@@SelfhelpVegan I avg 24MPG. Some days and routes I’ll get 20. Others I’ll get 30. For the type of truck it is, and the capabilities it’s stellar MPG. I love my truck.
@@Ramiz112 I don’t understand how the one I test drove was reading at 17 miles per gallon. I was barely pressing the gas. It did happen a 2 inch lift. I don’t know if that would really impact the MPG that much.
@@SelfhelpVegan the way you drive it. If it had towed a bunch, the MPG accumulation may be way down. Anytime you lift a truck and or put tires on it, it has a significant impact on MPG as well. Mine is bone stock because of that. I towed a trailer for the first time with a Harley in it, 10 ft trailer, a month ago And my MPG was 15 for 600 miles. So pretty much cut in half. My lifetime MPG reading was affected for weeks
@@Ramiz112 thank you!! it had been sitting in a dealer lot for six months. before that-it was stolen. Who knows how the thieves used it. it did have pretty big tires and that’s a bummer about the lift because it looks cool. Do you have concerns about needing to replace the hybrid battery? You likely have warranty, but after that?
Should be a plug-in hybrid with a battery with commuter range (50m). Then it would be perfect. Electric for commuting, gas for towing, and a generator for working/camping.
I've watched at least 50 f-150 videos and I swear I learn something new every time. Didn't know about the backing up beep. That's a pretty innovative feature.
I bought mine on the last day of March so I've driven it going on 5 months. I selected the turbo boost gauge as one of the 4 top gauges (in place of the tranny temp gauge, I think). I was surprised that the turbos don't kick in unless you seriously get on it. Between the engine in non-turbo mode and the 47 horse electric motor, the thing makes plenty enough power for any normal driving. But it is almost scary when you stomp on it. My buddy and I took it way out in the country and had a blast doing some 0 to 60 runs, with our heads snapped back and laughing like little girls. This thing is seriously fast. Love it!!!
I have a good friend with one and he absolutely loves it! I'm waiting to see Toyota's offering in September and then I'm going to make up my mind. Based on the renderings I've seen, the Toyota will be good except the styling (for me) is a little awkward as per normal Toyota styling.
I purchased a Limited, wow I scared myself getting to 45Mph - and likewise was laughing like a little girl as well after doing it a few more times. Lol
Did they fix the wheel hop from the leaf springs twisting? I have an Ecoboost and had to put traction bars on it to fix the issue. Thing just had too much torque lol.
For reference, when the Aston Martin DB11 came out, a British reviewer was in citied to drive one from the plant in Warwickshire,UK to Edinburg, Scotland. Si9nce the DB11 was originally a V12 turbo. A V8 has since been made available. Anyway, by the reviewer staying at 65mph or less he found the engine did not use the turbo and also switched cylinder banks were he achieved 29mpg!
A pick up truck is for hauling and towing. It is so stupid to buy one so you can laugh and giggle like little girls. Why in the world do you need a truck that gets you from 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds? For $75,000.00.
I bought mine for that fact. And I must say, it doesn’t disappoint. You will love it for many other reasons as well. I have a Lariat edition. It just has the right amount of comforts for the few grand extra. But it is a solid truck and I will not get rid of this truck any time soon.
@@edbowejr6130 I thought my '21 Expedition Max would have been great for camping with the kids... except for the shitty 150W inverter which isn't good for much more than charging phones :/
I am getting the 24 mpg as advertised. If I do a lot of highway driving, that figure will be a little less. So far, 7000 miles later, I love this truck.
@@nativealaska I have a little over 16k on it now. I understand a lot more about how the hybrid works. Yes, I still love it. I was considering getting a Tundra in a couple of years when they copied Ford's V6 engine line. But I will have to see it in person, to me the videos I have seen, the interior is cheap and the dash is ugly AF. But back to the Ford, the more you drive below 60 mph, and I just stay in normal mode, the better the mpg. The biggest thing though, is where you get your gas. The more ethanol it has, the lower the mpg. I have gone on a 600 plus mile trip and got 26.3 mpg at the pump. But that was just luck, and I attribute it to getting gas that was lacking ethanol. I still go to that station when their price is low enough, and I still get the best gas mileage when I do. No problems with the truck, I keep it well maintained except it is filthy. Seems like everywhere I go it is wet here lately. I have only pulled a party barge 3 or 4 times, about 4500 lbs fully loaded and small utility trailers. Hope that helps....
@@Trishafuninthesun11 I bought this truck around April, without looking, it is my best guess. I paid around 67K for it, that included a middle of the road extended warranty. Don't know if that was a good deal, but I didn't want the sun roof, but I wish I had gotten the tow mirrors. The standard mirrors have done the job, but if I had to tow like a 30 foot RV, they would not be able to handle that in my opinion. Where to get one, I have no idea, but when I was looking, there was a place near Mountain Home Arkansas that had the best selection at the time.
@@napollard What are the odds it's in Arkansas. I'm going to the Ozarks to look at houses! I guess it's meant to be, lol! Thanks for the quick response.
Just purchased a 2021 Powerboost last week. Traded a Cummins diesel Titan XD. The torque and power in the F-150 is stunning. Fantastic truck! Great video. Great explanation of the motor.
I appreciate the breakdown; the engine, breaking system, gas mileage, towing etc. It's nice to know the ins and outs. I can just imagine people driving ans braking excessively trying to keep full power.
I just received delivery of mine a 2022 F150 and am very happy with it so far. I am particularly glad about the generator capacity as I live in FL and have gone for 10 days or more without power in the house due to hurricanes. This will be super helpful in those times.
700 mile max with this set up. My 2020 F150 XLT 3.5 EcoBoost under 4000 miles. On the Highway. Not Towing. Got 696 mile range. On normal settings. Not in economy. Now just over 4000 miles. I want to see what it can do with the economy on in the same case scenario. I am well over pleased to own this truck. Supper impressed. Over succeeds any expectations I had. Amazing truck.
@OVERCAPITALIZE My personal opinion about the 2020 F150 XLT Fx4 with a crew cab and tow package plus off-road package. Fully loaded. This truck Ford should have stopped with, and everyone should own one. Every type of vehicles have their problems. Yet. The best truck and design I have ever owned. The horse power is off the charts. If you travel far. The better fuel mileage you get. By itself. 36-gallon gas tank. I have gotten 720 mile range after a fuel up. I do not want another truck. I can even work on most of it myself. With the help of people on UA-cam. I personally extremely love the truck.
@OVERCAPITALIZE problems. After first getting it. Not even 1,400 miles. I offended someone for buying it. They keyed it twice. A little hail damage. A rock got thrown at the front windshield. Needs replacing. It's going on 19,000 miles. No problems. Factory tires are bad in snow and ice. Zero breakdowns. I drive my Jeep and motorcycle as well. Why low miles.
I have the 2021 Ford F-150 with the 3.6 Hybrid engine. I love it. I have had two times when I needed to bring it into the shop. But each time the problem was solved with a software update. Amazing! As far a mileage goes, this is where things are strange. When I am not towing, and I am on the highway at speed with the adaptive cruise control and lane keeping, I can go into “Eco Mode” and I will drive many miles at 65 mph in electric mode. I also get about 27 mpg on many long trips. My City mpg is usually at about 22 - 24 mpg. But I love the fact that this is such a winner of a pickup truck, I have in less than 6 months, been converted from a Chevy truck guy to a Ford guy for what will most likely be the rest of my life. Now if Ford would only do that with the 250 and 350!
3.5 EcoBoost... You're seeing great mileage, that's really good. Occasionally, I'll see 25 but I'm mostly in the 22 range of mixed driving. Way better than the old 15mpg I was getting in my old EcoBoost.
@@brianmccants5098 depending on the driving conditions and terrain (and I have a 32’ Keystone Hideaway, which is about 11k lbs when under way), between 9 mpg and 13 mpg. One time, I was getting 17 mph, at night while driving south on the Jersey Turnpike. Cool weather, 55 mph, no traffic. But that was only once. But with a tow capacity of 12,400 total lbs carry/tow (don’t forget to weigh the vehicle at a weigh station to make sure you don’t overload), I couldn’t be happier. And don’t drive in “Normal”. Use the Tow settings. Hope this helps!
I’ve had my Powerboost since March. I absolutely love it. I’ve averaged (per trip computer) about 21 since new. I have about 5k miles on it right now. Just towed my boat to the keys from Jax. Average 11. Not bad for almost 7k lbs But what I don’t get that no one is taking about is the AC. Since it’s hybrid the AC is way way better than my 17 F150 since this can run full power without running on the accessory belt.
