2022 Ford F-150 Powerboost Hybrid | Family Review

[@cwqrpportable]

Congratulations on that beautiful truck! I rec'd my Lariat 502A Powerboost on May 10, exactly 6 months after I ordered it. I absolutely love this truck. Best vehicle I've owned after 45 years of buying new vehicles. You can either hypermile the truck or drive it like you stole it! Powerful yet fuel efficient. Loving the ProPowerOnboard feature when we're camping with our RV.

[@xjdisuehd]

A friend of mine in Canada, has one of these. She tows about 7k lbs a few times a week and she gets hit hard with the Canadian gas prices. So apparently she had about a 80 gal aux tank in her bed, with an 2012 F150 which she got transferred to the hybrid, and had about a once every two weeks to come into US to gas up. With the hybrid, she's been filling up once every three weeks. Even though the highway numbers aren't that different from the gas only version, with towing it affects a lot. She can get as high as 16mpg when towing.

[@TravisN]

I also own a 2021 hybrid f150.. 16mpg is probably on flat ground or down hill; up hill is 7-10 mpg for me with a 7k lb travel trailer

[@DandDClark]

I have an F-150 spec'd almost exactly as you said you would spec it. No chrome, nice looking truck, amazing fuel ecomony for the size of the truck! I think compared to the competition, the visibility is WAY better, and we have thoroughly enjoyed our ownership experience. Thanks for the review! Great job!

[@turdferguson2839]

Powerboost F150 really seems more practical and convenient than the Lightning, cheaper, offers better range and better towing. The lightning would need to be charged every 100 miles and that takes about 1 hour depending on the charging station and trailer size.

[@LiohJuney]

"Hi, you're parenting... oh no!" That level of sarcasm is adult tier lmao. Good luck when she realizes she can weaponize it. Going through it now and weirdly proud/insulted all at the same time. Great review as always!

[@MicahMuzio]

Ha! You absolutely nailed it. But for now, I love her sarcastic humor. :)

[@radudeATL]

That was too good! 😂

[@anthonycostaeducatormusici4715]

Took delivery of my 2022 Power boost Lariat trim Atlas blue at the end of April. Love it! Average mpg 22-26 Deceptively fast. Owned a Tacoma for 12 years- reliable truck. Waited for the Tundra, wasn’t impressed.

[@jllen729]

Great review guys and that’s a damn nice truck!

[@jakes5530]

Only 900 people away from a windowless white van review, im pumped!

[@davidfrania8990]

When you're reminded of a Seinfeld episode while watching the Muzios, you know you're in the right place...That mention of the Mohel reminded me of the episode where Kramer was trying to keep the baby away from the shaky Mohel! That's the Muzios - not just informative, but entertaining as well!!!🤣😂🤣😂

[@eddiefniii]

Exactly what I ordered in march. Now reclining seats cancelled. Massaging cancelled. Carmelo leather changed to black ( to hot in Texas for black leather interior)…build date changed 5 times. But not getting it since I didn’t approve black leather change. Stinks. It is a stunning truck and I WAS so excited. But with the unapproved changes I’m not happy. Dealer says we can order 2023. But I do not want black interior period! Will see Love that truck! Hybrid is the way to go

[@samuelolivares6671]

2 weeks in with my platinum powerboost. Absolutely worth every penny! Unfortunately your f150 is a 2021 and the blue cruise has been known to be very finicky on the 2021’s. They must have done an update on sensors for the 2022 models. I have no issues at all with the bluecrusie.

[@Jakereviewsall]

I just purchased the powerboost yesterday with most of the upgrades including the 7.2kw system. I test drove a lightning before it and I left with the hybrid.

[@joehammond2586]

Gotta have it, perfect color & options.

[@neburorenip]

I have the same truck in black and I love it! I am a v8 guy (had a 2017 xlt with v8). However, the power boost is an excellent platform. I feel very confortable. Great daily driver and long trip truck. I drove 12 hrs straight and the massage feature made my trip very confortable. Blue cruise was my copilot too! Awesome feature.

