5 Things i HATE About the 2016 Ford F-250 SUPERDUTY FX4 Crew Cab | In Truck Vlog

In this video i go for a drive to run some errands and i discuss my five personal dislikes about my F250 Lariat FX4 crewcab standard bed truck.
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[@michaelaberle6093]

I just bought a 2016 and was worried when I saw the title of this thinking "oh no, what did I do?" But if this is the worse you can come up with then I made a good choice. Back window thing, they are all like that. My 2012 had the tailgate step, wish my 2016 did. Buy a pair of gloves for fueling. No digital speedometer? It's a work vehicle, not a Mercedes.

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Like i said these are good problems to have. And I agree its a utility vehicle that why i purchased it, i have 10 acres to tend to. But when you are talking about trucks that are $60k+, yes we are now in the Mercedes price range. When you live in an area where cops are relentless and will pull you over for going 1-2 mph over the limit. Its good to have a digital read out to know your exact speed. So you be aware or to politely defend yourself . Thanks for watching!

[@theshowtime2375]

Michael Aberle you don’t have to be a dick about his opinions.

[@TheGuyJack1]

Get to the point!.... 3 mins of content in a 21 min video. Only legit claim is the wheel liners. But you could also say the lack of a bed liner or toggled rear bed light (using top brake light)..... but seriously, just stick to the content and not run off on tangents.

[@JohnFrancoNH]

You make some good points. Thanks for watching!

[@lucyferina]

SixtySix any 4 door vehicle will have that type of pressure if you only open the rear windows and keep the front windows closed, I know I have had 10 and every single one of them did that, from Chrysler to GMC to Jeep to Dodge to F150 to explorer to Mazda , I don't think that qualifies as a legit complaint, the speedometer... My truck has the analog but you can also setup the digital display, not sure if the super duty has it in your model year but my old 2013 had it so I don't see yours being without, the laggy response....they updated their software so it works just fine, maybe you need to look into that....no truck is ever going to be perfect, even if you mod it ....you can get it closer though. Still a great truck which is why more people are switching to Ford.

[@runnoft7212]

I have a '15 and I just crack my rear slide window about a quarter open to get rid of the wind buffeting. My gripe about the truck is that there isn't a DEF gauge, or a DPF percentage screen. When the truck goes through the DPF re-gen, there should be a screen that has the percentage of completion, how many more miles until it starts the re-gen, and you should have an option to postpone a re-gen if need be. The truck should come with a damn sway bar also, or a four link rear end.

[@JohnFrancoNH]

I like your feedback...Thanks for watching!

[@cameronlupachino1527]

The wheel liner is a option. Comes with the front ones it’s like a 130$ option for the rear ones from ford

[@adamvogler5441]

News flash: EVERY CAR/TRUCK DOES THAT!

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-dj6wz5me7p]

Nice Franco is easy to understand! I miss the Oil pressure gauge on my 2016 F350 Diesel where the Turbo gauge is. Thanks!!

[@gregoryjulian1333]

I was thinking about adding rear wheel well liners, but am wondering if sand salt and mud would still get up there and be even harder to clean/clear out?

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Not the case. Very happy with them..They work as intended. Thanks for watching!

[@robertovargas1823]

Thanks for the information. It’s nice to know.

[@frostyandtheklutz1606]

The only legitimate gripe here is the wheel liners... should’ve paid more attention to the truck on the lot and made the dealer throw them in for free. As far as percussion goes if you’d just crack the rear sliding glass it will solve that problem. Every crew cab truck is like that. Square windows... #5, just know your truck

[@JohnFrancoNH]

I agree...Thanks for watching!

[@frostyandtheklutz1606]

My pleasure. Thanks for taking the time to make an edit

[@dankruger2890]

the company has two 16' powerstrokes and the guys just love there trucks. You have really good points on the truck. We also have 15' chevy duramax and 18' cummins aisin. Wife and I like the ford the best because of the ride comfort and all around truck feel. was going to buy a 17' powerstroke, but I like the old body style better, it brings good memories of my dads old 00' powerstroke and 02' powerstroke that were both very good trucks. I feel the 16' powerstroke is the best truck to date one can buy, because of the steel body and old school ford looks, that has been lost in the newer trucks.