Weirdest thing about the F150 Powerboost, because it's not an e-CVT like the Escape, is seeing the gear indicator change when the engine isn't running.
What about the ground fault detected during test of pro power boost electrical circuit? They saying it's normal? Did U guys get software updates yet? Now they daying software updates by Sept 2023. They trying to fix that issue for about 2 years now. Pls respond asap so I don't take my new truck back to the dealer. Thanks.
Very good info. Good thing you mentioned the stop and go driving. This vehicle will shine in town and in high traffic. If you commute say 45min in the morning on the highway to work at 70-75 you may not be getting the best mpgs. If in the evening that same route home you know takes you half an hour more because the traffic is thick you will feel good knowing your not buring fuel just traveling at slow speed. Tip of the iceberg for this technology. Hybrid Escapes, Fusions, Cmax are some names that people over look but those vehicles brought you this tech in the package that everyone wants. The best selling F series in history. The Ford F150. Thanks Uncle Herny!
Your videos are awesome and very informative! The back up noise (pedestrian sounder) is easy to disable. There is a speaker just behind the front bumper on the driver side. If you have a skinny hand, you can reach up and unplug it. However.... You will get a notification every time you start the truck saying that the pedestrian sounder is not functioning and you have to press the "ok" button on the steering wheel to dismiss it. Annoying but less embarrassing than having a back up beeper. I've got 4000 miles on my Lariat PowerBoost. Leveled on 34" Nittos. Little bit of an oxymoron to buy a hybrid and then level it, but I wanted the 7.2kw generator and couldn't resist giving it the extra curb appeal. Love the truck but not getting anywhere close to the MPG I'd hoped for. Averaging 15 MPG so far. Gets great MPG 50-60 MPH. Once you get over 65 it suffers pretty bad. Cruising 75-85 (my typical cruising speed) puts me between 12-13 MPG... Pretty disappointing. Our Expedition Max with the 3.5 ecoboost gets about 22 MPG at the same speeds. Geared differently, I know. But still annoying. On the bright side, it tows a 5500lb travel trailer like it isn't there. About 8 MPG.
12-13 mpg sounds pretty low, then again, I haven't really gone over 60 mph other than a burst here or there. I live in one of those sad states where we don't have "fast roads" =/. I think 45~ is mostly my avg high end with a few 50s here and there. Glad to hear about the towing like it isn't there :D.
You've really murdered the notion of better mpg, by adding a lift kit and big tire then. I see claimed mpg regularly, but I haven't messed with the rolling part of the system by changing tires and wheels. I've noticed that towing my 4000 lb boat, it does it with ease, but my mpg suffers greatly. It's one of the consistent complaints about these EcoBoost engine. Eco, or boost, there's no in between. Tow anything and your mpgs are worse than the 5.0, even though it's more capable. I will see 14-16 mpgs pulling the boat. I'd frankly be pissed, if I was getting what you're getting 😁 *edit. I just did the math, and you're spending .11 cents per mile more with your wheel package. At 15k miles per year it's costing you $1650 a year in lost fuel economy just to roll around. You're paying for that vanity multiple times over. I put on 30+k miles per year. Thanks for convincing me not to put a set of all terrains on, like I was thinking. Could save me over $3k a year in fuel costs, at $3.30 per gallon. If gas prices rise, it's even worse. $3+k a year is a family vacation, mods for my Mustang, a riding mower, a new dining table, or new couches... Kind of puts it in perspective huh?
Just be extra careful and don't run over anyone with vision problems doing that. You'd be surprised at how quiet vehicles are running on battery power. My mom frequently have to drag me out of the way of hybrids/electric vehicles. I generally can't hear Tesla's until they're going over 15 MPH and I still have some issues figuring the distance at night.
I've done that drive myself several times. Four gas ups? My regular old 3.5 Eco with 36 gallon tank will go 700+ miles already, I can start full, fill at half, and get to destination at half...literally 1 fuel stop and never go below 1/2 tank
@@farlesbarkley1022 nice! Should've prefaced it was in a 2002 civic coupe, not a truck. Lol Tiny gas tank but those mpgs were working their hardest. But I will be doing the trip in the 2014 3.5 Eco I just got in the distant future.
I bought one of these for the generator. I got the Lariat with the 7.2kw generator. I'm not a battery guy at all but this system works! The overall fuel economy was rated at 24mpg. I don't get that. It's really hard to get that with 570ft-lbs of torque on tap. It's addictive. I leveled the truck with the Ford Performance Fox 2.0 system(warrantied by Ford) and put on larger all terrain tires so I'm getting around 16mpg's in town. On the highway, about 16-17mpg's. But I didn't buy it for the fuel economy. Anyone who does isn't the sharpest tool in the shed. What I can say to the uninformed is "I drive a hybrid". They don't need to know my hybrid is 430hp with 570ft-lbs of torque. Oh, and it's really fun to drive! Isn't that why we're here talking?
The power boost is a great set up. The other small tidbit that everyone that has owned a direct injection motor with carbon issues, the ecoboost is both port and direct injection. Win win.
I have a Platinum PowerBoost and love it. Lots of room and very smooth on the road and luxury car comfort. The 24 MPG is still alluding me, but at 14K miles, it is hitting 21 and 22 mpg - maybe at 16K miles, lol. But towing is easy. I moved from Nazi California to Arizona and rented a 24 foot trailer to move. Took 4 trips through the mountains and deserts, my mileage dropped to10-14 mpg but never struggled going up the mountains at 70 mph. The backup function assist is a must with any trailer, but fantastic with a 24 foot. Want a great truck buy the F150 Power Boost!
@ 4:21 Just like in a Prius in stop and go traffic jams , city driving etc the electric motor is working most of the time , at freeway speeds the gas motor or (ICE) internal combustion engine is working all the time. The Powerboost F150 is a game changer because in a power failure you can power your home. Ford may have some competition here with the Tundra Hybrid ... I like the Powerboost
I knew a lot of this just from recent research but still informative. I just purchased the 2022 Powerboost so some of the features are a bit different but the engine itself is the same.
Love my Powerboost! This is hands down the best f150 I have owned and I have had them most my 57 years. Mpg is off the hook 25+ in town. 2021 F150 Powerboost Crew Cab 4x4 Lariat !
Hey just wanted to ask if you still have the same vechile and if your still happy with it? Also, if you don't mind telling how many miles you e got on it? Thanks
@@nickydessa Funny I just saw this. I had a known issue with my F150. I took the TSO and TSB to the dealer and asked them to repair my truck. It only had 21k on it. Ford said it was my tire rubbing. I asked the tech to show me where? He walked away. I drove to my local Toyota Dealer and bought a 24 Tundra Platinum . Drove back to the Ford dealership and found the tech and walked him out to my new truck and said” Look Toyota fixed my Ford.
@@nickydessa I had high hopes for my F150. My Buddy has the same year and truck and he broke down on the freeway. Something to do with voltage shutting off, third time this happed to him. Glad I got rid of my F150.
This is legit what "pisses" me off most about Ford. They did NOT market the 3.0L Power stroke at all. Can't tell you how many times I go to the pump and people do a double take asking when the F150 got a diesel. Sure, around town the Power boost beats my 3.0L by a couple miles, but on highway, I destroy it's MPG with my baby diesel. What I personally think Ford should have done was drop that hybrid power train into the diesel platform and become best in class city highway and combined MPG for as far as the eye could see. But no, after only 3 years they drop the diesel because they "didn't sell well".
I got one last December! I rarely go to the pump. If I told anyone my range stories pessimistic people will probably chime in so I just enjoy driving. All my other trucks would cause me pain if I drive them my Powerboost xlt changed truck driving! Im a disabled USAF veteran and I want to thank Ford for making such a good quality truck! If your thinking about buying one there are a lot of electronics. Center console is huge and operates like a phone. You have to learn how to drive it! What bed liner does anyone recommend if you have one. The bed has plug ins so you can’t just throw a generic one in! Again thank you Ford!
I love my powerboost f150. Bought it with zero miles, brand new and dont regret it. I am mostly highway driving, very rarely in the city and i get between 650-750 miles on a full tank. Also for those curious, 10% of my travel is electric according to my dash. Which is not that great in my opinion. Out of 100,000 miles, 10,000 will have been electric... But! the truck is extremely quiet and I love it.
Other reviews are saying that when pulling a trailer that is around 6000 lbs, people are getting 20-21 mpg with the f-150 hybrid. That is off the charts unreal.
