F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid @ 50,000 miles: phenomenal truck, (almost) no complaints!!

[@yenaibi]

As gmc truck owner from the middle east (gulf region) i got nothing but respect for American made trucks. No one makes them better. Especially this new generation of ford F150s.

[@cassiuscarter2832]

That's dope man! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, I have owned lots of trucks. The newer F150s have been my favorite and I'm not much of a ford guy! Tough to drive anything else afterwards..

[@thebeddoctor4273]

Lol , no one makes them better that's funny. Most Fords are made in Mexico

[@yenaibi]

@@thebeddoctor4273 yeh just like your great chinese phone. (The i phone) 😏

[@thebeddoctor4273]

@yenaibi I don't have an iPhone but even if I did I never said they were made in America lol. But I will admit F150 is still made in Michigan I think

[@yenaibi]

@@thebeddoctor4273 is ford mexican?

[@jeremiahjohnson2928]

I have a 21’ powerboost. I’m the second owner.Rolled 41k and tow a airstream camper once in awhile. My daily driver. Bone stock, super anal with cleaning it and maintenance. Change my oil about every 4-5k miles. Only issue I’ve had is a service advancetrac light. My only complaint is the damn payment. I think it’s my forever truck

[@lancecorporal9894]

With the economy the way it is, every vehicle I currently have is my 'forever vehicle'.

[@richardswann2937]

Army, your earlier video's have a lot to do with why I have a 21 PB in my driveway now for the last year. She's been awesome. Thks bud.

[@Electrocycle300]

My 2013 EcoBoost (3.5L) has 170,000 miles and it feels like it’s just getting broken in. Many oil changes and spark plug sets later… bigger turbos and an intercooler. Tuned to make 650hp. Intercooler and 3” stainless headers I’m still getting 14.6mpg. Not as good as 22, but it spins 38” all terrain tires and races Baja. lol. Glad you’re enjoying your truck. These days gas $$ is the biggest thing. Mine was 15.5mpg brand new. 2WD. Ground effects package. Complete smooth cardboard skid plates for air flow. It was totally “streeted out” for the MPg from ford. Now it’s got beyond-Raptor suspension, 38” tires, 650hp /485 at rear wheels. Fiberglass high clearance fenders, and the point is- all that shit-- and only lost ONE mpg. Trippy. Mileage isn’t good when Towing. Nice narration. Great video. Send to ford !! 🎉❤

[@walterholbrooks673]

I've watched your video multiple times. You've convinced me to give it a try. Currently have an XLT older model. Great review.

[@ArmyProperty]

Glad to hear it! You're going to love the PowerBoost.

[@iffibelieveinme2393]

I LOVE my 21’ powerboost. Love the 7.2kw built in generator. Definitely gonna enjoy towing my EMBER travel trailer. Added airbags just to punctuate the already great FX4 package. Definitely gives you piece of mind know you have that kinda power at your leisure at all times when traveling even during everyday life. Never know when your generator will be needed.

[@therandomoutdoor]

I love my Powerboost! Can power my entire campsite for days! Only issue I have had is the darn sunglasses holder broke.

[@grovermoore4071]

Thanks for the video, i now shy away from buying new vehicles. I gives me something to look forward to used.

[@lcmm55]

I have a 2021 PB and have not yet towed my 2020 34 foot coachman RLDS 7700 pound travel trailer. Can't wait to see how it tows. Around town it is a beast and a gentlemen.

[@redneckadventures9122]

My 22 Powerboost definitely downshift towing downhill between that and the regenerative braking I didn’t have to use much brake at all when I was towing in the mountains

[@chrismarbrey9678]

That after-market leather is good stuff. I had that same brand added to my previous truck. I think that it's better than the leather that came in my current truck factory.

[@brennan5220]

Powerboost are amazing trucks!💪

[@johnnyringo4463]

I got about the same truck with 24k miles, except I didn't get the sport package, I wanted a column shift. I have to agree with 90 percent of everything you have to say about the truck, only exception is that Im iffy with my transmission. Sometimes it shifts decent, other times its rough and jerky. Even passengers have questioned it. Of course the dealership techs say it's normal. Lol. Im glad to hear yours is good after 50k.

[@fhoofe3245]

yes transmission is jerky a lot

[@fixorrepairdiy4609]

These POV videos are great.

[@ArmyProperty]

Glad to hear it!

[@retgi1]

My 2018 2.7 ecoboost averaged 23 mpg. I know, not a powerboost but gets decent mileage decent towing for it's size and I believe the best engine they make in a V6. If they made a 2.7 powerboost I believe it would out sell the 3.5 version.

[@ArmyProperty]

Yup. Would tend to agree. A 2.7 PowerBoost would be fantastic. That engine has a really solid reputation!!! Haven't heard of a single person who's unhappy with it.

