having to use and optional flat floor contraption that when in use looses a ton of height load room. When your talking about the models Over and above the lariat you forgot the King Ranch also. Plus that’s a 502A package lariat. There are two lariats below that, 500A and 501A. All priced differently to suite buyers budgets. Before you say “that’s too complicated” your spending a lot of money on a truck, find a sales person that can make it non-complicated and show you why you May want a certain configuration. “That’s a lot of money for this truck” please again your talking out of your butt. You can’t compare the 2018 chev and 2018 Ram to it because at the 502A level they don’t have comparable trucks. That would be more comparable to 500A. The 2018 Ram and 2018 Chev/GMC don’t have power telescopic steering, adaptive cruise control, Self parking, a full Glass Roof, power running boards, tailgate step, two way remote start (which you don’t even show when your struggling to start the truck) 2018 ram doesn’t have “air conditioned seats they just use cabin air they aren’t cooled just ventilated, LED Box lighting, HID headlights, Fordpass phone App (free) plus a ton more. You get a lot of value for the extra money. And if your comparing to a 2019 then yes Ram is very pricey also. And so is GM, funny your not mentioning how much the two new competitors are yet your comparing the 2018 F150 to the 2019 competition. And you still can’t get a bunch of stuff with the competition you can with the F150, like king ranch 601A, platinum, and limited you get massaging seats, and they are awesome! Plus the you would have to compare the the F150 with the cheaper 5.0 because it’s faster than the 5.7 hemi also. I’m sure that truck would have the 3.55 gears and the max trailer tow package if you look at the window stickers guys, that’s not “just under 11,000lbs” that’s 11,900 pounds. I don’t know where you got your payload numbers from but it’s not even close it’s 2030lbs with the supercrew short box 4X4, the exact configuration your driving. With max payload package and the 6.5 box it’s even much higher. Where do you come up with this info??? So much missed and wrong information yet again fellas, your going to get me to find time and do video’s aren’t you lol. I don’t have time for that guys, “pick-up” your game (pun intended) (ya I know my writing skills suck, obviously it’s not my strongest point ha ha) p.s.couple of the main things you didn’t show, one of the coolest things on the truck, how could you talk about price and not show the glass twin panel roof, not just “lane departure warning, but lane assist” the exclusive trailer park assist (which is a big deal if you are not good at backing up a trailer), plus much more. Frustrating to watch you guys. Compare a F150 that’s way less guys because like I said there are a ton of things the trucks your comparing to on price don’t even offer at any price. And don’t even get me started on all the advantages of all aluminum. Forget the commercials Chevy does against it, look at all the debunking videos against those ads. It’s lighter and never rusts, ever! Didn’t mention that. You think it costs more to fix? Yes it probably does, but insurance pays for it not you. And you know which truck made of aluminum is the safest truck in the world. Yup you guessed it, that too is the F150. (No mention of the crash test ratings) how about the huge fuel tank meaning less stops on trips. Rain sensing wipers, automatic bright beams. I could go on and on to show value for the money. How about the huge difference in resale value compared to the Ram, you get some of that difference back. Blah blah.

[@D3thM3tal]

Yeah - I have this love hate relationship with TFL. They don't seem to really research these very well and actually name the differences, but that would involve real work. The little things are what make up the difference now, the technological creature comforts and capabilities. Yet another cringefest with misinformation and missed opportunities.

[@DavidGutierrez-yk6hw]

TFL has lost there game when talking about trucks. They miss a lot of things. I’ve been finding my self disliking there videos a lot as of late

[@allen.lpersingerjr6408]

Troy these guys are not fair but it doesn't matter . as long as the truth about what they don't know.