Well, gm needed a reliable rear wheel drive transmission, "which they can't seem to do on their own" and ford needed a front wheel drive transaxle. The idea was that both companies design and produce 1 transmission and get 2 available for use for the cost of 1. Ford took engineering lead on the 10 speed and gm took engineering lead on a 9 speed transaxle for fwd cars . Ford never actually used the 9 speed because it didn't gain any fuel economy and ford wanted to redesign it into an 8spd. In typical gm fashion the 9 speed also had many problems and ford made the right decision to not use this transaxle at all. The 10spd is all fords design.
I’ve had my 2021 for 35k now and idle for work 8 hrs a day. I absolutely love my truck. Especially when a champ comes up and put in sport mode. Lit folks 😂
2022 F150 Lariat 3.5L Powerboost, I get about 30% driving mileage 100% on Electric power, so this hybrid system definitely works, unless the lead foot then it drops to 10%. My truck is not a lighter model, it is loaded with most options available for the Lariat trim except FX4, which I didn't go for because it is slower 0-60 than Sport 4x4 due to the differential ratio. My only wish, a little longer and somewhat more power to start from fully stopped on electric power only, currently the engine kicks in as soon as it starts rolling. You may still be able to start rolling on electric power only to about 40 but people behind you may honk being a slow starter. Good informative video, thanks.
While it clearly makes a difference, and is sufficiently big to be a generator for the battery to allow the Pro Power Onboard feature to be useful, I feel it's a surprisingly small motor for the size of truck! Smaller Hybrid vehicles that all have very similar gas+electric motor setups to each other (like the Chrysler Pacifica, Toyota Rav4 & Prius, and Ford Escape & Maverick Hybrid plus several others from each brand) all have 2 electric motors that can both help move the vehicle, the smaller of them already being bigger than the F-150 PowerBoost electric motor, and the larger motor being nearly 3 times bigger! But being a "hybrid" isn't the primary concern of the PowerBoost, it's that it _can_ move the truck alone (like bad stop and go traffic), it _can_ recharge the battery when using the inverter, allowing the engine to cycle off-and-on, and it _can_ help with performance and fuel economy better than the RAM eTorque system does. At least the Chevy system was 80hp and could get up to 30mph on electric alone.
Great video and breakdown of the PowerBoost engine. By any chance do you have a video on UA-cam with the specs of the Lead Foot Grey F-150 you used as the cover photo for this video?
Yeah. A big tip is to try and learn how to get the best "brake score." The better the brake score, the more energy you're returning to the battery. Basically, brake the way you know you would if you had a state highway patrolman sitting next to you in the car. Slow and measured.
He’s also incorrect on the mileage. I just drove from Minnesota to Michigan and I got 29.6 mpg, yes 29.6 on the highway. That was at speeds of about 55-60 as I was on 2 lane highway. Absolutely love the truck and the generator is priceless.
I have a new 2023 powerboost. I love it... great fuel economy, but.... I also have had a lot of problems with it. The oil intercooler was on recall and needed to be replaced. My hybrid battery had some sort of problem and needed to be replaced, and currently my AC will cut out if im on a roadtrip and i have to completely shut my vehicle off and restart it to get my AC to work again. They have some kinks they need to iron out
The reason for not making it a plugin hybrid is to keep weight lower. PHEV batteries are much larger and heavier which would take away a solid chunk of payload capacity and in turn from the tongue weight. So even though the engine would be capable of towing a heavier load, low tongue weight would reduce the actual towing capacity.
You should make a video explaining how a lift and larger tiers will affect the Powerboost MPG. If you should skip it if your planning in lifting your truck.
I wouldn't go hybrid if you're lifting it. It's going to be a much better mostly on highway setup. If you want a lift, safe to assume you plan to do some offroading, in which case you're better off opting for a normal ecoboost or 5.0 truck.
AWESOME video! My only suggestion would be to use "engine" and "motor" in the proper context. Referring to the engine as the motor gets really confusing. Towards the end of the video you did straighten it out somewhat, nice job!
Mitchell love the channel you are the all and powerful oz ( pay no mind to the man behind the curtain) when it come to the f150I keep hearing from a few people who own a power boost they keep complaining about when they drive it they are felling jerking when the truck is shifting thru gears I also heard to fix that issue you have to take in to the dealership for. Software update is this true what I hearing I am still waiting for my f150 limited to come off the production line it only been 4months since I order it
The truth about the powerboost hybrid: with the exception of the VERY small amount of recharging you get from regenerative braking, the battery is recharged by the engine. The GAS powered engine. So pretty much, even when it is running on the battery, it is still running on the engine. without the ability to plug it in to recharge it, it is effectively and nearly ENTIRELY gas powered vehicle.
I am looking at this hybrid because in a couple of years I maybe towing a small fifth wheel thru the Rockies. I hope to be able to use the regenerative breaking on the down hill runs.
The regenerative braking fills the small high voltage battery too fast for it to save your brakes towing downhill. You will be relying on truck and trailer brakes. The lightning saves your brakes feeding into a large battery but Range is an issue. I have a powerboost and tow farm tractors and other moderate loads. If I lived in the mountains and towed heavy trailers I would have a 3/4 ton at least probably with diesel and engine braking.
I agree with pedestrians in the US who think they always have the right of way they don't even look anymore. I had a lady scream at me when I was backing out and didn't see her kids walking behind my car. My response was to teach your kids how to cross a road. A lot is going on in parking lots, and the driver has blind spots to deal with, people need to put their phones down and pay attention.
I've had my PowerBoost since May and love it... However, the D@&m reverse pedestrian alert system is ridiculous! It is on all the time regardless if the engine is running or on battery. That's a "feature" I am hoping they update soon so it only comes on when under battery power. Hey Mitchell, any people you can bump on this?
Been driving one since January. Mostly city. Typically electric driving can be "selected" by taping the brake when going on a decline or coming to a stop when you see that the computer is not automatically switching to hybrid. I would have liked to see a drive mode that is more able to utilize the battery continuously and then switch to motor only when necessary. Prioritizing the battery I suppose. Like was said in the video, I don't see the hybrid turn on while on the highway. I tried a number of different speed increments and it doesn't come on while highway driving. Not sure where the 700 miles on a tank comes from. I have experienced ~500 miles on a tank in the city. What is lost in towing can possibly be made up for in acceleration via added torque. When can I get a tune for this? Overall, my experience has been great. I feel as though Ford did well with the first iteration of the Powerboost F150. Your mileage may vary.....
I got my Powerboost about a month ago, I'm about 2000~ miles into it. I did a little bit of loose testing to "maximize" miles on a tank. I find that 30-35 mph~ seems to be the range that you can kind of coast on the electric in bursts at. When I go 50+ it tends to stay gas most of the time. I haven't done a full empty tank yet, as I've been filling up at the half way mark give or take. I've been getting close to 300~ at half a tank depending on how much nursing or flooring it I do. It's tempting to drive in sport mode and gas it every chance. The Eco leaf drive mode seems to shift to higher gears faster as opposed to the sport which tries to stay in the lower gears. I've been using Eco and Normal drive modes mostly, I find if you press lightly (like 10% pressure) on the gas pedal and maintain that pressure, it'll kick in the electric mode more. Just my observations. Other thoughts: I'm not sure but seems like my 2nd gear gets skipped like 95% of the time, curious what that's all about. Early on it would sometimes use 2nd but lately it always goes 1 to 3 4 5 6 . . wonder if there is a reason or "logic" for this.
Thanks for the video, it’s great. The only confusing part is calling an engine, motor. Really confusing when you talk about the vehicle equipped with both, gas engine and the electric motor.
I have the 2021 3.5 PowerBoost , only 60k miles….the transmission is sick between gears 7:10 and jerks shifting in and out when on highway and also lags dropping 1:2mph when it does this…would doing a tune stop all that? Ford dealership is turning a blind eye unless it fails 100%. Thank you
I hope they do it. They have the 3.3 v6 hybrid in the explorer so that could directly go into the F150 as a more economical option. The 2.7tt would be a great fit for an all-rounder that doesn't live a hard-working life. I ordered one of them anyway, but I'd be up for giving up some capability for better economy.
I'm looking at the powerboost as a way to get more fuel efficient, and thanks for this video! My daily commute is 60 miles round trip and that's split at around 11 miles surface streets, 19 miles interstate. I'm now wondering if, with that daily driving split, would the powerboost really provide a meaningful difference? Thanks!
Depends on what premium you willing to pay for the hybrid. I had the same decision this year and I gave up on the over priced hybrid and went 3.5 Ecoboost. In Eco Mode 20mpg in city and 23mpg interstate and this is the Lariat 4x4 will all options so she is a heavy girl. If you heavy footed then city driving mpg will drop like a rock and hybrid then helps nothing. The term hybrid for this vehicle I would say is a stretch like the Mini "e".