[@macarthurcarter8950]

This is my first time looking at your video. And I enjoyed it. The color of the truck is beautiful.

[@ross7684]

I finally got possession of my high option Lariat PowerBoost mid-June after ordering it before Thanksgiving and so far am quite happy with it. Braking is definitely different than my old 2019 high option Lariat. I attribute the braking difference to the regenerative braking plus the extra 500 lbs of the hybrid system. I did lose almost 300 lbs in payload going to the hybrid, but I was able to sell my generator that I had for camping because I just use the ProPower now which makes it kind of a break-even since the generator was close to 200 lbs. BlueCruise was a little underwhelming with the eye-track notices and the "keep your hands on the steering wheel" notices when not on BlueCruise mapped highways. Comparing towing of the hybrid vs. Lightning, you need to compare similarly optioned configurations. There are no SuperCrew hybrids than can tow that 14,000 lb number, either, so I would consider them equivalent on towing weight. However the Lightning has a little over 100 mile range on a full charge when towing a sizable trailer while the hybrid should be good for almost three times that on a tank of gas.

[@KManzini]

Micah, you’re going to have to just hire the family and do all family reviews. It’s helpful to have a diverse set of opinions from all of the stakeholders in a new vehicle purchase. Great review!

[@robertpullis]

“You’re parenting… Oh no!” That was the best comment ever. Thanks for the excellent videos.

[@gs98999]

Glad you bring up airbag and sitting away from it. Far too often I see people in traffic in vehicles around here mere inches from the wheel.

[@patmason7276]

Love my 2021 F150 hybrid lariat. Has been a great truck so far. Had a few updates. That's a nice truck wish I had max recline seats.

[@Xaviersito5623]

Love how you take out your family, to show us the car, haha you are like a team, and that gives us the feeling, of how we could be having a family haha. Maybe a 2 or 3 years more, and I am sure I get this. Instead of the electric, electric vehicles don't make me feel safe for the range,

[@Squashimoto777]

Extended Parenting Pause; comedic timing runs in the family!! Hahahaaa!

[@vlad1889]

Great truck, only issue I have with mine is it can be jerky under low acceleration at start. Hybrid system/power train having a rough time to decide what they want to do. Finally, *pedestrian sounder* I had to remove it completely it sounds damn ridiculous. What was ford thinking to make the truck sound like a beater with a broken vacuum hose.

[@jeffreygutierrez6799]

amazing review as always!!!

[@davids1816]

This might be the most desirable vehicle on the market with the comfort, driving, and utility. But it's completely stupid as well. It's a real pity that Ford can't make a truck with heated seats and wheel, pleather interior, the auto 4wd, and a 2.7 hybrid for like 50-55k. I don't need a television in the dash, it just runs CarPlay anyway, and I don't need artisanaly made dashboard leather inserts with embossed nationalism. But I'd sure love a big truck that got 30 mpg and didn't cost as much as 4 years of college if my kids decided to live at home and commute. Love the channel and will keep watching everything you and your delightful family put out.

[@elraton4737]

You can get a xlt with heated leather seats and the hybrid powerboost with 4wd for only 35-40k

[@davids1816]

@@elraton4737 As long as it's 6 years old and has 60k miles on it!

[@a.h.3456]

@@davids1816 I just bought a 2022 3.5 L Full hybrid three days ago with 46k miles on it for 43k. It was 1 owner and still looks and smells new…gotta love getting a nearly new vehicle at the depreciated price lol

[@a.h.3456]

This is a silly comment because Ford makes a truck very customizable, You can get a very basic truck, a mid range truck, a better than mid range but less than luxury truck, a deluxe truck and a luxury truck. Basically it’s the Burger King option, they make it your way.

