I Drive the 3.0 DIESEL Ford F-150! | Here’s what I think..

I drive a used 2018 Ford F-150 Platinum 4x4 with the 3.0 Powerstroke Diesel V6. I always wondered how the diesel drove and I was... not impressed. Especially since it's a huge price premium over the normal gas engines.
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[@peterwalsh1865]

I have a 2019 Lariat 3.0 Power Stroke. About 25k miles so far. Great truck. No it is not as peppy as the ecoboost 3.5 but I get 26mpg in mixed local and highway driving and the engine is very comfortable on the highway. This is a very quiet diesel. Too bad they stopped building this truck. Maybe the lightning will fulfill the decent performance with fuel efficiency purpose.

[@borandell9915]

After driving this truck for a few years, here is my #1 observation. People that complain about its towing capability really needed to go with a 3/4 ton in the first place. But if you're talking about the 1/2 ton class, its actually very good. No, not rated as good as the Eco Boost, but close, and it makes up for it with the everyday drive torque and the outstanding fuel economy. I'm keeping mine.

[@skidwilliams9451]

I love my 3.0 f150 diesel. When I am at the fuel pump people come up to me all the time asking how I like my half ton diesel, I tell them it isn’t a sports car but it is a great pickup truck! I do everything with it. Run empty, in-town stop and go, highway, and pull a trailer. My all in monthly mpg is 24.5 and I really don’t baby it. For the guys they say it’s slow, go buy a sports car if you want fast, not a 4x4 half ton pick up truck.

[@JVette01]

It wasn't necessarily the speed, I'm just not a fan of diesel power delivery. Im glad you enjoy your truck though!

[@charlesrodriguez7984]

@@JVette01 diesels have some kick if they’re built right from factory.

[@borandell9915]

I love mine too. I get the same attention at the gas pumps. I think the motor is underestimated. I kind of like the fact that so few were ever made. I guess that could be a problem one day for parts. But I'm keeping it.

[@charlesrodriguez7984]

@@borandell9915 it’s too bad Diesel engines aren’t common in cars but I guess they have more appeal in semi trucks and other medium-heavy duty vehicles.

[@chrisfintel4029]

Best engine I've had in a newer F150. I get 29 in the city and 32 highway. Also he tried this test in normal driving mode. If he used sport mode it removes the first gear and really makes it launch.

[@davidy3119]

I use my 2018 Platinum F-150 with the 3.0L Powerstroke to tow my 28 ft travel trailer (7,000 lbs) and I love it. The engine delivers max torque from ~1650 rpm which makes a big difference when towing compared to other engines. I’ve towed my camper with a Dodge 2500 HD with the 6.4L Hemi and would choose the 3.0L Powerstroke over the gas naturally aspirated engines, especially on highways and hilly areas. The only drawback to my truck is the relatively low payload. I’ll be looking to move up to a Super Duty with the 6.7L when I buy a new travel trailer for the increased payload.

[@JVette01]

Thanks for sharing your ownership experience!

[@rdsii64]

I purchased a 2.7L 2018 STX supercerew 4x4. The only thing I don't like about the 3.0L diesel engine is that Ford only put it in the upper trim levels. That is a near perfect truck engine. Empty with the cruise control at the speed limit people are reporting from 28 to 30 mpg on the highway. Even in the other brand trucks, diesel half ton trucks just make sense. Who cares how fast a crewcab 4x4 truck is. Fuel mileage towing a max load is the more important metric. While towing a max load if can merge onto the freeway fast enough not to be a menace to truffic, it's fast enough.

[@JVette01]

I didn't expect so many people to see this video. This was just a spur of the moment quick video of me driving the diesel for the first time. I prefer gas engines, but I can see why someone would like an engine like this. It was smooth and felt quick when you were just cruising around, and it is nice to have that gas mileage. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@jasonabysalh8800]

I have this engine it’s great best gas mpg and tows like a champ up hills. If you want to drag race it put truck in Sport mode it changes shifting and moves out but it’s a truck not a sport car!

[@JVette01]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@terryesch394]

Sport mode all the time except when towing only way I can drive it

[@LyionsMountain]

What kind of unloaded mpg do you get

[@rcmpfinn9380]

It toes

[@jasonabysalh8800]

@@LyionsMountain I live in a hilly area and get about 22 mpg all around, however when I travel on more flat terrain I see 25-27 or so.

