2018 Ford F-150 Lariat FX4: Unfiltered Real-World Buddy Review of America's Best Seller! 

Take a look at our review of the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT Max Tow ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-G5kLCdcTH7I.html - It competes directly against this Lariat on price.

Seriously just bought this exact truck 2 months ago and absolutely love it. Heavy discount was on it. The price was 66k and got it for 53k after about 2 hours of negotiations.

Have put 15000 miles so far on my 2018 F150 Lariat and loving it. ❤️

Purchased an 18 150 platinum last week. Very impressed but I chose the 5.0 motor.

Not just America, the F-150 was the most popular vehicle period and the best selling vehicle in the world for 2017.

Went shopping for a Lariat. Ended up purchasing a 2018 XLT Screw. FX4, tow, nav, 3.5. Sport package has more durable cloth and console shifter. End of year incentives, almost 14K off MSRP. Plus strong trade in price. Couldn't get near that on the higher trims. Tough choice, 5.0 or 3.5. Both have strong performance. Not much that I'm "missing" as far as options. Especially that I could park a nice motorcycle in the garage for price difference from the Lariat. I think GM and RAM also make a good product. I like that Ford has most engine choices for all trim levels. Ford has done a really good job with this vehicle. As far as ecoboost reliability. All the big rigs use turbo engines and can run a million miles before over-haul. Research shows the eco-boost are quite reliable. "Change the oil...." The sound, well..... Did I mention the torque is amazing and with the 10 speed.

Just got back from a >16k mile road trip from TX to AK in my 2018 FX4 Lariat with a 3.5eb. Not once was I concerned about its capabilities or performance. Had a blast without any vehicle concerns.

I went with the 3.5 ecoboost for the smaller engine when I run errands around town. When the turbos kick in its supposed to be equivalent to about a 6.0 I can tow a 8,500 lbs trailer no problem. I get the best of both worlds. That was a selling point for me. So far I'm impressed with the ecoboost.

I like these buddy reviews. Wish you could do this with all cars you get

Bought the same truck with tan interior in May and love it. It’s quiet and smooth and full of great features.

You guys are awesome. I really enjoy the content you are putting up! Thank you!

I've got a 2018 Super Cab Lariat, Ruby Red Metallic with the sport appearance pkg and the 3.5EB. I love, love, love it. I've had it over a year now. No regrets. I'd buy it again in a heartbeat. Pulls our 28ft 7,000lb travel trailer like a boss, even through the Rockies where I was blowing by Ram-boys and their hemis.

I purchased a 2016 FX4 Black Platinum Ecoboost Currently have 36,200 miles on the truck. No problems so far. “Knock on wood”. I love this truck. It is fun to drive and love all the options. I have the premium plus warranty which carries it to 75,000 miles. After that I hope the Tundra has updated enough to compete with the big 3 because that will be my next truck.

Sure wish the 5.0 was reviewed more

Proud to be Ford F-150 owner ❤️

Why the comments on how expensive it is? You pay for what it is. Best selling,most technology, highest tow capacity. Never rust body. And not to mention how beautiful it is to look at. What else is there? Ram? Silveraydo? Not buying something built by FCA and couldn't pay me enough to take a Chevy. They're almost painful to look at.

I love your channel. I think Roman, Andre and Nathan (along with Mr. Truck) seem to have a really good chemistry together. I hope you all get along in real life, as it's enjoyable to watch you on the RU-vid screen.

If that truck had the 5.0 it would be perfect 👌

I am currently leasing a 2016 F150 XLT in that same color and I believe the same wheels as that one. I wish I could have afforded the Lariat but at the time I could not. The F150 does lease very well. My 2016 XLT was pretty much loaded with an MSRP of $52k but with just $2,500 down I am leasing it for $499 per month. I must say that this truck after 30k miles has been pretty trouble free. I had one incident in which the truck started missing and losing power on a trip. It did not strand me but definitely had reduced power and a miss. I took it in the next day and the dealer said the 2.7 EB had 2 spark plugs that were fouled. They replaced all 6 under warranty and so far it seems to be fine. That was about 6k miles ago. The longevity of the EB engines concern me but the power they produce sure does put a smile on my face. And the fuel mileage has been pretty good in my opinion. I have averaged (per my fuel logs) 19.6 MPG over the life of the vehicle. Probably about 70% hwy and 30% city driving with no towing. That is a lot better than the 15 or so MPG I got with my 09' RAM (5.7 HEMI). I know the new RAM probably does much better but reliability and durability on RAM is questionable at best. I will probably be looking to update in the spring and I love all of the real world reviews that you guys do. I do wish you could do more long term reliability testing but I guess that is what CR is for since they have more resources for those sorts of things. Love the format of these vids please keep it up.