[@Rob-nr4qr]

This was a good review! I really like the wife. She's funny. Witty. Kid was a fun mix in there. Well done

[@robertlandry5676]

It’s like ur truck you all look comfortable. Lariat is nice too

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Excellent review, lil’ Muzio was particularly funny in this one!😹

[@RVTRAILER]

Trailer companies, Travel Trailers etc have to come up with high tech onboard storage regen battery packs which can power the EV Truck you're pulling it with. That way the truck range remains same as the EV truck will draw power from that extra battery storage on their Trailer..

[@functionalvanconversion4284]

Sweet truck, would love to have regenerative braking in my van for city driving to save my braking.

[@donna8243]

This is my next car. BTW, cutest back seat driver ever!

[@MicahMuzio]

I couldn't agree more. :)

[@MrColdwatercanyon]

Hybrid is the route

[@michalp2362]

Let’s get realistic. I’ll fix it for you… a lot of people who buy pick up trucks likes to talk about towing but don’t even know how to properly hook up the trailer, let alone towing 10k lbs lol. 90% of half ton trucks live a life of minivans hauling grocery bags and suburban kids to soccer games

[@beardown6574]

"You're parenting" "oh no" 🤣🤣🤣 kiddo steals the show!!!

[@ndawg79]

Hello my lovely family. HA HA HA Hope you three are doing well. Catching up on videos since we are mourning what happened here in Highland Park. So sad and scary Stay safe and big hugs

[@toddstewart3179]

Look forward to your videos every Sunday. But what exactly is a squishy wooden feel for the brakes? Wood isn’t squishy. But awesome truck.

[@MrDjohboy]

I don’t know anything about the hybrid systems so do u have to do anything special to keep it running? Yes I know GOOGLE but I rather ask here. I ask bc this seems like the best of both worlds bc mpg 24 on highway and city is amazing

[@myownruin187]

Love Love the new style but 77k wow I will have to live in it with a roommate, but over all a beautiful truck.. thanks guys for the great review.. 👏🏻

[@chrisoconnor7384]

Cool review Micah

[@citibear57]

LOL! I watched Miss Muzio several times when giving you a high five. Wow, the determined look on her face!! The young boys will need to treat her right or *POW!!* 😂

[@KevinExclamationPoint]

I thought the 2022’s went to 23 combined for the EPA rating? You mention 24 combined in the beginning. My 2022 4x4 Lariat says 23 combined on the window sticker.

[@charlescook4517]

That's a very nice truck! I've read about something called the "death wobble" is that still an issue?

[@mattbrew11]

Ifs an issue with any truck that has worn out suspension components

[@mkyhou1160]

Fun review. Powerboost keeps getting rated the least reliable truck (and that battery will get worse and worse over time). I just picked up a 2023 Lariat Coyote - at these prices I’ll take a hassle free existence with an awesome roar over a little more power and fuel economy. I used to have a 2.7 - it’s a great engine. Problem with the XLT is I really like 4A in snowy winter city driving, which you need Lariat or up for - not an issue if you live further South.

[@badisheffey4550]

That high five at the end!

[@imranabbasi7871]

I love your ford f150 pickup truck hybrid

[@b.strong9347]

Let me preface this by saying that I currently drive an ‘15 Accord Hybrid with over 140k miles. My concern with having a hybrid power train on a truck that you’re actually going to work as a utilitarian vehicle (towing and hauling more than groceries and the family camper once or twice a year), I don’t know how well we can trust the longevity of the hybrid system. With a car, it’s not stressed the same as with a working truck will be. I suppose if you’re the type that constantly keeps a newer vehicle, then this is probably a good choice - same for the ecoboosts. But, if you plan on keeping it for years and years over 100s of thousands of miles, I think I still want to stick to the v8 which can still manage more than 20 mph when driven conservatively. I also get really nervous about these electronic trailer-backing systems. If you can’t back a trailer, you shouldn’t be pulling one. There, I said it… again.

[@mattbrew11]

I have a large fleet of trucks for my business. No data on hybrids but the ecoboost has been absolutely fantastic for us and we beat the fk out of our trucks but we also turn them over at 150k because at just three years old they still have good value at that mileage. 4 years old @ 200k they aren’t worth much or 5/250 dealers don’t usually even want them in trade, otherwise id feel quite confident in running them out to there. Beyond 250 I wouldn’t expect it to not experience some solid downtimes for repairs and that conflicts with a scaled business.

