Is the New Ford F-150 the Truck of the Year? 2025 Truck King Nominee

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  • Опубліковано 21 січ 2025

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  • @Luigiz28
    @Luigiz28 21 день тому +27

    I recently purchased a 2023 F-150 XLT Fx4 with the 5.0 engine and I'm really enjoying this truck. This is the first Ford I have ever owned and I went back and forth between the Silverado, Sierra, and Ram before making my decision. I plan to keep this truck for a long time and the Ford had all the features, comfortability, cab space, and power for my family's needs. Great job Ford!

    • @kevinthomson6324
      @kevinthomson6324 19 днів тому +3

      I got the same except for got the sport package with the 6 1/2 foot bed. No need for off road in my case. Love the truck has everything I need.

    • @Luigiz28
      @Luigiz28 19 днів тому +1

      @kevinthomson6324 I like the way the sport package looks especially the grill. I would've preferred the Sport but I got a good deal on the XLT with chrome package. I think Ford did a really good job with the design of these trucks

    • @MrRockyko
      @MrRockyko 17 днів тому

      @@Luigiz28 best of luck to you

  • @markgosser9578
    @markgosser9578 20 днів тому +4

    I bought a 2022 F150 Powerboost Larait…it now has 25k with zero issues. My last truck was a 2013 ecoboost Larait with zero issues. My 2022 rides so smooth and is so powerful with 475hp and almost 600t. Pulls my camper and dump trailer with ease. The best part of this truck is the onboard 7200 watt generator, it’s a game changer and I will keep this truck till the tires fall off.

  • @KevininMTL
    @KevininMTL 21 день тому +9

    I love my 2019 Ford loaded XLT. When I bought it new I thoroughly researched and comparison shopped between Ford, Toyota, GM and Ram. I felt the Ford was the best for multiple reasons.
    Now I'm in the market for a new one. Still leaning Ford but now towards the Lariat. Two factors are holding me back on 2025. Price, obviously, but I'm really disappointed the keypad is gone. I use mine on the daily. Dealer installed version looks cheap and don't necessarily want to add to a $100k vehicle. Hope Ford hears customer feedback and they change their minds halfway through the 2025 production.
    Keep up the great work fellas. Love the channel.

  • @paulm6481
    @paulm6481 21 день тому +12

    Best truck on the market by miles. Well done Ford.

  • @liamrobinson2084
    @liamrobinson2084 21 день тому +5

    Great work TK!

  • @PopDisplay1
    @PopDisplay1 20 днів тому +2

    2016 Platinum with the eco boost. Only 72,000 miles. Just began hearing the cam phaser rattle. How is that not something that was handled via a class action lawsuit against FORD?

  • @pablochacon40
    @pablochacon40 20 днів тому

    I’m almost 50 and I have had my 2015 ford f150 for a long time with the 3.5 ecoboost and I love the truck I have had many vehicles in my life and I can honestly tell people that my experience has been very good. Even my wife preferred to drive the truck that to drive her suv .

  • @northlander4370
    @northlander4370 21 день тому +3

    i like the tail gate , i have a 2023 f150 and we tow a camper all summer and there is no way to get into the bed of the truck unless i unhook the camper ...

  • @JBUCKNE
    @JBUCKNE 21 день тому +2

    Great video gents. Thanks.

  • @Cloud30000
    @Cloud30000 21 день тому +2

    I’m hoping the ridiculously high tow numbers reflect how much it is better\improved at towing 8k lbs than trucks with lower ridiculous tow numbers; for instance, divide the tow number by 8k to get the performance when towing 8k lbs:
    14/8=1.75 tow performance
    12/8=1.5 tow performance
    9.5/8=1.188 tow performance
    Etc.

  • @Chris-ut6eq
    @Chris-ut6eq 20 днів тому +1

    The F-150 went from my #1 pick to part of the pack. F-150 with HDPP was a very capable vehicle. HDPP stopped with '23, and now F-150 is not better/worse then some of their competitors. Would like to see an F-200 work truck build on the F-150+HDPP+MaxTow in RC to Crew configurations.

    • @63Imp283
      @63Imp283 9 днів тому

      @@Chris-ut6eq Heavy Half with the 6.8 or 7.3 Godzilla V8👍💪

  • @AmericanAutomotive1
    @AmericanAutomotive1 21 день тому

    Good point on the tailgate for towing. However, I have always just setup my trailers to make sure i can open the gate.. personally haven't ran into a trailer yet where I can't do that..however maybe a tall deck over or something could be problematic. My Camper tongue is tall and it's CLOSE but does open

  • @TheDonmega70
    @TheDonmega70 21 день тому +2

    That stormtrooper look for this truck actually looks good IMO. But what’s your opinion on reliability of the F150 now?