[@JohnFrancoNH]

I agree with you on the pre-17' gen having a more classic Ford look. Its a great looking truck no matter what angle you view it at. I also like the fact the that the standard bed is a little bit longer then 6.5'. Bed size is very important to me. I was on the fence when i bought it because the 17' were just started being offered. But i got a great deal on the 16' so i decided to jump on it. That was the only fully loaded FX4 crew cab the dealer had. Ford was not producing anymore 16' at that time either. I wish i went with the Platinum. The grille is so striking. Thanks for watching!

[@dankruger2890]

when we got the 16' powerstroke-lariat in feb of 17' the new powerstrokes were out and selling fast. I went to test drive one and the saleman couldn't find the keys to the 17' powerstroke. I took it at a sign not to buy one. the specs of the 17's fords are great, but can one trust the new design after 100,000 miles with the mass increase of torq and horsepower. also heard you can't put lumber racks on the aluminum bed with a lot of weight loaded on the racks and we use lumber racks to haul rebar-lumber. also like using magnetic business signs. I want to like the 17' powerstrokes, but just can't buy one. If you take care of a 16' powerstroke, I truly believe they will run 300,000 miles with very few problems, with all the research I have done.

[@x7RiotControl7x]

It seems we live in the same town lol i have a pearl white 2016 6.7 and agree with the tail gate thing. Pain in the ass to slide heavy shit into the bed. Same with the steering wheel controls cant always tell if i pressed it hard enough lol

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Haha..Hope to see you around. Thanks for watching!

[@prontopower6615]

Pulsating from windows happens with the GMC Denali also. 2017 Denali, 2018 Platinum and 2017 Lariot all do it. Not sure about the Dodge (cause I would never own one...LOL). Just do me a favor and clean the suction cup marks on your driver side window! Got that annoys me . lol Only dislike I have with the Super Duty compared to the Denali is at 90 miles an hour, the Denali is SOLID! The F350 Platinum drifts a bit on its own. Other than that, Super Duty is awesome!!!

[@mlukegrady]

The buffeting from the rear windows is very common. I own a sienna mini van that does it a 13 Jeep and a 16 super duty. They all do it. I think the Jeep does is the loudest.

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Hi Luke, yes i agree all vehicles have buffeting to some degree but in this truck it is so much more prominent. Ive owned a jeep grand cherokee in the past and never had buffeting as bad as my f250. It must be linked to large roomer cabins have a greater potential for buffeting noise. Thanks for watching!

[@wgb_jd]

If you crack your front windows an inch it will probably go away. My Jeep Patriot does this if you open the sunroof. It's even mentioned in the owner's manual. It sounds like you're in a science fiction movie. Just give the trapped air somewhere to escape and you're golden. I'd blame it on physics, not Ford. Ya, the wheel well thing is annoying. My 2013 f-250 is the same. It's still mint underneath, though. I keep saying I'm going to buy liners but I never do, and frankly, it doesn't appear to be a necessity.

[@justanotheraviator2357]

The window thing happens to every car or truck just about. The rear wheel liners should be a trim package item, for 60k I agree... Standard! But for an XL fleet truck that's gonna get a body why put them there. Digital Speedo really minor I agree, but at your price point,⏫ My switches feel fine on my wheel, not as in opinion, but as in the feeling of beefy-ness. My mother had the heated seats in the screen on her FLEX. I hate it too! I like actual switches and analog dials.

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Thanks for watching!

[@DislikeThisCommentNow]

So basically nothing, thanks for the feed back 👍

[@chadtucker7114]

Every 4 door car or truck does that when you roll the windows down!! Is this the first vehicle you’ve rolled the rear windows down on?!? As for the wheel liners, that’s for people that actually use their truck. You can’t have the liners and a B&W turnover hitch in the bed as it would cover up the handle that releases the gooseneck ball.

