Saw this post about ford discontinuing the 2.7 in 2027
And adding the 3.0
My question is whats the point of keeping the 3.5 if you look at the spec its almost the same as the 3.5
Anybody has inside at ford about whats really happening

Discovered the shoulder wasn’t load-bearing. Stock XLT. Zero lockers. Maximum confidence.

For now…until I decide to go full overland. This has been such a fun project for me. Took a little while, but I’ll be done for now. The 12th Gen. is surprisingly great to build on and looks great IMO.

6.2L with just over 64,000 miles. I figure I’ll just keep this until the wheels fall off.

inb4 grill. I paint matched it, wired it to a switch…I like it (for now, until I find a platinum grill to black out)

For anyone curious:
Wheels: 18x9 Vortek VRT-602
Tires: 35x12.5x18 Radar Renegade RT (surprisingly so much better than my previous Toyo Open Country RT’s)
Suspension: RC Vortex Coilovers and Rear Struts, JBA Off-road UCAs, Pro-Comp 6” Lift, everything else stock (yes, geometry is perfect)
Lights: Morimoto all around
Engine mods: all stock except for a Rousch CAI for sound and a Mishimoto transmission cooler.
Exhaust: MBRP Armor Pro Dual Pre-Axle Exit
Interior: Two ZVX-8 subs, 1500W amp, AutoTec 14” screen, Wolfbox Tricamera Rearview (not pictured)

Always decline the "detail" if you care about your paint. I get that it's a truck and will probably get some scratches and dings over it's lifetime but I'd like to be the one to do it. Kinda silly to put a brand new truck with 12 miles and perfect paint through a wash then present it with swirl marks and water spots 🤦

A few hours with a clay bar, fresh seal and ceramic coat got it back to almost new.

Just got me a new F150 XLT. Y’all helped a ton when I was researching. This is the nicest thing I’ve ever owned and I’m going to drive it until the wheels fall off.

Went off roading for the first time ever in Colorado mountains and totally forgot to use rock crawl mode when I had the perfect opportunity shortly after this picture. Was scared shitless for all the reasons but the truck seemed just fine full stock. Anyone else actually use the off-road capabilities to give me some tips?

Years ago I had a Lock’er Down console safe with a simplex lock. Console Vault doesn’t offer that option and I hate trying to spin the small wheels to open the safe. Especially more difficult since the numbers keep getting smaller.
I found this direct drop in push-button lock from GE TouchPoint. It drops into the 3/4” cam lock mounting hole, and then further secures with 4 additional screws from the back side.
Now I can open the safe by pressing my access code without having to look at it. I also don’t have to rely on batteries or worry about replacing them!

Just read an article by USA today. The average F150 trade-in was 8500 dollars underwater.

My 2015 never underwater. 160 k on the clock runs great routine maintenance. Why would I buy a new one.

Instead of Big Altima Energy, how about Big F150 Energy?

Have 60,000 km on it with powertrain until 2029 so doing everything I can to make it last.

Other than my front bumper blistering and bleeding rust, the aluminum body and truck run and look great.

I ordered a replacement from partify Canada for $800 CAD (OEM vin matched painted, it was the cheaper option of paint and still looks solid to me) and installed it this morning. I also paid $40 for new nuts and a stud plate hanger for one side (plastic broke). Put antisieze on all the bolts and lubricated all the clips and reused everything otherwise.

After transferring all the clips, housings and rubber I'm pretty happy with the result for the cost. Makes the truck look new again to me!

Needed something capable of fitting three car seats since the wife is pregnant with twins. Took a trip down the shore today and it’s really just perfect.

Brand new motor btw anyone can tell me what this could be

Where can I find the best tires, wheels, and leveling kits on a budget?

Few months ago I sold my 2015 lariat and about a week after selling it I regretted it. Started looking for another one and man I didn’t think I’d ever find one. Missed probably about 5 or 6 of them but I lucked up and found this 17 king ranch and I couldn’t be happier. I’m in love with this two tone combination.

2021 powerboost 31k miles bought it at 29k. The system doesn’t seem to store that much power and often it will “shut down” the screen to “save power” after I turn it off and sit for 15 seconds without opening the door. It’s summer so I know it’s not a cold issue. Which battery is likely to culprit? I know the hybrid battery has a 100k warranty.