Hope you got the powerboost because it's crazy good mpg on city streets. On slow traffic, I can easily clear 30 mpg. On top of that, I have hilly roads, so I get a lot of value out of the gas I spend to product torque. I can get up the hills without using much more gas than flat driving and then I can drive down the slopes practically free while also recharging my battery.
I absolutely love my 22 power boost. It's been absolutely flawless, with not so much as a hiccup. I don't know anyone who owns one who's had any problems with them either. Ford certainly did their homework on this one. My only question is who on Earth is voting the power boost as the least reliable vehicle in the united states. Certainly not power boost owners.
Good vid. How much deceleration do you feel on regen? I have driven a Tesla and it brakes more quickly than feels comfortable in my opinion. Going to look and drive the PowerBoose tomorrow so may answer my own question.
I have almost 14,000 miles with my powerboost and no issues except the wiper motor recall, which there is no fix for yet. I read that there can maybe be some damage to wiring during the assembly while the truck is being built. That could explain some of the electrical issue?
I’m not sure how long you’ve owned your power boost but I’m on mine for 2 1/2 years. It’s stopped working three times and the last time it took them a month to repair the hybrid. My king ranch is awesome but do not get the hybrid and FYI no need to pay for the blue cruise. It will drive you nuts. The adaptive cruise control is better.
I've had my PB Lariat for 2 years now and 30k miles. The number one and pretty much only reason I would buy this truck now or again is it's the only way to get the 7.2kw on board generator not having a lightning. I've run a plethora of tools off this truck including a small welder and love having the security of a generator that powerful for power outage and camping. Otherwise I think you the trade of of complexity for mileage and loss of tow capacity is not worth it.
@@gamerjenkins2053 3 months??? That's all? Are you related to Henry? I don't know anyone who gets an ordered truck that quick. Perhaps that's a good sign of things to come............
Picked up my Limited Powerboost yesterday, looking forward to stretching it's legs. My 3rd Ecoboost based F150, they are definitely a great (and easily tunable) engine.
Great stuff once again. A question. How do you think the Powerboost would do at the high altitudes and extreme winter cold that comes with living in mountainy ski country out west? Any trade offs or issues with that? The best ski days are cold, snowstormy weather days after all. And conversely, how would it do when I take to hot desert environments and to sea level at either coast? Thanks. I do a lot of highway driving, but of course the better mpg apparently around town with the Powerboost is appealing. I'm considering the F150 Platinum with the Powerboost, Ecoboost or naturally aspirated 5.0 V8. I love that they can all apparently get 22mpg or above on the highway.
5:40 that tone is there for blind people! All hybrids and electric vehicles built after a certain year have to have that tone so that blind people know there's a vehicle there! Same goes for the low whirring noise put out by electric vehicles at low speed.
Problem is, I hear there are longevity issues with that new 10-speed transmission. I happen to watch Scotty Kilmoore every now & then & HE’S stating that these newer transmissions aren’t as reliable as you think, & I have absolutely no reason to doubt a straightforward 40-something year master mechanic. It might work well upfront, but after a few years I’d carefully watch what’s going on with it.
The dealership that I bought mine from warranties their powertrains for life. It was added peace of mind going into an unknown like a new truck hybrid system.
He doesn't even own a shop... He's not a master mechanic, he's a "car guy" that does repairs from his garage. I bet if you'd ask him the firing order of a 350sbc he would just stare at you.
@well as an expert I'd say I believe he said that he was a master mechanic, & that he did have a shop that he retired from years ago. Regardless, that comment was made a year ago & I don't even watch that guy anymore.
475 miles on my 2022 Ford F150 Hybrid driving home from the lake, towing my boat, every warning light available started happening lost all the dash lights in both screens and the warning lights and alarms kept going off and on. brought it back to the dealer and they can't find the problem, they have had it for 10 days. so after waiting 7 months for my special order truck, I have only driven it for 20 days, not a fan anymore
Im test driving a Platinum Powerboost tomorrow. Can I lift this truck? The reason I ask is because I drove a limited Ram today and it has air suspension and can’t be lifted. Thanks.
Also uh pulling out of driveways 😭 the Prius hurt so many that way my man. Also still the drivers fault if they hit someone in a parking lot if they’re texting Comeon now
4:50 people commonly make this argument against hybrid vehicles and I think it only confuses people. At the end of the day, your vehicle is going to stop (or slow) at some point. Nobody truly just drives 600mi nonstop. Even long haul truckers meet road construction, traffic jams, refueling, turnpikes, etc. . . Everybody has to use their brakes at some point in a day. Everybody benefits from the fuel savings.
Bought one in Denver last weekend, flew in from Oregon. Drove it back in 2 days 1,300 miles and barely used 2 tanks. 50 gallons.
What’s your average mpg? I see such mixed answers online and what ford claims doesn’t seem to be accurate
@@SelfhelpVegan I avg 24MPG. Some days and routes I’ll get 20. Others I’ll get 30. For the type of truck it is, and the capabilities it’s stellar MPG. I love my truck.
@@Ramiz112 I don’t understand how the one I test drove was reading at 17 miles per gallon. I was barely pressing the gas. It did happen a 2 inch lift. I don’t know if that would really impact the MPG that much.
@@SelfhelpVegan the way you drive it. If it had towed a bunch, the MPG accumulation may be way down. Anytime you lift a truck and or put tires on it, it has a significant impact on MPG as well. Mine is bone stock because of that.
I towed a trailer for the first time with a Harley in it, 10 ft trailer, a month ago And my MPG was 15 for 600 miles. So pretty much cut in half. My lifetime MPG reading was affected for weeks
@@Ramiz112 thank you!! it had been sitting in a dealer lot for six months. before that-it was stolen. Who knows how the thieves used it. it did have pretty big tires and that’s a bummer about the lift because it looks cool.
Do you have concerns about needing to replace the hybrid battery? You likely have warranty, but after that?
This guy did the best job of explaining the Ecoboost system, I have ever heard.
Should be a plug-in hybrid with a battery with commuter range (50m). Then it would be perfect. Electric for commuting, gas for towing, and a generator for working/camping.
"SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!"
Exactly. Feel the same way
Wouldn’t surprise me if that became it’s number one selling power train.
The question is…. Would you be able to plug it in to itself?
@@cruton19998 I did see a video where someone used it to tow an EV that ran out of charge, and charged the EV while towing it!
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I've watched at least 50 f-150 videos and I swear I learn something new every time. Didn't know about the backing up beep. That's a pretty innovative feature.
Yes. That alone justifies the $75,000.00 cost. Good lord.
Honestly if I’m getting an F-150 I’m getting it with the power boast because of the fact I can charge and power just about anything I need to
I’ve had my 22 for eighteen months and I love it. I hope Ford comes out with a plug in version which would be even better.
Love how you included "when properly equipped " so PROFESSIONALLY!!!
I bought mine on the last day of March so I've driven it going on 5 months. I selected the turbo boost gauge as one of the 4 top gauges (in place of the tranny temp gauge, I think). I was surprised that the turbos don't kick in unless you seriously get on it. Between the engine in non-turbo mode and the 47 horse electric motor, the thing makes plenty enough power for any normal driving. But it is almost scary when you stomp on it. My buddy and I took it way out in the country and had a blast doing some 0 to 60 runs, with our heads snapped back and laughing like little girls. This thing is seriously fast. Love it!!!
I have a good friend with one and he absolutely loves it! I'm waiting to see Toyota's offering in September and then I'm going to make up my mind. Based on the renderings I've seen, the Toyota will be good except the styling (for me) is a little awkward as per normal Toyota styling.
I purchased a Limited, wow I scared myself getting to 45Mph - and likewise was laughing like a little girl as well after doing it a few more times. Lol
Did they fix the wheel hop from the leaf springs twisting? I have an Ecoboost and had to put traction bars on it to fix the issue. Thing just had too much torque lol.
For reference, when the Aston Martin DB11 came out, a British reviewer was in citied to drive one from the plant in Warwickshire,UK to Edinburg, Scotland. Si9nce the DB11 was originally a V12 turbo. A V8 has since been made available. Anyway, by the reviewer staying at 65mph or less he found the engine did not use the turbo and also switched cylinder banks were he achieved 29mpg!
A pick up truck is for hauling and towing. It is so stupid to buy one so you can laugh and giggle like little girls. Why in the world do you need a truck that gets you from 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds? For $75,000.00.
The main reason I want it is for the additional generator functionality, not really mpg.
Same here, rv trailer option for a generator is worth getting powerboost and opting out of a trailer generator.
