Detailed Review: 2021 Ford F-150 PowerBoost HYBRID After 1,900 Miles

[@PrimeAutotainment]

What do you think of the F-150 hybrid? With the release of the new Electric F-150...which would you pick? Here's the night video - check it out to see the adaptive headlights, ambient lights, and zone lighting: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ep_HeZeamL6HbLM POV drive with binaural audio: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5jJnYutqNtkick

[@bobbywalter5320]

Those mirrors are useless for towing. Ford just dropped it huge there....

[@elot]

I just got mine in the Lariat trim and it’s phenomenal. Love it!

[@user-be1co1wr4l]

FORD F - 150 SUPER 👍👌 AUTO!!! ✌️😎

[@keithward5411]

@@bobbywalter5320 I ordered the tow mirrors on mine. I didn’t like how they looked either.

[@OptimumServices416]

Is there a meter that shows how much juice is left in the battery? I watched the entire video however I didn't hear any mention of it (unless I missed it). This truck is pretty exciting and looks like it will soon be time for an upgrade!

[@theethicalhacker7271]

It’s a beautiful truck! I can’t get over the 70,000$ price tag. I know I might sound cheap but that’s a downpayment for a house.

[@SarahPerine]

Me too 😢

[@JS-qi1ou]

No kidding that was the cost of half of a house before Covid.

[@---tx9xx]

Where are you looking? Much much higher in my area

[@kdavid123186]

@@JS-qi1ou right now it’s little better but people were offering 70k over asking price on house. No disrespect but it’s not marketed toward you.

[@leebattick5874]

It's a king ranch trim level. An xlt or xl are less expensive.

[@kalinbirdman]

Great review. I appreciate the SD references. Higher interstate speeds and high winds is all we deal with. Very informative. Details that I was looking for

[@321southtube]

Really well done. This truck is impressive. I'm about at the point I'm going to get out and get one. I'm impressed. Thanks

[@lee155912000]

That Mac recline function is probably the best thing ever. If it's comfortable enough you could sleep overnight and save yourself the hotel bill on longer trips.

[@kyleb9436]

I get my limited tomorrow. Can't wait to drive it!!

[@craighenderson1645]

Can't wait to get mine!

[@sherwoodbaker2714]

I ordered a 2022 King Ranch 4x4 Super Crew powerboost in anti-matter blue yesterday! I’m super excited…

[@invirnijjar4993]

What’s your delivery date given by the dealer?

[@anthonycappuchi7619]

Just got a limited 2021 great truck enjoy your presentation TonyC

[@ebnyflyer]

Still have my Dodge Durango 2009 Hybrid. I reserve the lightning F150 . Looking to the newer generation trucks. May get the the powerboost instead. This was the best review so far. Thanks

[@Ringfiner]

I just bought a 2021 King Ranch Power Boost Hybrid with only 4100 miles on it. A friend of mine traded it in for a new 2024 Lincoln. He didn’t drive very much, after he bought it, his wife passed away and he only drove it a view times. I don’t think anyone ever road in the back seats. I’m looking forward to driving this vehicle, I pick it up in a couple of days. Love to hear how your liking your vehicle now that it’s 3 years old and any problems you have had with it. Thanks for the Great Video 😎🇺🇸

[@gordydexter2615]

Great review. I watched another video on this truck and several items were not covered by Ratti’s Rides. So thank you for the awesome review. I am gonna get this or the full-on electric lighting truck.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thank you very much! That’s sweet, enjoy!

[@gregggegunde]

excellent review dude! Awesome detail.

[@kerk5520]

Very interesting video. I actually just test drove a 2022 F150 Powerboost Lariat. Impressive for sure!

[@keithward5411]

Getting mine tomorrow. Basically the same truck just antimatter blue. Ordered it back in February. Lol

[@walterholbrooks673]

Sold, have started my search . Thanks

[@olddognewtrix]

Great post and nice review. Looking forward to mine if it ever comes in. Keep up the great work.

[@9663mu]

Damn that 157 wheelbase is perfect 🤩

[@chrismarbrey9678]

You can get a wheelbase like that on a GM truck also and you don't have to pay $77,000 but it is your money if it's worth it to you go for it.

[@9663mu]

@@chrismarbrey9678 yes I know you can also get a 157 wheelbase on a GM truck. I guess I don’t understand where I mentioned anything about a GM truck. And by the way. Loaded Sierra Denali is around 71k. Next Yeats refresh model with more options will be around 75k. If your going to compare please try and compare apples to apples.