  • @dultraman
    @dultraman 20 днів тому

    Never thought I'd end up owning an F-150 but this year the odds steered me towards getting a loaded '24 XLT 302A. I did a lot of research (as you should) and initially considered a Sierra Elevation but I can't find quite the overall unit that I want and also that $20k price difference. My objective was really just to upgrade my cargo space for our growing family and maybe give towing a try so I opted for the 2.7L Ecoboost. I'm at 7,000kms now and so far no complaints, very modern looking, very capable especially with our Canadian prarie winters. Ford had an early start on these Twin Turbo V6(2015) which gives them an edge compared to other companies also while still offering the Coyote V8s. However, all modern V8s are getting complicated because of cylinder deactivation systems so keep an eye on that.

  • @BeagleBob-zw7wg
    @BeagleBob-zw7wg 21 день тому +2

    I wish that they wouldnt load up base models. Ford really showed their colors when they discontinued the base model bronco because it was taking away sales from the bloated models. I guess the only thing to do is restore an obs truck to get something worth the money.

  • @germanomora6345
    @germanomora6345 20 днів тому +3

    No doubt...the F150...is the best truck 🚛🚒 over all trucks.

  • @samuelmottweiler3833
    @samuelmottweiler3833 21 день тому +1

    I have a 2023 F150 with the STX package and it’s a good truck but the driver’s seat needs up and down adjustability even if it’s manually operated. Plus the 2.7 motor has a flat spot in the power band that needs fixed.

    • @jasonbrushett2005
      @jasonbrushett2005 21 день тому +1

      That's a drive by wire flaw.My 3.5 has same.Im putting a Pedal Commander on it,it eliminates that

  • @MrRockyko
    @MrRockyko 20 днів тому +1

    I have not heard of any problems with the 4 gen 5.0 v8 I think I whould go for that

  • @SpeedisSpeed
    @SpeedisSpeed 21 день тому +1

    Good to see Ford has it figured out.

  • @frankyan1467
    @frankyan1467 21 день тому +1

    Good points!

  • @jamesleasure8836
    @jamesleasure8836 20 днів тому +4

    I love my 2020 F-150 XLT FX4 5.0. I will say, though, that there is just no value proposition for me to upgrade to a new one, given the exploding prices. And that's not a problem unique to Ford, that's an industry issue. I can upgrade my terrible halogen headlights to Morimoto XB Hybrids for under $1,000, and I'd like to add a small leveling kit and Raptor running boards. The only other feature I'd want and can't upgrade to, is the 4-auto; Ford is so stingy with that, putting it only on Lariat or higher. But to me it's not enough to make me spend tens of thousands more to update.

    • @dansievers5915
      @dansievers5915 19 днів тому

      I got the 2020 f 150 as well.
      Xtr, fx4 package
      5.0 v8
      With the Morimoto headlights, amber daytime running lights.
      Have these lights for a year now. They are awesome.
      Go for it!

  • @CraigSmith568
    @CraigSmith568 20 днів тому

    I would like to have a new F-150 with a standard cab and the 5.0. Only options I want is cruise and A/C. This is still 45K in today's market which is crazy. I have a crew cab now and I just don't like how long it is, plus it has so many things that I just don't use or like. The two worst things are the leather seats and the tailgate dampener.

  • @Calebflying2025
    @Calebflying2025 12 днів тому

    Ford is the best all around truck in my opinion. You have better engine options, compared to the competition. Changing the configurations options was smart on Fords move. I wish that we still could get leather in the Lariat, but the majority of buyers can’t tell a difference. No truck is perfect, but after driving hundreds, I stand by the F-150 is the best all around truck. Ford has all continued to improve the ecoboost motors also. Toyota has had far more issues with the new generation Tundra and Tacoma. Ford may not be perfect, but it is a reliable truck- with any of the engines and options.

  • @henryford2736
    @henryford2736 20 днів тому +2

    If you pay over 100k for a truck it needs to come with 500k miles 20yrs bumper to bumper warranty

  • @Ronn-p3r
    @Ronn-p3r 21 день тому

    White on black rims...Right On 👍

  • @rk-xv4km
    @rk-xv4km 20 днів тому

    Ford F-150 is awesome! Still has a V8, best power in a base truck with the powerboost hybrid!

