2018 Ford F-150 Lariat 2.7 EcoBoost - Redline: Review 

I'm a Toyota guy, I love toyotas. I looked at a Tundra and was doing all I could to get the dealership to actually deal on the price, no go. Out of frustration I went to test an f150 and had no intention on buying, since I haven't owned an American car in over 30 years buying a Ford was crazy talk. After the test drive I looked at my wife and said this is the nicest vehicle I have ever driven. Talk about comfortable, those captain seats are pure luxury, the 2.7 is really powerful, the cabin is dead quiet, the supercrew is enormous, I mean you could live in it. Needless to say I bought the f150.

Chevy runs in the family blood for me, was in the market for a 2021 Chevy custom, but after the dealer didn’t want to work with me , I took a left on the Ford dealer down the street never ever thinking I would buy one & walked out with one.. not just because they actually helped me, but wen I got inside the truck, it was amazing , had more features than a Chevy and I was sold ..this was 3days ago, here’s to making new Ford memories with my wife and kids 🍻

Superb review. I've watched a few of your reviews and you certainly do a great job. Very helpful. Thank you.

...and 55 F-150s were sold in America during this video!

Great review. I purchased the extended cab XL model with the 2.7 and 4wd. It came in right around $40k. Roomy cab, and consistent 20mpgs. It's a great truck.

I just picked up a 2015 2.7 last year,honestly I luv it. I don’t do any towing ,but over all very happy with it. I’ve heard some great things about the 5.0,but for my business and every day needs, no disappointments.

Great review Sofyan! You review it so well it made me want a truck and I had no notion of owning a truck !

Fords been knocking out the park with this generation f-150 those ecoboost engines are no joke either.

This is personally the best looking F150 ever.

Im a Toyota guy too, LOVED my Tacoma for being light and reliable. But the dash rattles and horrible transmission made me trade it. My '18 STX is the best looking truck out there IMO, and 4wd Supercab is only 4300lbs. The transmission is a mind reader, skips gears intelligently, lots of drive modes. And the power is crazy, u never have to go over 2,800rpm to haul ass.

I was really skeptical about the 2.7 liter Ecoboost until I drive a supercab FX4 and I was really surprised at the acceleration and how nice and quite the ride was.

You can't beat forced induction . I test drove one today , and I've always said I'd never get a v6 ,but I'm definitely going to be getting one. It's stupid quick and very comfortable

Thanks for the review. Now I am waiting for the 2018 Expedition review!

2.7 is probably the best engine I've ever had in a half ton. Not the most peak horse power, obviously. But 400 ft lbs of torque and even though it has 70 hp less than the 5.0 it pulls harder. It pulls way harder than my dad's 5.3 Silverado. My buddy has a 2018 5.3 Sierra and the 2.7 in my truck will out pull that easily. And has a way faster 0-60. And my F150 2.7 4x4 Screw averages 18mpg where his Sierra 4x4 Screw averages 14. It's the ideal engine for 90% of truck owners for sure. Ford definitely has it figured out.

Thanks man , just test drove one today! You gave me more info than the salesman..

One or these was issued to me from the company I work for. 2020 F150 2.7l 4x4 4 door Lariat. What a great truck!! A/C in the seats is AMAZING

You know this is a popular vehicle if almost every comment is someone trashing it. 😂😂😂 I’m guessing this will be Redline’s most popular review of 2018 in terms of views. We love trucks and we love to hate trucks.

My first time ever buying a truck,and so for I'm loving it

I got 85000 on my 2010 Lariat and I still love it. Gonna keep it at least another 10 years.

I have this same exact truck, same color, same wheels, but the 3.5 Ecoboost, and I am enjoying it a lot!

The 2.7L EcoBoost isn’t a bad thing. It’s actually quicker off the line, has the same 0-60 as the 3.5L and gets incredible mileage. The towing capacity in that configuration is still around 7000lbs (check out The Fast Lane Truck Ike Gauntlet run with this truck, it’s great). I was dead set on the 3.5L, but after doing more research I decided the 2.7L is actually the far better choice if you don’t plan on towing more than 7000lbs on a regular basis. I’ve had it for two days and I’m getting around 11l/100k average, and I’ve been having some fun with the throttle.

Very thorough and informative. Much more useful information for making a purchase decision. Thanks!

