Overview & Reviews
The 2015 Ford F-150 has been fully redesigned.
- Strong power and excellent fuel economy from turbocharged gasoline V6 engines
- Long list of advanced comfort, convenience and safety technologies.
- Impressive payload, towing and off-road capabilities
- Stiffer ride than competitors when bed is empty.
- Aluminum body panels are more expensive to repair than steel
User Reviews:
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Best Pickup Truck Out There F150 XLT Supercrew 4x4 - 2015 Ford F-150
By NCcarBuyer - December 6 - 12:22 pmFirst of all: this is a great truck. Fords engineers did a sensational job of designing, detailing, specifying and overseeing construction of the 2015 F150 Supercrew 4x4. Bill Ford Jr. should be proud. He previously sent me a personal note of thanks back in 2009, when I ordered a 2010 King Ranch built custom for me. Nice guy. I get the feeling he takes great pride in his familys business. It shows in this truck, the latest incarnation of the 38-year run of Americas most popular vehicle: the F150. We didnt get the King Ranch this time (although I would have like to). We settled on what appears to be Fords "sweet spot" of F150s: the XLT level. Why: we got the 302A package, which includes a very nice assortment of goodies to make just about anyone smile: 8" productivity screen (Fords website is wrong: it says 4.2", but I just measured it), including Sirius & Synch, trailer hitch, power exterior mirror adjustment, auto-dimming rearview mirrors (thats wonderful), leather steering wheel, power adjusting pedals, tilt-telescoping steering wheel, rearview camera, under sear rear storage, remote start (which is nice on a snow/ice morning, or if youd like your dog to stay comfortable when you are inside a store), 10-way power&heated front seats with lumbar, reverse sonar, 110v/400W outlet on dash, power rear window, LED box lighting, 18" chrome wheels, chrome grille, OWL AT tires, chrome door handles, chrome front tow hooks, chrome step bars, chrome exhaust tip. Also included are: defrost in front and rear windshields, that activates when you remote start (just did this from a hotel room with snow and ice outside, so that was very convenient). Ours has the trailer tow package with built-in 7/4 pin wiring ports with flip covers, auxiliary transmission oil cooler, engine oil cooler, integrated trailer brake control on the dash, upgraded front stabilizer bar. Power equipment group is included: auto on/off headlamps with headlights that turn on when you turn on the windshield wipers, daytime running lamps (you must set lights to A for Automatic), drivers side entry combo lock on exterior, perimeter alarm, power locks and windows, remote lock integrated key transmitter, including power tailgate locking, boxlink (various cleats in the cargo bed for lashing loads down), fog lamps, . We also are adding the foldable pickup box box extender gate: cheap at $250. Turns your shortbed into a "Transformer" for longer cargo. And we have the Twin panel moonroof (very cool: about 75% of your roof becomes a "skyroof" and gives you all the benefits of a convertible without the negatives. Unprecedented luxury in a mid-range luxury truck). All that, and with $4,750 worth of rebates and incentives at the Mansfield, Ohio Graham AutoMall, and with a great trade-in value on our trade. This F150 XLT package in a very good value for a full-size comfortable truck that will make anyone smile, every time you drive it. I actually think I like it even more than my previous 2010 King Ranch (even thought leather isnt a factory option). And lets face it: if you really want leather, you can have your local dealer add that for about $1,200. But the 302A XLT with the skyroof is going to hit that sweet spot for many Americans looking for that particular level of value and luxury: a lot of bang for your buck. I think Ill probably be keeping this one a long time. Handling: make no mistake: this is a big truck. It appears that you are in a semi-tractor when you first sit in the cab. Kind of intimidating and exciting at the same time, realizing that you are going to be driving this beast. The handling is very responsive, with the little bit of body roll, but not as much as you might think with this full sized vehicle. Power: outstanding. I really wanted the 2.7L V6 ecoboost, but the dealer couldnt find one with the dual sunroof. So I have the 3.5LV6 ecoboost, which can lay you back in your seat if you have the guts to put your foot down. But be careful, youll be going way too fast in only a second or two. No reason for the V8, unless youre going to be hauling horse trailers or houseboats. Luxury: unprecedented in a mid-range model of a full-sized truck. That optional Twin Moon Roof should have been called a "SkyRoof" because about 75% of your roof is glass. Its like driving in a penthouse apartment with a huge skylight. Even though you cant order an XLT with leather, you could always add that through your dealer for about another $1,200 if you really want to do that. Controls are sophisticated but easy to understand and operate. Havent yet tried the Synch, but Ive been told its not hard. Fabric seats are okay in appearance and very comfortable. I think Ford could probably have their interior cabin team do some thinking about this fabric and make it even more interesting, but it is what it is: fabric. So buy leather if you want it. Mileage: we got about 20mpg on the highway with our 3.5LV6 ecoboost.