  • @richardlively1666
    @richardlively1666 6 днів тому

    agree truck of the year

  • @Chickenfights1991
    @Chickenfights1991 19 днів тому +1

    I like it for the ability to get up next to the bed. the tail gate is in the way when loading or unloading. For us shorter guys, yes its helpful. Grabbing a bag of 80lbs bag of concrete loading or unloanding, it makes a big difference. I dont even like the bumper in the way.
    I just don’t understand y they cant offer it on the lower trims. Stupid

  • @scotted6763
    @scotted6763 20 днів тому +2

    GMC elevation rides so my better, in fact it’s so much more refined

    • @RogerRice-h4f
      @RogerRice-h4f 20 днів тому +2

      Bullshit Chevy is junk

    • @Cloud30000
      @Cloud30000 20 днів тому +1

      Neither the reviews nor the sales show any evidence of this. Don’t let that make you regret your purchase, but don’t be shocked if the resale value is much lower than you expected.

    • @112mill
      @112mill 17 днів тому

      I agree but GM engine choices are weak in my opinion. Not TOTY material.

    • @ALMX5DP
      @ALMX5DP 17 днів тому +2

      @@112mill 5.3, 6.2 and 3.0 diesel are all pretty good for a decent breadth of performance.

    • @scotted6763
      @scotted6763 17 днів тому +1

      @@112mill My 3.0 Duramax is easily my favourite engine I’ve owned and I’ve owned a lot of f150s and GM trucks. Much better then fords

  • @ChristopherCrawford-q8b
    @ChristopherCrawford-q8b 21 день тому +1

    For Recalls?

    • @jasonbrushett2005
      @jasonbrushett2005 21 день тому

      They aren't talking about recalls.

    • @beri232
      @beri232 20 днів тому

      Wait till the class action suit comes for that goofy belt driven oil pump…. it’ll come!

    • @jasonbrushett2005
      @jasonbrushett2005 20 днів тому

      @beri232 yes sir I guess you are an expert so I will await your email

    • @beri232
      @beri232 20 днів тому

      @@jasonbrushett2005 they don’t email you for class-action suits. It’s up to you to join one. Ask me how I know Jason.

  • @JJJ5.7
    @JJJ5.7 21 день тому +13

    F150 - Unfortunately nothing new from Ford other than more cost cutting not passed along to consumers...

    • @SpeedisSpeed
      @SpeedisSpeed 21 день тому +8

      nothing new is a good thing. Improve on what they have!

    • @2012bigPerm
      @2012bigPerm 21 день тому +1

      @@SpeedisSpeed You used to be able to build out a Ford with any option imaginable. Now they have a few trims to pick from and give you zero options compared to a couple of years ago. Considerably cheaper for them to build them that way, considerably more expensive for the customer who is forced to pay for options they don't want. It's truly a race to the bottom these days and even Toyota has joined the party.

    • @jmilesfox
      @jmilesfox 21 день тому +2

      The tech package is definitely upgraded. I’ve owned a 2022 and 2024 and I prefer the new one for sure. The bigger screen on the STX and digital dash have been great.

    • @JJJ5.7
      @JJJ5.7 21 день тому +1

      @@2012bigPermAgree. I remember listening to Farley and team members talking about reducing configuration options to reduce complexity and costs.
      Consumers didn't see any cost reductions. In fact consumers saw price increases because we have options bundled we don't want.

    • @Lensync7
      @Lensync7 20 днів тому +2

      ​​@@jmilesfoxSo they updated the stx.. But took away from every other model? Yeah that looks like a deal!? Sorry but in 22 you could get an xlt Lariat with the 2 kw package and 18 speaker B&O but not today for 5 grand more? 😂😂 WHAT? but you be you my guy!

  • @wanderingdaze7018
    @wanderingdaze7018 20 днів тому +1

    They still have transmission issues tho

  • @HelicopterDad-u5b
    @HelicopterDad-u5b 21 день тому +1

    Nice review gents..

  • @juanromo7080
    @juanromo7080 21 день тому +2

    We want to see ford build a new v8 for a f 150

    • @ALMX5DP
      @ALMX5DP 21 день тому +2

      The Coyote is in its 4th iteration pretty much so it’s really as new as can be. Why desire something else?

    • @Cloud30000
      @Cloud30000 20 днів тому +1

      “We” = no one I have ever spoken with.

    • @63Imp283
      @63Imp283 9 днів тому +1

      6.8 Godzilla would be cool

  • @nlitend1
    @nlitend1 21 день тому +1

    Based on the items ford has removed since 2021 they should not be considered. Bed cam, front cam washer, etc.

