2021 Ford F-150 3.5 Ecoboost Review

[@zackmorehouse]

How hard was it to find the 6.5’ bed?

[@jollyranch1026]

The most imporant feature by far is the long bed.

[@leonelcruzfernandez3672]

That’s a nice looking truck

[@Bostonharborwater]

Nice truck man. A 6.5 foot bed is a must for me.

[@atvrepairsandmore2482]

I don’t mind a 5.5’ but the 6.5’ is definitely nice when you need it

[@atl3630]

Amazing for this price, that Ford doesn't put a wheel well liner in their trucks.

[@bburnett4783]

Thank you for the video. My 2015 still gets about 23 mpg on the highway if I can cruise at 70-75 mph. Love the 3.5L Ecoboost.

[@realmikeevans]

I have a 2022 f150 3.5 eco boost with a 6.5 ft bed and I have like this weird shudder/ vibration on the highway, and accelerating on hw. Only at high speeds though, great all around town. Has only just over 1k miles

[@atvrepairsandmore2482]

Thats strange. I’d probably have warranty look at it

[@realmikeevans]

@@atvrepairsandmore2482 the motor cover is like a rubber/foam now and the top was chewed by mice or something cause the pieces were all on top. They got me a new one but I just checked air filter...nothing clean. Maybe just needs to break in? We'll see

[@atvrepairsandmore2482]

@@realmikeevans I’d get it out of break in period and see what happens. This one has 36k miles on it so far

[@realmikeevans]

@@atvrepairsandmore2482 what is break in period? Like how long

[@atvrepairsandmore2482]

@@realmikeevans I can’t remember the mileage exactly but I feel like around 2-3k miles they start to do a little better. I think the manual might say it

[@Wolf.88]

Great truck. When will Ford finally implement the GMC CHEVY side step bumber?

[@atvrepairsandmore2482]

I’m not sure. I really like that feature on the GM trucks. I wish Ford would add it. There are aftermarket bumpers that have them for the Fords

[@tylerackerman4858]

Just got the same exact spec. Look forward to more videos to come! Any thoughts on a leveling kit?

[@atvrepairsandmore2482]

Leveling kits look great but if you tow a lot I’d consider getting air bags with the leveling kit because it will lean the truck back a loy

[@tylerackerman4858]

@@atvrepairsandmore2482 yea I don’t tow a whole lot. It just is a complete stink bug stock, the back end looks so much higher than the front

[@atvrepairsandmore2482]

@@tylerackerman4858 I’ve noticed a lot of the newer fords are like that. Its good when towing but it just looks bad having the leaning forward

[@lindengauthier4407]

How do you like it so far. I am actually trading my 2018 chevy 5.3 in for the 2022 ford f150 XLT sport 3.5. Found my chevy fuel milage wasnt that great. and the paint was terrible on it rock chips everywhere. Hoping the ford has better quality paint.

[@atvrepairsandmore2482]

Noticed lots of rock chips on the Chevy also. No complaints with the truck. The 21’ had a few recalls but it’s also a first year of a new design. The 22’ should be good. We have 65k miles on the 2021 f150 and it has been good so far. Drives and pulls amazing.

[@lindengauthier4407]

@@atvrepairsandmore2482 oh awesome good to hear. Im getting the 7 year 200,000km warranty which cover’s pretty much everything so at least ill be covered if something does. Do you know if changing your own oil voids warranty?

[@atvrepairsandmore2482]

@@lindengauthier4407 it shouldn’t void it but I’d ask the dealer just to make sure. They can’t void your warranty unless they can prove that the oil change is what caused the issue

[@lindengauthier4407]

@@atvrepairsandmore2482 ya thats what I thought. They could run a oil sample to see if something happened engine wise

[@DillyDilly4]

Ayy is that the 6.5 bed ?

[@atvrepairsandmore2482]

Yes it is

[@blakemccain3124]

I have one on order so I’m Just curious but do you use 93 like it’s recommended or 87 when towing?

[@atvrepairsandmore2482]

Just run 87 all the time. I’m sure it would do better on 93 but it has plenty of power as it is. Fuel is also to expensive to be using 93, especially with the 36 gallon tank

[@MrAerotrike]

Any comments on fuel mileage, especially while towing?

[@atvrepairsandmore2482]

Seems to get 7-11 towing. Depends on the wind and what you are towing. Whatever you are towing, the truck doesn’t feel it. Rows really well. Not pulling it usually gets 19-22 on the highway going 70-80 mph

[@MrAerotrike]

@@atvrepairsandmore2482 So far, I've only seen 8.4 towing (3 trips). I have the SuperCab 3.5 Ecoboost. Would love to see it get up to 10+. Are you using regular gas or premium?

[@atvrepairsandmore2482]

@@MrAerotrike just regular. Turbo charged gas engines are not very fuel efficient when towing but this truck sees mostly unloaded highway miles. The v8 is definitely slightly better on fuel when towing

[@bigmurph762]

did you put a leveling kit on this? I got the exact same truck this weekend and its at much steeper angle than this one with the back up higher

[@atvrepairsandmore2482]

No it is stock. My driveway slopes back so it might look level but on flat ground it leans forward a lot

[@howardriggins4010]

Nice. I thinking when the time comes I’ll get what you got but the PowerBoost option

[@atvrepairsandmore2482]

Powerboost is cool but just didn’t want to spend the money on it and I’d like to see how well they hold up overtime. Mainly just the battery. I would like the generator option. Would be a useful feature. Thanks for watching!

[@howardriggins4010]

@@atvrepairsandmore2482 got ya. Just a side, you mentioned the trans deal on your old truck. FYI change trans fluid and filter at 30,000ish miles. No power flush just drain and replace fluid drained and you should be good to go if you plan on keeping it at 100,000 miles or more

[@atvrepairsandmore2482]

@@howardriggins4010 I usually do on my truck, truck in the video is my dads as well as the one with the transmission issue. He mainly does a lot of highway mileage. Doesn’t tow more than 6000 pounds usually maybe once or twice a month

[@jaspreetchatha6604]

It’s a great option for inner city we got ours a month ago and it’s at 10 litres per 100 and that’s if we don’t drive conservative. Also the power difference is huge between the 3.5 and power boost

[@MrFordguy73]

How do you like the extended bed with the SuperCrew? I really want the longer bed but I'm anxious about the maneuverability in general, I do take my own 4x4 trails and I realize it's a full size truck, but my truck that I have now has the longer bed but it's only an extended cab so it's going to be longer for sure, just wanted to get your two cents.