Trading a 2016 F150 Platinum with 3.5L Eco Boost for a 2023 F150 XLT with 5.0L V8

If you're looking for a new truck, you will hopefully find this video informative and helpful. Please join me while I explain my thoughts and lessons learned in trading a 2016 F150 equipped with a 3.5L Eco Boost engine for a 2023 XLT with a 5.0 L V8. The 2016 was a Platinum model with 137,000 miles, while the new 2023 is an XLT. I compare the two trucks and give an overview of the features on the XLT. I also take a look at the different MSRPs since they are 7 years apart. Even though the XLT is not as fully equipped as the Platinum, it has some nice features in it and some that are improvements from the 2016.
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[@jesserevilla992]

Have always been a V8 fan more so with my Mustang GT. Sold it 2 years ago. I feel 2018 was the year for boost to shine. Being both oil & water cooled. And today we know to use synthetic oil every 5k miles. I changed to a turbo motor 2020 love how a boosted motor tows. And for 2023 I went with an XLT 2.7 Supercab Ecoboost. Your exact truck in white 4x4 not FX4. If it were not for the towing our Travel Trailer possibly I would had gone with the V8. Next truck very likely a 3/4 ton… I turn them in at 50k miles or a little less. I have only 1720 payload. Appreciate the walk through.. Enjoy

[@corporategonecountry]

Thanks for sharing your perspective. Very interesting, especially the part about turning them in around 50k miles. There are good reasons for that. I have talked to many people who like to turn them in just as they are about to pass warranty mileage. Thanks again.

[@MWMWMWMWMWMWMWMWWWMMMWMWMWMMWM]

Universally people are having problems with the 10 speed transmission hunting and clunking in gears. It's been 4 months, are you experiencing the same?

[@coastalcarolinafishingnc5199]

Coming from a 5.3 that had the mds. It dropped to a 4cyl on hwy. i will not have another one. Full time v8 yes but no to flex fuel. Lifter issues.

[@corporategonecountry]

Thanks much!

[@Bronco2Cj]

@@corporategonecountry A. does it have wireless apple car play and android auto? And is this a Texas edition? is that an actual pkg?

[@corporategonecountry]

@@Bronco2Cj Yes, it has wireless Apple Car Play and Android Auto. Since it's wireless, you don't have to connect your phone to a power cable and usb port. The Texas Edition is not a package. It is simply a badge on the tailgate. I don't think there are any features associated with it. Thanks for the question.

[@josipdolic6391]

Sir I wouldn’t use that usb c in front of to charge the phone because that one is data port also.But I’d use C port from central console

[@corporategonecountry]

Great tip! Thank you.

[@josipdolic6391]

@@corporategonecountry my pleasure

[@philrobbins2791]

Have you experienced any issues with the Coyote V8, or other problems areas on your 2023 XLT? I am torn between the F-150 Lariat and the RAM 1500 Laramie. I have not owned either brand truck, but am mostly driven by the V8 offerings - as I am not wanting any turbo powered engines. I have read issues with the RAM and cracking manifolds and leaking third brake lights and at $70K+ that is very disheartening.

[@corporategonecountry]

I have not experienced issues with the V8, but please know that I've only had it about a month. Given its track record, it should be reliable. I have owned a Ford since 2016 so I'm very comfortable with that. My son owns a Ram and he's fine with it.

[@philrobbins2791]

@@corporategonecountry - thanks for the information. Always good to hear from actual owners than just reading the reviews by sources like Edmunds.

[@josipdolic6391]

I switched from 16 lariat (308000 km) 5.0 to 22 xlt 5.0..zero issues with both engines

[@TarHeels4Ever]

I have a 2014 Lariat 5.0 w/ 223k on it. Regular maintenance and one water pump replacement. 5.0 is the way to go

[@bryanmiller5692]

Don’t get the v8, it has cylinder deactivation. You will have many issues because of it

[@JeffEdwardson-jr9fy]

Nice truck. It's got a few more features than your dad's Studebaker.

[@corporategonecountry]

LOL! Would be nice to have only 3 manual gears with the shifter on the steering column rather than a 10 speed transmission!

[@jamessimpson3232]

$63? Wow.

[@corporategonecountry]

That is the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). As I mentioned in the video, dealers are open to discounts here at the end of 2023. I paid less than the MSRP. There are other models (Lariat, Platinum, King Ranch, Raptor) that are much more expensive. I appreciate your comment!

[@scottandrews4822]

Good decision on going V8..The EEKoboost engines are junk. Next time, try a Ram. You won't be disappointed!

[@corporategonecountry]

My son has a Ram. I was tempted. Thanks for the comment.

[@kevinbelanger4134]

The 3.5 eco boost will out tow the ram and the 5.0

[@corporategonecountry]

@@kevinbelanger4134 Yes, you are correct. From memory, the 3.5 Eco Boost has roughly about 1000 lb more towing capacity than the 5.0L.

[@coastalcarolinafishingnc5199]

Chrysler has to many issues

[@alicepooper8562]

only thing ram owners know about fords is what the tail lights look like

[@TheJoeur]

Did the dealer add leather seats?

[@corporategonecountry]

Kind of. The dealer had an aftermarket company located at the dealership in the showroom. The aftermarket company installed the leather, the window tint, and the bed cover. They did a good job.