[@dalewatkins9889]

Well, for that large of price, I chose to go with a Gen 1 truck, a '16 F150 XLT with the 3.5L Ecoboost, and it's been perfect so far. I got a wad of printed material, on the service records from brand new, and I'll continue with quality maintenance. I've never liked the Ram 'look', which may be a personal thing, but even if I won one, I'd sell it instantly, and buy a Ford or GM. I do like the Ford looks over all the rest, and have had two Fords in the past, a '95 F250 that I owned for 17 years with the 7.3 Powerstroke, and had ZERO issues with the truck in all those years, even after tuning it to 400 HP at the rear wheels. After that a '09 F450 King Ranch, possibly the most comfortable truck/vehicle I've ever owned, which was programmed to over 500 HP. I went a year without a truck (bought a motorhome, so no need for the truck) and was driving my wife's old Nissan...but not long ago got the F150 mentioned above, and I 'love' driving it, with many more options than I've had in a truck before! So...never a Ram for this guy, and I'll keep an eye out with the Ford & GM for future purchases. Oh, I've decided to never buy new again, because of the fast depreciation...so I'll always be behind the ball on options compared to new, but it will always be at least a few years old, and hopefully any bugs will be eliminated by then.

[@juanzavala4469]

Love the fact that andre tried to speak to the nav system because, i have noticed nav systems across different brands, it does not recognize the speech with accents. However, when you speak with a white accent (not just amenrican) it recognizes it immediately. First noticed it in Nissan. So bravo Ford for picking up andre's russian accent!!!

[@ajkania36]

Guys I love your channel and have been a fan since I lived in CO running the same trail as you all in the front range, but do NOT compare the Ford interior to the Rebel's interior! Trucks DO NOT need giant screens in their interiors. The Rebel is a FUN truck, the f150 is a WORK truck. It is about utility and getting the job done and done right. The Rebel interior is in no way representation of where Ford need to start pointing the direction of its interiors. I don't mind updating, but big screens are a cheap cop out on true design and functionality.

[@IronCross82]

I still think the F-150 is the best choice on the market today

[@ceaser4106]

Nah.

[@leonardrice1500]

Do us all a favor and stop thinking.

[@platinumman21]

The way that truck is equipped it might as well be a platinum. It has a lot of the standard features on the platinum.

[@dcl97]

I heard before why you guys don't discuss reliability, but in this "buy it or lease it" discussion it's one of the most important factors in a purchase, and too important to leave out. The new Ram has a truly next gen. Interior. There is no question about that, but the last generation Ram was consistently listed as one of the least reliable vehicles in the country by every independent group that tracks frequency of repair statistics. I really hope FCA has got their act together on the new ones, but there is no way in hell I'll bet 60k of my own money on it.

[@ALEX-sh3tx]

dcl97 well said 💯

[@bellasky83]

Never had many issues with Ram trucks. Had many go past 200k with original motors and transmissions. Not sure what everyone is referring to? I think you'll find issues with any brand's mass produced vehicle. But overall they are all very reliable and we'll built. Just depends on how much you take care of a vehicle.

[@dcl97]

@@bellasky83 That is everyone's response when anyone calls out the reliability of a vehicle, Ram or otherwise. It's great you have had good luck with your Rams, but your personal experience is not statistically significant. They are constantly shown to have the most problems and greatest repair frequency by consumer reports, True Delta, and JD power. In fact the Ram 3500 was just ranked the least reliable new pickup for 2018, as it was for 2017. That doesn't imply you are guaranteed to have a major problem with one, but you are statistically more likely to.

[@BoneStack117]

@@dcl97 ding ding ding, your logic is great to see.

[@devinbender8428]

THE 3.5 IS A BEAST! More torque than GM 6.0 or 6.2!! Way lighter than the competitors and faster. Also if you don’t floor it you get better mpg too! I don’t know why people even bother with the 5.0. I would take this motor in any ford!

[@Viewsfromhere]

Devin Bender I’ve got 240k miles on my 2014 5.0 Platinum. Oil changes, break pads and tires is all it’s needed. Still has the original battery. My work let’s me get a new truck after 200k miles so I just got a new Titan Platinum. The dealer offered $12k trade in on the F-150 at 235k miles. It’s been such a good truck I bought it from my company instead of trading it in. I wonder if the EcoBoost would have held up as well or gotten as much on trade in. Last year I towed a 7,500lb trailer from Colorado to San Antonio and at the time the truck had 185k miles on it. You have to have a lot of faith in your truck to be willing to do that.

[@devinbender8428]

brad beasley I hear what your saying. However many people including ford themselves put the 3.5 threw a verity of tests and shown the 3.5 holds up well. It does out sell the 5.0 as well. I do see quite of few 3.5 EB trucks with 150k+ miles on them. So they must be holding up. However now the Gen2 is out I bet those trucks drop in value a little.