[@davidfrazier1186]

Great Review 👍

[@mitchmcdonald2122]

I got a 2022 Powerboost and I LOVE IT!!! Great truck and great fuel efficiency

[@ArmyProperty]

Great to hear!

[@clam741]

I tow the same 16’ trailer with my powerboost as I did with my 19 f250 6.7 diesel and I get right around the same gas mileage but the powerboost is far better when not towing

[@mitchellbrown400]

I have an F150 W/ FX4. Whether you "need" or not is highly subjective. Pro for the FX4 is downhill decent control. This is very helpful in on and off-road driving in ice and snow conditions to help keep the back end from slipping on turns in ice.

[@markcarraway879]

Please don't forget the price of the diesel option, the diesel maintenance costs and the price of diesel fuel when comparing gas to diesel fuel economy. As a Ford Senior Master Technician, I have observed that I can purchase a lot of gasoline for the same amount of expenses in owning a diesel. The maintenance and repair costs, to me, far exceed the cost of fuel at less MPG. Just saying...

[@cwtex59]

I have a 2020 f450 and transmission has been flawless even when towing my 24k 5thwheel. I read where people have had issues but no one I’ve talked to have had any issues.

[@patmason7276]

Had a pump and sensor failure in the transmission but has been a great truck. Love the smooth ride and the sound system. 👌

[@ArmyProperty]

Glad to hear it. These are fantastic trucks!

[@LandParkColby]

I had the same problem! Expecting the fix to happen this next week!

[@gregoryrobinson4027]

Add a small JL 10 sub with a bass knob. Perfect but not too much with the 18 speaker package. Just needs that little bit more and you won’t have to turn it up as loud as usual if it’s one of those weekends.

[@guerro327]

I thought I had a lot of junk stashed around in my truck. You got me beat. lol #trucklife

[@ArmyProperty]

hahahaha thanks, yes we tend to accumulate a lot of junk!!

[@gregoryrobinson4027]

Also when towing a 7500 Pune trailer fully loaded I’ve never seen 10th gear maybe 9 but it’s rare. Didn’t know you could lock out the gears with the minis gear selector. I think it’s programmed to not let it go that high in gears when hooked up and in tow haul

[@Electrocycle300]

Yeah man - towing- you’d need big cylinders / big compression for engine braking. The Ram Cummins has a Jake brake and it’s FANTASTIC. I had a 2008 6.7 with the unimog transmission because Mercedes had just bought Chrysler.

[@johnharrigan672]

I see this has been mentioned, but tow/haul mode should help with automatic grade shifting. My 2016 5.0 automatically downshifts when going down a grade, with either brakes applied or coasting if the rpms climb.

[@Cyber_Homestead]

I bought a PowerBoost F-150 one last week and am impressed with the speed. I wish I would have watched this video before, however, as the diesel sounds like a better choice for my uses. This will be a DD, but I work from home, and most of the heavy driving will be pulling a camper through the mountains. No one is talking about PowerBoost vs the diesel, and I wish they were. I'm really struggling to get over 17mpg, and I think it's because I live in an area with a lot of hills. The people getting 24+ mpg likely live in areas that are very flat.

[@ArmyProperty]

Well, it's a tough call. The diesel definitely gets great MPG's under heavy load (and also when it's empty). But you've got zero engine braking when going downhill, and it struggles with a heavy trailer hitched up. And there's no Pro Power Onboard, it's just a 400-watt outlet which really can't power much of anything. So the PowerBoost has a lot going for it!!

[@oozk]

Regarding towing, you should definitely stick with tow/haul mode to get more engine braking. It helps quite a bit when I tow my 5-6K lbs race-car open trailer, and when I need more, I switch to manual and kick down even more during the long downhill. Don't worry about revving past 4K RPMs at times, and you'll see that you never need to use brakes, at least within the weights I've tried : ) 4K RPMs is not a problem for engine life, and the car wouldn't down-shift anyway if you'd get too close or above the redline..

[@ArmyProperty]

We'll give it a shot... we've used tow/haul on steep descents without a trailer (partly to keep the engine from switching off), but didn't want to downshift too much and over-rev the engine -- plus, the truck didn't want to let us!

[@HMH1]

​@@ArmyProperty I wanted to ask, sir, is the Ford Hybrid capable of carrying hard work in the desert? I have a group of camels and sheep? And I am a person who cares about car maintenance constantly

[@michaeleguillen]

Yes they just won Baja with the raptor, the power boost is just an accessory to the transmission will be great to pump water for your livestock

[@sonomafred]

I have the same truck, only the Limited version. Mine provides engine breaking when in Manual shift mode. Use it all the time here in Ca. Also, 20 - 22 mph seems a bit low. Here in CA, with our adulterated fuel, I get 22 - 24, but in Nevada, I've gotten upwards of 27 mph.