[@Not99always100]

Platinum interior looks better than the Limited which is crazy

[@OldThomMerton]

Great review, guys . . . but the Innuendo Iguana should have been posted front and center 😂🤣

[@AutoInova8tor]

Would you mind answering this for me. Does this truck have 22 inch wheels that you’re reviewing and adaptive dampers? What trim level is that because I priced one out and it was over 80,000 and it didn’t have those features.

[@MicahMuzio]

Our tester was a Platinum trim with 20" wheels. Regarding the adaptive damper system, Ford calls it "continuously controlled damping". The system is standard on the Limited trim and optional on the High versions of the Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum trims. Strangely, Ford's configurator puts "continuously controlled damping" in the exterior options.

[@willbaltazar7043]

Micah - Have you already reviewed this windowless white van, and you’re just waiting to post the video?

[@COddietsch]

Other than the towing, I am trying to decide F150 Lightning (70 mpg @ .20 cents a gal basically) or F150 Powerboost Hybrid 3.6L Limited that gets the same as my current car (mid 20's). I am concerned the charging stations around the country are just not there yet adding hours or days to a trip and if you get somewhere and their power station is down, then what. I was ready to commit to the Lightning for mear mileage savings alone, but have heard a lot of negative reviews on the charging stations and if the batteries go bad (cost to replace once warranty is out).

[@sntmods]

add into that an estimated 2 year wait for a Lightning that you have to reserve

[@heathwellsNZ]

Any particular reason for the exhaust to be coming from the side as opposed to the rear? I had that once before on a pickup (or "ute" as we call them here in New Zealand... short for utility vehicle) and after a couple of years it made sooty marks on the inside of the garage wall and all down the driveway fenceline too... cold morning starting and backing out... I vowed I'd only have "normal" exhaust positioning again and haven't had exhaust from the side since...

[@mattbrew11]

Some trims have rear exit. Its done to safe a little material and if you trailer a lot it sucks to stand right by hot exhaust hooking one up

[@alexrainey460]

Was that the platinum?

[@TellurdogIsayhi]

Biggest thing that pisses me off with the F150 is that they limited the max recline seats to the platinum/limited trims…I’d gladly pay an extra 5k for those seats in a lariat. I’d love to order a 2023 now that the order banks are open, but I’m a little concerned about how dang long it’ll take to actually get it.

[@jayc4715]

Yea they should come in work trucks

[@mattbrew11]

Is this guy a reviewer from a big channel? I feel like he’s familiar

[@MicahMuzio]

You might know me from my day job at Kelley Blue Book. :)

[@mattbrew11]

@@MicahMuzio aha! Yes I do! Your rivian review convinced me to follow through with my order. Thank you!

[@killermobiledetailing2795]

Yeah you forgot the electric vent that goes up and down in front bumper few people know about

[@KingCarlofcarlWorld]

"You're parenting." LoL

[@xujin723]

Is that was 5.5 bed?

[@leeedens9497]

Powerboost hybrid vs Lightning, towing is the Lightning Achilles heel, until EV pickup matches ICE pickups range, to me, it seems like Ford and other EV pickup makers have carved out a nitch market, a place for customers that wants a pickup, but didn't want the fuel economy associated with a pickup, best of both world, call me when the range increases and there are charging stations that support a vehicle towing

[@kingeldridgeroyal9722]

What a beautiful truck. She's too cute. Hi cutie👋😀😁😍🥰💕

[@JH-mt3pp]

I am considering a powerboost in 2024. I have driven Toyota since 1985 but their front end design is about to lose me. I hope Ford does not disappoint me because I have never had a major problem with Toyota and very few minor ones.

