I Saved $8K On The Cheapest Ford F-150 - Here's What I Love And Hate! | Dude, I Love My Ride @Home

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[@jeremyv11000]

Love this spec Didn’t even know this existed

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

It actually still exists in the current model year: shop.ford.com/build/f150/?gnav=header-trucks-bp#/config/Config%5B%7CFord%7CF-150%7C2021%7C1%7C1.%7C101A.F1E..YZ...XL.RCAB.524.63T.96W.55B.41H.50M.595.RETAIL.XL6.68P.55A.53A.763.18B.T7C.SS6.%5D

[@chaosseat]

That’s because based on your screen name, Audi doesn’t make trucks. Just over priced VW’s

[@Please_Enter_A_Name7078]

@@chaosseat do you just scour the internet to insult people?

[@joelesko681]

They're on the 'FORD EVERYETHING' kick again.... on tomorrows episode, another Raptor review!!... LAME!!

[@htxsupercrewon22s]

@@joelesko681 *cries in chevy fan alphabet boy*

[@Ravenankh]

Thank you buying an honest, basic truck. 4WD and tow package help it do truck stuff. No double cab, no leather and wood. No stupid off road package. No wifi, fridge, or vacuum. Well done.

[@OOICU812]

...or kitchen sink.

[@ham7357]

Why are people such douche bags? I mean really how far do you want to take it? by your standards it should be a long bed... right?....or if you really want a TrUCk get a used truck for a fraction of the cost with a v8 so you could actually haul something. Single cab short bed trucks are popular because they look sporty... not because they are better at being trucks. Happy New Year dip shit.

[@joelandrade1630]

One good thing with this is the stability of a wide stance and a good turning radius especially when towing.

[@petrosspetrosgali]

The FX4 package is very good to have up here in the high desert in northern AZ. There are 2 paved roads in an area at least the size if Houston. I have 12,000 miles on my short cab F-150 and the skid plates show signs of doing their job. When you have conditions up here with snow on top of a layer of ice, or many sandwiches of ice and snow, the locking diff really comes in handy. The only thing I don’t use in the off-road package is the hill decent control.

[@petrosspetrosgali]

@@ham7357 it sounds like you’re the dipshit. I can fit just about anything I need to put in my 6’ bed. The short wheelbase is outstanding if you live way out in the middle of nowhere and you’re on dirt roads in the woods or blazing a trail in the woods. And the ecoboost has WAY MORE torque at under 3,000 rpms than any modern v8-namely the 5.0. Granted, it would be nice to have the 8’ bed with a tool box, but I’d be sacrificing my maneuverability out in the brush.

[@gnaxel]

Love a regular cab truck, truly an endangered species

[@lifegoeson05]

I know a guy who only buys regular cab F-350, and Chevy 3500 duallys. He won't touch the Fiat.

[@thepioneer6178]

Yea its damn near impossible to find and then when you do its usually the wrong package, engine, or a 2wd. It took me years to find a good replacement for my 95 f150.

[@paularcher4607]

The only thing I have against a regular cab is I like to lean the seat back further than the flat back wall will allow.

[@thepioneer6178]

@@paularcher4607 honestly I found the bench seat in my 95 way more comfortable than any modern vehicle I've ridden in.

[@paulrodrigues9603]

@@thepioneer6178 Average time to order one (not in China Virus times) is about 8 fast weeks.

[@haze1123]

It's funny that not so long ago, almost all full-size trucks were single-cab, short-beds. Now you almost never see these! I like it.

[@simpleinverso8628]

Come down to Mexico, you'll be surprised how many single cab f-150's and (specially) Nissan NP300s you'll find

[@aal-m3545]

Middle east is full of single cabs literally no one buys crew cabs , too big and no truck is ever worth more than 30k$

[@bradbruggeman6745]

Also not that long ago that the big v8's had less hp than this little v6.

[@thankyou9085]

Yes Mexico is full of single cabs, i have almost never seen a crew cab there ive seen a couple of extended cab, but your allowed to ride in the bed of the truck so that a big benefit for single cabs

[@simpleinverso8628]

@@thankyou9085 I mean... We're not allowed to do that, but people do it anyway. Whenever the government tries to inforce something that people don't like, people simply ignore it. Sometimes it's fun, sometimes it's a nightmare

[@smirkingdevil]

Now THIS is a truck, not a SUV with a small bed stuck on the back.

[@jaymoar3561]

That is the short bed.

[@ringa8600]

You're right, it's smaller than most SUVs

[@slmjake]

@@ringa8600 you guys missed his point. This is a 6.5 foot bed not a 5.5 which manufactures push on lots. Wake up

[@ringa8600]

@@slmjake oh I got it the first time. A "real" bed is 8 ft. Calling a 6.5 ft a real bed over a 5.5 ft is hilarious

[@paulrodrigues9603]

@@jaymoar3561 That one is 6.5 foot. The SuperCrew come with a 5.5 footer (smaller)

[@thechugdude]

Thumbs up for the 3.3 on the Ike Gauntlet.

[@evangold9311]

@@shitloveaduck Similar to Taco specs, no?

[@Thirty-OughtSick]

@@shitloveaduck the 3.5 taco is not a better motor at all...

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

@Jon Doe Chevy and GMC still have them on their current gen ½, ¾ and 1 ton trucks (absolute base models though). RAM only has the last gen 1500 and the current gen HD trucks as a regular cab. Oh and Jeep will soon custom build regular cab Gladiators!

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

@@shitloveaduck Interesting. I've heard about rust issues with Toyota but those breakdowns... well are not good. And the Tundra gets terrible gas mileage. A 2021 F-350 7.3 Godzilla gets better MPG than the Tundra

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

@@shitloveaduck I've heard the Tacoma also has a pathetic seating position. Would I 6'2" fit comfortably?

[@hgtydjdjdgh67889]

$34k for a base truck. Base cab. Base bed. Base motor. He got color match bumpers and 4wd. This is a 2020 also, the last year of this body style. I also can't believe the MSRP was over $41k. That's insane.