  • @Nick-Louisiana
    @Nick-Louisiana 18 днів тому

    I think buying this & or a GMC Ford is a better truck of the than a Ram

  • @2012bigPerm
    @2012bigPerm 21 день тому +3

    Like all the gimmick tailgates it's a gimmick and you really have to stretch to find it useful. Ram's is particularly worthless and ugly but this is a close second. Adds weight to trucks that already don't have any payload. Just give me a regular dampened tailgate and let it barn door swing like a Honda Ridgeline. Simple and useful. How about instead of worthless gimmicks these manufacturers deliver excellence since they want to charge so much for trash.

  • @Mark-fu2lq
    @Mark-fu2lq 21 день тому +3

    I just read that ford recalled 300.000 f150 trucks for fuel pump failure

    • @ALMX5DP
      @ALMX5DP 21 день тому +1

      The recall seems to pertain to Super Duty with the 6.7 diesel.

    • @ck1abe515
      @ck1abe515 20 днів тому +1

      @@ALMX5DPnow that the diesel motor across every manufacturer is having issues of some kind, gm with the transmission, ram with the fuel pump and now ford, it’s just another reason why I have stayed away from modern diesel engines, I’m glad that I ended up with a power wagon with the 6.4 hemi engine solidly built motor

    • @ALMX5DP
      @ALMX5DP 20 днів тому

      @@ck1abe515 agreed, as good as gassers are these days even if they are a bit thirstier they are still my choice unless I have to be doing 20k+ hauls frequently.

    • @ck1abe515
      @ck1abe515 20 днів тому +1

      @ yeah I drive roughly 260 miles per day delivering parts to paint and body shops in the west Texas area and sometimes I might have to tow a trailer because the parts can be quite large and bulky once or twice a week but oftentimes it’s just put it in my truck and go sure enough I get 14mpg but I’ll take the reliability of the gasser over the quirks of the diesel

  • @markv78
    @markv78 20 днів тому +1

    Ford still allowing rusting rear ends to go out the door how about u fix this long standing issue ford a can of good rust proof paint does the tricj but on trucks pushing 90k this is unacceptable if the others can manage to do this ford can do

  • @112mill
    @112mill 17 днів тому

    Fried would be failure to mention 19 recalls. I guess the whole truth doesn’t suit brand loyalist. The RAM should be truck of the year, power, better interior and exterior style. No fan of Stelantis here but the Ford is Vanilla all day long unless you want a 100k Raptor.

  • @brokeboy87
    @brokeboy87 21 день тому

    I'm not sure if it was confirmed, but I want to say Ram won the max towing with its 3500 series.

  • @beri232
    @beri232 20 днів тому

    No leather on the Lariat models now, no power tilt or telescoping steering, a “stick-on” keyless entry pad for an additional $400 and a rubber band oil pump drive….. all for MORE money. 🖕🏼Ford!

  • @JJJ5.7
    @JJJ5.7 21 день тому +1

    @TK, I understand why the F150 is a nominee.
    'Little or no change' as you say is only good change if it benefits the customer. Has it? Simplifying configurations hasn't reduced costs to consumers and Ford still leads all manufacturersin total recalls. The tailgate is late. RAM and GM have had for years. Great that Ford still offers engine options. So does GM. Tech in lower trims is a plus too.
    But truck of the year? Nope.

  • @TehRealVR
    @TehRealVR 21 день тому +1

    Honda Ridgeline. Imma get flack for it. But the ridgeline is probably the most reliable out of any mini truck, light duty or heavy duty.

    • @Combat556
      @Combat556 21 день тому +1

      You’re absolutely right. I recently bought a 2025 Ridgeline Black Edition and love it. Perfect light truck.

    • @jasonbrushett2005
      @jasonbrushett2005 21 день тому

      Again, look up the engine recall.And it is not capable of most things F150 can do.Seriously.Its an urban min truck

    • @Combat556
      @Combat556 20 днів тому

      @ I’ve owned a 2003 F250 gas, 2004 F250 6.0 diesel, 2006 GMC 2500 6.6 Duramax, and a 2012 F150 supercrew with a 5.0. I currently own a 2025 Honda Ridgeline and granted, it does not have the capability of body on frame trucks, but it’s perfect for homeowner DIY projects. My travel trailer towing days are over, and now it’s nice to have a super comfortable daily driver that gets 19 city and 25 highway. The AWD drive with torque vectoring is awesome, and because there’s virtually no body roll, this little truck is fun to drive on twisty mountain roads. If my wife didn’t have hip issues, my first pick for a smaller truck was the new Ranger Raptor, but after taking a test drive in the Ridgeline, we were sold. It’s very spacious, quiet and smooth driving overall. Do yourself a favor, and just for fun, go drive one sometime and you’ll see why the Ridgeline has a cult like following. Happy New Year!