It’s a great feature to have the inverter that large in a truck, nothing more fun for camping/tailgating than a built in generator
I bought mine for that fact. And I must say, it doesn’t disappoint. You will love it for many other reasons as well. I have a Lariat edition. It just has the right amount of comforts for the few grand extra. But it is a solid truck and I will not get rid of this truck any time soon.
Me too..
@@edbowejr6130 I thought my '21 Expedition Max would have been great for camping with the kids... except for the shitty 150W inverter which isn't good for much more than charging phones :/
I am getting the 24 mpg as advertised. If I do a lot of highway driving, that figure will be a little less. So far, 7000 miles later, I love this truck.
4 months later what u think?
@@nativealaska I have a little over 16k on it now. I understand a lot more about how the hybrid works. Yes, I still love it. I was considering getting a Tundra in a couple of years when they copied Ford's V6 engine line. But I will have to see it in person, to me the videos I have seen, the interior is cheap and the dash is ugly AF. But back to the Ford, the more you drive below 60 mph, and I just stay in normal mode, the better the mpg. The biggest thing though, is where you get your gas. The more ethanol it has, the lower the mpg. I have gone on a 600 plus mile trip and got 26.3 mpg at the pump. But that was just luck, and I attribute it to getting gas that was lacking ethanol. I still go to that station when their price is low enough, and I still get the best gas mileage when I do. No problems with the truck, I keep it well maintained except it is filthy. Seems like everywhere I go it is wet here lately. I have only pulled a party barge 3 or 4 times, about 4500 lbs fully loaded and small utility trailers. Hope that helps....
@@napollard I can't find any in stock or the price range. Can you help me with this Norman:)
@@Trishafuninthesun11 I bought this truck around April, without looking, it is my best guess. I paid around 67K for it, that included a middle of the road extended warranty. Don't know if that was a good deal, but I didn't want the sun roof, but I wish I had gotten the tow mirrors. The standard mirrors have done the job, but if I had to tow like a 30 foot RV, they would not be able to handle that in my opinion. Where to get one, I have no idea, but when I was looking, there was a place near Mountain Home Arkansas that had the best selection at the time.
@@napollard What are the odds it's in Arkansas. I'm going to the Ozarks to look at houses! I guess it's meant to be, lol! Thanks for the quick response.
Just purchased a 2021 Powerboost last week. Traded a Cummins diesel Titan XD. The torque and power in the F-150 is stunning. Fantastic truck! Great video. Great explanation of the motor.
I have a 21 my self and I seriously love the power so much
This PB is incredible! My kids are constantly asking me to put it in sport mode and stomp on it!
Lies
Love mine! Best of both worlds. Tons of power. Great efficiency. Flawless
Still?
How long tho
I appreciate the breakdown; the engine, breaking system, gas mileage, towing etc. It's nice to know the ins and outs. I can just imagine people driving ans braking excessively trying to keep full power.
This is very helpful, and, not being a mechanic or expert myself, I appreciate the fact that you broke things down and explained things slowly.
I just received delivery of mine a 2022 F150 and am very happy with it so far. I am particularly glad about the generator capacity as I live in FL and have gone for 10 days or more without power in the house due to hurricanes. This will be super helpful in those times.
Best explanation of the F-150 Power Boost Hybrid I have seen. I think all Fire truck sales people need to watch this. Thank you.
700 mile max with this set up. My 2020 F150 XLT 3.5 EcoBoost under 4000 miles. On the Highway. Not Towing. Got 696 mile range. On normal settings. Not in economy. Now just over 4000 miles. I want to see what it can do with the economy on in the same case scenario. I am well over pleased to own this truck. Supper impressed. Over succeeds any expectations I had. Amazing truck.
After 2 years of ownership…. What do you think now? Any problems?
@OVERCAPITALIZE My personal opinion about the 2020 F150 XLT Fx4 with a crew cab and tow package plus off-road package. Fully loaded. This truck Ford should have stopped with, and everyone should own one. Every type of vehicles have their problems. Yet. The best truck and design I have ever owned. The horse power is off the charts. If you travel far. The better fuel mileage you get. By itself. 36-gallon gas tank. I have gotten 720 mile range after a fuel up. I do not want another truck. I can even work on most of it myself. With the help of people on UA-cam. I personally extremely love the truck.
@OVERCAPITALIZE problems. After first getting it. Not even 1,400 miles. I offended someone for buying it. They keyed it twice. A little hail damage. A rock got thrown at the front windshield. Needs replacing. It's going on 19,000 miles. No problems. Factory tires are bad in snow and ice. Zero breakdowns. I drive my Jeep and motorcycle as well. Why low miles.
I have the 2021 Ford F-150 with the 3.6 Hybrid engine. I love it. I have had two times when I needed to bring it into the shop. But each time the problem was solved with a software update. Amazing! As far a mileage goes, this is where things are strange. When I am not towing, and I am on the highway at speed with the adaptive cruise control and lane keeping, I can go into “Eco Mode” and I will drive many miles at 65 mph in electric mode. I also get about 27 mpg on many long trips.
My City mpg is usually at about 22 - 24 mpg. But I love the fact that this is such a winner of a pickup truck, I have in less than 6 months, been converted from a Chevy truck guy to a Ford guy for what will most likely be the rest of my life. Now if Ford would only do that with the 250 and 350!
3.5 EcoBoost...
You're seeing great mileage, that's really good. Occasionally, I'll see 25 but I'm mostly in the 22 range of mixed driving. Way better than the old 15mpg I was getting in my old EcoBoost.
@@pimpovic2 just don’t have a lead foot. Also, use the “Eco-Training” to help you maximize your mpg.
@@HansHartman What kind of mileage are you seeing when you tow?
@@brianmccants5098 depending on the driving conditions and terrain (and I have a 32’ Keystone Hideaway, which is about 11k lbs when under way), between 9 mpg and 13 mpg. One time, I was getting 17 mph, at night while driving south on the Jersey Turnpike. Cool weather, 55 mph, no traffic. But that was only once. But with a tow capacity of 12,400 total lbs carry/tow (don’t forget to weigh the vehicle at a weigh station to make sure you don’t overload), I couldn’t be happier. And don’t drive in “Normal”. Use the Tow settings. Hope this helps!
@@HansHartman Yes, thank you very much. Someone on UA-cam claims to get 21 mpg while towing 8,000lbs. That seems too good to be true.
Love our Platinum PowerBoost, I made about 120mi round trip on the highway a couple weeks ago and averaged 24 mpg.
I've done that on a stock 3.5 ecoboost with towing package .
The bad part was I kept it at 98km or 58mph . Boring a hell but cheap of fuel .
That's good, but you could have done as well or better with the 3.0L diesel option [dropped after 2020 for some reason].
@@scottandrews4822 sure but it would of cost me 65k plus 2 more years of payment.
@@scottandrews4822 but would the 3.0l diesel go 0-60 in 5.3?
I think for a hybrid is not impressive at all, in my opinion 🤷🏻
The Power Boost f150 is awesome. So much fun to drive
You did a great job, not boring and to the point, much appreciated
I’ve had my Powerboost since March. I absolutely love it. I’ve averaged (per trip computer) about 21 since new. I have about 5k miles on it right now. Just towed my boat to the keys from Jax. Average 11. Not bad for almost 7k lbs
But what I don’t get that no one is taking about is the AC. Since it’s hybrid the AC is way way better than my 17 F150 since this can run full power without running on the accessory belt.
Can the AC run when engine is off?
@@rodneycovington5017 I have the F150 Powerboost Hybrid and yes I can report that the AC runs with the engine off on battery power only.
@@rodneycovington5017 yes and it’s ICE COLD. Much better than my last f150
Can the power boost not tow/haul 12k lbs?
I own a 2022 Powerboost and It is great. Good mpg and economy. Ford has really done a great job with this vehicle.
Weirdest thing about the F150 Powerboost, because it's not an e-CVT like the Escape, is seeing the gear indicator change when the engine isn't running.
What about the ground fault detected during test of pro power boost electrical circuit? They saying it's normal? Did U guys get software updates yet? Now they daying software updates by Sept 2023. They trying to fix that issue for about 2 years now. Pls respond asap so I don't take my new truck back to the dealer. Thanks.
@@sslak3518it's supposed to detect a fault when running the test. There would be a problem if it didn't detect a fault.
Very good info. Good thing you mentioned the stop and go driving. This vehicle will shine in town and in high traffic. If you commute say 45min in the morning on the highway to work at 70-75 you may not be getting the best mpgs. If in the evening that same route home you know takes you half an hour more because the traffic is thick you will feel good knowing your not buring fuel just traveling at slow speed. Tip of the iceberg for this technology. Hybrid Escapes, Fusions, Cmax are some names that people over look but those vehicles brought you this tech in the package that everyone wants. The best selling F series in history. The Ford F150. Thanks Uncle Herny!