[@redd7188]

yea I just turned in my 3.5 Ecoboost Lariat and took delivery of a 5.0 King ranch. After two months I gotta say that I like the Ecoboost better than the 5.0.

[@xzibito187]

what is the mpg on the V8 compared to the eco boost?

[@Viewsfromhere]

Devin Bender yeah, so the 5.0 has been a good engine but it isn’t all that as far as competition plus mine is over 4 years old and the truck game is changing fast. My new Titan is way more powerful and gets better gas mileage. I am averaging just 15.6 mpg in the f150 and average so far in the new Titan is 18.2. With the amount of towing we do my company prefers us to buy the V8s. A lot of other guys were buying the 2.7 EcoBoost and they didn’t hold up well at all to the towing we have to do. (Oil company) delivering allot of parts)... they stopped us from purchasing those about 8 months ago. I’m a manager so I get to buy a higher trim level whenever I get a new truck. My choice kinda came down to another f-150 platinum, Nissan Titan Platinum or a Silverado high country. (Sorry we aren’t allowed to buy Ram either due to past problems) Since I’m a good company man I got the Titan for $39k (about $20k less than the others) and it came with a large V8 and a 100k mile warranty. We have a lot of trucks at my work so I get to compare a lot.

[@stanleykania7184]

2012 f150 lariat crew cab owner.. just paid it off.. great truck.. no trouble with motor, but alot of other issues.. 165k update just traded mine in for 10,500k for a F250 7.3 Godzilla's !!

[@alexanderup6095]

just sold my f150 2012 platinum so happy ! got 4runner :D

[@ted101975]

Ford f150 Crew cab 4x4 stx with v8 please review

[@williamcooper8806]

The STX is the bare minimum truck, but I'm sure you figured that out by now. No navigation, no power seats, no heated mirrors\seats\steering wheel, no sliding back glass, no auto dimming mirrors, no down hill assist for 4x4, no electronic rear locking differential for 4x4, and no skid plates, and no split camera view for 4x4. You can get the FX4 package on the STX which gives you the 4x4 options that the generic STX package does not, and you can also get the towing package in the STX.

[@Devcom88]

Sorry and this goes for all brands but I can't see myself paying $60k plus for a half ton when I can just get a Three quarter ton Diesel for less or the same. (Depending on brand)

[@robry84]

If I was buying a new truck, it will be another F150, but it would be a Platinum or Limited. A lariat with this many options is still a lariat. You can get a Platinum with better interior for the same price.

[@brandonmacon3317]

Wish they would've kept the same air vents in the 2021 models

[@kylegraham9006]

The price has rocketed. I have a fully loaded 2014 Fx4 and in 2014 the window sticker was $53,000. (5.0 V8 which is cheeper) compared to this 18 the only thing I don’t have is the auto park, 360 camera, heated rear seats, and auto lowering tailgate.

[@dochollywood1921]

Kyle Graham inflation plays a large role in that as well as worker wages not being adjusted accordingly if you think about it. $53k now doesn’t get you what $53k could get you 4-5 years ago

[@kingdaniel3519]

Well, you also don't have an aluminum body. Aluminum, which our dumbass president has placed expensive tariffs on. Even the price of a can of Coke has gone up.

[@yosam5184]

Quiet Cabin Technology is something you should comment on when testing for sound at speed. Ram identifies it on their window sticker.

[@billpeirce7127]

Hell yeah its alot. Should be 35k. I don't care what vehicle it is. No vehicle is worth over 40k.🤔😤😤😤

[@rxonmymind8362]

Land cruiser. Easily last you 25+ years.

[@guniseran]

No wonder why we go through a recession every 10 years, $65k for a pickup truck? $45k would be more reasonable

[@jaredbaux7119]

Car Craze yep this is why I can only afford used... don’t ever see my self buying a new truck, Would be nice though.

[@supadoopa926]

Nobody is paying sticker. You can get one of these for around $55,000, which is more than fair considering what you get options wise.

[@GIGABACHI]

I think recessions are a beautiful thing...it gives an opportunity to those of us who save for rainy days to be able to buy land, a house, things that REALLY MATTER and unlike a car, will only go up on value 😎.