I have a 2015 F150 5.0 V-8 and I love it best truck i have ever owned! Has the power i need and its a Great looking truck, Very dependable to never had a issue with the truck.

Absolutley LOVE my fully loaded 17 f150 lariat

Thanks TFL Truck!

Really need to do a 2018 f150 5.0 Ike Gauntlet test

It has Sync 3 Apply/Android and you can do natural speech to Siri / Alexa. My 2017 Platinum does.

Best thing when you step up to the lariat id getting a different 4x4 system/transfer case. 4 auto allows the truck to operate very much like an awd car, disengaged the front axle during sharp turns to prevent binding etc. Also. Drive modes change the 4 auto system, in normal mode the front axle will disengage at highway speeds, but if you engage snow/wet mode it stays engaged, etc.

Nice truck, I just wish it would cost 35grand and not 65grand lol

can you guys show the automatic parking feature? Also show it try to park in a spot too small for it to see what happens

Very nice, always been a ford guy but I'll stay with my older trucks.

Love the fact that andre tried to speak to the nav system because, i have noticed nav systems across different brands, it does not recognize the speech with accents. However, when you speak with a white accent (not just amenrican) it recognizes it immediately. First noticed it in Nissan. So bravo Ford for picking up andre's russian accent!!!

I'm thinking about buying a used F150 lariat 2018 what engine should I get because I don't plan to tour anything with it, I'm 6'6" I'm buying it for the interior space and the use of the bed. Also all the transmission problems have been hearing about is it a major recall or just a few trucks??

I'm 17 and drive a 2006 Chevy Silverado 1500 with the 4.8 and I have to say idk if I'd want to drive an ecoboost instead of the 5.0 I used to think the ecoboost was better because of the numbers it puts out but there's something about a v8 that just puts a smile on your face and not to mention the 5.0 is far more versatile when it comes to mods

That trucks stance is really nice. My 2018 doesn't seem to sit that level

Anyone else having a problem with the turbos over heating when it rains? My grandparents has a 2017 and it’s in the shop again for a new turbo’s again. This is the 2nd set of turbos. They also had a ground problem that shorted out the pcm.

Can TFL Truck please do a video on 10 speed transmission issues with the 17-20 F-150s? Can it be trusted?

I would buy that over the 2019 competition. Love the F150! And people been reporting problems with especially with the new RAM and the center display. Wonder what 2020 will bring

What was this filmed with? Good information on truck.

My 15 f150 had the cleats standard with the 302A package, but my 18 I had to buy myself.

You better double-check the size of the Silverado because it is nowhere near as big in the back and it does not have a flat floor the RAM on the other hand it is as big in the backseat

TFLnow can you do a comparison between the Subaru Ascent and the Honda Pilot?

Quiet Cabin Technology is something you should comment on when testing for sound at speed. Ram identifies it on their window sticker.

Mine is a 2016 and never even had a check engine light. Best truck and best color. Ruby Red. Like my 7” lifted 5.0 version.

I love my used '12 F150 but having said that, the sticker price is amazing to me on these new trucks. Like they said, if people were not buying them, they would not be priced up like this but I cannot believe middle class people are coming up with the money to pay that much for trucks. Ours is a basic XLT with all you need but not really any toys and that was enough $$ for us. Shopped the other makes and it is not like any one was a great deal over the others.