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Thanks for watching!

[@slowbrew3074]

I have a 2016 F250 Lariat FX4 and my heated seat controller is near the side mirror knob... i agree with the digital speedometer... but i really like the Ford over my 2003 Dodge 250 Laramie... everything broke in that dodge except for the Cummings

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Thanks for watching!

[@rushbox1]

Cummins

[@porfiriogacrcia]

Great video

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnshuler1396]

Enjoyed your video, I'm looking at diesel f250s. I am considering 2016 or newer. Do you still own yours? Would you buy another one?

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Yes i still own mine. Has been problem free for me. I just put gas in it and do oil changes regularly and it has served me well so far

[@johnshuler1396]

@@JohnFrancoNH I appreciate the reply!

[@Daveed273]

If you were to open the back glass while having the back windows down you would relieve the pressure. That's all it is, air pressure.

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Yeah doesnt work that way. Weird sound wave projection into cab still lingers

[@markmadsen6828]

Sounds to me you are very particular and deserve a Chrysler/Ram product.. But you're right,, at 60K$+, you should get more for your money... Just curious, how was the reliability of the Ram trucks you had? I've owned a 2016 F-250 SD-XLT 6.2L purchased new, I have about 100K miles on it now. This is my daily work truck, so it's loaded all the time. I have had no problems with it at all (knock on wood!) except it blew a water pump at 30K miles, covered under warrantee,. Regular maintenance, that's all.. I'm pretty happy with it to date in 2023,, for an 8yr old truck surviving Maine Winters?, still solid with minimal rust,, I really can't complain.. 13mpg no matter how I drive it is the only bummer, but then again, that's what you get with a heavy, powerful workhorse of a truck... ~Best

[@EliteStricker]

Buy gloves, get a small toolbox and put the gloves and your manpurse in their. Wheel liners could have got a discount or add on from dealer. Should have got a ram for the speedo

[@tylermcguyrt5207]

I am considering buying a 16 power stroke and my biggest concerns are with the engine it will be my first diesel and I’ve done my research on problems but I’d like opinions of people who own them and what they think about the 16

[@JohnFrancoNH]

I love my 16 superduty. But i can not speak on a powerstoke. I kinda wish i went with a platinum diesel. Thanks for watching!

[@selfmadeproductions934]

Same here man, did you ever get it?

[@user-dj6wz5me7p]

Just bought a '16 F350-4WD Diesel 6.7 with a distinct engine knock.(152,285 mi.) Knew I'd need an engine replacement. Suggest you research the process/ cost/hours to R&R an engine.

[@jav_eee]

To get rid of the buffeting when you put the rear windows down, open the rear sliding window. Problem solved.

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Tried it today it doesnt help that much. Choppiness still can be heard and felt, especially if you have the window around half way down. .

[@johntsaisilva882]

Hey Franco, nice job on the videos, just got a new sub. Although I enjoy the way you explain the topics you talk about, I believe that you should be getting more comfortable with speaking to the camera, it sounds/looks like that shy kid when goes up to present in front of the class but(not in a bad way, figuratevely) sounds like a robot, try to make the speech a little bit more casual, as if you were having a conversation with a person rather than the camera. Now I have a personal question, the surroundings kind of look like my state, would you for any reason be from Massachusetts? Waiting on your reply, keep up the good work

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Hi Johnny, thanks for the sub. You are close,.. i live in NH...moved here from MA. Its a goal of mine to get better at public speaking and my on camera presence. To some people like me its not easy to speak in front of a camera. But doing it over and over again is the only way to overcome it. With time i know it will all come together. Thanks for watching!