Bought a 2018 2.7 Eco SuperCrew 4x4 last Oct 2022 and love it! The “get up and go” is impressive, and it feels much more powerful than the Chevys and Fords I grew up with back in the day. It’s a pleasure to drive in town and on the highway. Lots of room in the cabin. I really really like this truck and envision sticking with the Ford F150 down the road.

I just subscribed. I like your reviews. They are complete. And your presentation is very good. No drama. I like that.

I've owned many pickup trucks. My last three have been the Ford F-150. I have never had any reliability issues, I've only done oil changes. I've had Toyota's and they've been in the shop more often! I've driven all from The Big Three and the Ford drives the best. There's no question that Ford is ahead of the game when it comes to full size pickup trucks. That is why RAM and GM are introducing new models. Their current stock cannot compete with the current Ford. As you know, General Motors will now be putting aluminum components on the new GMC Chevy twins. It's simple, the Ford drives better, has better gas mileage, best crash test scores, best towing and payload ( depends how equipped),has more interior space, and a flat rear floor. I just love them and it's going to be hard to get me to switch. It is the number one selling vehicle in North America for a reason!

Great Review - for a non-Truck guy you did a great job! I have always had F150s, I am looking to replace my 2009 5.4L Lariat with 239K miles. I drive about 500 miles a week in Texas 65-90mpg roads so this could be a good truck. I tow my tractor 10-30 miles now and then so I think this 2.7L will be a nice option since 90% of the time I will be just on the highway. Thanks again

hi You are the best you tube AUTO reviewer out there,, i will buy the f150 in the fall and just bought 3 of youre tee shirts and will very proud to where them.

Can't wait for you to test 2019 Ram. I saw it at car show in DC and it looks great! Great review as always btw

2.7 is one badass little engine

Man I just bought my first new vehicle, I got a 2018 crew cab with the stx package in lightning blue with this same engine and it's absolutely killing me having to wait for it to come in. That little 2.7 truly is a wicked fast motor, I was super surprised. Mines 2wd with 3:55 gears. Can't wait!

I’m a Kid that lives around Chrysler, Toyota and GM and the Ford is just fit for me in my mind, I want this as my first vehicle because everyone loves every truck except for fords and I want to change that cause the truck is beautiful ❤️

Love my 2004 5.4 liter,ready to update to 5.0 liter...

Can't wait to get mine late this year. I'll be placing an order for for a 18-19 regular cab, xl, short bed, with the 5.0l and 4x4. Boy am I excited.

Love this truck and nice review.

Solid review. Excited to see the 3.0 Diesel reviews.

Great review answered all my questions

Excellent review, very informative, thank you

Never had a problem with our ford and had it about 2 years already with 40000 miles

Thanks for a great review! It's likely this or the 3.5 EcoBoost for me when I buy.

Great review!! Love the truck 2 more months

This is why I watch Redline!!! Excellent honest reviews!!!

They sold 909,000 F150's in 2018 which is a hell of a lot compared to the competition.

Very informative, and excellent Colaboration on the machine it self, Makes me want to BUY a FORD F 150

Glad to see that you feel better ;-)

I'm not a Ford fan at all, but this F-150 shows why they've controlled the pickup truck game forever. I love the fact that they offer so many engine choices. Plus I think this 2.7 actually has a pretty good sounding tone. That said, I'd probably go for the 5.0 V8 because their EcoBoost engines have issues with carbon buildup from what I've read. Great job Ford!

My wife wants a Honda Pilot, I want and F-150 sent her this video hoping this convinces her my way LOL.

Yet another great review.

Great review !

Love the 5.0L Beat

I love the sound it makes when you get in the truck and it starts chiming

Great review

Great Review Sofyan.

I love that pleasant entry sound in Fords!

Ford’s killing it these days

You are always the best in whichever vehicle you showcase sir.

I have a 2017 model... I got it before the 2018 model was leaked, and I was upset, but that didn't stop me, doing a front end swap and I can't wait to get it back, I just love the 2018 look

It's been the number one selling truck in the USA since 1977

Great truck and engine combo, over 50k miles on my 2.7tt.

Nice review. Thank you

Great video!

Ford makes the best trucks

I enjoyed your video! Keep up the good work

Wow, great review!

I've never been a truck guy. But my goodness I need one of these, for reasons

I’m in the market, And I drove one last week and it was a pleasant surprise. Btw, get the 5.0, trust me! I drove a 2.7 & a 5.0 back to back. 5.0 all day!