Who is "Uncle Herny"?
Your videos are awesome and very informative! The back up noise (pedestrian sounder) is easy to disable. There is a speaker just behind the front bumper on the driver side. If you have a skinny hand, you can reach up and unplug it. However.... You will get a notification every time you start the truck saying that the pedestrian sounder is not functioning and you have to press the "ok" button on the steering wheel to dismiss it. Annoying but less embarrassing than having a back up beeper.
I've got 4000 miles on my Lariat PowerBoost. Leveled on 34" Nittos. Little bit of an oxymoron to buy a hybrid and then level it, but I wanted the 7.2kw generator and couldn't resist giving it the extra curb appeal. Love the truck but not getting anywhere close to the MPG I'd hoped for. Averaging 15 MPG so far. Gets great MPG 50-60 MPH. Once you get over 65 it suffers pretty bad. Cruising 75-85 (my typical cruising speed) puts me between 12-13 MPG... Pretty disappointing. Our Expedition Max with the 3.5 ecoboost gets about 22 MPG at the same speeds. Geared differently, I know. But still annoying.
On the bright side, it tows a 5500lb travel trailer like it isn't there. About 8 MPG.
Does this speaker also mimic the sound of an engine running when in electric mode? My powerboost kinda whines I guess to alert people
@@gregl.9192 I think that is just a fan that runs when the engine isn't running but the vehicle is on.
12-13 mpg sounds pretty low, then again, I haven't really gone over 60 mph other than a burst here or there. I live in one of those sad states where we don't have "fast roads" =/. I think 45~ is mostly my avg high end with a few 50s here and there. Glad to hear about the towing like it isn't there :D.
You've really murdered the notion of better mpg, by adding a lift kit and big tire then. I see claimed mpg regularly, but I haven't messed with the rolling part of the system by changing tires and wheels.
I've noticed that towing my 4000 lb boat, it does it with ease, but my mpg suffers greatly. It's one of the consistent complaints about these EcoBoost engine. Eco, or boost, there's no in between. Tow anything and your mpgs are worse than the 5.0, even though it's more capable.
I will see 14-16 mpgs pulling the boat. I'd frankly be pissed, if I was getting what you're getting 😁
*edit. I just did the math, and you're spending .11 cents per mile more with your wheel package. At 15k miles per year it's costing you $1650 a year in lost fuel economy just to roll around. You're paying for that vanity multiple times over.
I put on 30+k miles per year. Thanks for convincing me not to put a set of all terrains on, like I was thinking. Could save me over $3k a year in fuel costs, at $3.30 per gallon. If gas prices rise, it's even worse.
$3+k a year is a family vacation, mods for my Mustang, a riding mower, a new dining table, or new couches... Kind of puts it in perspective huh?
Just be extra careful and don't run over anyone with vision problems doing that. You'd be surprised at how quiet vehicles are running on battery power. My mom frequently have to drag me out of the way of hybrids/electric vehicles. I generally can't hear Tesla's until they're going over 15 MPH and I still have some issues figuring the distance at night.
Dang! Love it! I've done that Atlanta to Chicago run a few times. 11.5 hours was my best time.. 4 gas ups. lol No stops would be great.
I've done that drive myself several times. Four gas ups? My regular old 3.5 Eco with 36 gallon tank will go 700+ miles already, I can start full, fill at half, and get to destination at half...literally 1 fuel stop and never go below 1/2 tank
@@farlesbarkley1022 nice! Should've prefaced it was in a 2002 civic coupe, not a truck. Lol Tiny gas tank but those mpgs were working their hardest.
But I will be doing the trip in the 2014 3.5 Eco I just got in the distant future.
I have driven from Virginia to Connecticut and back a number of times and always had a quarter tank or more left upon my return.
I bought one of these for the generator. I got the Lariat with the 7.2kw generator. I'm not a battery guy at all but this system works! The overall fuel economy was rated at 24mpg. I don't get that. It's really hard to get that with 570ft-lbs of torque on tap. It's addictive. I leveled the truck with the Ford Performance Fox 2.0 system(warrantied by Ford) and put on larger all terrain tires so I'm getting around 16mpg's in town. On the highway, about 16-17mpg's. But I didn't buy it for the fuel economy. Anyone who does isn't the sharpest tool in the shed. What I can say to the uninformed is "I drive a hybrid". They don't need to know my hybrid is 430hp with 570ft-lbs of torque. Oh, and it's really fun to drive! Isn't that why we're here talking?
The power boost is a great set up. The other small tidbit that everyone that has owned a direct injection motor with carbon issues, the ecoboost is both port and direct injection. Win win.
My PB is being built tomorrow in Dearborn! I'm waiting for you to call me letting me know I won the 6 inch BDS lift.
I have a Platinum PowerBoost and love it. Lots of room and very smooth on the road and luxury car comfort. The 24 MPG is still alluding me, but at 14K miles, it is hitting 21 and 22 mpg - maybe at 16K miles, lol. But towing is easy. I moved from Nazi California to Arizona and rented a 24 foot trailer to move. Took 4 trips through the mountains and deserts, my mileage dropped to10-14 mpg but never struggled going up the mountains at 70 mph. The backup function assist is a must with any trailer, but fantastic with a 24 foot. Want a great truck buy the F150 Power Boost!
@ 4:21 Just like in a Prius in stop and go traffic jams , city driving etc the electric motor is working
most of the time , at freeway speeds the gas motor or (ICE) internal combustion engine is working
all the time. The Powerboost F150 is a game changer because in a power failure you can power your home.
Ford may have some competition here with the Tundra Hybrid ... I like the Powerboost
I already asked this but how does it get 700 miles per tank of highway miles and no battery?
@@fieldtrailer no it does not Ford is playing wi the the numbers
I knew a lot of this just from recent research but still informative. I just purchased the 2022 Powerboost so some of the features are a bit different but the engine itself is the same.
Love my Powerboost! This is hands down the best f150 I have owned and I have had them most my 57 years. Mpg is off the hook 25+ in town.
2021 F150 Powerboost Crew Cab 4x4 Lariat !
Hey just wanted to ask if you still have the same vechile and if your still happy with it? Also, if you don't mind telling how many miles you e got on it? Thanks
@@nickydessa Funny I just saw this. I had a known issue with my F150. I took the TSO and TSB to the dealer and asked them to repair my truck. It only had 21k on it. Ford said it was my tire rubbing. I asked the tech to show me where? He walked away. I drove to my local Toyota Dealer and bought a 24 Tundra Platinum . Drove back to the Ford dealership and found the tech and walked him out to my new truck and said” Look Toyota fixed my Ford.
@MrAlucard1964 damn that's crazy lol. You were the only comment that gave me hope. Probably gonna trade in mine before it's to late and get a deisel
@@nickydessa I had high hopes for my F150. My
Buddy has the same year and truck and he broke down on the freeway. Something to do with voltage shutting off, third time this happed to him. Glad I got rid of my F150.
If you have $75,000.00 plus to pay for the damn thing.
This is legit what "pisses" me off most about Ford. They did NOT market the 3.0L Power stroke at all. Can't tell you how many times I go to the pump and people do a double take asking when the F150 got a diesel. Sure, around town the Power boost beats my 3.0L by a couple miles, but on highway, I destroy it's MPG with my baby diesel. What I personally think Ford should have done was drop that hybrid power train into the diesel platform and become best in class city highway and combined MPG for as far as the eye could see. But no, after only 3 years they drop the diesel because they "didn't sell well".
3L is not competitive to other brands, and the Powerboost should be in the 2.7
I got one last December! I rarely go to the pump. If I told anyone my range stories pessimistic people will probably chime in so I just enjoy driving.
All my other trucks would cause me pain if I drive them my Powerboost xlt changed truck driving!
Im a disabled USAF veteran and I want to thank Ford for making such a good quality truck!
If your thinking about buying one there are a lot of electronics. Center console is huge and operates like a phone. You have to learn how to drive it!
What bed liner does anyone recommend if you have one. The bed has plug ins so you can’t just throw a generic one in!
Again thank you Ford!
OK. Hold off on your comments, pessimistic people.
This was a great comprehensive video that explained a lot. Keep up the good work.
I love my powerboost f150. Bought it with zero miles, brand new and dont regret it. I am mostly highway driving, very rarely in the city and i get between 650-750 miles on a full tank. Also for those curious, 10% of my travel is electric according to my dash. Which is not that great in my opinion. Out of 100,000 miles, 10,000 will have been electric... But! the truck is extremely quiet and I love it.