[@Joe-cu4hi]

Supa, Where are people getting the money to spend $55,000 dollars on a vehicle that will depreciation terribly before your even finished paying for it. I bought a new 2017 5.7 V8 for $31k out the door, I can’t imagine another $35,000 for mostly bells and whistles

[@AkioWasRight]

Joe You seriously have to ask? Many people make lots of money, and many people are business owners and can deduct vehicle expenses. For many, $55,000 isn't a challenge. Also, trucks generally have excellent resale. A good condition F150 will still hold a lot of value even after 10 years. Most trucks will. When we sold our 07 Tundra Limited last year, it was still worth $18,000, even with 120,000 miles. That kind of money could go to a newer truck.

[@jim76hr]

Thanks TFL Truck!

[@michaelspryjr.794]

Just purchased 2020 F-150 Lariat, the price is 😬😬😬 but overall I love it. 3.5 eco boost, all the bells and whistles.....

[@r2ba435]

How’s the power?

[@michaelspryjr.794]

R2BA I love it! Quick acceleration. I was quite surprised seeings it’s a V6. I always purchase 8 cylinder, however this time I wanted the 3.5. I haven’t been disappointed. Oh and the gas mileage....😎😊😃

[@rgjr.6055]

I love my 2018 F150 and it’s not even a Lariat.

[@donniebargo964]

That is identical to the truck I just bought only mine has a 6-inch Rough Country lift under it with hurricane rims

[@rustybucket2419]

can you guys show the automatic parking feature? Also show it try to park in a spot too small for it to see what happens

[@sethsmith6259]

Do a Gold Mine Hill while you have the truck

[@bmwhigh1]

Love the channel but better research is needed. There are 7 flavors of the F-150. Starts with the XL, XLT, LARIAT, KING RANCH, PLATINUM, LIMITED, RAPTOR.

[@SLC1995]

Just plug in your phone for Android auto or carplay. I almost never use Sync 3, its good but it is nowhere close to Android auto

[@davidhillbrand2302]

5.0 V8 is the best way to go. Nice truck.

[@Fordguy1997]

Was hoping for the 5.0

[@82mattlopez]

My 15 f150 had the cleats standard with the 302A package, but my 18 I had to buy myself.

[@9fishwm]

Anyone else having a problem with the turbos over heating when it rains? My grandparents has a 2017 and it’s in the shop again for a new turbo’s again. This is the 2nd set of turbos. They also had a ground problem that shorted out the pcm.

[@iamn360]

Great trucks. #1 for a reason! Hopefully my next truck too 😊

[@Rick-tt6yq]

Just bought a 2019 lariat, 5.0, 3.73, 7000lb gvwr. Love it, but it is still new. My last Ford was a 1975 f100 with a 360 v8 that was terrible and made me switch to Toyota, until now.

[@pagodad2036]

Any regrets yet? I would imagine you’re a bit bias towards your new truck because of the hard earned dollars you’ve spent on it. But what’s your honest opinion?

[@angryman71]

OK... here's my naive input.. I'll put... "lease it" at that 65k for that truck... I just bought a 2019 Ford F-150 FX4 CREW CAB for under 40k out the door (tax, title and license) -- exact same color -- cloth with bench front of 40/20/40... 302A enhanced electronics with MAX TOW package... I love it so far, but under 500 miles so far... I am VERY HAPPY with get up and go on this motor and transmission... I also have the 3.5 liter twin turbo with 10 speed transmission...

[@juliedominesey9009]

I have a 2018 fx4 xlt supercab with the 3.5 eco boost .... I paid 42500.. sticker was 50050.. I love it .. my girlfriend just bought a 2018 stx 4x4.. supercab with the 2.7 ... she paid 33000... so if you know what you need versus only what you wNt these trucks can be affordable .. my truck is for hauling a tractor .. don’t need a moonroof and leather for that .. my daily driver is a 2016 Subaru Forester

[@ricardomaco]

Julie Dominesey I have a 2015 XLT 3.5 eco beast and a 2016 forester XT for a daily driver

[@stangtrax]

B PILLAR: The competition has not caught up to the strength of the 2015 and newer F-150 crew cab B pillar from the measurements for side impact on IIHS website. This is a topic no one discusses and to families it should be important.