[@stephenlozada7158]

11:26 the only times I notice a shift that maybe a little rough is when it’s shifting at the same time the motor comes on and it’s like when it’s cold.

[@jonallred2720]

Got a 22 powerboost sport max tow, put the gooseneck hitch and airbags in it and plan on pushing the 1600lb load rating just a little. It’s nice averaging 21+ mph in all traffic. I’ve hit 30 a few times in my commute

[@ArmyProperty]

We've got a gooseneck in our 3.0 PowerStroke and we're probably gonna get one in the PowerBoost also. Payload on ours is only 1480lb so we don't have a lot of room to maneuver with pin weight, etc. Should be a nice towing truck though. Especially with lane-centering and adaptive cruise!!!

[@gregoryrobinson4027]

I wish I had the max tow. I have all the options of a max tow except for the actual package on paper. Have the thicker Fran the 3.73 gears. Brake control. Everything but not the stiffer suspension. And it’s not even the fx4 only thing that scared me towing is me maxing out my payload. I have the scales and I can be hooked up with a full tank camper loaded and still be in the green. As soon as I get in the truck it goes in the red. I only weigh 190. I know most things are 5 to 1 when it comes to them testing and recommended the suspension. But long hauls scared the heck out of me. Nightmares of suspension failure or me breaking a leaf spring

[@fhoofe3245]

MPG, not MPH

[@JCL43]

I have brakes on my tandem wheel trailer that work. Just put the transmission in 5th-or 6 gear and it works.and use tow haul mode.

[@douglastoney2843]

We have 2023 F150 PowerBoost 4wd with about 800 miles on it. When the temperature is in the single digits it has a sudden jolt when accelerating in reverse to back out of the garage. Just once and then that is over. 23 mpg when not towing. Tows a 4800 pound travel trailer like a dream.

[@shermanpowell2223]

For sure, we had that same jolt as well (in single-digit temps) during the 1-3 upshift. But only with a cold engine & trans. Impressed that you're already getting 23mpg with only 800 miles on the truck. We didn't hit 20+ until we had 10,000 miles on the truck. Congrats on the purchase, you're gonna love it.

[@jcoleman67]

We are considering purchasing a 2023 PowerBoost. We will be using it to tow our 4800lb Airstream. What kind of towing mpg are you seeing? I’m really disappointed with the 6-10 I’m hearing from several owners. We get 10-13 now in a 5.0 V8 F150.

[@paulhunter9613]

@@jcoleman67 I’m sure the power boost will pull that trailer easily, may not even feel it. And you aren’t losing much in mpg’s, just a couple compared to the 5.0 , and you may find out that with the way you tow you might get over 10 mpg with the power boost. And that v8 doesn’t have much low end torque and then have to tow with rpm’s at at 3500-4000 all the time, that gets old quick

[@gregoryrobinson4027]

I have a king ranch powerboost I’ve always noticed it shifts a little harder going into 3rd and maybe 7th. it’s every now and then but other than that I don’t have a single complaint about the truck. I’ve got 30000 on it. And also blue cruise is amazing really takes the load off on long trips. I tow a 7 to 8000lb camper every now and then and tows great. The only problem is the payload. With a full tank me in it and a 815lb hitch weight I only have 220 pounds to play with and that’s with the camper pretty much dry. Gonna throw air bags on it and that should help a lot. But even still on pretty flat roads I get almost 10 but usually 7 to 9mpg. I love this truck just wish the payload was better but that’s what you get having that battery.

[@lancecorporal9894]

Glad to read that, currently looking at King Ranch Powerboost with the trailer towing package. Will probably wait until 2025 and get a 2025 model.

[@SlammedZero]

This is my issue as well. I have a 2017 3.5 King Ranch that I tow with currently. There is a King Ranch Powerboost for sale locally that I have been eyeing like crazy, but I have a 7k trailer I tow with. Would love to have the bed outlets, but am worried about the payload.

[@robdalton2]

Great review. I love mine. Has anyone ever used the pro trailer backup? I wish that was the location of the shifter

[@bret9741]

Nice review. Thanks. I’m tired of FORD removing items from the trucks and not reducing the price. The 2021 is better than the 2022/23. Ford said they can’t get the digital knobs but GM, Chevy, and everyone else has them.. I’d like ford to copy Ram, give me the shifter as knobs on the dash. Clear up space in the center console

[@ArmyProperty]

Yup. Super annoying. It's one thing to lose the numbers on the knobs.... but they're shipping custom-order trucks without a lot of the options that the buyers selected. Max-recline seats, etc. And then the buyer finds out at the last minute that he has to accept the truck as-is, or lose his deposit.