[@chrismarbrey9678]

@@9663mu Scott mystery my comments are not to meant to be a argument or debate just to let you know that there are options out there that you can get that wheelbase on a GM as well now we're in previous Generations you could only get it on a Ford you don't have to get an F-150 to get a crew cab with a six and a half foot bed. And I'm pretty sure the Denali is probably not going to be a truck you see all that often with a six and a half foot bed.

[@chrismarbrey9678]

Oh by the way you're sitting here talking about Apples to Apples and you are comparing a Denali to a King Ranch when Ford's Top model is The Limited. You she probably be comparing it to an SLT.

[@onavianva]

I like how the ruler is centered between the wheel wells. The actual inside space between wheel wells is approx 50 inches and some change. neat. Also the 8 foot bed is available with the supercab, along with the single cab.

[@lcmm55]

I have the XLT. Love it.

[@davidmorgan8612]

Very well done video

[@dearbulls]

I hope they can make the running board on these long wheelbase a few inches longer in the back (it appears to be the same running board as regular short bed crews). And I agree that they need to move the auto-hold to a hard button, maybe move that 120V light into the screen instead.

[@PsychicWarrior100]

Thank you 💜

[@munmaso]

Great video. Thank you! Can you tell us what the yellow door jam video lists payload at?

[@adameverett7882]

Great video

[@ross7684]

That is a great color! I have a Red PowerBoost FX4 Lariat on order currently but after seeing this one I wish I'd selected this color..

[@Xyler94]

Oh my gosh we have the same truck on order XD

[@alanlaundre2804]

Beautiful truck.

[@TapTwoCounterspell]

This is what the family suburb hauler looks like in 2021, never a payload unless you go to Lowes and back, tows 4 times a year, and costs $80K. At least rust comes standard on all 21' models

[@freedomstar3814]

I think because many roads in America suck ..... that could be part of the reason why trucks are so popular ..... they ride great on long road trips !

[@murdered1415]

My favorite trim is the xlt sport or fx4 package but even that comes with too much tech for my liking

[@markbrisec3972]

Not only that I'm not surprised that the F-150 is the best selling car in the US for the last 40 years, I'm baffled why pick up trucks aren't the best selling class of vehicles in the world. The versatility, usability and in the last few years, even the style of a pick up truck, are above and beyond any other vehicle on the market. They are spacious, you can carry anything from the lumber to the IKEA furniture in the bed, they are comfortable, fast, you can go off roading.. What else can one hope to get out of the car? Yes I know that many city dwelers need a small efficient cars but for the majority of the people pick up is an all rounder, especially with different sizes one can buy. And now with the electric pick ups coming to the market, from the F-150 Lighting to Cybertruck to Rivian to Hummer, one is sure to find the one that ticks all the boxes.

[@alengreen589]

nice little daily, thanks for the review.

[@leeberks9635]

Wow! I just got my 2022 Ford F150 Lariat Powerboost and this review is spot on! Very informative! I have the B&O unleashed sound system but i can't hear sound out of my head rest. Any way to figure that out?

[@00000000000101010]

Amazing truck, the ruler fascination, kinda baffles me though, 75k ruler....nice touch though.

[@alrickhylton1785]

Very comprehensive real experience review. I learned a lot. I learnt to drive on a F100 so I love the F150s . Living in a third word country I am not sure how the Hybrid would hold up, so as impressive as it is I would prefer the V8 because I would be keeping the vehicle for at leat 15-20 years. Your advice please?

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Glad to hear it! Considering the hybrid setup in this F-150 is pretty much new with no track record…I would also prefer the V8. The hybrid longevity would definitely make me nervous. Can’t go wrong with a V8 for the long haul

[@turkeyswissandcheddaronwho8203]

Sir in all do respect that ain't just an f 150 hybrid, that my friend is a king ranch

[@mikenauss1]

Great review !!! My hybrid platinum was supposed to be at my dealership last Friday...hope it comes in before this weekend...Covid I guess.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thank you, that’s sweet..enjoy!

[@evanwindom3265]

I've been given several delivery dates, and they've missed them all. Two days ago, the date was "5/4". Yesterday, it got updated... wait for it... "10/31". They pushed it out FIVE AND A HALF MONTHS. So, the trucks are sitting on lots getting weathered, customers are waiting for half a year or more, and Ford is reporting record profits on their overpriced vehicles. Dealers are putting second stickers on stuff they are able to put on the lots. This is short-sighted on Ford's part, and may well cost them in the long run.

[@billgarbutt7844]

@@evanwindom3265 On Fords part?.Have you tried to order anything from any other manufacturer?.On Fords part?Really.

[@evanwindom3265]

@@billgarbutt7844 Good point. I'm not at all ruling out the possibility that other manufacturers have behaved equally short-sightedly. Thanks.

