My 1500 mile 2021 F-150 owner review...

[currybob]

Great report Adam and music to my ears!

Would you say that is the best stock sound system you have ever heard in a vehicle?

Will be looking forward to your propower review and if you had to get any adapters for the 220 volt plug.

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[Tireman]

Great report Adam and music to my ears!

Would you say that is the best stock sound system you have ever heard in a vehicle?

Will be looking forward to your propower review and if you had to get any adapters for the 220 volt plug.

yes, I would say the sound system is the best OE system I have heard. You have the option to choose stereo or surround. I put it in surround earlier and am getting some distortion. Hopefully tomorrow it will have magically gone away.

I wanted to test the propower today in my IT room at the office but the guy I needed to help me with it is on vacation this week. I’ll get with the mechanics at the office tomorrow and find something heavy to plug in.

 

[currybob]

yes, I would say the sound system is the best OE system I have heard. You have the option to choose stereo or surround. I put it in surround earlier and am getting some distortion. Hopefully tomorrow it will have magically gone away.

I wanted to test the propower today in my IT room at the office but the guy I needed to help me with it is on vacation this week. I’ll get with the mechanics at the office tomorrow and find something heavy to plug in.

I think surround takes a pretty strong signal, have you tired it with Sat radio?

 

[GABAR]

Iv'e put 1500 miles on my 2021 F150 Platinum with the powerboost engine and kind of feel obligated to post a review. I'll start by saying these things are awesome! They offer the best of everything. There is plenty of power if you want it. If you want good gas mileage it offers that too.

The OE Hankook at2 is much smoother and quieter than I anticipated. I still removed them and replaced them with Michelin Defenders. It rides as smooth and quiet as my wife's new escalade....like a dream.

The hybrid engine is a game changer. It's actually in electric mode more than I thought it would be. You can be cruising around at 35 or 40 and it will switch to electric. I thought it would just do that in reverse and cruising around in a parking lot.

The annoying beeping noise saying the vehicle is not in park when I was sitting at a red light that I mentioned in a previous post has gone away. I guess it does that the first couple hundred miles. I've noticed you have to shut the door pretty hard to keep the door ajar indicator from coming on.

The lane assist is simply amazing. It will all but drive the vehicle itself. No bouncing from line to line. Its true lane centering. I cant say enough good about this and cant wait for the OTA update next year.

My overall fuel mileage through 1500 miles is 17.2 but I drive really fast. My eco coach (another cool feature) is saying thats the only thing i'm doing wrong when it comes to fuel mileage. Today's 30 mile commute to the office averaged over 20 MPG and I know I could have gotten it higher. I'll try to do better tomorrow and report back.

The heated seats will burn your rear!

The B&O Unleashed is excellent too! Especially since I found in the audio setting the surround mode. It comes from the factory in stereo mode.

The Auto 4wd seems to be like the AWD on my 18 Raptor. I dont know that for a fact, but it feels like it.

I'll be testing out the 7.2 KW generator sometime today and will report back with results.

I'm no writer and I know i'm jumping around a lot, but figured I should pass this on anyway. If I can think of anything else I will reply to this thread. If you have questions or want pictures of something other than myself or my wife, I don't mind helping. Hope this helps

I’m also a fan of Michelin tires and you’re correct, they do ride very smooth and very quiet.

Sounds like you’re enjoying your new F150.

May I suggest upgrading the oil to a full synthetic.

Personally, I have a preference for Pennzoil “Ultra“ full synthetic. The bad thing is, it’s not available on the shelf of your local auto parts store.....not even Walmart but, it can be ordered online from Walmart and other places.

Congrats....... I hope it continues to give you many trouble free miles of service.

 

[Tireman]

I think surround takes a pretty strong signal, have you tired it with Sat radio?

not yet, I’ll give it a try tomorrow. I tried it with Apple Music

 

[Tireman]

I’m also A fan of Michelin tires and you’re correct, they do ride very smooth and very quiet.

Sounds like you’re enjoying your new F150.

May I suggest upgrading the oil to a full synthetic.

Personally, I have a preference for Pennzoil “Ultra“ full synthetic. The bad thing is, it’s not available on the shelf of your local auto parts store.....not even Walmart but, it can be ordered online from Walmart and other places.

Congrats....... I hope it continues to give you many trouble free miles of service.

The full synthetic is an excellent suggestion. I normally do that on new vehicles once they hit 2 or 3 thousand. I’ve heard you need to wait a few thousand miles so it will break in correctly. I don’t know if there is any truth to that.

 

[jabrego]

Iv'e put 1500 miles on my 2021 F150 Platinum with the powerboost engine and kind of feel obligated to post a review. I'll start by saying these things are awesome! They offer the best of everything. There is plenty of power if you want it. If you want good gas mileage it offers that too.

The OE Hankook at2 is much smoother and quieter than I anticipated. I still removed them and replaced them with Michelin Defenders. It rides as smooth and quiet as my wife's new escalade....like a dream.