[@mattbrew11]

I own a large solar company. As far as half tons we have ~ 115 right now. Of those 60 are F150s and we just got our 4th lightning. Its been the most reliable vehicle we have ever run, including trying all makes ( titans & tundras ) . We tow daily and often really push the payload numbers. We do not have any power-boost trucks because its not available in the trim we run (STX). I would feel absolutely confident buying one as a consumer there’s next to no chance youre gonna be as hard on it as we are. I still think our Rams are slightly more attractive but the F150 is a good looking truck and their version of a bed step is easily the best and safest option.

[@christopher.96]

Yea, Toyota really missed with the new Tundra. If it helps, my 19 F150 and 60k miles has presented 0 issues. Fluids, filters, break pads, and tires. Just regular stuff.

[@JH-mt3pp]

@@christopher.96 The last Ford I owned was a 1970 lol. It was a 302 with 3 on the tree if that is not before your time. I have driven A Tacoma and a Highlander 300,000 miles with no problems. I'm a creature of habit and since they have been so reliable I have had no reason to change brands. I have always liked the looks of the F 150.

[@DanganaTrince]

nissan has a full pickup truck. everyone forgets a lot about nissan

[@JaredSVX]

Your daughter is so cute 😂 we know where she gets the awesomeness from

[@royhobbs9703]

77k , #44 coldcuts is not excited ouch

[@stevethompson1608]

Can I pull 7000 lbs with it ?

[@seymorefact4333]

🇺🇸 micah... I'd rather have hot and knowledgable Lynn do this review. But, the f150 is a MINIVAN OF TRUCKS. So, this is a good review for you! Minivan of Trucks.

[@danr4197]

This is the BEST Vehicle you have ever reviewed! The Ford F-Series is the Best Selling Vehicle in the United States for 41 years! I would choose the 5.0ltr Naturally Asperated V8. AVOID the 2.7ltr AT ALL COSTS!!! Other than that, if this is like other Ford F-150's, reliability should be STELLER! On top of that, it is simply GORGEOUS! BUILT FORD TUFF!

[@danr4197]

@@SD07BIKER Your's is a 2016 I am talking about if you buy a new Ford now. The 2.7 in the 2021 Bronco is having issues with engine failure possible due to a possible valve defect. So as a precaution until the issue is further investigated and then resolved, it is best to AVOID the 2.7 for now.

[@danr4197]

@@SD07BIKER The engine was updated in 2018. How is it different in the f-150 than the Bronco?

[@mattbrew11]

There is absolutely nothing wrong with the 2.7. Since 2015 ive owned ~ 200 of them for my business with towing and likely exceeding payload every day. Very few issues. Follow maintenance intervals and you’ll Have great results. It is the most reliable platform we have ever used and thats with multiple attempts with other brands concurrently. We’ve also had excellent results with the ecodiesel rams but we need more payload than they offer and wont be buying more, sadly. The powertrain is good enough that I bought myself an ecodiesel gladiator and I love it to death. Edit: I see you mention the bronco ~ 40 of our current fleet are 21/22s. Zero issues whatsover. There is a tiny variation in the bronco powertrain so I think whatever wasn’t right with them isn’t carried over to the half ton. I don’t know what it is but it has something to do with the exhaust crossover. Thats from my fleet mechanic Who I tend to trust

[@danr4197]

@@mattbrew11 That's great to hear! I LOVE Ford Trucks so any good news on them is great!

[@ethana763]

Why TF does this have a '80s mast antenna, looks dumb.

[@Brian-jv8iy]

It’s because of AM radio or something, glass or shark fin antennas don’t receive it as well. Truck buyers want it and they get it. I’d just drive with it lowered always.

[@speederz1]

76grand??? wow

[@denault3985]

You only have one, parenting is easy...how about a load of kids?

[@ryozha7663]

XLT 2.7L ecoboost 🤡🤣😂

[@Marques_Brownlee23]

Why is your wife chubby and you’re in good shape??

[@jayc4715]

Lol ..that's random

[@naughtysauce4323]

This is what Ford should have been doing for a decade. Sad it took a gas crisis for them to get off their asses.