[@carking1043]

@@evanwindom3265 any updates on your delivery date or is it still october?

[@imranabbasi7871]

I love ford f150 👍💚💛

[@rp3823]

An excellent review! 😎

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thank you very much!

[@scottbrawley407]

2021 Ford F-150 King Ranch FX4 Powerboost Hybrid!

[@boozer74]

Another great review. Where you gonna dump that body????

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Haha seriously the black trash bag is creepy huh? Thank you and thanks for watching! We had a bunch of random things in the trash bags because it rained off and on a lot during the trip so they wouldn’t get wet

[@MyPlissken]

I have a 2022 Platinum powerboost. I love everything about it except the transition from electric to gas. I don’t like the bump, so I’ve nicknamed her the “jerky turkey”.

[@kc-6837]

Nice truck. Great review!

[@juanromo7080]

That's a beautiful truck

[@pointsnorthgisuav8661]

Great review. Hard truck to find to even test drive these days. Does anyone know if the truck tracks how much engine runtime the hybrid saves?

[@rmeisner5157]

Yes I have the Platinum trim. it shows how much travel time is electric and gas for each trip and total use.

[@slmjake]

Great review sir! Enjoyed your presentation style. If Ford offers the Heavy Duty Payload Package with the Hybrid in their XLT I would uy one in a heart beat. WNt that extra Payload.

[@jeremynelson8496]

I'm a tundra guy but with toyota ending the V8, I started looking at other trucks. I like the zone lighting, power on board, and other features but I will not pay 80 thousand for a truck, that's absurd but this truck is very nice.

[@doctorcropse2795]

Same story here

[@Turie44]

I have a Powerboost lariat and I wish an update to only have hybrid mode

[@chrisgeeseka103]

Could you do towing review with it?

[@jasonguy6572]

Enjoyed

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

Very excellento!!!

[@codysmith9813]

Just ordered my powerboost 7.2kw option f150 in XL trim 4x4 6.5bed Atlas blue utility package it was $49k

[@TheIrfanxz44]

And driving Lariat Hybrid purchased las week Truck is amazing lol Almost 700 miles to a tank of gas

[@enriquetoral3426]

WOW

[@quickboat22]

Wonder if Ford fixed the 3.5L TT phaser issue on these engines? Hum?

[@ronsmith8038]

You mentioned headroom. Moonroof seems to detract from that a bit. Can I ask how tall you are?

[@williadawilliams]

I've asked several people about the the weight scales. Do you know how to access it or is it a option. I have the Lariat 502A pkg. 7350# GVWR, trailer tow pkg.

[@chcarn]

I have a Lariat 40/20/40 six seater on order. What were your thought on the productivity tray in that configuration? I'm worried it will feel cheap resting my arm on that plastic tray.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Very nice! I definitely like having the configuration in this truck shown, useful with day to day situations..but the 6 seater option is a plus too. I got to spend a little time with that as well and could see the benefit to it as well in addition to just adding the seat. The fold down shifter with this one really made me nervous about longevity..time will tell. If the hard plastic gets old, I'm sure there's some cheap adhesive pad you could put where you arm goes that wouldn't get in the way. One option could potentially be the old wrist pads that people put in front of keyboards..some have grips on the bottom and a squish pad on top. Enjoy your new truck!

[@bhobbs160]

I saw your Lariat review as well. What are your thoughts on the 5.5 box vs the 6.5 box? I ordered the 6.5, but not conference it might be a little long.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Thanks for watching them! I really like the 6.5 box because that extra foot seems to make a big difference with hauling things and the extra wheel base seems to improve ride comfort too. I didn’t get to spend as much time with the 5.5 f150 but this one didn’t feel too crazy long. It does get tight in some areas but it also seemed easy to park most of the time. Hope you enjoy it! 👍

[@co457]

only downside to the 6.5 is the turning radius for parking. it's better than the 5.5 in every other way. more stable towing, and rides smoother. not to mention the significant extra storage space. For a family of 5 that 5.5ft bed packs up tight quickly. 6.5 allows other items beside just suitcases. it also holds plywood much better.

[@maviesgascon1676]

Did i hear right? 77k? At that price, I'd expect an air ride suspension vs leaf spring. Is there an option for air ride or coil spring, to the least?

[@douglasfernandez7996]

Ordered mine Feb 15, 2021 just check build was started April 29 and is held up for bed cover and chip problems. ,Due in August 24 , If you want one that is not already in the system it will be a 2022.

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Dang that stinks!