I don't know why people trash trucks. It is always a personal choice. It is preference. You might like the looks of a sierra gmc and you might not. You might like the back seat of a Ford and maybe not. To each his own as they say. As long as you maintain the truck and you like how it looks and behaves...go for it. I hate people who trash one over the other. Everyone has a bad experience to any level in any make. There are Fords who have over 700,000 clicks and also GMCS and CHevs, RAMS, NISSAN, and also Toyotas. Depends how you take care of them. If you have always been a FORD guy then go for it. If you are a TUNDRA fan then go for it. Be kind to each other. Respect what each make offers for the consumer.

Great review as always. Now waiting for review on the 2019 Ram 1500, 2019 Chevy Silverado, & 2019 GMC Sierra

Well done, mahalo. Considering this as a used truck purchase in 2023.

The 2.7 is the best engine that many people don't know about because it gets overlooked. There's not a GM 5.3 that'll touch it!

11:32 I thought you were going to say it could fit a huge person

I just got this exact truck but with the 3.5. I love it.

Need me one of these

Great video but I do have to admit you are right that is the best truck in America and Canada it was 51 years straight in Canada is number one selling truck but actually I think it's 52 now

Fantastic review. I'm really looking forward to the Ram 1500 review as I'm considering both the F150 and the Ram 1500. Keep up the great work!

very good review again.....

I really like the 2.7t, it is peppy.

for some oddest reason I find fully loaded Platinum F-150 more luxurious than most Lincoln and Cadillac sedans...

Will you guys be reviewing the 2019 Ranger when it comes out?? I’m considering one as I had an older Ranger and I just love Fords in general, and I love the reviews on this channel, so it’d be nice to see one from y’all.

I have a 05 lariat and love it. Not fan of the 09-13 version but really love this! Just have to find a trade in or lease return or something as $60k is a lot for me

The 2.7 ecoboost is now The F150’s best selling engine, because they perform, quiet, strong and economical. No they don’t sound as good as the 5.0, no they won’t tow 12,000 pounds, but for 80% of truck buyers I think this engine is more than enough. The majority of State Troopers, not a easy life, in WV run ecoboost powered Explorers and 300,000, not out of the question for these engines with proper maintenance. So far I love mine, 22,000 mile 0 problems and yes I’d buy the same exact truck again!

I still have a really hard time with $50k+ for a 1/2 ton truck. I hear what you saying ... but that's a hard number to swallow. Same with all the 1/2 ton trucks.

Very nice review you covered everything well! One correction - in the beginning you say it has an "aluminum body and chassis" - actually the body is aluminum but the chassis is steel.

Does anyone else just love the bong that it makes? It's the only one in the market that doesn't bug me.

2:00 The XLT is the trim most people choose.

I have a 2.7 XLT Sport. Love it. Best part is I get 18 MPG on average.

Cool black 2018 ford f-150 video

I WAS a Toyota guy, I loved Toyotas, for 20 years. I watched and considered the Tundra but after test driving a Silverado and F150, I abandoned my thoughts about the Tundra and grabbed my F150. This truck is so comfortable, such a good hauler and tower and is fast. Four years later and I'm still in love with it. Looking at the Powerboost now and might wait to check out the Lightning. FORD still builds the best truck......... don't let a Toyota sales person tell you any different.

That's a beautiful truck. Not sure what color I'd get though. I love the perfectly round wheel wells that match the wheel/tire perfectly. This is how a truck is supposed to look.

I just traded my 2014 super crew with a 5.0 for a new super crew with the 2.7, the 5.0 did sound good, but the 2.7 is quicker to me, it unreal the power it makes. I’ve drove all the new trucks with the v8’s and the eco boost holds its own with all of them. The eco diesel in the dodge is strong also.

I have a 2016 f150 5.0 with 373 gears. It's a nice truck but I've learned to get where I want to go I'm always putting my foot into it more than I really want to so I've been eyeing up the EcoBoost trucks and wondering what it would be like to have the 3.5tt or 2.7tt under the hood

You sound like Alton Brown. Also, great review!

Now that’s a truck

Is it stupidity or ignorance that compels people to comment on the reliability of a vehicle they don't own.

Just bought the 18 2.7 yesterday un friggen believable what a truck

Good Review Of 2018 Ford F-150. 😀

I actually really like the styling

Best truck ever made

I love your cars

Like this is beautiful truck

aybe someone said this already but I'm not going to read through 1000 comments to find out. The Lariat is not the most popular trim. XLT is