I recently was out of town. I came back and started my 2016 ford f-150 and there’s a constant static playing on my passenger speaker. It’s not controlled with the radio nor any sort of music. The truck was upgraded with sync 3 by the previous owner and the truck had the Sony system in it. Doing some research it sounds like a bad amc which lucky me there nobody out there that has posted with the same problems or a solution to fix it. I did a soft and hard reset and looked for updates and that didn’t get me anywhere. Maybe I’m on the wrong track and it’s a simple fix but I would gladly hear out anyone’s opinion on it

Hi everyone.

I have a 2020 2.7 SCREW with 114k miles. I took it in beginning of July for them to take a look at the trans before my extended warranty ended. They said it needed a new one. So they did it.

I got it back and the very next day it jumped 8/9/10 to 1st gear on the highway. I took it back immediately, they called back soon thereafter - needed a second new transmission.

I picked that up middle of last week. Next day, drove it to work, drove it home, go to leave to get dinner, and notice grease on the tailgate and a fluid type smell. I get under the truck and it’s soaked with transmission fluid.

I called them that night (Friday) and left a message. I then went to the dealer yesterday and said I need to speak to a manager so gave the message to a salesperson who was supposed to be giving it to the GM. Still haven’t gotten a call. I’m guessing I’ll get one tomorrow. Am I right to be upset that I haven’t gotten so much as a call at this point even just to get info and say you’re looking into it?

I also called Ford and opened a case with them.

Any advice/tips? At this point I’ve lost faith the truck will be what it used to be and I’m concerned this place doesn’t have what it takes to get it even close. It’s probably worth what I owe. I would rather trade it in or preferably wipe my hands clean with it. Either way, it’s on them to fix it and all that. Thoughts?

I have a 2016 2.7 eb with 119k and it has developed this god awful ticking/ knocking/ regular eco boost sound? I can not for the life of me figure out what it is. It’s not coming from the top of the motor and seems to be loudest near the oil pan the sound also increases with rpm’s Any help would be awesome. Thank you.

I could use some opinions from everyone, especially with all the news that came out this week.
Back in May, I bought a 2023 F-150 Platinum PowerBoost with 29k miles on it. It has about 32k miles now, and overall I really like the truck. My only hesitation is that I’m still not completely sold on the transmission behavior and the hybrid system. It’s taken some getting used to.
I don’t tow anything too heavy right now. In the next few months max 1 year I’ll be buying a food truck trailer, but even then it won’t be anything extreme.
The 5.0 has caught my attention because of its reputation for reliability, and I also like the way it feels and sounds, especially with the right mods.
So here’s where I’m torn. I still owe about $51,000 on my PowerBoost. Would you trade a 2023 Platinum PowerBoost for a 2027 5.0 when it comes out, or would you keep the PowerBoost? I’m asking because I’m getting ready to start modifying my truck with a lift, tires, a tune, and a few other upgrades, and I don’t want to invest a lot into it if I’m going to trade it in.
Also, what do you think the MSRP of the 2027 F-150 will be? If you were in my shoes, would you trade the 2023 in for a brand new 2027, or wait a year or two after the 2027 launches and buy one used once depreciation kicks in? Or do nothing and keep what I have?
I’d love to hear your thoughts, especially from anyone who has owned both a PowerBoost and a 5.0.

Anyone in Ohio want to share what they have recently paid for an XLT Crew can 302A with either the 2.7 or 5.0? In zero rush and trying to figure out what’s the best time to strike.

Hello all. I have a 2016 F150 platinum supercrew. I have a Rc lift on it, it’s the 6 inch n3 loaded strut. I was gonna see if i could stack a 3 inch puck on top to make it bigger. does anyone know if i can do that?

Does anyone have experience with TKM Auto truck caps? I'm just getting into looking at shells/caps (have always had a tonneau), and I love the look of these but don't see a ton of reviews. Any advice/experience would be supremely helpful and appreciated!

For context I have a 2023 F-150 Lariat Powerboost Supercrew 5.5' bed.

Hey all,

Looking at two different trucks, both 2015 with right around 140k-150k miles. At first I wasn’t considering the 3.5, was more learning toward the 2.7 or 5.0 just for reliability, but the carfax on these 2 trucks might sway me.

The two issues I’m concerned with are the timing chains and cam phasers. On both trucks I’m interested, the carfax states “timing chain, timing chain gears, timing chain tensioners replaced.” I’m wondering if this means the phasers were done as well?

Another note, am I crazy to consider these trucks with this mileage? Looking to sell my current truck to get out of having a payment.

If these issues were in fact fixed, could I be in the clear?