[@RunGMCSyclone]

Right. This is a sub $30k truck IMO. You can find the 2.7/5.0 trucks for the same price. Or at least you could.

[@AJourneyOfYourSoul]

His truck has a lot of small options, plus 4x4 and the sport package, that is why the MSRP was over 40k. Any xl base with 4x4, engine upgrade and zero other options is at 40k, so he basically added some options to equal an engine upgrade. 40k is the new base price for 4x4. It is 2020, not 1990.

[@hgtydjdjdgh67889]

@@AJourneyOfYourSoul MSRP from the Big3 for a base truck with 4wd is $30-$34k. In May is was closer to $34, right now it's $30k with rebates. That's before any dealer incentives, or discounts.

[@byronlemay2166]

Indeed it is. Quite frankly, I wouldn't pay any more than 30K for a basic truck like this brand new. It's the options that are the killer. This truck really shouldn't be towing anything heavier than 2500lbs...it's a grocery getter. Nothing wrong with that but if I wanted a truck like this just to tool around town, I'd order it with this engine but with no more than $2000 worth of options...maybe just the power package. 2wd and if I wanted more grunt, I'd just install an electronic locking rear differential...those stock 4wd units are quite heavy. It's a nice truck he has here...it's too bad he regrets the engine. For what he has, perhaps he should have bought a late model used Nissan Frontier...the gas mileage wouldn't be as good but he would have saved more than 10K and the insurance, registration would be cheap. Those Frontiers are good trucks.

[@AJourneyOfYourSoul]

@@byronlemay2166 no doubt the options add up quick.

[@poppyneese1811]

Back in 1972 Ford’s 302, 5.0 made a whopping 135 hp 243 ft. lbs. torque got around 11 mpg, first year of emissions, had one in a Mustang, I got around 12 mpg. Your engine makes 290 hp and 265 torque you get 20+ mpg with 4wd. You have air, tinted windows, a great sounding radio, rides and drives like a Cadillac and even though us old guys hate to admit it, take care of it and 250k ain’t out of the question. Other than vent windows your truck is superior in every way, built to exact tolerances and quality is light years ahead of 1972 F100. Also personally love the looks of a regular cab truck, love the bench seat, sets 3, the color looks great! Other than a long bed and way more chrome, but I’m old this is one very nice rig! Thanks for sharing, if I wasn’t a grandpa of 8, with a Lil lady that must be driven in comfort, driving Ms. Pamela this is the truck I’d want!!! Great video, enjoyed it!!!👍👍👍

[@bygodfreeman]

Vent windows and drip rails! Wouldnt mind the pimmer switch back on the floor also :P

[@poppyneese1811]

@@bygodfreeman Ms. Pamela being 18 again!!!😀

[@jimhubbell8364]

My 96 with the 460 makes around 240 hp I think and I know it gets 10 mpg. I would love having the twin brother of this truck.

[@kens97sto171]

@Sean Westerman I definitely wish those would come back. They seemed to disappear when air conditioning became more standard. but they worked so much better than just rolling down regular Windows they put the air right in the center of your chest or wherever you need it. Definitely wish they would come back.

[@dennisg.3364]

So rare to find one. I would buy one if I didn't have rugrats to cart around. You did all the right things for upgrades. Enjoy that beast!

[@youtubeblows]

No pickup truck with anything less than 8 cylinders deserves to be dubbed a “beast”.

[@eddy5750]

@@youtubeblows and almost all of them offer something other than a v8. Even the Tubdras are gonna start using the engines from the 4runners I think.

[@youtubeblows]

@@eddy5750 Sad.

[@JohnDoe-nf7up]

@@youtubeblows eh v8s can easily be matched by other configurations in power.

[@youtubeblows]

@@JohnDoe-nf7up It takes a V6 outfitted with twin turbochargers to come close to matching a NA stock V8.

[@jasonarsenault1550]

You explained everything about your truck really well.

[@LessTrustMoreTruth]

Did he ever list the hp of the 3.3?

[@Darylrb1983]

@@LessTrustMoreTruth 290hp 265tq

[@truckerrickakamanowar]

Right. Thought the same. Sounded like he's does reviews for a living lol told us all exactly what we needed and wanted to know in a clear, thoughtful, orderly way. Impressed. Nice truck also.

[@mart0225]

I’m not a truck guy but I like the look of regular cab short beds. They look muscular and clean.

[@willbetruckin3545]

Makes us understand why people talk about the pricing on trucks today! It's ok, basic, simple, and $41,000+! 🤦‍♂️

[@Scotty_in_Ohio]

And if it were a more typical "spec." it would go for closer to MSRP/Sticker - thank you 2020 virus. A year or two ago it wouldn't be unheard of to get that truck for closer to $30k - Higher optioned trucks are getting really close to six figures - I'd say that within a couple years the 150's, 1500's (1/2 ton pickups) will break the $100k mark for their top trims - they really have become luxury vehicles....

[@billysmith5977]

@@Scotty_in_Ohio a basic XL screw with 4wd and the 5.0 and no options breaks 40 thousand $ it’s crazy money... in 10 years the top trims will definitely break 100k they already get close to 80k probably with the new raptor we might see 90k

[@cafenightster4548]

Yeah, wish they had the basic, basic. Power windows, power locks and a simple radio. They have to add so much, to pump the price up.

[@TheChippymase]

This guy did a great real review, TFL should hire him! Would love to see more reviews like this, oh and yes for the 3.3L on the Ike.

[@skinlab4239]

Yes, better than listening to Tommy, kid needs to blow his nose.

[@63Imp283]

Came here to say the same things!

[@JahyMoonwalker]

4wd with a 5.0 would be amazing in that spec, if it's possible.