[@George1mac]

Yeah, that's a lot....more than I want to shell out....Pickup trucks are the cheapest to manufacture. Once the Auto/start stop feature was mentioned, it was just that....a quick mention....I have not heard one person say they like it, and from what I gather, no one uses it

[@chad4e221]

Why does no one ever mention that F150 has a longer bed? All every review out there says is Ford is losing the space war but their cabin is huge and RAM offers a bed that is 6'4 and I cannot close the bed with my 2007 Polaris ATV. These are "trucks" first right? Weird how no one seems to care about bed size but only an extra inch in the backseat.

[@yosam5184]

Extending the cab 4 inches is not necessarily true. We parked a 2018 next to a 2019 Ram and the outside dimensions were exactly the same. I'd suggest they all found ways to gain space with more efficient interior design.

[@alecgarcia442]

The Silverado ain’t got shit on the f150. 5.0 V8 in my 2018, cant do the eco boost

[@sferris33]

True. It looks cool, but for those EcoBoost engines. One needs to immediately buy an oil separator in order to avoid the build up of carbon

[@supersproodle]

Ford updated the EcoBoost in 2018 to include port and direct injection.

[@sferris33]

@@supersproodle nice. Thank you very much

[@walruswalrus1653]

That engine pulls better and gets up to speed better

[@jmj267]

Roman you mention give it the beans from my girl at Sarah-N- tuned. I love it when she gives it the beans. I would say also to dodge will so just as many forwards this year with having their price reduction and they're awesome interior and everything else that makes the Dodge Ram awesome. I still think you'll have a really nice truck after it rusts out unlike the Ford. I don't know why Dodge is rust out so quick but it's just a known fact.

[@automotiveguru6961]

My ram is a 1999 and has 218k miles not a sign of rust

[@dochollywood1921]

John jay drott Carbon steel is known for rusting. But it’s cheaper to repair and with different metal treatments, you can increase the resistance to rust, which ram has started doing. It isn’t like the late 90’s and early 2000’s where they were rust buckets (like most of the brands were). They’ve all gotten much better. Aluminum is pound for pound much weaker than steel (regardless of what ford says and I can give you a chart of material strengths if you want to se sit) and more expensive to repair than it is to replace. Requires special training. It’s how ford will make more money down the road. Cost to “repair” aluminum is much more than steel.

[@trinicorey]

I'm thinking about buying a used F150 lariat 2018 what engine should I get because I don't plan to tour anything with it, I'm 6'6" I'm buying it for the interior space and the use of the bed. Also all the transmission problems have been hearing about is it a major recall or just a few trucks??

[@Joe-cu4hi]

$68,000 dollars before taxes (7% tax = $4,760) , tag, insurance etc! How many years finance 7 years maybe 10 years? Ouch!!!

[@automotiveguru6961]

Joe I’ll stick with my 1999 ram until the wheels fall off. That in my opinion is way to much money. I’d rather get a used 2015 F150 or Ram 1500 For 1/2 or 3/4 of that price for that 2018

[@Joe-cu4hi]

I agree. I bought my Chevy Avalanche new and kept it for 16 years (78,000 miles, maintained religiously). I would still have it but it had a major design flaw with engine carbon buildup among a few other issues. It got to the point it struggled towing my 4,000 lbs Airstream. I bought a new 2017 Tundra 5.7 SR5 for $31k it better last at least 25 years! 😂

[@Eric_515]

How could it before more before taxes? And taxes are no not something that applies to everyone, but since we're going that far into things, the main driver of light trucks is tax benefits. Since you can deduct most light trucks, it just becomes another deductible business expense, and that includes up to 5 years of interest. Also, there about $10k-$14k in discounts typically on trucks like this. For many, whether it before or after TTL, $60-something thousand, for a truck is nothing.

[@jzenone]

Good job guys. Some how you need to advertise more you should have more get your name out. You deserve more subscribers

[@abitoutofsorts]

You guys should do a towing 0-60

[@questtkd]

TFLnow can you do a comparison between the Subaru Ascent and the Honda Pilot?

[@cascivic]

Subaru doesn't lend them cars anymore unfortunately. They had to buy the outback they have just to have one for long term reviews

[@scottduplechain3476]

Can TFL Truck please do a video on 10 speed transmission issues with the 17-20 F-150s? Can it be trusted?