The hybrid engine is a game changer. It's actually in electric mode more than I thought it would be. You can be cruising around at 35 or 40 and it will switch to electric. I thought it would just do that in reverse and cruising around in a parking lot.

The annoying beeping noise saying the vehicle is not in park when I was sitting at a red light that I mentioned in a previous post has gone away. I guess it does that the first couple hundred miles. I've noticed you have to shut the door pretty hard to keep the door ajar indicator from coming on.

The lane assist is simply amazing. It will all but drive the vehicle itself. No bouncing from line to line. Its true lane centering. I cant say enough good about this and cant wait for the OTA update next year.

My overall fuel mileage through 1500 miles is 17.2 but I drive really fast. My eco coach (another cool feature) is saying thats the only thing i'm doing wrong when it comes to fuel mileage. Today's 30 mile commute to the office averaged over 20 MPG and I know I could have gotten it higher. I'll try to do better tomorrow and report back.

The heated seats will burn your rear!

The B&O Unleashed is excellent too! Especially since I found in the audio setting the surround mode. It comes from the factory in stereo mode.

The Auto 4wd seems to be like the AWD on my 18 Raptor. I dont know that for a fact, but it feels like it.

I'll be testing out the 7.2 KW generator sometime today and will report back with results.

I'm no writer and I know i'm jumping around a lot, but figured I should pass this on anyway. If I can think of anything else I will reply to this thread. If you have questions or want pictures of something other than myself or my wife, I don't mind helping. Hope this helps

How far, if miles, can you go in just electric mode? Is 35mph where it switches to hybrid mode?

 

[Fredm2002]

Thanks for sharing the information on your experience. Maybe you can share some pictures too?

 

[Jack in Prescott]

Adam, congratulations on all the positive experiences you're having with the Powerboost...and my thanks for being thoughtful enough to keep the rest of us posted. Very sorry to hear about the damaged businesses and homes you folks experienced last week. We're wishing everyone well there.

Jack

 

[ldsavow]

Maybe someday, if I am very lucky, I will get my Platinum...

 

[MoSlick]

Iv'e put 1500 miles on my 2021 F150 Platinum with the powerboost engine and kind of feel obligated to post a review. I'll start by saying these things are awesome! They offer the best of everything. There is plenty of power if you want it. If you want good gas mileage it offers that too.

The OE Hankook at2 is much smoother and quieter than I anticipated. I still removed them and replaced them with Michelin Defenders. It rides as smooth and quiet as my wife's new escalade....like a dream.

The hybrid engine is a game changer. It's actually in electric mode more than I thought it would be. You can be cruising around at 35 or 40 and it will switch to electric. I thought it would just do that in reverse and cruising around in a parking lot.

The annoying beeping noise saying the vehicle is not in park when I was sitting at a red light that I mentioned in a previous post has gone away. I guess it does that the first couple hundred miles. I've noticed you have to shut the door pretty hard to keep the door ajar indicator from coming on.

The lane assist is simply amazing. It will all but drive the vehicle itself. No bouncing from line to line. Its true lane centering. I cant say enough good about this and cant wait for the OTA update next year.

My overall fuel mileage through 1500 miles is 17.2 but I drive really fast. My eco coach (another cool feature) is saying thats the only thing i'm doing wrong when it comes to fuel mileage. Today's 30 mile commute to the office averaged over 20 MPG and I know I could have gotten it higher. I'll try to do better tomorrow and report back.

The heated seats will burn your rear!

The B&O Unleashed is excellent too! Especially since I found in the audio setting the surround mode. It comes from the factory in stereo mode.

The Auto 4wd seems to be like the AWD on my 18 Raptor. I dont know that for a fact, but it feels like it.

I'll be testing out the 7.2 KW generator sometime today and will report back with results.

I'm no writer and I know i'm jumping around a lot, but figured I should pass this on anyway. If I can think of anything else I will reply to this thread. If you have questions or want pictures of something other than myself or my wife, I don't mind helping. Hope this helps

 

[MoSlick]

Adam, congratulations on all the positive experiences you're having with the Powerboost...and my thanks for being thoughtful enough to keep the rest of us posted. Very sorry to hear about the damaged businesses and homes you folks experienced last week. We're wishing everyone well there.

Jack

 

[MoSlick]

My 2001 Limited power boost is in transit. The dealer told me yesterday that it should arrive between January 10 and 15th. I truly can’t wait!!!!

 

[tn.lariat]

Hi, Adam I'm also in Nashville area and ordered a Lariat with hybrid and 7.2kw. How does the truck feel when switching from electric to engine and is it smoother when auto start/stop functions? Wanting to test drive one before buying it. Just waiting for one to hit near but dealership.

 

[Tireman]

Hi, Adam I'm also in Nashville area and ordered a Lariat with hybrid and 7.2kw. How does the truck feel when switching from electric to engine and is it smoother when auto start/stop functions? Wanting to test drive one before buying it. Just waiting for one to hit near but dealership.

Dunlap & Kyle Tire Co....530 Myatt Dr...come find out for yourself. The transition is very smooth.

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