[@jimgarvey5452]

It is . I have a 2019 and a 2020 both 4wd and 5.0

[@JahyMoonwalker]

@@jimgarvey5452 awesome! That'd be cool to supercharge, but that gets expensive fast 😁

[@jimgarvey5452]

@@JahyMoonwalker They already have 395 hp. 400 lbs. torque stock. And I have Ford Racing Sport cat backs on both of them. When I got the cat back for my 2015 Lariat Steve at Borla told me you'll get 5 to 15% increase in hp. So I can on the low side say that is 415 hp. And I'm not messing with the factory warranty. I have a 1956 Ford Victoria with a 428 4 speed. That is my hot car. Those trucks run good the way they are. You punch them and they go like hell the way they are. And put them in sport mode and there is even more. My wife's 2019 is her daily driver and my 2020 is what I drive in the winter months. Hers has and I'm sending her original wheels to get Chrome PDV coated for mine and then I'm done. Enought spent on them. But they look sharp.

[@workingcountry1776]

I had an 89 f150 xlt Lariat 2wd 5.0 auto reg cab short bed. Best looking truck I've owned or seen for that matter. A 400hp 5.0 short bed long bed 2wd lowered truck would be down right NASTY!

[@jimgarvey5452]

@@workingcountry1776 Back in 1977 I ordered a short bed. Built one like it some years back and sold it in 2010. I like them so much I ordered a 2019 for my wife. I liked that one so much I ordered one for myself last year. I put dropped shackles on both of them. I took the 4wd blocks out of mine. It's only 1 inch higher in the rear. There both 4wd so there higher than my 2015 2wd Lariat. Both are 5.0 with Ford Racing sport cat backs so they sound great. Nothing like a V8.

[@AutomotiveDysfunction]

That v6 non turbo is reliable . Great video

[@alextran8188]

The 3.3/3.5/3.7 NA are in the same family as the 3.5 ecoboost. They just obviously don't have the turbo

[@oceanwaves83]

@@alextran8188 guarantee the internals aren't forged

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

I have a 2012 F-150 single cab 2 wheel drive with a 6ft bed. It has the naturally aspirated 3.7L v6 and 3:73 gears. I've got 113,000 miles now. We have a lawncare business and we pull a 16ft tandem. Our mowing rig weighs approximately 4k lbs and the truck does fantastic. I get about 23 mpg on the highway and 18 mpg on average. When hauling the mowing rig ,it drops down to about 13.5 mpg. My only regret is that It's not 4X4 but, other than that, I highly recommend this truck 👍

[@quickwood]

Nice review hitting just the right points. Too many people buy too much truck imao. The 3.3 with the 6 speed should make this truck considerably more reliable for many years.

[@bestmemes4051]

2.7 better right? Or is the 5.0 better

[@lawtonsegler1923]

That truck will run for 20 years.

[@jaymoar3561]

Whoa calm down, it’s not a Toyota.

[@bucfan11]

@@jaymoar3561 My base 07 with v6 still runs like new. Never been in the shop. 14 years old.

[@jaymoar3561]

@@bucfan11 an 07 Tacoma all run like brand new. That’s basically a new vehicle for a Toyota. 80’s Toyota pickups probably run just like your 07.

[@michaelwdagle7410]

@@jaymoar3561 I have yet to see anybody pulling anything heavier than a utility trailer with a Tacoma

[@johnhill9910]

Toyota makes a weak truck. Makes a nice show poney to drive around town but cant pull worth a shit. Yet to see the rice rockets make a 2500/3500 why is that?

[@secondcreekworkshop3908]

Thumbs up because its a regular cab it's nice to see something other than a soccer dad crew cab.

[@justinpennington7682]

Lmao . Thats good

[@fritty9927]

I actually prefer the look compared to the duded up ones. Clean!

[@jasonmsmith2]

Jordan, I drove a Silverado RCLB WT with the 4.3 Vortec V6 and a 5 speed manual for 9 years. I had it from 2006 to 2015 before trading up for a truck with more features. It too was “meh” on acceleration and you had to coax it and sweet talk it to make it accelerate at all on the highway. But it faithfully pulled my little 16’ boat all over the US and followed me around to 3 different military assignments in 3 completely different climates (IL, CO, and TX). At times I did not appreciate the how basic the truck was and yearned for power windows, automatic trans, power door locks, etc... but after I traded the truck I regretted it, to this day I wish I had kept it. Hopefully you will grow to love your little mediocre motor over time.

[@99unclebob]

your exactly right , I use to work for GM Canada and the push was to sell extended cabs to convert people from cars to trucks, Ford GM and Ram like this the profit margins were much higher on trucks, the Fried 3.3 V6 and GM4.3 V6 ,Toyota V6 are the best reliable simple V6's on the market , true workhorses and will stay reliable with regular maintenance and run an easy 300k miles or almost 500k kilometres for us Canadians , these engines are simple and built very robust and the base auto trans in them are built the same with a simple ECM module for the trans, the modern trans fluid they use now are much better than even 10 yrs ago , you could drive this truck into your 30's , you'll grow tired of it before it grows tired of you, its a 20 yr truck and in your state with no climate extremes it'll last beyond that 20 yr figure, I'm rebuilding a 2002 Golf GLS with the same options and the same basic engine and 4 spd auto and a VW specialist told me a rare car and good powertrain combo and average fuel economy of 35/36 mpg nothing to complain about, well its not a truck that will come in a year or so, it will be much as the one you both own even if it is a late model Less is More 👍

[@jonathanguild5031]

Maybe a 5 star tune exhaust and a centrifugal supercharger w intercooler would wake that up.

[@tenemy]

Thanks Jason, I hope mine lasts as well as yours did!

[@littlestinker9716]

Nice truck! Same combo I would buy: standard cab, regular bed, 4x4, 3.3L, 3.73. My father has a 2020 4x2, standard cab, long bed with 3.3L and 3.73. He loves it and averages about 22mpg.

[@JoesGoldenGarage]

Man not a bad price either. Love the color. To bad the 3.3 don’t have the ass ya need. Glad someone reviewed that motor

[@michaelstringer1840]

The 3.3 is not that bad for a v6 in a truck. It's way better then the 3.5 in the Tacoma's

[@travisb9130]

@dannie curlett I've never driven the 3.3 but the 5.0 in a extended cab F-150 4x4 flat scoots. I would venture to say it's almost as fast as my EcoBoost Mustang with a manual by the time you factor in the quicker shift times.