[@louisGC28]

@johnfranco I personally belive that car manufacturers purposely build vehicles with these minor flaws (like the not so flat tailgate) so they have things to come out with that make the future years better and make you want to consider buying. For eample: "oh wow that tail gate step would be awsome, I want to get that," and now everyone goes out and buys it and likes it but has complaints. Now next year it's a flat tailgate and everyone wants it because they liked it and now doesn't have that obvious imperfection ford knew it would have. Ford obviously knew because when you showed that tailgate, first thing I envisioned was sliding something heavy over it into the bed of my truck.. I'm not big on commenting on KZbin videos but just wanted to leave my opinion. 2010 Ford ranger owner here as I always like the manual 5 spd tranny option but looking into buying a newer Ford for the space as im 6,2" and decided It's time to sit comfy as I do alot of driving. Great video👍 and thanks for the info! Also just wondering if you have an opinion on the 2019's??

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Louis i agree,..they always leave room for improvement. Keeps us truck guys wanting. I like the 2019 design/truck stance but dont have any hands on experience with them. Thanks for watching!

[@AlejandroP1980s]

John Franco hey 2019 f-150 and f-250 and f-350 has a recall recently didn’t they about death wobble and also diesel issues

[@AlejandroP1980s]

John Franco hey nice video and nice truck going to get me one like yours 2016 f-350 swr platinum edition ruby red was going to get something newer but 2019 trucks have many issues ford the all new ram also Chevy and gmc GM issues and only one left Toyota Tundra good but not really like the look of it to each to its own and last but not least Nissan Titan good but got a recall recently hope they fix the issues and maybe I get one later on wish me luck with 2016 Ford F-350

[@Erikclaw1]

roll down the rear windows 1" and passenger window the same, all the air flow you need. who the hell drives with all their windows down anyway at highway speed, of course there is buffereing

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Dont have to be on the highway to get the wind buffering. Shame on me thinking i can have the windows down at 30mph. Thanks for watching!

[@williamwallace121269]

@@JohnFrancoNH crack the front window an inch in the front and that high piercing sound will die down.

[@bkid49]

All crew cabs do that. My 07 Silverado does the same things with the rear windows.

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Glad to hear its not just me or Ford crew cabs with that issue. Thanks for watching!

[@BreakerBreaker1320]

Hell, my $47k Toyota Sienna does it until the pressure is balance by opening the rear vent windows.

[@jr01098]

just open the powered rear sliding window no more problems

[@Docstantinople]

jr01098 rear passenger windows, not the rear side sliding windows

[@robentaylor5203]

Just watched your video and that buffering noise I believe is from having a tonneau cover on.

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Ill have to check that out. Thanks for watching!

[@matthewriordan-solidaxlesa5810]

You forget to mention the ugly clamshell climate vents. trade that thing in for an allumaduty like me. much better truck with all the good updates, I have no complaints

[@scarroll625]

We’re you a pitcher for the Mets?

[@JohnFrancoNH]

LOL

[@lukedixon4832]

My car does the weird pulse thing. So I don't roll down my back windows.

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Yup...Thanks for watching!

[@78ginop]

How bad is the gas mileage far as a daily driver?

[@JohnFrancoNH]

12-14mpg. Thanks for watching!

[@1tomcollins]

sounds like you are the biggest problem with your f 250.

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Very funny! Thanks for watching!

[@IntentionallyLeftBlank.]

@@JohnFrancoNH it's you truck John. Not hers. Enjoy it!!!

[@sharingtheadventure]

Starts at 2:54.

[@whalerlife53]

The rear window problem is not specific to the truck. Every vehicle I’ve ever driven will do that. Crack the front windows. Problem solved.

[@JohnFrancoNH]

I figured the front window trick long time ago. But the whole point is to have the front windows up. And be comfortable. That way there is a barrier between you and whats outside. So you dont have to listen to the direct blast of deafening road noise, exhaust brakes, etc. while on the highway or in other high traffic areas. Maybe im just over sensory or something. Thanks for watching!