[@NordicViking88]

hope its the HO 3.5L limited that your gonna be driving

[@ms1406]

65!? I would just get a stx

[@gilbertopadilla3611]

What was this filmed with? Good information on truck.

[@tomemery3916]

Ford 150 is the best seller out of Ford because it out sells 250 Fords or 350 Fords.

[@mattg8116]

At 3:46 Andre it sounds like you said "fun50" hahaha now that is a marketing term that ford should try and use somehow

[@allen.lpersingerjr6408]

you guys mention the price of the Ford lariat in comparison to chevy and dodge BUT you never gave the price of the dodge and the chevy WHY? and also with the Tarrific on metal I would assume the prices will go up on a can of beer are soda , make you comparison fairly and they may be worth listening to and watching Fair what do i drive a 1975 International corn-binder

[@299charles]

Dodge started the big cab in 2006 with the MEGA cab!!!

[@joseyanez8809]

I think i got ripped off then i got a 2020 pearl white f150 lariat fx4 3.5 ecoboost but no sun roof (i really dont mind but for the price would be nice to have ) no power steps (has the stock ones) no side step , no bed liner , no auto parking and i got it for 66k i like the truck though

[@crippleshot4810]

Roman must be wearing his “teenage kid” costume for Halloween. He sure seemed to be dressed a few decade younger and died hair.

[@richardwillis6971]

It will be interesting to see the long term reliability of these turbo engines. I have a 2005 aspirated engine and I would be leaning toward buying the 5.0 in these new Fords.

[@kingdaniel3519]

They've been out for nearly 10 years. I think they've shown their reliability.

[@jsosa1k]

I’m at 155k right now. Had to rebuild the trans at 142k but other than small repairs it’s still pushing

[@6917star]

What's so stylish of a boxy design same as Chevy/gmc?

[@jamieshields9521]

Hey Roma can you load motorbike into back trays of three trucks that would make a another great vid👍

[@blakekinsella2458]

Do a 2.7

[@paulbickley658]

I like the little dancing lady, no link to buy one...

[@cameronlund1674]

I have a 2017 F150 XLT 5.0L, 6 speed w/ and FX4 package. Sorta want to go new ram (maybe rebel?) as the interior cracks and creaks like a MF, the infotainment stuff is really behind the RAM, and air ride would be nice. I own a brewery and often find myself putting over 1500 lbs in the bed and it sags like Godzilla is using my truck as a shoe. Might just go Ram and get rid of that all together. Not sure... I really do love my truck, but the little annoyances add up. If I can deal with em, I fully expect the truck to do 300k no problem, as I have been told the coyote 6 speed is bomb-proof.

[@incompletehunter]

Guys, why does this tester not have the ecoboost badging on the bottom of the front doors like they always have done? Is this a new thing or whoopsie on this unit? Honestly I thought it would be a 5.0 when I saw the video thumbnail. Please elaborate!

[@kingdaniel3519]

I don't think they've done the EcoBoost door badging since 2015.

[@johnm9840]

The 3.5 used to be a beast. No one mentions the 5.0 has 395 hp for 2018. So tired of the eco exaggerations from mpg's to 0-60. These two engines run the exact same 0-60 times. Research it..! The 3.5 has more torque..yes, but I'm not pulling a 9000lb trailer everyday. Neither will 75% of people that buy a 1/2 ton pickup.

[@MrInzombia]

its still nice to have all that extra torque. You never know when youll need to call upon some extra pulling power

[@231mac]

Yeah.... YOU'RE the one who needs to research, lol. But it's funny how you're so desperately trying to discount how the eco can out tow the 5.0 (which is what trucks are INTENDED), while promoting the 5.0's 0-60 times which IS irrelevant. Straw man, anyone?

[@reserva120]

so a cool off the cuff style with a 65 thousand dollar truck, an you couldn't press the open button on what appears to be the biggest sun roof in history,??? maybe a little more cool hipster style pre planning would help..

[@modmatt1]

I would have liked to have seen that as well!

[@eDuCincoCinco]

60k for a Lariat? What dealer did you go that is a scam, I got my limited for 63k!