[@jaya1000]

3.3 is good for 4wd. Probably getting 20+mpg

[@peterouuu]

I rented one of these in a crew cab with the 3.3. i was impressed i’m not gonna lie. obviously the 2.7 3.5 and 5.0 are better but for being a base motor it was really good

[@jaya1000]

@@peterouuu if you're not towing and going 4x4 its a great choice. 4x2 get a locking diff and 2.7 eb. Both will get 20+ if you drive them right

[@spedzu]

I wish dealers would spec more of these like this. Maybe with a different engine. The Sport package does a lot to improve the basic appearance of the XL trim. Great episode!

[@jldude84]

XL regular cabs don't generate as much profit margin as the $65,000 mall queens.

[@user-gx2bs1vq7w]

@@jldude84 It's not so much profits as EPA. The EPA rates light duty trucks by wheelbase length solely. That's why companies like Toyota and Nissan no longer produce regular cab pickups in midsize or fullsize configurations.

[@youngblood23rb]

20-30 years from now everyone will be approaching you, man do you want to sell your truck? Does it have a V8? They will be disappointed to know its a V6, but it will still be a rare truck in demand imo

[@tlr-nut7275]

I don't think it will matter. They will think " love the regular-cab shorty, I wonder if I can fit a 20,000 watt electric motor in there?"

[@thomasautengruber8369]

TLR- NUT 20.000 Watts is 20kW, or about 27,2hp.

[@krasnaludek298]

I disagree on the engine criticism. The vast majority of people are moving away from V8s to the point where even GM finally had to up their game on smaller displacement. The future buyers will be looking for EV & 6-cylinders or less, as gas will eventually double or triple in cost.

[@tlr-nut7275]

@@krasnaludek298 Why will gas double or triple? It's supply & demand. The more ev cars, the less demand for oil, the more surplus of oil. That means cheap gas! I dought most of the oil producers are willing to just stop pumping it out and loss all that revenue( think Saudi Arabia, Iran, Venezuala, ect). Nearly 100% of those countries income comes from oil.

[@tlr-nut7275]

@@thomasautengruber8369 Ok. Maybe 250,000 watts then?

[@MysteicVoltronus]

That is the weirdest configured F-150 I have seen.

[@exileut]

$10,000 in options on a base model is incredible.

[@uffeibsen8872]

Great review. I just bought a 2023 Red F-150 XL short cab and short bed with the 3.3 V6 as well. Love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jonathanspruill5354]

I have a 2015 model F150 supercrew 2WD with the 3.5 NA TiVCT and I tow regularly with it hauling cars. I have hauled 8000lbs with it and it handled it fine. It's not a speed demon, but it does what it needs to do and doesn't complain. AND I also have 220k miles on the truck and have never had to perform any major mechanical repairs. Yeah it doesn't snatch a load around like a diesel or the ecoboost, but hauling a 20' double axle 2500lb car hauler trailer with full size 5500lb trucks, it really surprises me! Don't be scared if you're on the fence about the base V6 motors!! Take it from someone who uses their truck like a truck and not only hauling a sack or two of pre packaged firewood from the gas station to a marshmellow roast!!

[@jldude84]

God do I hate Ford's stupid "packages". Just let us have the options we want with the cab configurations and engines we want.

[@Scotty_in_Ohio]

Want a particular engine choice.... BOOM - you're in an XLT!.... Want some specific option without a package - sorry - please add the "package" and then you might as well upgrade to the trim level that includes it and a bunch of other stuff you really don't want... Honestly, it's very costly to offer al-a-carte options and it's why pretty much only GM still does it (but they don't make a big deal about it) dealerships order based on what they "think" most people will order and what options they know will be profitable (either by the options themselves or be desirable in dealer trades). Ford has run the numbers - GM still does business they way (largely) they have for 60 years - minus a few divisions since 2009. I have no doubt that if you wanted a regular cab, short bed, with the most powerful engine, blue exterior with red interior, cruise control, power locks, manual windows, plow package, no tow package, and a Bose sound system you could order it. With Ford or RAM - good luck....

[@Cole_42]

They all do this. I have yet to see 6.2LS in anything less than a Denali. And you can, you’re just gonna have to order because it’s not in the dealers interest to buy a bunch of the trucks that aren’t popular or people say they want but don’t actually buy(the “I just want a basic work truck” crowd)

[@randyburke4444]

@@Scotty_in_Ohio only reason why I went with an XLT crew cab 4x4 was I can’t stand the center console shifter I prefer it on the steering column, I wanted leather seats but in order to get that you have to step up to a Lariat which is about $9,000 more but I got leather installed for $1,500 from Katzkin

[@austinreed347]

Well actually compared to GM their way better at that, but technically the best is Ram but their engines are unreliable besides the V6 engine, the Hemi is fun but nowhere near as reliable as a Coyote

[@jldude84]

@@austinreed347 Coyote will lay waste to them all lol fight me ;)

[@SoundFX09]

Fantastic Video by Jordan on the 3.3L V6. I'm actually planning on getting a F-150 Regular Cab with the 3.3 V6 Down the Road, as I primarily Drive with the Truck and Don't Really Tow. A Regular Cab 4x4 F-150 could make for a fun Hobby Truck to use on a Daily Basis. By the way, this was Filmed at the University of Phoenix Building in Augusta.

[@dancar02]

Thank you for the review. Nice truck.

[@fredberger3155]

I'll bet that engine with the six speed will last forever if maintained. I have a 2014 Ford Flex with the 3.5 brother of this engine and the six speed automatic. It goes and goes and goes . . . and yours will be even better because, from what I understand, mine has the sometimes troublesome internal water pump because it's a front wheel drive; yours has the desired exterior pump because it's a rear wheel drive. And I think the six speed is terrific, I can't imagine better; don't know why they'd risk trouble with a complex 10 speed - the pennies you save on gas will mean nothing if you have tranny problems later on. If I were buying a Ford, I would get that exact same truck, except with the 8 foot bed. I don't tow much, and if I do it's just a trailer load to the dump. Mine's been fantastic . . . love Fords!