[@austingainey5430]

Hello, just bought a used XLT Sport with the 5.0 with 24k miles. What exactly did the dealer do to fix the tire wear on the fronts? Was it just a more accurate alignment? I've noticed my factory hancooks have the same wear on front. Just wanted to get an idea of what I could tell the dealer to have a quick resolution. Thanks!

[@chrisf1147]

They should have added a bank of resistors to allow for resistive dynamic braking, once the battery is saturated with energy. That’s how freight trains go down hills without melting the wheels, that should be added to the next gen.

[@ArmyProperty]

Couldn’t agree more

[@Seynxx]

There’s a lot of these 23 XLT power boost for sale low 50’s , although I hear mix reviews of the hybrid , I want to get it for price but scared of engine issues with a hybrid (I’ve never had a hybrid). I’ll never tow it’ll just be a daily driver.

[@Nate-zy5ce]

Substantive and very useful. Thanks. A question. I was planning on getting a new full size suv, but the ability of a pickup to maximize my ability to go anywhere, anytime in any kind of weather, makes one of the high end, luxury, full size suv's like the newest Ford F150 Platinums very tempting. Don't need a pick up as much these days at age 60, but still really want one, for the above general reason, including that extra road clearance, and frankly, that very useful fold out flat work surface center console option, something I would use to take my home office mobile often. My question relates to your comments about the FX4 package, indirectly. I don't do any classic "off roading", though from time to time I might be on a dirt road to get to a camping or fishing spot or trailhead. I do a lot of highway miles and around town miles though. And I live at high altitude in mountainy western ski country. You said the Fx4 makes the drive less smooth, something like that, and for your purposes, sounds like mine, maybe not necessary. But what about getting the Platinum F150 levelled and possibly raised, not extremely so, but some. And specifically, I saw a high end lift kit that included swapping out the front leafs with spring coils. Do you think those coils would make the ride smoother, especially long distance highway miles? I'm also thinking about adding a slight offset, so the tires are flush rather than sticking way out, but do come out further than standard. Do you think offsetting some like that, a visible but more subtly visible amount, will lessen the smoothness of the drive? Thanks, and yes, thanks for reading my novel. 🙂

[@ArmyProperty]

Really can't speak to how a leveling kit, and/or offset for the wheels, would affect things! But yes, as a general rule I think most people don't need the FX4 package. However -- the one and only case where the FX4 actually comes in handy, is when you have a lot of payload in the bed. That could be a load of bricks, or a gooseneck / 5th wheel trailer (like the one we just bought, which has 850lb of hitch weight). In that case, the FX4 shocks do a good job of controlling the movement of the rear axle, and they keep it from bottoming out or getting "squirmy" and "squirrely."

[@Nate-zy5ce]

Is the Powerstroke still available in any of the F-150's? I don't see myself towing often or much, but could have weight inside the bed from time to time.

[@Nate-zy5ce]

You said how smooth this is driving. How smooth and quiet and comfortable do you think this would be, especially on long highway drives, compared to the Tremor and Raptor? Thanks. I hear how buttery smooth the drive is with the Raptor with its 4 link spring suspension in the rear, and softer suspension all around, but it also doesn't have the luxury seats of the Platinum, so I wonder how those two compare in particular.

[@mikeatkinson6237]

Good video. I am thinking about getting one, but I am nervous about any failures or issues.

[@ArmyProperty]

Don't let the bad PR turn you off from buying this truck! It's one of a kind. Has a huge amount of unique capability you can't get in any other vehicle.

[@jaimegarcia-rz2sd]

How many miles to E do you get at a full tank ?

[@McBurger29]

whats the benefit of locking out the gears? Can I get a deeper explanation? Thank you

[@RichtrucktionTv]

Why’s the mpg at 11.5-12.1 so low if it’s a hybrid ?

[@BeeBombard]

What about the $10,000 battery You’ll eventually need to replace?

[@kuang01]

agree with everything you pointed out I bought the 4x2, very smooth and get 22-30 mpg driving and 12-15 mpg towing. Something really annoys me is both trip computers randomly rest themselves no one can really fix it. And cigarette outlet is always hot, making it’s difficult to power a pair of dash cam.

[@ArmyProperty]

12-15mpg (with a trailer) is pretty damned impressive!! Also, did you mean to say the cigarette lighter is always powered on?

[@kuang01]

@@ArmyProperty my boat is only 2400lb with trailer, so i think it’s better than people who tow 5000lbs RV trailer. yes cigarette lighter outlet always on, both front and rear. Ford told me not to plug in dash cam since it will drain the battery. I can only make a on off button there for it but makes it annoying every time I have to do that. I can live with it, also trip computer random reset has no resolution since 2021 I have searched the ford forum. I have to do it the old fashion way.