[@BreakerBreaker1320]

The “buffeting” (buffering is a term used for digital processing) is a basic science of differing atmospheric pressures from the cabin and exterior. The wind shear (in the shear layer when wind passes over the vehicle) increases over the openings causes an acoustic boom “buffeting” the differing pressures until one overcomes the other like opening or cracking the front window an inch. When you crack the front window, pressure is reduced in the cabin thus eliminating the buffeting acoustic waves. This can be a fun kids exercise by taking a beer bottle and blowing across the mouth and creating the same buffeting sound that can be altered as you reduce the contents of the bottle and make some music...LOL...it’s literally the same thing on a smaller scale. Manufacturers do not test for this but some vent shades can help to allow a cracked window for noise and for rain.

[@Steveking2022]

The wheel liner came with my 2016 lariat 6.7

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Lucky guy..i wonder if all lariat 6.7 come with it?

[@justanotheraviator2357]

It's a trim level thing

[@michaelfinnegan4301]

I had a 2008 SD with the same tailgate. Yours is not "first generation".

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Good to know. Thanks for watching!

[@Tcw2019]

Where is this in NH ?

[@JohnFrancoNH]

southern NH. Thanks for watching!

[@Tcw2019]

John Franco thought I saw hampton falls!

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Not too far from there!

[@brandonfay14]

I am agree with you ford truck does not have speedometer I never ever get a for truck ever I don't like 2015 and 2016 Ford there features I am getting another truck instead than ford

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Thanks for watching!

[@BailenTexas]

He closes the fridge with his hip.

[@JohnFrancoNH]

LOL...Thanks for watching!

[@andypugh7654]

So basically everything you hate is stuff you saw the day you test drove it and bought it. Did the dealer blind fold you until you got it home? Wtf

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Thanks for watching!

[@dar7771]

Haha. Ummm every vehicle will do that when you only have the rear windows down. U have some odd dislikes there. Lost me at tailgate whine.

[@jessehernandez3006]

Elk leather gloves

[@jackmehoffer7819]

Why did you go into cop hating. They do not set your speed limit on your roads the City planning engineer does that and it’s based on residential and commercial housing in close proximity of the roadway, up hill or down hill speeds and curves in the road. The Police are doing exactly what the citizens of your community pay them to do and one of the duty’s is traffic control. Then you say you beat a traffic offense that you admitted to.

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Easy bud, i have no gripes with them. They do a great job. Its just part of conversion.

[@keithperry1641]

Crack a front window

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Thanks for watching!

[@bradley2362]

🤦‍♂️

[@robertmeade3547]

Get a gmc

[@menosabe]

time to edit this video so you get to the point. Look at how many dislikes you have

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Getting better at this as i go along. But thanks for the feedback and for watching!

[@jeremyturnbull6299]

Sorry can’t handle all the chitchat just get to the point

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Thanks for watching!

[@richarddick1924]

This guy is out to lunch

[@JohnFrancoNH]

And so are you! Thanks for watching!

[@jasonspicer7814]

Wow! I watched this video thinking I was gonna be fed good information. Boy was I wrong. Only legit complaint was the tailgate bulge. Dude rambled on about meaningless crap for most the video, and why do we need to watch you fill up? Get to the point man and stop wasting our time.

[@billpeirce7127]

Get to the point. Who cares about the rest. Stick to what the vedio is supposed to be about.

[@ManuelGarcia-qf6bb]

First world problems

[@texasproud3332]

What a cry baby

[@JohnFrancoNH]

LOL...Thanks for watching!

[@challenhaywood8820]

Get to the point, stop rambling and talking about anything but the truck

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Thanks for watching!

[@grimreapercmn4u]

So the cops have nothing better to do then enforce traffic laws? Its rough when cops pull people over for speeding. This video is ridiculous. Get to the point !! 21 minute video for 5 minutes of information?? Ugghhh.

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Not forcing you to watch my friend. Plenty of other videos on superdutys you can click on. But thanks for watching!

[@grimreapercmn4u]

@@JohnFrancoNH definitely won't be watching bud. Thanks.