[@bikerider.56]

Just bought a Race Red 2020 F150 Reg cab 4X2 with a 6 1/2 foot box , 3:55 rear end with a tow package Here in Florida it's perfectly adequate towing a 2500 pound utility trailer every day. I wasn't looking for a people mover but a work truck alone. You just have to know your needs before buying one of these. I know it's not going to win any races but I feel I got a great deal on it. I got in for under 30K .

[@stevejohnson5837]

Good review and nice truck! I'm a regular cab guy also, but I like the long bed for hauling more cargo and lumber. The short bed does look sportier. I think a perfect combination for options for a basic truck would be XL trim, the 101A package to get cruise, power windows, power locks etc., 5.0L engine, 3.31:1 rear axle with the locker, trailer hitch, chrome package to get the bumpers and aluminum wheels, 36 gallon fuel tank and the spray in bed liner. No turbos to worry about, the fabulous 5.0L engine with a good exhaust note, plenty of power, good reliability and fuel economy and a long range between fill ups. What more do you need?

[@Ozzypup1]

I agree with everything you said. But I like the trucks without any chrome on them myself.

[@stevejohnson5837]

@@Ozzypup1 Oh yeah, I agree that the painted bumpers look great, but they just don't hold up long term in the rust belt. They chip and corrode too quickly. I don't care for shiny chrome wheels, just the chrome bumpers for durability and painted aluminum wheels.

[@Scotty_in_Ohio]

@@stevejohnson5837 Agreed about the sport pkg. - I have a 2018 XLT with the sport pkg. - live here in Ohio and have noticed where stones have chipped the front bumper paint rust starting to develop. I'll have to take a corner piece of sandpaper - remove the rust and touch the paint up. Annoying for sure but I still don't like the look of chrome on my truck - just me...

[@paulbeall308]

I'm glad to see a truck that is a truck not a people mover. I hate four door trucks. I also like that this truck has minimum chrome.

[@sartainja]

Thank you for preparing and sharing a video on your truck. Hope it provides you years of service without any issues.

[@xuuji8637]

This was a really great review. Buddy was honest ab what he thought of the engine but he was still proud to show off his baby👍🏼👍🏼

[@sdc303]

I love single cab short bed trucks. They look kinda quirky, and if you install a bed cap you have a kinda modern Bronco/Blazer.

[@ronniejohnson317]

3.3 engines are strong and durable enough for police vehicles. You said it hasn’t got a lot of room. I have a 2013 regular cab regular bed and I love the fact that it is so personal. My truck has the 3.7 and no turbo. I have pulled a 16 foot trailer full of firewood ( 2-1/2 cord) at about 60 and it kept up pretty good. 88000 miles and the only problem I have had is a wire pinched in two on the radiator support that caused it to ground out and just died. Took longer for the service guys longer to find the wire than fix it.

[@joeysunshine8239]

This is a simple truck without all the new technology. This will last you forever. I’ve tried that 3.3 and it’s a great engine

[@volvo09]

Yeah, all the tech toys are just going to be a hassle if you want to keep it. Basic all the way!

[@verothacamaro]

I feel like I’m in the minority, but I prefer my trucks torquey and slow.

[@augustbauseweiniv3120]

YES love the reg cab short box i got one my self but a 2014 with the 5.0 2WD what a great truck!

[@sluf1963]

Thank you , I am not a turbo fan at all , especially for long time ownership plans . Turbos are junk , heat , seals , and expensive repairs are the downside . I love a regular cab truck , simple , and pure , but so hard to find . My deal would have the 5.0 , but I am being pursued by your truck , I love it , and the color , I will be looking for one now .

[@barrylitchfield250]

I bought a 2018 F-150 like yours, but 2wd instead of 4wd. It had 14,000 miles on it when I bought it. It was sold to the original owner 12 months before I bought it from the dealer in New Braunfels Texas in February, 2020. It now has 21,000 miles on it. I don't have anything to tow, so the 3.3 litre works great for me. I'm retired, and do woodworking projects, and use it to haul plywood and lumber. I live in the Texas hill country, and lots of hilly and curving roads. My mileage stays close to 23.5 - 24.0 around the hill country. When I get out of the hill country on interstate highways I get 25.0 to 25.5 mpg, but I do drive the speed limit, 70 or 75. I'm very happy with this truck. The dealer was asking $21,000 + TTL. I offered $21,000 out the door, and they did the deal. Barry

[@nicolathonathan770]

People: modern trucks are so overpriced!! Also people: this truck has nothing! I want crewcab and nice big touch screen!

[@Otownbassin]

If he actually shopped around he could of got a a bigger cab and a v8 for that price

[@jamesbeaman6337]

But maybe not with 4x4 and tow package. In the end, though, he didn’t want a bigger cab.

[@nicolathonathan770]

My point is people complain trucks are expensive today but don’t realize trucks are different animals than what they were 20 years ago. They have a much wider range of targeted customers.

[@jamesbeaman6337]

@@nicolathonathan770 I agree with you. They are much more safe, powerful, comfortable, efficient and more dependable overall I would wager if you look at their lifespans. Probably a better deal overall for what you get.

[@Dave-sw2dm]

@@Otownbassin , some of us don't want larger cabs. I really wanted a regular cab short bed 4x4 GMC with 5.3L and I could have bought a crew cab for the same money because of rebates, but don't want a CC. So I passed on the whole thing.

[@mjuberian]

I would have ordered the exact same truck with the crew cab, a V8, and leather seats and maybe a different color and probably a Toyota Tundra but otherwise the same.

[@OldBlue560]

Exactly what I want. To hell with a Turbo. Love that standard cab.

[@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531]

This is the perfect truck for hitting the trails out here in the Mojave Desert/Death Valley, not oversized fits anywhere. Put a nice big roomy shell some KO2's and good to go. Nice buy!🦾

[@fordTH7335]

Thanks for reviewing your truck. Awesome job

[@gh4121-b5n]

So nice to see a normal lookin pickup truck again.