[@13cardenk]

F150🤘🏽🔥

[@MrZX1409]

I have a 21 Limited and I noticed that your nav screen looks likes your using google maps, if so, how did you get that to happen or are you using your maps through your phone?

[@ArmyProperty]

We’re using Google Maps on CarPlay. Works great. But we’ll be a lot happier when we get the update that lets you use the entire screen.

[@AlignmentCoaching]

Ugh…I’ve been set on this truck for a trailer I’m going to buy but what I’m hearing is that I shouldn’t be pulling anything decent with this power boost…is that right? Maybe the 8cyl 5,0? I really wanted this one tho…

[@jakes5530]

Can you add the new full screen apple carplay update to this 2021 XLT model?

[@MichelleMaas-td8dl]

Great video! I’m looking for a truck to tow a 26ft travel trailer. Weighs 5k dry. Lots of hills in CA to tow through. Which truck would you recommend? EcoBoost? Powerboost? Power stroke? Like most people I’ll probably just tow 8 times a year. The rest will be long drive to the mountains for skiing. Thank you

[@ArmyProperty]

If you're only towing 8-10 times a year, there's no reason not to get an EcoBoost / PowerBoost. The MPG's are gonna be terrible, but you can live with that for a short period. And if you can find one, yes a PowerBoost is definitely the way to go!!!

[@justinm1150]

did you Forscan shut off the annoying backup speaker my 23 driving me nuts not bad with windows up but i average 21.4 in town and 200 mile trip to Dad n Moms i have gotten 27.3 at 70 mph

[@jessbigboss09]

I got a 2010 f150 4.6 3v I love it city I get 14.5 hwy I get 19.5 @ 200,000 miles rn runs strong 💪 it’s paid off but thinking of trading her in for a power boots but don’t know if I’m gonna kick myself in the ass if I do trade her in 😅

[@JamesHerzog-gj7dw]

Could you please update the mileage you get, what speed your driving (it appears your not all that worried about mileage anyway by the speeds you where driving ). On cruise control at 60-63 miles an hour I have seen up to 28 mpg. If I go faster than 65 it drops a lot. I tow a 5600 lb Travel trailer at the same speed and saw between 9 and 10. Once I found the tow haul mode it went up to 11-12 at best. Thanks

[@JohnDiMartino]

The 3.5 isn’t known for burning oil or eating turbos, the only issues were the plastic oil pan on the early second Gen 2017 and some 18s and the phasers on 2nd Gen versions. I had a 17 and a 2020 and neither had a single issue. Both mine got better highway mpg than your hybrid,at a 72-76 mph average w 3.55s and maxtow I got 23.8-24.4 on the dash which was 22.5-23 hand calculated. City mpg the hybrid must be way better.

[@ArmyProperty]

Thanks! This is good info.

[@Duganoz]

I had the cam phaser and oil pan issues. High heat from thermostat and bad water pump. Original thermostat was 195 and Ford replacement is a 190. The fixes were all big improvements but the thermostat and water pump made the biggest. 93000 miles and it’s never performed better. Knock on wood!

[@ArmyProperty]

@@Duganoz good to know! Will check the temp gauge the next time we're on the road and see where it keeps ours. It's kind of surprising that a 5-degree difference gives you so much of an improvement!!!

[@dukestang]

Vacuum pump was a big issue as well leaking oil on 15’

[@daniellekyle2250]

What phone mount do you use

[@CactusCowboy57]

Great truck. I own a 2021 Lariat with Powerboost.

[@glennevans2566]

Informative video! I’ve had my 2022 power boost for a month now. My only complaint is some vibration in the gas pedal. Just wondering if you have noticed anything similar. Thanks.

[@ArmyProperty]

Never had that happen!

[@nashme1020]

I have a 22 too. What do you mean by that? Never had that kind of issue

[@cubanb5401]

Also had same issue is a 2022 5.0 f150.

[@glennevans2566]

Looks like it might be related to an exhaust clamp issue.

[@mcmuskie2563]

I’m ordering another F150, I’m tempted to bye the Power Boost..

[@stephenlozada7158]

I did not know I can turn on the boost gauge 😂 guess what I’m doing this morning.

[@ZeTopChief]

Why is your MPG 12?

[@markcarraway879]

As well, 7500 to 10000 mile oil change intervals are ridiculous in my opinion. If you do the maintenance at a 3k to 5k interval, service the trans every 30k, like we used to do, these vehicles can go 500k. These extended intervals that the EPA wants are ridiculous for vehicle life. I service Fords with only factory filters and fluids, more often than recommended, and find you can achieve 500k on a Ford truck easily. 3K oil changes and fluid changes every 30k extend vehicle life. Most of us drive under "severe duty" conditions and require that maintenance schedule.