[@ryanreinshagen245]

I just bought one of these on Saturday, traded in my mustang and 7.3 for it. The ride quality on mine is excellent, it looks to me like this one had a lift. I've only driven mine a couple hundred miles but so far I'm getting over 24 mpg and climbing. It has enough power for me even in eco mode, but nothing like the 7.3 (I did some work on it) or the coyote in the mustang. In sport mode it will throw you back in the seat a little bit. Overall I'm extremely happy with mine so far. It's a 2018 lariat

[@JVette01]

I’m glad to hear you’re enjoying it!

[@denniswatkins4666]

I have a 2019 and think the same of mine. Averaging over 26mpg in a 4X4 is a win in my mind.

[@VoluptuousJ]

Your 7.3 is gonna be worth 5 of these in a couple years

[@michaelatkin9649]

Should have gotten the 3.0 duramax. Better power with better mpg

[@rjs2005]

I traded a 2017 Ram 1500 Big Horn (5.7L) for a 2018 F150 Lariat with the 3.0L. I have a 27ft travel trailer that I tow with this truck and felt a Super Duty would be overkill for my needs. The F150 has been excellent for me. I did have one front wheel bearing failure that while kind of pricey at $400, was really easy to replace. Overall I've been well pleased with the truck and the fuel economy (24-26 non-towing, 14-16 towing) is great. I also kinda dig the diesel sound when outside the truck.

[@JVette01]

Looking back on it, I was a little harsh. It’s a decent engine, just not for me.

[@JVette01]

Looking back on it, I was a little harsh. It’s a decent engine, just not for me.

[@charlesrodriguez7984]

@@JVette01 it seems better than the Duramax 3.0 in-line 6 it has less mechanical RPM noise than those.

[@russg4703]

How do you get 14-16 МPG when towing 27'? I olny get 10-12 MPG going 55-70MPH and towing my 30' camper with 3.0 Power Stroke

[@rjs2005]

@@russg4703 Don't know what I might do differently, beyond religiously following the maintenance regimen, paying attention to the type of tires I put on my truck and just driving it. YMMV.

[@user-mk4se3nu5z]

Feels quick when normal driving and slow when flooring it, my 5.4 in every word possible

[@JVette01]

😂😂 there are a lot of cars like that

[@terryesch394]

Use sport mode all the t8me except when towing

[@Otter2k2]

Are you planning on towing? If so, this is where this engine excels. You don't buy a diesel truck to drive around the city and you shouldn't expect the same get up and go from a diesel vs regular V6. The main difference you will notice is if you are towing with a regular V6 ecoboost, you will need to be at a 2-3 x higher RPM to hit maximum torque, where a diesel will hit that torque at 2000 RPMS. Towing on the highway, a diesel will smoke the ecoboost.

[@JVette01]

The 3.5 still has a higher tow rating. I think the 3.5 will beat it towing or not. I understand what you’re saying though, it’s good to have options for different use cases.

[@MikeForbesDesign]

I picked up a a 2018 F-150 PS platinum dealer demo with all the bells and whistles on the used lot in 2019 with 14k miles. IMO the engine is good but lame to drive in eco but great on fuel for city or highway 22 city / 25-28 empty in 2 wheel drive which is great. Sport mode makes this truck fun to drive if that’s what your looking for but if your going to race a truck, you belong in a Raptor. I’ve only towed a 14 ft flatbed and some 14ft boats but the thing doesn’t even feel anything when your towing. It’s great to hear the good reviews on the larger trailers etc. I love the fuel efficiency of the engine overall which is what I was willing to pay for with a some luxury but I think I would go for that hybrid next. That’s a home run IMO; best if both worlds with no plug.

[@JVette01]

Good point. Thanks for sharing

[@Threeheadedfox110]

This is the only light duty diesel I would buy

[@macak3140]

for a daily you don't need better,enough power for light towing and great fuel economy unlike 5.7

[@Lorrieboi]

Looking to get one of these for my daily. Driving a 6.7 all day everyday kinda sucks

[@TheFarmallfarmer]

You don't need a shit ton of HP that shouldn't matter whose car is faster. What matters is if it's reliable enough to make it to point a b or c. I want a vehicle that's reliable and safe and not All about Having A lot of HP.

[@Perry2186]

im upset ford is discontinuing the 3.0 diesel has so much more potential than gas if you want more HP get it tuned

[@JVette01]

It is nice to have options, but I RARELY saw this engine in any F-150s.

[@Perry2186]

@@JVette01 in Indiana diesels sell well since Cummins and IH/Navistar are here

[@JVette01]

@@Perry2186 Interesting

[@Kodazot]

They must be put V8 diesel sell like cookies.