[@thollingsworth4910]

I own a regular cab, 4x4 short box xlt with the 5.0, trailer package. These are awesome trucks.

[@bellaandbrownstreetmods1650]

I agree it’s just a great reliable truck and would only want mine to have a 5.0 but it can be fun to drive in sport and a Mbrp exhaust

[@JoesGoldenGarage]

Absolutely my favorite truck....can’t find a dang reg cab with 4x4 these days. Unless it’s a work model. Thanks for sending this one in! Joe from Dalton Ga

[@jimgarvey5452]

You can. You can get an XLT. You just have to order one to get it the way you want.

[@JoesGoldenGarage]

@@jimgarvey5452 Sure and probably pay full retail 🙄. the key is to find one on the lot so you can get a discount like this cat did

[@jimgarvey5452]

@@JoesGoldenGarage No I never pay full retail. The dealer I go to I tell him invoice and then I deal from their. I look everything up on Edmunds first. Write it down and hand him the paper. I deal with the owner.

[@holsteincowboy]

34K for a new F150 seems like good value.

[@mantiscity]

Should be in the $20’s

[@257Tony]

I pad 36k in 2014 for my supercrew loaded XLT with leather, 3.5 eboboost max tow. 34 seems crazy for a base model single cab.

[@WhoputhisXhere]

Little off topic but I got my Tacoma for 23k out the door new

[@mantiscity]

@@WhoputhisXhere See, that’s what I’m talking about.i went to Chevy last month and a base model Colorado was $24 out the door. This was base.

[@MegaNinjaMonkeyZord]

Should not cost more than 20k, but thanks to fakes and lemmings and soccer parents who started buying them as daily drivers for no reason what so ever, prices exploded, quality and reliability went thanks to 1000 gizmos only people who don't use trucks for work or hobbies need

[@papawnanabubby5005]

Great review! I have owned one new vehicle in my life, in 1987. Clearly, that will be the only one. I do like that truck.

[@jonsmith4364]

I don't care what engine or what year, regular cab/short box pickups just look right and handle great. I'm running two SWB's (short wheelbase) as every other daily drivers....1997, F150XL 4.2 (4x2) and what seems to be "rare" 2019, XL 5.0 (4x2).

[@tylerfreeland7358]

I like the spec but for that money, you can find a very nicely optioned Lariat or Platinum a few years old with under 50k miles for about that

[@wolfeadventures]

I’d pick that v6 all day over any eco boost.

[@hondata70]

Have you driven one with that eco boost? There faster off the line than the 5.0!Tho a v8 sounds way better I will agree. But so far 60k in a work truck fully tooled out, doing about 100 miles a day and always idling I think it’s a pretty tough engine.

[@dwaynestimpson5449]

It sucks that you had to settle. You got everything you wanted except the main thing. The motor. I am glad you like it, but I learned a long time ago, never settle, you eventually start regretting. It does look good, I love the upgrades!

[@cassian72]

I’m blown by the price. My 2020 Tundra crew Max SR5 with the leather package was $35k after discounts with a $42k msrp. Shame on you Ford!

[@miguelalvarez1073]

I agree with the owner, a v8 would have been ideal. Nice truck 🛻👍🏻

[@mjuberian]

They probably sell 5 or 6 of these every year.

[@jldude84]

I'd bet if they offered more options for them they'd sell 5 or 6 thousand a month.

[@jimgarvey5452]

@@jldude84 You can get more option's. But you have to order the truck.

[@blackbeargear8884]

Ya dealers refuse to stock these. They make way more money selling top end loaded trucks.

[@jldude84]

@@blackbeargear8884 I'm aware of this that's what's so disappointing.

[@blackbeargear8884]

@@jldude84 agreed

[@1_Papa]

Thank you, Jordan from Georgia and TFL for creating and posting (respectfully) this video! I LOVE it when people DARE to go cheap purchasing a new truck or car. At over $41,000 retail and getting the few options you've added, yet paying only "about $34,000," you didn't just get a great deal; you stomped major ass! And, while I would have NO choice but to go extended cab with a sliding rear window in addition to what you've ordered, I would have to take your advice and go with that Coyote 5.0 litre V8. Cause if I'm gonna do truck, then I'll want all of its capabilities there and right from the start. Sounds like the 3.3 is really just a good motor for those who truly need good fuel economy over everything else. And, I'm trying to cut down on my Ecoboost consumption; I'm fat enough as it is! 🐖! 🐰

[@patrickrabion9473]

I have a 2017 F-150 XL, Reg. cab, short bed, 5.0 FX4 pkg. Only thing I’ve done to it is a pair of Flowmaster 40’s and new rims and tires. Very fast truck, no problems whatsoever.

[@WitchyWhale]

I would love to get my hands on a regular cab truck. Since I have no kids I find a back seat redundant.

[@juhberkey8067]

Honestly I get where ur coming from; regular cabs are great. I’d like an extended cab though, because I view the extra room as a covered toolbox for my tools

[@AkaAndyKnuckles]

Regular cab = real pickup in my mind. Cool truck! I would go long bed.

[@Otownbassin]

So what does that make a crew cab long bed?

[@pavilionkodi99]

I love the HD chevys regular caps they are fun to drive and F350 regular cap too

[@artramirez3506]

Nice truck bro. Regular cabs are a dying breed and I think they look great.

[@cleonmain1291]

Thanks for the video. Your dealer discounted the truck a lot more than my local dealer in MN would agree to. So I bought a new Nissan Frontier SV extended cab 4x4 for $28k. 4 liter V6 5 speed auto that gets about 20mpg. And tows up to 6500 but that is pushing it. The local Ford shops business plans were behind me buying a Nissan and it's been a great truck. I've owned 14 trucks for work and personal use from 1 ton to import 1/2 ton trucks over the years. Ford, GM to the imports and have had better luck with the imports.