[@ArmyProperty]

It’s funny how they call it “severe duty” when you’re operating within the truck’s limits!!!

[@paulhunter9613]

It’s not the EPA setting the extended intervals with oil changes, ford sets them to make it appear as if it costs less to drive versus another manufacturer. I run semi synthetic and change at 4000 or less

[@marksexton5107]

I have 46k on mine. What great truck.

[@ArmyProperty]

Glad to hear it

[@moose2934]

I’m going to share something strange, but close to my heart - I currently work in Hawaii and drive a LOT with my ‘16 3.5 EcoBoost 4x4 Expedition with the long wheel base and a small lift. I get 13.55 mpg overall and METICULOUSLY try to improve it… but given that I’ve got 166k miles on it and go through brake pads with the hills here. I spend about $300 on gas every month and pay $450 a month for my payment. I honestly see myself always driving a newer car… and I idle a LOTTT, which kills the turbos, clogs my (1st gen) 3.5 EcoBoost’s EPA add-on parts… and a litany of other issues… I honestly see myself saving money by purchasing a newer Powerboost - for say… $55,000 and paying closer to $800 a month for it… and cutting my gas usage to say… $100 a month - simply due to the economy savings by my idling/hill/brake usage here in Oahu. I fully believe that the end of the western civilization may come soon, and with the already CONSTANT power outages here on island, having a truck that can power my house, tools, a fifth wheel, etc - is an AMAZING thought.

[@RoyJones-qq3lo]

Try pumping gas when the powers out

[@moose2934]

@@RoyJones-qq3lo I’m aware that’s not available either, but what do normal generators already use? GAS

[@bobisgreat6682]

I was told the power boost hybrid doesn’t start when temps are below zero.

[@QuantumOfSolace1]

Is there an after market re-programer that would help with the shift points etc??

[@ArmyProperty]

All we do is put it in "tow/haul" and it shifts fine! But normal mode is terrible.

[@danchristiani]

My lifted 2020 Titan gets 8 mpg while towing a fully loaded 12ft trailer. If this gets equal or less then that, its really sad.

[@billsteeves2974]

Whats your thoughts on installing an oil catch can?

[@ArmyProperty]

Never saw much of a need for one! Some people swear by them.

[@CullyCulls]

If you were guaranteed to never take her off-road, would you consider 4X2 even though the max axel on that is 3.55?

[@ArmyProperty]

Only if we lived in the Southwest or MAYBE the Southeast. Definitely not where we live. We’ve got a 2wd Cummins 5.9 and it’s permanently located with our San Diego crew. You just never know when you’re gonna need 4WD. As for the final drive, the 3.73 is a little bit on the aggressive side if you don’t ever tow anything, but mpg’s are fine so I’m never really wishing for something taller (like a 3.55). And, in case it’s important to you, a 2WD truck has a lot less resale value than a 4WD. Hope that helps!

[@paulhunter9613]

A 4x2 is just fine, you can tow a good amount with the 3.55 gear. And you can take it “off road” if that means not mud bogging, or deep snow

[@roninjates5871]

Hi - what size of screen have you got there?

[@ArmyProperty]

It’s the 12-inch that you get with Sync 4. Definitely the one to have

[@markcarraway879]

Super duty is hydraulic recirculating ball and gear steering vs electric rack and pinion on 150 trucks. No way to have them feel the same.

[@ArmyProperty]

Yup, it’s too bad about that. The Duramax is the only HD pickup that has any detectable amount of steering feel.

[@hmdwn]

Only 50,000 miles > > > I would hope it doesn't have any issues. Get back to me at 80K and 125K

[@Easternoregon1]

Odd i have a 2022 powerboost and when toeing in Oregon on very mountainous highways it engine breaks very well. Probably the best of any F150 I have ever had. You need to be in toe/haul mode or like you said just start locking out higher gears if you want to do it manually. I don't understand what you mean when you say it does not engine break at all.

[@ArmyProperty]

That's good to know. We can get it to downshift when going downhill but it doesn't really slow the truck down. It just makes a lot of noise. Glad it works for you!!

[@Easternoregon1]

I'm only towing 4,000 lb though. But I'm talking about the Cascade mountains which are no joke. I was very impressed with the engine braking.

[@jcoleman67]

@@Easternoregon1 If you don’t mind me asking, what has your towing mpg been like with that 4,000 lb trailer?

[@Easternoregon1]

@@jcoleman67 if I recall last summer I was getting 11- 12 that was driving on mountainous highways max speed 60ish.

[@jcoleman67]

@@Easternoregon1 Thanks for the information.