[@HDCanadianTrainVideos]

Is the massage and lay-flat functions on the seats just for the King Ranch and Platinum? Or what other lower trim levels do they come in?

[@sgill4608]

Massage only comes in King Ranch, platinum and the top tier Limited The lay flat you can get in any Trim level.

[@cassus4732]

My old turbo diesel got the same millage with high winds high speeds

[@spud2727]

Yes, to bad they cramp all that emission shit on them diesels now, expensive and problematic

[@stevel.5737]

I have a Platinum with the long bed which is great. My only complaints are the bump you get when you take off from a stop along with a hesitation when it shifts from 1st to 3rd gear. It has a slight hesitation because it skips right over 2nd gear. My next complaint is the stiffness of the break pedal from the regenerative breaking. I can live with that but the clunk at take off is annoying. There is so much that is good about this truck but anyone thinking about getting one should drive it first, it is a little different.

[@MrZX1409]

Steve, I have the 21 Limited and have the same issues with the brakes being stiff you really have to get into it to stop, a little uncomfortable for my liking and the transmission is a little suspect, so I'm glad it's not just me.

[@enriquetoral3426]

Wow

[@hengchen6688]

1900 miles you haven't even break in your truck yet. Mine has 6000+ miles now, mileage got better than advertised. All truck mileages gets tanked when you go over 75, I still get around 20 driving at 80.

[@melvinhunt6976]

I really want one of these but I’m to old and can’t afford these Ridiculous prices ! In two years with the way our government is going, this truck will be a 100 thousand dollars!

[@LifeAsDane]

I make my mother in law ride in the truck bed too

[@jasonmagruder7008]

What are your thoughts on leveling with 33" tires, still a smooth ride?

[@d.scottblacktopchanel5699]

I have a limited leveled on 34s, and it still is a smooth ride

[@Crazyd2050]

@@d.scottblacktopchanel5699 mpg?

[@FreedomToRoam86]

Ford isn’t first for full-size. GM had a full hybrid Yukon several years ago. But the Ford implementation seems much better.

[@relaxingmusicandvideos5011]

What was mpg?

[@justinlemos1240]

I love everything about my platinum powerboost. There is a odd noise it makes when it is decelerating. A fluttering noise. Anybody have this same issue?

[@denden01161]

Transmission?

[@abacusexpress]

I’m debating lightening or hybrid, currently have 3.5 eccoboost What I am wondering is at what point the electric motor does not come on ever 1. Tow weight 2. Payload

[@MrAlucard1964]

Mine at 80 mph averaged 22.5. Also the electric motor will come on if it’s flat and level even On the freeway. I have driven 118 miles and have 486 miles left in the tank. My “Old Truck” got 11.5 down hill.

[@MrAlucard1964]

Mine will switch to electric on the freeway at 80mph on the flat. Just bought it on the 12th of this month. Mine is a Crewcab Larait 6.5 foot box . It’s 0-60 is around 6.0-5.8 depending on traction

[@ronc127]

I'm thinking the same way. I thought I would order the Lightning, but I just had a family emergency that required me to drive ~450 miles having to stop and charge for an hour or more would have been a hardship. So I'm going the order a power boost when the ordering for 2023 opens up.

[@jasonguy6572]

is that mph? That was FAST

[@peterhuang8196]

what is the fuel efficiency of the gas guzzler? I can't find it on the ford official site.

[@jayc4715]

24

[@rajupreti0000]

Can you get xlt, power boost, 6.5 ft bed , 302 group combinations ?

[@Crazyd2050]

Can you?

[@Graderboy77]

Yes 100%

[@JS-qi1ou]

Wow the hybrid looks great and has impressive power, but that fuel economy is still where my old 5.3 with a 6 speed is at. Not sure who this truck is intended for.

[@JS-qi1ou]

@@trp2413 true, although 90% of those trucks are going be grocery getters and pavement princesses. Still trying to figure out who the truck is for? Anyone who tows trailers frequently are going to go 3/4 ton or 1 ton.

[@roshanbhakta8903]

Most highways are getting 75 or 80 now so epa rating should be base on 75 speed instead 60 or 65

[@PrimeAutotainment]

Agreed!

[@troglegs]

Is this model FOUR WHEELS DOWN FLAT TOWABLE behind a motorhome?

[@brucerenick8895]

From what I’ve read they are but must investigate before purchase.

[@denden01161]

What fuel octane is required for this vehicle?

[@brandonbireley1690]

87 (although they recommend 91 when towing, which makes no sense at all to me)

[@hellraiserx9490]

Yeah I want to use a $77,000 truck to clamp lumber to it and use a saw LOL I think not LOL! This is a real bad ass work truck LOL

[@voltecrules624]

I drove 2,600miles to Yellowstone and back. I got 49 mpg in a Honda Clarity PHEV. Plugged in twice. 98% gas motor. Ford nerds a plug-in and a bigger battery.