    • @jasonbrushett2005
      @jasonbrushett2005 20 днів тому

      @Combat556 cult like following? Sales don't depict that 🤣

    • @Cloud30000
      @Cloud30000 20 днів тому +1

      If you bought a Ridgeline, you will agree. If you drove a Ridgeline and decided it wasn’t for you, you will disagree.
      Unfortunately, the latter group is orders of magnitude larger than the former group, and sales reflect that fact.

  • @jamesbladen9904
    @jamesbladen9904 20 днів тому

    I am a Ford person. I hate the fact that Ford took away my ability to build my truck. I do not sell my truck every five years. This is one vehicle I intend to keep for a long time. For instance, I love the King Ranch interior. But, with this build, you can not get a v eight. You can not have a six and half foot bed. You have to have the ugly stripe with your paint job. I wanted all one color. What is the purpose of the stripe. Is it to let the car thieves know I have a king Ranch? Let's steal that truck. I love my big mirrors on my F250. As far as I know, I can order them with the tow package on the F150. I will do that. Thanks for letting me vent. The bottom line is that I do not think it is a good thing to take away so many things from us when it comes to buying a truck.

  • @NoLimitsCommemorativ
    @NoLimitsCommemorativ 10 днів тому

    NOPE! Because the 2.7 and the 5.0 are now built with WET OIL BELT PUMPS.
    Crap 💩 They ditched the chain.
    Only "Truck" worth buying now is a HD Ford Gasser

  • @ShawnFromFL
    @ShawnFromFL 16 днів тому

    Another 2024, not a 2025

  • @Yogi5D
    @Yogi5D 21 день тому

    Ford is a lemon how can it be TOTY? 😂

    • @RidersInBlack
      @RidersInBlack 20 днів тому +1

      Sales numbers the last 30 years say otherwise.....

  • @jeffeason3599
    @jeffeason3599 21 день тому

    Nope

  • @Highaltitude45
    @Highaltitude45 21 день тому +5

    Ford.....
    Hood flaps in the wind
    Tailgate opens unexpectedly
    Brakes will engage on their own
    Manufacturer tells their service department to blame the customers for any issues the truck has.
    Ford...built accountant tough.....

    • @northlander4370
      @northlander4370 21 день тому

      stop it !

    • @Highaltitude45
      @Highaltitude45 21 день тому

      @northlander4370 lol, the truth sucks

    • @ALMX5DP
      @ALMX5DP 21 день тому

      @@Highaltitude45 what are your thoughts on the heat shielding? :P

    • @Highaltitude45
      @Highaltitude45 21 день тому

      @@ALMX5DP lol

    • @Highaltitude45
      @Highaltitude45 21 день тому +1

      @ALMX5DP this is what happens when a consumer buys a lot of vehicles for work purposes. You end up with someone who has a lot of first hand experience and learns the good and bad with all these vehicles.

  • @grandpadre8811
    @grandpadre8811 20 днів тому

    My wife and I bought a F-150 Lariat in 2020 for just under $50K USD. Your point that not much has changed with the refresh is true. Today, we can't touch a Lariat F-150 for less than $65K USD. We REFUSE to underwrite EV stupidity. Brussels, China, the EPA, and Bidenflaion have crushed our legacy car makers.

  • @RAM-KINGOFTRUCKS
    @RAM-KINGOFTRUCKS 21 день тому +1

    The only truck that is motor trends 2025 truck of the year RAM-1500 KING OF TRUCKS 👌 👍👊

  • @112mill
    @112mill 21 день тому +3

    Your bias towards Ford products really show. Maybe mention the 28 recalls, engine failures, brakes locking up, etc etc etc. Bias in your business is never a good thing, we depend on the truth. TOTY I think not.

    • @steveschilling5966
      @steveschilling5966 21 день тому +4

      your bias shows more

    • @112mill
      @112mill 21 день тому

      @@steveschilling5966

    • @112mill
      @112mill 21 день тому

      I like and owned them all, especially domestic .

    • @jasonbrushett2005
      @jasonbrushett2005 21 день тому +1

      They are not bias towards Ford.Howard even owns a GM heavy duty

    • @RidersInBlack
      @RidersInBlack 20 днів тому

      Stephen Howard don't even own Ford products and have classic Chevy pickups and a brand new one.