[@sealoftheliving4998]

Ford is selling F150 Lariat 3.0 PS diesel. If discontinued why they are selling here in the Philippines? Are this the same in your Country? Is it made in US?

[@Yung_Hefty]

It’s not the level that’s the problem, it’s the stock struts/shocks. They SUCK. Went with premium n3’s, but next is fox.

[@borandell9915]

Hey JVette01. I saw where you had updated your comments to some of the owners that maybe you were a little hard on the original post. I admire that. You weren't really wrong. But you are right it's actually turning out to be worth the money, IMO. Of course now trucks have gotten so expensive, buying this thing now looks like a bargain. LOL Anyway, I like your channel.

[@JVette01]

Thanks for the kind words

[@nunika1975]

Very very smooth diesel engines, but I wish they increased capacity to 3.6L

[@zcreate_great]

Driven it. Would not buy it for racing around town. Would get it for towing (torque and economy), highway fuel mileage, and off-road. It does a good job at what it's designed for.

[@F150ownershipguy]

The front didn’t look levelled IMO. I levelled mine and the ride didn’t change at all… I wonder with the steering wheel off Center if that trade in hasn’t been damaged causing a bad ride. Great video. Keep em comin. Don’t forget the under rated 3.3L V6

[@JVette01]

Oh interesting. With used cars you never know. I’m dying to try out the 3.3 10 speed but inventory is so scarce :/

[@F150ownershipguy]

@@JVette01 I’m dying to see it. You’d think it would be the most common engine...

[@JVette01]

We always end up ordering the 2.7 though

[@davidalphin6626]

Looks leveled to me and the “Powerstroke” engine cover is missing on the truck. Thanks for the video!

[@Sick_ridz]

Need to fix that clocking on the steering wheel

[@JVette01]

Definitely. It was pre owned

[@hydrazerion5272]

My 1/8 with delete and tune was like a 9.40@92mph and it smoked that same year Raptor with the 3.5 eco. So with more development these 3.0 can make some power Also your platinum being it has most if not all packages that adds a good bit of weigh witch affects times

[@JVette01]

Good point!

[@borandell9915]

Interesting. I'm going to delete mine after the extended warranty expires. Did your delete change the fuel economy much?

[@Bitcoin_Shango]

Thanks for the upload. Take care

[@JVette01]

You’re welcome!

[@ivankirola2707]

This is a real truck, not one with a petrol engine.

[@Tonio_]

I have a 2018 king ranch , and just about every video on this truck , everybody dislike the horsepower , it’s a diesel, it’s now meant to do 0-60 in 4 seconds , but it’s an awesome truck for what you get .. if it had over 300 horsepower like the eco boost , the 3.6 would be a none factor .. Gas power and diesel power different

[@JVette01]

Fair enough!

[@Tonio_]

@@JVette01 I really wish Ford would have gave this truck 300-325 hp , but with some tunes.. people are saying it’s a totally different truck ..

[@Toymonkeyjr]

Are you the owner/manager of a dealership? You seem to have free reign over the cars

[@JVette01]

No. I’m a Sales Porter, so I just organize the lot and move them around.

[@anfernee6566]

They should just put this engine in the ranger or expedition

[@urielhernandezT150]

You are wrong

[@sokodad]

They don’t make Ford 1/2 ton diesel anymore?

[@JVette01]

Nooe

[@MoreSunnySFM]

6:47, Probably because it's changes the gears.

[@AHeroicOrange]

How’s your average MPG?

[@borandell9915]

22.5 which is exactly what it specs at

[@benjaminlambert8944]

Stealth tuner. Kicks tail.

[@noelgonzalez6303]

I have a 3.0 power stroke , But it is a quite sluggish so I bought a pedal commander To help it move off the line since .I have mine with 4 inch lift on 35’s But overall impressed with the power stroke and I’m still getting over 20MPG With the lift and tires !!

[@JVette01]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@terryesch394]

Use sport mode all the time

[@bretmarstellar603]

Anybody referencing raiti's rides for how to rate a vehicle shouldn't be taken seriously. Especially if they don't know the basics about the vehicle they are driving.

[@JVette01]

I like to have fun ya know… but maybe you could do video reviews since it sounds like you have it all figured out!

[@p0weraid]

Wondering how this compares to the Duramax 3.0

[@JVette01]

I haven’t tried one so I wouldn’t know. Just not a fan of diesels in general though.

[@charlesrodriguez7984]

@@JVette01 I am. I like them. Gas is better for cars and half ton trucks imo.