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

Wait you're telling me you had to pay for gas and still plug in? What Crack you smoking brotha 😂

[@voltecrules624]

@@TheAnnoyingBoss the crack I get comes from a brother on Elm. I don’t ask what kind of crack it is. I drive a PHEV. It stands for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle. If you want to plug it in (like I did at home in California and also at a hotel in Montana) you can. If you never want to plug it in, you can do that too.

[@edraney290]

Unless you work for Ford , why don't you tell about the problem with the 3.5 motor ,? Water pump located inside the engine and when it gets older it leaks and water in the crankcase ruins the motor . Check it out on the internet .

[@KneeGrowDoingKneeGrowThings]

The maverick should have been a power boost vehicle. He'll make it a diesel would help Highway mpg

[@Grubbbee]

Got mine today. I'm finding the noises at rest and low speeds are driving me bonkers. Did you find the brake whine or the pedestrian speaker sound insanely disturbing? Anyone else?

[@chadk9231]

I’m with you on that, that electric sound and reverse sound is kinda annoying but I’ve been accepting it over all the other awesome stuff

[@Grubbbee]

@@chadk9231 same. Embraced. I did end up finding out that I had a heat shield rubbing though and got that repaired. The electric sound is kinda cool now lol.

[@1998targa]

@@Grubbbee Was it a sound kind of like a leaf-blower at a distance? Mine is making an annoying noise.

[@Grubbbee]

@@1998targa I guess maybe like a cordless Ryobi leaf blower. It's just a more steady hum versus a choppy combustion engine sound. It will stop bothering you soon don't worry. I did just see that Ford is issuing a recall for this heat shield problem though. The other issue I'm waiting on a solution for is my back window rattles with the music bass.

[@1998targa]

Yes. Exactly. Dealer says it's supposed to sound that way. It didn't do it when I test drove it and for the first 500 miles.

[@VS-TheWorld]

how far and fast can it go JUST ON EV MODE???

[@MrAppltec]

It’s not that type of hybrid

[@arlieriefer9612]

My 2022 F150 Lariat Fx4 Power Boost sold for $65,179.00

[@rarityd]

The chromes on this truck would be seen from space

[@jayhawker03]

Cool truck, reviewers always seem still act like a 77,000 dollar king ranch is still going to be used for work. Ultimately most people that have to work with these truck aren’t gonna get any of the productivity features, ford locked so many of them behind expensive packages.

[@Xyler94]

Not necessarily. If you're wanting the Hybrid engine with the 7.2KW Generator, you can get that on any trim as long as you get the Crew Cab ((Simply because there needs a place for the battery)). I forget which channel it was, but they bought the XL with the Hybrid and 7.2KW Generator. I myself have a special order for a Lariat with those.

[@DavidReese2ndA]

Driving 80 is too fast for my Truck.. Driving under 50 I'm getting almost 29 mph with my XLT

[@commonsenseguy8189]

What grade of fuel is required? 93 Octane?

[@mitchrivara3180]

premium is not required

[@commonsenseguy8189]

@@mitchrivara3180 Flex or E85?

[@biz4twobiz463]

Wow, talk about a truck having way way and way to many options, this would be that truck. I like the PowerBoost overall, but this particular truck... not a fan.

[@sgill4608]

Oh shut it

[@biz4twobiz463]

@@sgill4608 ... Lol

[@DR-zr5rs]

Still not convinced the hybrid will be a good thing in 10 years…

[@LGBFJB46]

How’s the excessive undercarriage rust? Many lawsuits pending at this time.

[@ronc127]

4A is All Wheel Drive

[@PrimeAutotainment]

It’s technically 4x4 automatic. Functions similar to all wheel drive but it’s not using all wheels all of the time

[@davidmorgan8612]

It is not good for that engine to be coming on and cutting off. That’s going to be a lot of maintenance later on.

[@michaelthompson9026]

IF,..., by Rudyard Kipling * ♧King O'Brian (leprechaun) ♧Blarney v. Queen Victoria

[@CullyCulls]

1200 pounds of payload seems very limiting

[@peterpuller8569]

1,900 miles aint shit. How much will cost to replace the battery and electric motor when it fails?

[@PrimeAutotainment]

I only get a week with them so I can’t offer long term info. Obviously reliability isn’t known yet since it’s pretty new but I can tell you it won’t be cheap!

[@davidmorgan8612]

$77k 😐😑😐