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Hits and misses - 2015 Ford F-150
By Alex L - November 19 - 12:15 pmI actually have an XLT Supercrew 2.7L Ecoboost FX4. Love the quiet ride, smooth and powerful acceleration from the 2.7L Ecoboost and the interior is pleasing. The FX4 package definitely has a stiffer busy ride on an empty bed - would have preferred regular 4X4 but they only had FX4s in the configuration I was looking for. Although still in break in phase, fuel economy is disappointing so far - averaging about 16.2 mpg on very gentle mixed driving. Read the Edmunds review on the fuel economy on the 2.7L which they have found to be well short of the EPA rating. I think it ends up being maybe 1 mpg better than the V8. Given the negligible price difference between the 2.7 V6 vs the V8, I would have purchased the V8 instead had I know about the poor real world fuel economy. Also, when just purchased, I already noticed surface rust on the rear differential housing and a couple of other small areas. Worried about how well the rust issue will hold up in the long tem.
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Registers miles whIle being towed - 2015 Ford F-150
By Antoinette Smalley - November 13 - 4:24 pmOur new 2015 Ford F-150 crew cab Lariat 3.5L Eco-boost registers mileage when it is being towed behind our motorhome. Thats a deal breaker! Too bad. Otherwise it is a great vehicle.
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supercrew xlt. super truck . - 2015 Ford F-150
By andrew beekman - November 12 - 12:29 amBought a Ford 150 supercrew from Galpin motors in Van Nuys California. Initial two hour drive home was excellent. Got the 2.7 turbo and got 22.1 mpg going mostly uphill. A lot better than my Chevy. Very nice to drive and ample power. This new truck is amazing. Def recommend from a former owner of a dodge ram and Chevy 1500 . Obviously this is the newest tech but def my favorite so far .If you decide to buy this truck and live close to Galpin motorsports, go see Steve Rodgers. Amazing service and patience. I couldnt decide on Color and trim and Steve was very understanding and washed two cars and another which was the one I finally decided on. Thank Steve Rodgers .
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Big Cab Small Feel - 2015 Ford F-150
By James Willers - November 8 - 1:58 pmNo leg room for left leg . Makes me feel like Im in a small cramped vehicle.
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Great New Truck - 2015 Ford F-150
By John - October 30 - 8:15 pmI enjoy my new Ford F150. My first road trip mileage was 19 driving 81mph for 300 miles. Unfortunately, they are too darned expensive!
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Best vehicle Ive ever had - 2015 Ford F-150
By Amy F. - October 27 - 5:31 pmAmazing truck!
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Built to Work - 2015 Ford F-150
By Mike Bard - October 27 - 4:18 pmI bought the F150 because I know Ford makes vehicles that perform well have low maintenance and are always a pleasure to drive. I had GM products for many years, but there is nothing like a Ford and my 2015 F150 is no exception. My F150 is a quality product that gets the job done and looks good doing it.I have just under 5000 miles on my truck now and I get great gas mileage when not working and good gas mileage when i hook my 6000 pound travel trailer to it.
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Very Nice Truck " BUT " - 2015 Ford F-150
By jim - October 3 - 11:35 pmOutside looks very nice,BUT rear bed sits way too high for my likes.i plan on lowering rear height a couple of inches,ride is a little bouncy with empty bed but was to be expected. one big complaint is for almost $50,000 you dont get the 2 speed 4wd Auto system in an XLT,to me it makes having a 4WD almost useless for any on road driving,or having to keep turning it on and off all the time as you run into dry pavement at times,come on Ford all 4WD systems should have the 4WD Auto setting,most of us dont take them off road,we need to just set it and forget about it in Auto setting. I have the fold down console which the headrest blocks the cup holders by the floor when down,my 2011 ford cup holders pulled out past the headrest,so no problem,new design sucks,along with that why were the headlight switches moved so low,hard to operate there,also the new AC vents are not as usefull as old ones,feel truck has moved backwards in design since owning a 2011 XLT to compare it with. I am getting 18MPG city driving with the 5.0 V8 and 21 on highway,i have no complaints with that,love the outside looks of truck and get lots of complements on the Ruby Red Metallic color,so heres hoping i will get used to its little flaws IMO,and that it dos not need any warranty service,as i did with my 2011 XLT ,thats another story
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not much of an improvement over the last one - 2015 Ford F-150
By JM - September 21 - 8:09 pmMy 2015 F-150 isnt my daily driver so I only have about 1,500 miles on it. I have owned it for 3 months. This is my 3rd F150. The others were almost flawless. I am Ford loyal so despite the misgivings about the aluminum body I bought one. First the good: it drives like a dream. Unbelievably good handling (it has the FX4 package). The interior is very comfortable, even for trips of 2-3 hours. It looks good. Acceleration is excellent with the V8. Now the bad: Within 2 months of ownership someone tried to break in. The police think it was to get to the tailgate (which can only be locked electronically now - bad). The driver window was on order for 2 weeks through the dealer (unacceptable). The dealer complained non-stop about the new aluminum body while I was getting an estimate. The instrument panel is a mess. I viewed it as a weakness when I was test driving it, but had no idea how much I would hate the layout until I bought it. Every button seems misplaced and awkward. The transmission is still a 6 speed and shifts a little oddly (mistimed). The radio and nav are below what I would expect for a Lariat level truck. Mileage is worse than I expected. Not sure Ford did its best with this one, but I will keep it for a while and see if it grows on me.