[@JCL43]

Going down the mts. just put it in manual mode'

[@isnftv2880]

That's interesting about the fuel mileage while towing. I have a 2021 Powerboost Lariat FX4 and towed a full sized U-Haul car carrier with an old Volvo 240 on it from Washington DC to Auburn ME. I averaged 18.8 mpg for the entire trip while towing. I average about 21 with no towing.

[@ArmyProperty]

18.8mpg while towing?? Damn

[@isnftv2880]

@@ArmyProperty yeah, I was shocked to be honest.

[@Duganoz]

That is incredible. I have towed with mine and am lucky if I get 10 mpg.

[@gregoryrobinson4027]

You maybe weren’t in tow/haul mode. Towing me 7 to 8000lb trailer I get about 7 to 10 in that mode. If I go to normal I get about 14 sometimes. Bad in engine but I was just curios

[@fozzybear9114]

Haha. YA FN RIGHT!!!!

[@matthewanderson4619]

What Octane gas are you putting in your hybrid?

[@ArmyProperty]

Nothing but 87!

[@matthewanderson4619]

@@ArmyProperty should I be worried about carbon deposits on the pistons with 87 octane vs 91/93 octane?

[@ArmyProperty]

@@matthewanderson4619 not if you’re using good-quality fuel, i.e. something from the major brands. We’ve had no issues with deposits. We always figured that if 87 was going to cause an issue, Ford would’ve said to use 89 or above. And we’ve never had any issues. Did we only get 415hp instead of 430? Maybe. Didn’t notice, didn’t care. The truck runs like a scalded cat. It’s unbelievably strong.

[@AAAconcreteraisingco]

I have a 2022 1500 miles the best I can get is 17 mpg dose that get any better after more miles?

[@ArmyProperty]

Our mileage went up by about 10-15% when we hit 10,000 miles. Hope that helps!

[@ronc127]

Use the driving coach and learn how to drive it like a hybrid.

[@Cyber_Homestead]

I'm getting the same currently. Nothing out here is flat, and I'm wondering if that's the problem, as it's hard to keep the turbos from kicking in going up a lot of these hills.

[@JIMN26]

IIt is funny how manual control knobs are put back into these highly digital control panels. This shows how impractical and unsafe they are. I have a 2015 XL with no digital thrills and like it that way. More safe and less to go wrong. I don't even have a digital temperature display. I simply turn the temp knob up or down based on comfort. Simple is sometimes better and the way to go.

[@ArmyProperty]

Simpler is almost always better!!

[@Electrocycle300]

Mmmm. What’s the “power boost” model?! Is it a v8?

[@Electrocycle300]

Nevermind. Too quick on the Keyes. I’ll shut up now

[@randyharrison4846]

5:01 5:05

[@basajacosaja2735]

I have a 3.0 diesel, and a 5.0 and thinking about trading the diesel for a PB …. 🤔

[@ArmyProperty]

We're thinking the very same thing!! The PowerBoost was a hell of a great vehicle. The 3.0 diesel is..... fine...... but if we're being honest, it feels gutless a lot of the time.

[@stevenmael1321]

Ford must have paid you a lot of money to write this review. I bought my 2021 Powerboost in November 2021 and have had many problems with it. I’ve reported many of them to the NTSB as the truck has literally tried to kill me at least five times. Once the hydraulic brakes failed and the vehicle drove into 55 mph cross traffic, and a car coming from the left had to swerve into the oncoming lane to avoid T-Boning me. Another time the transmission just quit in the middle of highway cross traffic, and luckily dozens of vehicles stopped rather than hitting me. Drive assist has tried to kill me three times. With all my GM vehicles since 2000 I’ve always got 2-3 mpg over sticker, with this I get 19, not 24. The entertainment system keeps failing while driving. The 72kw generator cannot be used on a home as for ground fault errors. These are just a few of the problems I’ve had. Ford refuses to take this seriously, and service just tells me, “Hopefully it won’t happen again!” I don’t recommend this truck to anyone, unless you are willing to kill off your family and people in other vehicles.

[@ArmyProperty]

Sorry to hear about the trouble! Unfortunately we have not yet met anyone from Ford who will pay us to post good reviews. We're speaking 100% from our own experience. Yes the truck is highly complex and there's a lot to go wrong on it. Fortunately we haven't had much or any trouble. Ford really needs to have a good process in place to deal with failures like the ones you described.

[@sorrybadsignal]

Is ford more reliable then ram?

[@ArmyProperty]

Hard to say for sure! But we've got two 2021 F-150's with 80,000 miles combined on them. Practically zero issues so far. Couldn't be happier. The PowerBoost has a huge amount of new technology piled into it (on top of the 3.5 EcoBoost which is already very complicated), so we'll see how it holds up. The 3.0 PowerStroke diesel is running perfectly so far. I guess we'll see. The big deal in terms of longevity, at least in the rust belt, is the aluminum bodies that will never rust.... which is a major advantage over Ram / GM / Toyota. If you've ever owned a truck that rotted into a pile of rust, you know the deal.