[@ubangiestomp]

This is the spec I've been wondering how it would be in real world use. Thanks sir, looks like it will be the 5.0 for me. I'm still not comfortable with turbos over long term ownership. (10 plus years)

[@cresttoothpaste6857]

Manufacturers wouldn’t put them in vehicles if they weren’t reliable buddy

[@billgateskilledmyuncle23]

If they make them money on the sell of the truck and then return service when they fail, they absolutely would put them in there, buddy.

[@ddellwo]

Throw a topper on it and you’ll have the perfect “old man in retirement” truck......!!!!

[@mbsnyderc]

Or young man no wife and kids when i was young most trucks were regular cab.

[@buzzpedrotti5401]

mostly we hire work done.... (backs, vertigo, stamina, muscle aches, eyesight, hearing, complexity .)

[@TheKeymaster316]

Almost exactly the same specs as my 2015 work truck, except mine has the 3.5 NA engine. Sticker price on mine is around $34,000 so even though yours has a higher sticker, you paid the same amount. And you have the sport package, which I don’t have. So all in all, that’s a great deal. I would drive your truck all day before paying over $30k for a Ranger.

[@alexmorangelli3319]

this is by far the coolest f-150 you can buy imo

[@petrbenda3406]

I like the three seats with a foldable central console, and I would love to have this configuration in my Ranger.

[@kc2giw]

This truck (RCSB, 3.73s) would be SNOTTY with a blown 5.0 or a tuned 3.5. That’d be a riot.

[@petrosspetrosgali]

It’s pretty bad ass with a stock 2.7l. The only thing I’ve come across that could keep up with me on the passing lane on one of the TWO paved roads where I live was a ram 2500.

[@scottygunter6644]

The company I work for uses this exact setup daily . They only change tires and oil. Very reliable and very durable .

[@dustindooley3155]

That 3.3L NA motor was designed specifically as a work truck model motor. In the fleet industry, you want affordable to purchase, easy to maintain, and cheap to repair. That being said, NA V8 and V6 motors due tend to be MOST common. With that being said, it also means that in the fleet world, horsepower takes a backseat to more pressing matters of reliability and the before mentioned requirements of low operating costs. Nice truck, and good video. Good luck with it, and enjoy it!

[@stevefrench4595]

Awesome honest truck!

[@RSDX99]

I agree on the 5.0 option add another 2K to the price. Would be a little better for towing.

[@TheBeatenPaths]

How would his mileage compare?

[@RSDX99]

@@TheBeatenPaths I had a 2017 XLT supercab with the 5.0 and got 25 highway and 20 in town. but it was a 2wd.

[@jimgarvey5452]

@@TheBeatenPaths I have a new 2020 XLT Regular cab short box 4wd with a 5.0. And I drive it on the highway faster than I should. It only has 850 miles on it. The first time I checked the gas mileage it said 18.2. I didn't think that was bad at all for a truck that isn't broken in yet. I'm going to have slow down a little and put it in eco mode and see what I can get.

[@TheBeatenPaths]

@@jimgarvey5452 post your results on here.

[@jimgarvey5452]

@@TheBeatenPaths I'll do that when I go back to work after the 1st. But it's winter so I don't expect it to be as good as in the summer. But right now it get's better mileage as my 2010 regular cab 2wd short box that I traded in. With 4wd now I was happy. The 2010 had a 3.73 rear. My wife's 2019 and my 2020 I ordered a 3.25. That's the highest ratio you can get with the electric locking rear. If I kept my foot out of it I bet after it's broke in I bet i could get 20. I'll find that out next spring and summer.

[@jameslehman85]

Great video, I have a 2014 STX . 95,000 on it wouldn’t trade it for anything. Regular cab , Grey .👍

[@stevethomas760]

Bought a RCSB with the same 3.3L on 8/26/20, Gainesville, GA. My truck was really basic (rubber mat floor), listed for 32K got it for 26K. Averaging 17.5/18 MPG combined. Drive around 72 on expressway. Best so far was 19 MPG, first tankful. Really thought it would get better. Did the wheel well liners and the tailgate assist too. Went the other way, did a 4/2 drop. Found some 20" Ford rims/new tires, take offs, and did a swap for the "17s . Love the truck

[@Alexanderofthe9th]

Considering the engine & trim the price he paid was still way to high imo.

[@skinlab4239]

Yeah, that is an insane price for a basic truck you still have to upgrade after buying. Maybe if it had a coyote.

[@Alexanderofthe9th]

@@skinlab4239 thats why they were so easy to work with cause he laid down on price

[@gpwcowboy]

I guessed 34k list and 26k purchase. Ouch.

[@pauljuliegiffen8928]

I paid $32k for my STX Crew Cab with what you described as the more desirable 2.7 however not a 4x4 but otherwise the same. (4x4 a waste of money with more stuff to go wrong if living in Texas and not towing - hence my choice) I guess that Ford 0% finance package removed a rebate. They offered me the 0% but then the $5k rebate went away. Probably the reason for such a high price.

[@aidenhokkanen3399]

I feel like my 2020 5.0 crew cab with the 6.5 foot box wasn’t much more and it was loaded 302a but I’m in Canada

[@Apfelgruetze]

that‘s a nice one...

[@sombreropete1377]

im 15 and ima get a truck next year, but I'm also 6,3 so I need something I can fit in, so this truck is perfect, I also don't need a lot of space, so this truck is perfect

[@user-cl2es9iu1j]

Nice truck and color! I ordered a 2016 reg cab XLT with fx4 and 5.0 coyote. I had ordered a 2014 Ram Cummins before but grew tired of the size. I decided I wanted a shorter pickup so got my F150. I love it and because of my health the last few years it has been in the garage and today has 12,800 miles on it!

[@brentvance3958]

Awesome video

[@RealMrNails]

I think I just heard that truck challenge Ike.

[@DoyleHargraves]

All my favorite past trucks were basic work trucks. Rubber floors, manual windows & locks. What matters is the drivetrain, the bed space, and the cleanliness.

