Pre 2020 and Before Ford F150 Buyers Guide - 5.0, 3.5, 2.7, 3.3, 3.5, 3.7 6R80 and 10R80 trans

[aliceangel]

Mr. Ford Boss Me, you are a "GREAT ASSET" to all American people. Thank you, for all you do. You are "Highly Appreciated and Respected" THANK YOU, SIR.

[mjkane]

I did some research and ended up with a 2017 4x4, 5.0, 6R80, It's also just an XL, with 100, 000 miles. I am on a few Facebook F150 pages. If I listened to the FB people, I would not have bought this truck, Nothing but problems with ANY F150. Thankfully, I wasn't on FB at that time, but I did listen to Mason and The Ford Boss. Glad I did what I did. When I put the peddle down all the way, my wifes head hits the headrest, she grabs the the arm rest and says, , , "why does anybody need to go that fast?' Well I can!

[bigf]

Got a 19 new with 3.5 Ecoboost. First, it was the 10 speed. After multiple trips to dealership, got that fixed. Six months after transmission was fixed, I got the cold start rattle. Had the 21+ cam phasers put in, chains and tensioners, guides… and it feels better than new. Keep it serviced, and get this stuff fixed before it runs out of warranty.

[kerrylewis]

I just purchased a 2016 F150 with a 5.0 thanks to Rich. It has a perfect maintenance history. Oil every 5K Trans and coolant every 40K. One owner and all service done at the dealer where it was purchased. I need to do plugs, transfer and diff fluid as soon as possible. I started looking just after your best truck ever video. It took over six months to find a supercab with one owner and perfect maintenance. Thank You BOSS MAN

[DoyleHargraves]

My boss had a 2014 coyote w/ 400k+ miles on it. Never had a major issue. Never even pulled a valve cover. The truck even had a 4" lift and oversized tires.
My 2012 ecoboost has 176k, and runs great.

[millenniumvlog]

Mechanically, I think a true handyman with a lift can maintain the seals and gaskets for the turbo if he knows how to lift the cab otherwise it’s such a pain, but doable need a welder and learn how to well and get broken studs out. I have a 2015 platinum with 68, 000 miles new engine at 48, 000 just recently got new fuel pump warranty covered paid $580 for transmission flush with new filter and gasket. Thank you for making all these videos. You and Mason have done a very good deed for all of us Ford owners. I am gonna install the lift one day. lol

[chasestrange]

Hey Rich, I had a feeling that you were gonna respond to Mason’s video, which I did see last night. I am glad that you put your thought into it as well. I always heard that you don’t go by one person’s recommendation, get a second opinion, and you delivered well. I always get my inputs from you, Mason, and Brian at FordTechMakuloco about ford vehicles, especially my 2019 F-150. When buying an F-150, get a second opinion or a third opinion. For me, all I can do is service my F-150. 5, 000 mile oil changes, Pensoil Ultra Platinum full synthetic. Service my fluid and filter on my 10R80 and my front and rear differential every 60, 000 miles. Service my transfer case every 30, 000 miles. Just keep it serviced well and do it religiously, is what I go by.

I always appreciate your input and your service. Have a great day, sir!

[Itsa_Mea]

Right on the money! We have 2019s on the fleet and they all either had new 10 spds, new 5.0s, or both installed all around 80k and 120k miles. Plus the burning of oil, 2 qrts in 1500 miles. We just got one back finally with a new 5.0 installed by the dealer after waiting since Feb '23. 11 months waiting for an engine!

[eddroberts]

My final choice after a couple months was a 2016 fx4 5.0 6spd. Thanks for your video bro. You explain things simple and to the point.

[mikimiki]

2017 F150 3.5 with 176k miles running like champ no issues 👍🏻

[chatrkat]

I had driven one of those earlier 10 speeds with an Ecoboost, in a new Enterprise rental F150. I’m a fussy guy about transmission operation, that truck did impress me, but I was not at all interested in owning any vehicle with such a complicated motor and transmission. My 14 E250 has the 4.6 and a normal automatic. I don’t care it lacks the fuel economy of the Echoboost and 10 speed, the motor and transmission are tried and true for many miles, that’s what’s important to me.

[dennisrutherford]

Great video....I had a 2018 F150 with 5.0 and 10 speed I never liked it so I traded it off and bought a Ram truck and the 8 speed in the Ram shifts very smooth....I like it much better than the really hate to say this but I have no plans of ever buying another F150....Ford quality just isn't what it once was

[Jerry-rdmy]

I bought the 2015, 5.0 with 6spd (4dr XLT) partially because Fordbossme identified it and the 2016 5.0 model as the best of the bunch - for various reasons. 297k miles and mine runs and looks nearly perfect. I DID have to put in the newer version of the transmission "lead frame" when it downshifted to 2nd gear by itself on the hwy. I stopped driving it after that, fixed it, and it never happened again. But all of the newer F150s needed the new/upgraded trans part located right behind the trans fluid pan. Not a hard job and no reprogramming required for the authentic Ford version (I cant speak for the rest, such as Dorman brand). The Ford brand lead frame sets its own shift perimeters after driving some.

[matthewray]

I just bought a 2009 F150 with the 4.6L, 6R80? I always been 4.6 is a great engine.
Your videos are great to watch.

[Deerslayer]

2017 F150 5.0 owner here. I only bought it because of you. Bought it 3 months ago. I absolutely love it. It's a whole new animal with an OZ tune.

[jeffwolfe]

I have a 3.7 had really good luck with motor

[mikeg]

Just purchased a 16' F 150 w/5.0L and 6 speed auto. 37, 085 miles on it. All maintenance according to Ford schedule. Hope to get lots more trouble free miles from it.

[brad]

I purchase a 2017 4x4 6sp f150 lariat because of the information you brought out to the public. It’s my First Ford ever and I never thought I’d say that but I’m in love!

[greggg]

Hey Rich, love the new channel picture!  
I own a 2016 F150 XLT 5.0, 6-speed with 282, 000 miles on it. No major repairs only maintenance issues. I wasn't looking for a truck when I bought it. it was my bosses truck. He changed oil at the quick oil change places every 10k. I've got the records to prove that. He was trading it in because it stalled at idle and wanted something else. I bought it for the trade in value, which was low due to the issue. I drove it and began changing the oil every 4k. I wound up changing the VCT Solenoids and that fixed the issue. There was no sludge in the top end and only normal wear on the cams. I thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Your segments on oil testing are the best! (viewers need to see those if you haven't already) I tried a few different synthetics and landed on Pennzoil as my oil of choice.  
I'll end now, but your opinion is valued highly by this ole guy. Hopefully I can get a few more miles out of the truck, runs good and is solidly built. Best wishes and be safe.

[kentjensen]

Not a F150, but i drive a 2015 Ford Transit 150 with 3.7 with 6 speed transmission. Have 339, 000 miles, uses no oil, change oil about 5, 000 miles. I use for doing Autoglass, been real happy with it.