Refreshing to have a someone who actually knows what he is talking about that works at the Dealership.....Well done Sir.
Other reviews are saying that when pulling a trailer that is around 6000 lbs, people are getting 20-21 mpg with the f-150 hybrid. That is off the charts unreal.
It's awesome when our major motor corporation can work together ,
Ford And GM you guys rock !!
Well, gm needed a reliable rear wheel drive transmission, "which they can't seem to do on their own" and ford needed a front wheel drive transaxle. The idea was that both companies design and produce 1 transmission and get 2 available for use for the cost of 1. Ford took engineering lead on the 10 speed and gm took engineering lead on a 9 speed transaxle for fwd cars . Ford never actually used the 9 speed because it didn't gain any fuel economy and ford wanted to redesign it into an 8spd. In typical gm fashion the 9 speed also had many problems and ford made the right decision to not use this transaxle at all. The 10spd is all fords design.
I’ve had my 2021 for 35k now and idle for work 8 hrs a day. I absolutely love my truck. Especially when a champ comes up and put in sport mode. Lit folks 😂
2022 F150 Lariat 3.5L Powerboost, I get about 30% driving mileage 100% on Electric power, so this hybrid system definitely works, unless the lead foot then it drops to 10%. My truck is not a lighter model, it is loaded with most options available for the Lariat trim except FX4, which I didn't go for because it is slower 0-60 than Sport 4x4 due to the differential ratio. My only wish, a little longer and somewhat more power to start from fully stopped on electric power only, currently the engine kicks in as soon as it starts rolling. You may still be able to start rolling on electric power only to about 40 but people behind you may honk being a slow starter. Good informative video, thanks.
While it clearly makes a difference, and is sufficiently big to be a generator for the battery to allow the Pro Power Onboard feature to be useful, I feel it's a surprisingly small motor for the size of truck! Smaller Hybrid vehicles that all have very similar gas+electric motor setups to each other (like the Chrysler Pacifica, Toyota Rav4 & Prius, and Ford Escape & Maverick Hybrid plus several others from each brand) all have 2 electric motors that can both help move the vehicle, the smaller of them already being bigger than the F-150 PowerBoost electric motor, and the larger motor being nearly 3 times bigger!
But being a "hybrid" isn't the primary concern of the PowerBoost, it's that it _can_ move the truck alone (like bad stop and go traffic), it _can_ recharge the battery when using the inverter, allowing the engine to cycle off-and-on, and it _can_ help with performance and fuel economy better than the RAM eTorque system does. At least the Chevy system was 80hp and could get up to 30mph on electric alone.
So far I enjoy driving my powerboost.
Thanks, learning more and more, hopefully getting Australian ford ranger hybrid in 2024
Great video! Powerboost explained very well! What’s the specs on the lift, rims, and tires for the featured truck you have in the photo? 🤙🏼
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Great video and breakdown of the PowerBoost engine. By any chance do you have a video on UA-cam with the specs of the Lead Foot Grey F-150 you used as the cover photo for this video?
Yeah. A big tip is to try and learn how to get the best "brake score." The better the brake score, the more energy you're returning to the battery. Basically, brake the way you know you would if you had a state highway patrolman sitting next to you in the car. Slow and measured.
He’s also incorrect on the mileage. I just drove from Minnesota to Michigan and I got 29.6 mpg, yes 29.6 on the highway. That was at speeds of about 55-60 as I was on 2 lane highway. Absolutely love the truck and the generator is priceless.
Hm I test drove one in city and it said 17mpg. Is it that low for you in city too?
I have a new 2023 powerboost. I love it... great fuel economy, but....
I also have had a lot of problems with it. The oil intercooler was on recall and needed to be replaced. My hybrid battery had some sort of problem and needed to be replaced, and currently my AC will cut out if im on a roadtrip and i have to completely shut my vehicle off and restart it to get my AC to work again.
They have some kinks they need to iron out
The reason for not making it a plugin hybrid is to keep weight lower. PHEV batteries are much larger and heavier which would take away a solid chunk of payload capacity and in turn from the tongue weight. So even though the engine would be capable of towing a heavier load, low tongue weight would reduce the actual towing capacity.
You should make a video explaining how a lift and larger tiers will affect the Powerboost MPG. If you should skip it if your planning in lifting your truck.
If you lift this truck with that baby motor it won't get out of its own way if you did a 6 inch 38 12.50 x20 good like going anywhere
I wouldn't go hybrid if you're lifting it. It's going to be a much better mostly on highway setup. If you want a lift, safe to assume you plan to do some offroading, in which case you're better off opting for a normal ecoboost or 5.0 truck.
Regear differentials
EVERYONE KNOWS HOW THESE AFFECT TRUCKS????? JFC
Would sure be nice to see something like this in the F250...
Yes exactly!
Since its a hybrid does engine shut off when vehicle stops, even if its for only a couple seconds? Thanks
The backup beep, clearly the people don't think about children or the elderly.
AWESOME video! My only suggestion would be to use "engine" and "motor" in the proper context. Referring to the engine as the motor gets really confusing. Towards the end of the video you did straighten it out somewhat, nice job!
Good info. Thank you for making the video.
This and Aviator Grand touring are one of my fav designs.
Mitchell love the channel you are the all and powerful oz ( pay no mind to the man behind the curtain) when it come to the f150I keep hearing from a few people who own a power boost they keep complaining about when they drive it they are felling jerking when the truck is shifting thru gears I also heard to fix that issue you have to take in to the dealership for. Software update is this true what I hearing I am still waiting for my f150 limited to come off the production line it only been 4months since I order it
The truth about the powerboost hybrid: with the exception of the VERY small amount of recharging you get from regenerative braking, the battery is recharged by the engine. The GAS powered engine. So pretty much, even when it is running on the battery, it is still running on the engine. without the ability to plug it in to recharge it, it is effectively and nearly ENTIRELY gas powered vehicle.
I am looking at this hybrid because in a couple of years I maybe towing a small fifth wheel thru the Rockies. I hope to be able to use the regenerative breaking on the down hill runs.
The regenerative braking fills the small high voltage battery too fast for it to save your brakes towing downhill. You will be relying on truck and trailer brakes. The lightning saves your brakes feeding into a large battery but Range is an issue. I have a powerboost and tow farm tractors and other moderate loads. If I lived in the mountains and towed heavy trailers I would have a 3/4 ton at least probably with diesel and engine braking.
I agree with pedestrians in the US who think they always have the right of way they don't even look anymore. I had a lady scream at me when I was backing out and didn't see her kids walking behind my car. My response was to teach your kids how to cross a road. A lot is going on in parking lots, and the driver has blind spots to deal with, people need to put their phones down and pay attention.
*Fully integrated electric motor in transmission* I’m sure that’ll work out well 🤞
I've had my PowerBoost since May and love it... However, the D@&m reverse pedestrian alert system is ridiculous! It is on all the time regardless if the engine is running or on battery. That's a "feature" I am hoping they update soon so it only comes on when under battery power. Hey Mitchell, any people you can bump on this?
Any idea how the MPG has change after putting the new 2.0 fox leveling kit and 33’s on the truck?
Been driving one since January.
Mostly city. Typically electric driving can be "selected" by taping the brake when going on a decline or coming to a stop when you see that the computer is not automatically switching to hybrid. I would have liked to see a drive mode that is more able to utilize the battery continuously and then switch to motor only when necessary. Prioritizing the battery I suppose.
Like was said in the video, I don't see the hybrid turn on while on the highway. I tried a number of different speed increments and it doesn't come on while highway driving. Not sure where the 700 miles on a tank comes from. I have experienced ~500 miles on a tank in the city.
What is lost in towing can possibly be made up for in acceleration via added torque. When can I get a tune for this?
Overall, my experience has been great. I feel as though Ford did well with the first iteration of the Powerboost F150. Your mileage may vary.....
Need to get on the hwy more for that max range
I got my Powerboost about a month ago, I'm about 2000~ miles into it. I did a little bit of loose testing to "maximize" miles on a tank. I find that 30-35 mph~ seems to be the range that you can kind of coast on the electric in bursts at. When I go 50+ it tends to stay gas most of the time. I haven't done a full empty tank yet, as I've been filling up at the half way mark give or take. I've been getting close to 300~ at half a tank depending on how much nursing or flooring it I do. It's tempting to drive in sport mode and gas it every chance. The Eco leaf drive mode seems to shift to higher gears faster as opposed to the sport which tries to stay in the lower gears. I've been using Eco and Normal drive modes mostly, I find if you press lightly (like 10% pressure) on the gas pedal and maintain that pressure, it'll kick in the electric mode more. Just my observations.