[@saabukas]

I have a 2011 long bed with the v6. I am a carpenter and it is a very practical and reliable vehicle. It’s not fast but not underpowered for a work vehicle. All my plywood and 2x4s fit inside the tailgate closed. If you run a business, you are concerned about reliability and earning a living. I don’t care about performance and how the exhaust sounds.

[@bigospig]

With a 5.0 that would be ideal!

[@petrosspetrosgali]

No way....the 5.0 generates its torque way too high in the rev range for towing and offroading.

[@MrCherrygrovedude]

@@petrosspetrosgali the 3.3 has a high peak torque like the 5.0, but the 5.0 has 135 more ftlbs of torque. The 5.0 would be way better for towing than the 3.3.

[@dalephillips8250]

I hear that Ford has done something weird with the Cylinder walls on the 5.0 and has caused a once reliable engine to consume a lot of oil. So you may be better off that you didn't get the 5.0

[@blackbeargear8884]

Yes the 5.0 has been getting worse as they make it. 2021 is last year for the 5.0 2022 brings a new 4.9L V8

[@square348apple3]

They might have done it on purpose because they are all about the ecoboost engines they put millions of dollars of research put into them so they are trying to get people to not want a v8 and eventually they won’t make one

[@blackbeargear8884]

@@square348apple3 truth, pretty much all motors from Ford aren't truly proven or bullet proof sadly. Even with updates on 3.5EB its still a motor that needs very strict maintenance schedule

[@dalephillips8250]

@@square348apple3 good point.

[@ProjectFairmont]

@@blackbeargear8884 well we do know they are best in terms of power. Yea don’t maintain it by the book and most engines will suffer.

[@shrek9772]

I love the way the truck looks prefer this one over supercrew

[@gregoryfaulkner5345]

Great review. The near-extinct RCSB was also the only truck for me, but that classic configuration is now available only from Ford. My interior looks exactly like yours minus weather tech. In 2015, I got the regular cab, XL, standard bed 2wd chrome package; but with the 2.7L Ecoboost that was then mated to the 6-speed. It has 3.31 gears, which is no longer available with the 2.7L. I now have 60K on the odometer and average 23.5 mpg, tank-to-tank average in daily driving, but I take it easy and live in a rural area. The 2.7 stuggles to meet the highway estimate, but at least in this light variant, blows away the city rating. Back when I got mine, the small Ecoboost was a mere $800 premium and has proven worth it for the exact reason you mention. I don't tow but appreciate the refinement the turbo brings. Mine will climb a 5% grade with a headwind in 5th gear at 1850 RPM; and with no headwind, it will sometimes cruise right up that same hill in 6th gear at 1500 RPM at 59 mph. It supposedly has over 90% of its peak torque at 1900 RPM and it drives like it does. I would not have ever bought my truck unless I had found one with that little Ecoboost, because I'm just addicted to the refinement turbo charging brings to smaller engines making them behave while cruising much like larger engines. I prefer the looks of yours though. Mine has that ugly chrome, but the power train was my priority and choices are limited. Mine is that dark Gem Green that's been discontinued. I've done the same tinting to my glass but had to do the back as well. I had to have my liner sprayed in after market. I think I'll get a matt to help with the sliding. Thanks for the tip. Raising the front likely hurts your highway mpg a little. Like your truck and review. Looks sweet and my favorite type; the only type for me; a RCSB.

[@wakjob961]

I love it! I'd love it more if it had the old inline 6 300cid/4.9L ;-)

[@MrAbsentdriver]

The natural asperated ford 6 cylinder will go for a loooong time. Will last forever despite the lack of power

[@MrAbsentdriver]

@@Slavic_Boer your very right, it is all about the application. But for lighter use, that is a boring but long lasting motor. I personally opted for the 5.0 motor. With the 373 gears, it is wide awake

[@MrAbsentdriver]

@@Slavic_Boer i use mine as a mini excavator hauler, dump trailer hauler, so heavy puller, but when she isn’t pulling, i am always up for a race..... It is very surprisingly quick. 4,340 lbs, 400hp in the 5.0. Can’t help but to play in the sport mode With traction control in track setting

[@MrAbsentdriver]

@@Slavic_Boer i agree with you ther, not as fun as a car on twisties, but i can only have but so many vehicles, so it wears multiple hats. Trailer hauler, base work truck, and feelings hurter at red lights.

[@jplifts3008]

I didn’t even think they made the regular cab any more! Nice review and great video

[@thepioneer6178]

You have the same taste in trucks that I have. I own an 95 4wd short bed, reg cab f150xl 5.0. Because of my budget and what I could find i bought a 2012 with the exact same specs except it has the 3.7l V6. I was very picky on wanting a n/a engine. Its the base model with the vinyl interior and rubber floors which i think is more of a premium option. You have a nice truck.

[@frankleespeaking9519]

I wish it came with a manual Shifting gears is becoming a lost art

[@square348apple3]

Melenial theft prevention

[@palkappy8581]

@@square348apple3 shut up boomer.

[@MrC9Oh3]

34k! Man thats insane, should be about 20k tops.

[@cesarcesar8545]

From reading and listening to many people , anything smaller than a 5.0 V8 Wont last in a truck , the ecoboost is a roost and the engine has to work hard at high RPMs to get er done , so they will not last long as the V8. I have proven that to myself as my F150 4by4 excab 5.4 has well over 200.000 miles and even have the original trans . I took care of my baby and she has been a great ole girl :) Love my Silver stepside 2000 f150 :)

[@martinparr4194]

Life’s too short! I had to go for the 5.0 single cab 6.5 bed 2wd with locking rear dig and back up assist. Actually got it for around the same as you paid so I’m pretty happy. It’s a beast!

[@loganholmberg2295]

Well he did save 8k on it? So Id probably put up with the V6 to save 8k. 😅 Still there is something to be said for ordering your vehicle. My Dads done it on his last 3 trucks and I'd say other than the 2-3 month wait its the way to go.

[@michiganman4398]

I keep thinking, aren’t they getting out of that V6 what you used to get out of a V8 years ago?

[@devonclow8957]

do you have to pay extra just for custom ordering?