[@borandell9915]

@@charlesrodriguez7984 especially now that diesel is so expensive.

[@charlesrodriguez7984]

@@borandell9915 yep

[@dirta2315]

Lost me at torsion keys 😂

[@JVette01]

That shows you how much I know 😂

[@JKZ103]

These trucks don't have torsion bars or keys... the have struts in the front. I have 1 1/2" spacers in the front of my platinum and it rides like stock. I hate the way they look factory all grampa'd out with face down a$$ up🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@fsherman898]

Torsion keys??

[@JVette01]

No. I was confusing it with Chevy

[@DiablitoSpeedz]

Tuning in from red 5 oh 👍👍

[@JVette01]

Thanks for tuning in! Red5oh makes great videos 👍

[@SergioDickerson-hw3ox]

Peppy is not the diesel claim to fame. If you’re looking for fun driving buy a sports car or get the eco boost. Diesels are more for towing, endurance and fuel economy. Can’t really have everything. I owned an eco boost and loved the power but hated the MPG because the minute you use the “boost” the “eco” goes away. A waste in my opinion because you get one or the other even in the eco boost. My 1 ton diesel gets better MPG than my eco boost ever did. I know I’m old fashioned but trucks are for utility, towing and the like, if you want speed buy a mustang.

[@JVette01]

Good point 👍

[@borandell9915]

Only an idiot would buy this truck. So anyway, I bought my 2018 3.0 diesel new and now have 44k on it. (😂) I still love it. For an every day driver without weight on it I give it a perfect 10. Drive, fit and finish, all very nice. It will get every bit of 25 HWY, empty. But being truthful, if I try towing over 5k lbs. it's maybe 11 mpg. And with diesel now at $5/gallon its an expensive truck to drive. It was over $60k new. And there is no way this little engine will last very long if you tow anywhere near its max rating of approx 11k lbs. I'll move to a 3/4 ton in a couple years and keep this little truck. But with a tune for the fun of it. My 2 cents.

[@jrizon1976]

How's the reliability of this motor?

[@borandell9915]

@@jrizon1976 That is still unknown. I have had no problems at all, and I don't hear about any significant issues with it. But it is basically a new motor and is no longer being offered in the Ford line. Some will try to say it has been around for many years, used in some of the European SUV's. But Ford made some significant modifications to that motor for these trucks. So, I would say it is not yet known. Again, so far so good for me. In theory, if properly maintained, it should have at least a 50,000-mile life expectancy advantage over a similar powered gas motor. I estimate they sold less than 5,000 of them so I think one would be wise to stay away from any used ones that do rarely come on the market as they are still very expensive. Having said that, I doubt I will ever sell mine, as it is the perfect daily driver. Perfect for the occasional tow of less than 11,000 lbs. And oh, that torque, 440 lb ft.!

[@jrizon1976]

That is good to hear. I am still undecided whether to pull the trigger on it. I am looking at a 2019 Lariat with 60k miles for $49k..

[@borandell9915]

@@jrizon1976 I would jump on that, but it has to be a color you like. Paying that much it needs to feel like a new truck to you. I mean something you would still want on the factory floor. I honestly would not sell my 18 with 44k miles on it for $49k. Nope, I love mine. The Lariat has all the options that you would want. In fact probably more than some want. But I love the "Bells and Whistles". But it also needs to have all the records of maintenance. It you don't have that then I would have to have an inspection on it. Good luck. You will love it.

[@virgoolokun3088]

Noted. But agree to disagree. Take care everyone ✌🏾

[@beaus3472]

I wasn't impressed, either. Even though I wanted to be. Some of what you're feeling is just the way diesels are. But I noticed that the 3.0 PS seemed more sluggish the harder I pushed it (compared to the Ram EcoDiesel).

[@JVette01]

Yeah, it’s okay, but not great. Especially since it’s such an expensive option.

[@blueonblackpowerstroke513]

A lot of the acceleration loss is in the 10 speed, ford truck transmissions have always tried to get in od as quick as possible.

[@borandell9915]

@@blueonblackpowerstroke513 Definitely agree

[@robertaddis9993]

Why does this guy sound like he has no clue what he's talking about. I get it bud, you can read the window sticker. I promise you these trucks aren't "flat" it's not a race car but it's a nice truck.

[@JVette01]

This guy is just some idiot kid. He's not a real trucker like you and I

[@bradh6185]

The wind noise ruins it. I bailed.

[@JVette01]

K

[@24k_purplelove52]

A diesel now 😯

[@JVette01]

Ikr 😂