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I'm not sure but seems like my 2nd gear gets skipped like 95% of the time, curious what that's all about. Early on it would sometimes use 2nd but lately it always goes 1 to 3 4 5 6 . . wonder if there is a reason or "logic" for this.
@@ModernCowboy78 What makes you say that? Specific to the Powerboost.
I find the powerboost irrelevant at highway speeds. She performs best around town driving
@@OCBB2032 every vehicle gets better MPG on HWY. Out 2015 Ram 2500 will get 16 on hwy and mixed 14 and city 10. This is with the 6.4 Hemi
I just got mine and I like it so far! 👍🏼
Thanks for the video, it’s great. The only confusing part is calling an engine, motor. Really confusing when you talk about the vehicle equipped with both, gas engine and the electric motor.
Bought it at Kanata Ford in Ottawa and loving it!
Awesome video! Now to shop for a Powerboost
Love it! Cant wait to get my own in the new year.
I have the 2021 3.5 PowerBoost , only 60k miles….the transmission is sick between gears 7:10 and jerks shifting in and out when on highway and also lags dropping 1:2mph when it does this…would doing a tune stop all that? Ford dealership is turning a blind eye unless it fails 100%. Thank you
to be honest, I'm actually surprised that they didn't use the 2.7L eco for the hybrid option
I hope they do it. They have the 3.3 v6 hybrid in the explorer so that could directly go into the F150 as a more economical option. The 2.7tt would be a great fit for an all-rounder that doesn't live a hard-working life. I ordered one of them anyway, but I'd be up for giving up some capability for better economy.
I would rather have this than a lightning any day of the week.
I'm looking at the powerboost as a way to get more fuel efficient, and thanks for this video!
My daily commute is 60 miles round trip and that's split at around 11 miles surface streets, 19 miles interstate.
I'm now wondering if, with that daily driving split, would the powerboost really provide a meaningful difference?
Thanks!
Depends on what premium you willing to pay for the hybrid. I had the same decision this year and I gave up on the over priced hybrid and went 3.5 Ecoboost. In Eco Mode 20mpg in city and 23mpg interstate and this is the Lariat 4x4 will all options so she is a heavy girl. If you heavy footed then city driving mpg will drop like a rock and hybrid then helps nothing. The term hybrid for this vehicle I would say is a stretch like the Mini "e".
Hope you got the powerboost because it's crazy good mpg on city streets. On slow traffic, I can easily clear 30 mpg. On top of that, I have hilly roads, so I get a lot of value out of the gas I spend to product torque. I can get up the hills without using much more gas than flat driving and then I can drive down the slopes practically free while also recharging my battery.
I absolutely love my 22 power boost. It's been absolutely flawless, with not so much as a hiccup. I don't know anyone who owns one who's had any problems with them either. Ford certainly did their homework on this one.
My only question is who on Earth is voting the power boost as the least reliable vehicle in the united states. Certainly not power boost owners.
Do I have to do anything specific to engage the electric motor? or just drive normally?
Question, what happens if your EV battery dies before you run out of gas? Can you still drive it or do you need to charge before you can drive more
Good vid. How much deceleration do you feel on regen? I have driven a Tesla and it brakes more quickly than feels comfortable in my opinion. Going to look and drive the PowerBoose tomorrow so may answer my own question.
there are levels you can adjust on the Tesla, hybrids don't usually regen decelerate nearly as hard.
On a long highway drive from ATL to CHI wouldn't you get a better mpg from the 2.7T?
Would be nice if it could be modded to have more battery packs. 1.5kwh of battery on the 7.2kw inverter package seems like a mismatch
I wish they would have went to a 5 kw. would probably would have been optimal.
I have almost 14,000 miles with my powerboost and no issues except the wiper motor recall, which there is no fix for yet. I read that there can maybe be some damage to wiring during the assembly while the truck is being built. That could explain some of the electrical issue?
Thanks. Great explanation. My sales associate didn’t even know where the Hybrid Battery was 😂
I’m not sure how long you’ve owned your power boost but I’m on mine for 2 1/2 years. It’s stopped working three times and the last time it took them a month to repair the hybrid. My king ranch is awesome but do not get the hybrid and FYI no need to pay for the blue cruise. It will drive you nuts. The adaptive cruise control is better.
I've had my PB Lariat for 2 years now and 30k miles. The number one and pretty much only reason I would buy this truck now or again is it's the only way to get the 7.2kw on board generator not having a lightning. I've run a plethora of tools off this truck including a small welder and love having the security of a generator that powerful for power outage and camping. Otherwise I think you the trade of of complexity for mileage and loss of tow capacity is not worth it.
Had one built March 15th and it's still sitting in Dearborn.
I think mine took about 3 months~ from order date. It was a little longer than I would have liked, but well worth the wait to me in the end.
@@gamerjenkins2053 3 months??? That's all? Are you related to Henry? I don't know anyone who gets an ordered truck that quick. Perhaps that's a good sign of things to come............
Picked up my Limited Powerboost yesterday, looking forward to stretching it's legs. My 3rd Ecoboost based F150, they are definitely a great (and easily tunable) engine.
I don’t see why they don’t make a hybrid with the 5.0 as a comparison to Rams. Feel like a hybrid 5.0 would actually do pretty well.
Do you know how it functions during long idle periods? In my line of work I wait in my truck and would be curious if I’d benefit from this or not.
Great stuff once again. A question. How do you think the Powerboost would do at the high altitudes and extreme winter cold that comes with living in mountainy ski country out west? Any trade offs or issues with that? The best ski days are cold, snowstormy weather days after all. And conversely, how would it do when I take to hot desert environments and to sea level at either coast? Thanks. I do a lot of highway driving, but of course the better mpg apparently around town with the Powerboost is appealing. I'm considering the F150 Platinum with the Powerboost, Ecoboost or naturally aspirated 5.0 V8. I love that they can all apparently get 22mpg or above on the highway.
7:41 sounds right...
Sounds like a super expensive fix anytime there is a simple issue. This would be great for someone that should really just get a car.
5:40 that tone is there for blind people! All hybrids and electric vehicles built after a certain year have to have that tone so that blind people know there's a vehicle there!
Same goes for the low whirring noise put out by electric vehicles at low speed.
The truck definitely makes a whizzing sound- like the Jetsons vehicles
I’d be finding a way to disable it. It sounds so dumb.
@@HDCanadianTrainVideos I'm guessing you'd disable the seatbelt and airbags too, then?
Great content definitely saved me there!!
Problem is, I hear there are longevity issues with that new 10-speed transmission. I happen to watch Scotty Kilmoore every now & then & HE’S stating that these newer transmissions aren’t as reliable as you think, & I have absolutely no reason to doubt a straightforward 40-something year master mechanic. It might work well upfront, but after a few years I’d carefully watch what’s going on with it.
The dealership that I bought mine from warranties their powertrains for life. It was added peace of mind going into an unknown like a new truck hybrid system.
@@pimpovic2 Which dealer? Who backs the warranty and how much did it cost?
@@motofunk1 many dealers do, mine too. Des Moines Iowa
He doesn't even own a shop... He's not a master mechanic, he's a "car guy" that does repairs from his garage. I bet if you'd ask him the firing order of a 350sbc he would just stare at you.
@well as an expert I'd say
I believe he said that he was a master mechanic, & that he did have a shop that he retired from years ago. Regardless, that comment was made a year ago & I don't even watch that guy anymore.
I just ordered a 2022 Poewerboost F150, hope it turns out well
475 miles on my 2022 Ford F150 Hybrid driving home from the lake, towing my boat, every warning light available started happening lost all the dash lights in both screens and the warning lights and alarms kept going off and on. brought it back to the dealer and they can't find the problem, they have had it for 10 days. so after waiting 7 months for my special order truck, I have only driven it for 20 days, not a fan anymore
Im test driving a Platinum Powerboost tomorrow. Can I lift this truck? The reason I ask is because I drove a limited Ram today and it has air suspension and can’t be lifted. Thanks.
Also uh pulling out of driveways 😭 the Prius hurt so many that way my man. Also still the drivers fault if they hit someone in a parking lot if they’re texting Comeon now
4:50 people commonly make this argument against hybrid vehicles and I think it only confuses people.
At the end of the day, your vehicle is going to stop (or slow) at some point. Nobody truly just drives 600mi nonstop. Even long haul truckers meet road construction, traffic jams, refueling, turnpikes, etc. . .
Everybody has to use their brakes at some point in a day. Everybody benefits from the fuel savings.