[@sorrybadsignal]

@@ArmyProperty thanks for the reply i never knew that ford bodys dont rust!! Major plus for sure

[@charlieb308]

I get 22mpg average with 2.7 eccoboost, with hybrid I would probably get 30mpg. Not sure how you only get 22

[@paulhunter9613]

I have a 2018, 2wd, supercrew, 2.7, 3.55 gear. I get a very consistent 19 mpg city and just got back from an ohio to Houston trip. Avg speed was 73-78 and most of the time I got 24-24.5 mpg, the best was 26 mpg, and one of those tanks of 87 octane I drove at 78-84 mph, I am extremely happy with those figures. And I had around 800 lbs of payload

[@WeSRT4]

So in a nutshell... if you are towing frequently buy the 5.0.

[@KS-li6vj]

Guess you never learned about the hill decent feature that’s part of the f150 features

[@ArmyProperty]

Yes we've heard of Hill Descent Control. But it wouldn't help in this case. HDC is for when you're off-roading, and going down a very steep descent on loose / slippery terrain like sand or mud (typically in 4-LOW) and don't want to lock up the brakes. The situation I'm describing in the video is completely different. I'm talking about steep descents on pavement, with a trailer, at highway speeds. Hope this helps make it a little more clear.

[@paulhunter9613]

Why don’t you just add a bump strip yourself? For one thing that strip does not protect squat with so many heights of other manufacturers doors

[@ArmyProperty]

Might just end up doing that.

[@clam741]

How u get it to go electric at 70ish mph ?

[@ArmyProperty]

That particular section of highway was a gradual downhill, so we were coasting for a good amount of time.

[@clam741]

@@ArmyProperty ic

[@cdnsrt4892]

Off topic comment... Is it normal for people to hog the passing lane in your area, or where all of the inconsiderate people on the road that day?? SMH

[@ArmyProperty]

Yes, people cruising in the passing lane below the speed limit are an epidemic here.

[@cmdrdarwin3682]

My 2023 Platinum Powerboost Blue Cruise is a damn joke! Who would pay over $800/yr on something that barely works on only a few roads & doesn’t work well at that?! It’s a ripoff!

[@ArmyProperty]

BlueCruise is definitely the worst.....

[@noroomforgloom]

I own the 2021 Lariat PB So far so good with only 12k Have you folks seen the latest Consumer Report’s? They have posted that this is the most unreliable truck Ford sells. Wow!

[@ArmyProperty]

yeah it's ridiculous, which is why we call them con-job reports. They're like, "oh the dashboard has a lot of hard plastic on it." What the hell does that have to do with reliability??? kzbin.info/www/bejne/goe7kIGma5qSock

[@paulhunter9613]

@@ArmyProperty I agree 100% with what you said with the hard plastic and all. I could care less as I don’t have the need to rub my hands on the dash at all. Except to clean it. I would like to see what some of these “soft touch” vinyl or leather covered dashes and doors will look like in 10 yrs of baking in the sun. I don’t think they will look appealing with dried out cracks an all

[@mgardner1975]

Duramax hasn’t had a six speed since 2019

[@ArmyProperty]

Agreed

[@frankkeel8410]

Gas mileage not good when not towing

[@mysteryboyee]

i promise you ford DOES know better, so if they say it'll safely tow 12000 lbs, then it'll safely tow 12000 lbs, they have massive teams of engineers who's entire job is this, they don't only test on flat ground, they test in every scenario, and rate it based on those results, so obviously, no, it DOESN'T cook the brakes on an incline

[@fhoofe3245]

who cares if CVTs aren't "fun" for you to drive? 20:00

[@ArmyProperty]

Nobody likes CVT’s. Lucky for us, Ford feels the same way

[@KratosDefiled]

Why are you driving so fast.

[@ArmyProperty]

“First of all, lower your voice”

[@joshuawendt2050]

Biggest piece of junk I have owned in my 30 years of running Ford. Gas mileage is terrible, transmission went out at 12K, rear box lights have never worked and have not been able to be repaired, several other recalls, etc. I am not sure what model I am getting next but I will more than likely avoid the Powerboost in the future.

[@RoyJones-qq3lo]

These new F150’s are turds. After 20 years of owning them let me tell you they won’t make 120000 miles . Bid deal 50000 miles and no problem. And that makes it great? Talk to me in 70-80000 miles . For the money these light duty trucks should go forever … but they don’t and won’t.

[@fhoofe3245]

42 minutes of "ummmm" and not giving much actual content.

[@ArmyProperty]

Thanks for watching!