If you had to order again would you still get the PowerBoost motor?

[jofo]

I have a 21 Lariat PB 502A with a couple of other options like power tailgate, sunroof, bedrug, unleashed etc. I bought it off the lot so it came with more than I needed. I’ve had my share of growing pains being a job 1 2021 built in June 21, but all of that aside, I can’t imagine a truck getting much better. You are going to love the quiet as a tomb ride with gobs of power when needed, but a gas sipper when you don’t. I love being able to go to a job site (currently my daughter’s house renovation) and being totally self sufficient. I only have the 2.4 pro power but it suits my needs well. The only thing that scares me is the day that I have to retire ol Smokey. It’s ruined me for future trucks. It’s probably going to cost me 6 figures to get into another one at the rate we are going. Hoping this baby lasts a good long time!

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[Oxford_Powerboost]

23000 miles in, still love my Powerboost. However my answer is probably no, I’d go a completely different direction. From Lariat PB to 5.0 STX. There’s a charm to a base truck with a V8 lol. The PB fits the lariat better though (drivetrain is smooth and unbothered by requests for power. Quiet, doesn’t rev for torque, etc)

 

[MJ Heat]

I have had my 157" 302A Powerboost for about 2 months now. It has impressed my so far & I would definitely buy this same truck again.

 

[Jus Cruisin]

A few pages back, I indicated I wouldn't buy another Powerboost because it had stranded me a few times and finally a complete electric drive unit was replaced. Since then, I have come around some. I'm pleased with the warm weather mpg's. Cold weather sucks. But would hope they'd put more effort into developing a better hybrid truck but that won't happen currently....enough said....

 

[col]

Probably No. This is not a hybrid truck. Fuel mileage is terrible for a "hybrid". Generator is great and idling is great but driving - it is not hybrid.

 

[Snakebitten]

But it is a Hybrid Pick-up truck. A real full sized truck capable of 1/2 ton truck duty.
I agree it's not a Prius.

 

[JJohn]

Tough call for me. It has its moments. I love the quietness and often electric driving while off-roading, but can not get over the overall mpg's. I don't think I was exactly expecting 23 MPG (per window sticker) but hoping for 20. Currently at 16.8 for 3,500 miles and continuing to drop. Same set up as my previous 2011 Nissan Titan Pro 4X and maybe getting 1 mpg better. Current: Lariat, CC, 4x4

 

[STM]

Thanks for your reply, it really helps me out. Because, I have ordered a 2023 lariat sport 502a package with the PB, and your comments ease my mind about this new technology in the F150.

I don't think you have anything to worry about.. I have a 22 Lariat with pretty much every box checked that I got at the end of July.. It looks like by then most all the glitches were resolved.. Drives like a dream! I think you will be really blown away..

 

[Oxford_Powerboost]

Probably No. This is not a hybrid truck. Fuel mileage is terrible for a "hybrid". Generator is great and idling is great but driving - it is not hybrid.

It is a hybrid lol. It literally drives on electric, gas, or a combination of both. Meets the definition.

 

[amschind]

Yes. The one part that gives me pause is the exhaust battery coolant loop heat exchanger. I worry that part will prove the Achilles' Heel of the whole system, and would prefer a primary loop to battery loop water to water exchanger in the future.

Otherwise, I think that a better combination for the F150 would've been the 2.3L I4 they are putting into the Ranger or, better still, the 3.0L PowerStroke. I realize that a PowerStrokeBoost would've been a $9k engine upgrade, but 27-28 MPG overall would've been amazing.

 

[MountainBraveHeart7]

I would buy another PB. I am getting a consistent 23MPG over 2000 miles of city and taking trips in the Mountains. I think they could have put a larger battery and used the 2.7 EB and even made it better. The power delivery is unreal. Driving over 14 foot mountain passes is a cakewalk for this vehicle. I have a hard time getting the RPMS to approach 3k climbing huge passes.

 

[Atlee]

I would buy another PB. I am getting a consistent 23MPG over 2000 miles of city and taking trips in the Mountains. I think they could have put a larger battery and used the 2.7 EB and even made it better. The power delivery is unreal. Driving over 14 foot mountain passes is a cakewalk for this vehicle. I have a hard time getting the RPMS to approach 3k climbing huge passes.

Those 14 foot mountain passes will rea;;y get after you.

 

[Porpoise Hork]

I've only owned the PB for a month and it's getting better by the day. The MPG is averaging 25-27 now running 93 octane vs the 19 MPG crap gas from the dealer. Gobs of power, quiet, and very capable truck. Tested the 7.2 KW Pro-power on my house and it performed flawlessly. Even strong enough for the AC (with an EasyStart unit) to fire up and run. All in all, I would say yeah I would buy it again.

But it is a Hybrid Pick-up truck. A real full sized truck capable of 1/2 ton truck duty.
I agree it's not a Prius.

It's far better than the Lightning with the standard range battery that's for sure.

 

[Atlee]

The Lightning is great for a grocery getter. Useless for doing real truck stuff, especially towing.

 

[DBL R]

The Lightning is great for a grocery getter. Useless for doing real truck stuff, especially towing.

yup. Just wait for cold Weather. Current working ranges (towing/heavy loads) will drop by half. A lot of electric owners in for a rude awakening if they try to do truck things in the winter.

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