Well, for that large of price, I chose to go with a Gen 1 truck, a '16 F150 XLT with the 3.5L Ecoboost, and it's been perfect so far. I got a wad of printed material, on the service records from brand new, and I'll continue with quality maintenance. I've never liked the Ram 'look', which may be a personal thing, but even if I won one, I'd sell it instantly, and buy a Ford or GM. I do like the Ford looks over all the rest, and have had two Fords in the past, a '95 F250 that I owned for 17 years with the 7.3 Powerstroke, and had ZERO issues with the truck in all those years, even after tuning it to 400 HP at the rear wheels. After that a '09 F450 King Ranch, possibly the most comfortable truck/vehicle I've ever owned, which was programmed to over 500 HP. I went a year without a truck (bought a motorhome, so no need for the truck) and was driving my wife's old Nissan...but not long ago got the F150 mentioned above, and I 'love' driving it, with many more options than I've had in a truck before! So...never a Ram for this guy, and I'll keep an eye out with the Ford & GM for future purchases. Oh, I've decided to never buy new again, because of the fast depreciation...so I'll always be behind the ball on options compared to new, but it will always be at least a few years old, and hopefully any bugs will be eliminated by then.

At 3:46 Andre it sounds like you said "fun50" hahaha now that is a marketing term that ford should try and use somehow

Not surprising. Of course the newer trucks will surpass the current gen. Not to worry, a new F-150 is on the way 😁

hope its the HO 3.5L limited that your gonna be driving

I'd choose to buy. If I wasn't a college student. And actually had the money.

2012 f150 lariat crew cab owner.. just paid it off.. great truck.. no trouble with motor, but alot of other issues.. 165k update just traded mine in for 10,500k for a F250 7.3 Godzilla's !!

just sold my f150 2012 platinum so happy ! got 4runner :D

The way that truck is equipped it might as well be a platinum. It has a lot of the standard features on the platinum.

I still drive my 2000 F150 XLT 4x4. 163k miles and running strong. Just changed the oil and realized im.burning about 3/4 quart somewhere... I may be looking at a new V6 model that puts out more output than my 260hp, 350 ft/lbs torque offroad demon.

Come on guys- please review and edit. It’s not called an “FX4”, FX4 is not a stand alone model since 2014 guys. It’s just a package that includes slightly different tuned suspension, 3 skid plates, and down hill descent control (the “unique tires” and the locking diff are stand alone options you can get without the FX4) You can put the FX4 package on XLT, Lariat, King ranch, platinum, and limited. And Roman, it’s the same ride height as with out the FX4 option. When your talking about the truck having “start stop” why do you say “the 10 speed allows that?” What does the 10 speed have to do with it? Ford has had start stop since the 2015 2.7 ecoboost. And where your trying to talk to the truck and you say it doesn’t understand, then you say “you just can’t say Siri, or Alexa etc” actually you can. When you pair your phone (which is extraordinarily easy on an F150 with sync3) then you can hold the talk button for 3 seconds and that accesses Siri, or when your USB is hooked up you just touch the talk button and it’s Siri, OR you can just say “hey Siri” and you can have the system be as “ intuitive” as you phone, Because it has Apple car play and Android auto (not mentioned or shown)And without all that the Sync 3 is one of the best systems on the market for many reasons, including updates that are just done with wifi instead of programming or SD cards. When your talking about Ford not being in the forefront of space guys please show us. Sit in the back of all the 2018’s so the GM/Chev 2018, and the Ram 2018. (The two main competitors) don’t look at the measurements, just sit in them and tell us what you think. Ford by far is the most room! Chevy’s numbers are not quite accurate because they are measuring from the end of the back seat to the back of the front seat, and they simply have a shorter seat for measurement purposes to fool guys like you. Plus look at the flat floor on the F150 that the others don’t have, way way more actual usable space in the “real world” without having to use and optional flat floor contraption that when in use looses a ton of height load room. When your talking about the models Over and above the lariat you forgot the King Ranch also. Plus that’s a 502A package lariat. There are two lariats below that, 500A and 501A. All priced differently to suite buyers budgets. Before you say “that’s too complicated” your spending a lot of money on a truck, find a sales person that can make it non-complicated and show you why you May want a certain configuration. “That’s a lot of money for this truck” please again your talking out of your butt. You can’t compare the 2018 chev and 2018 Ram to it because at the 502A level they don’t have comparable trucks. That would be more comparable to 500A. The 2018 Ram and 2018 Chev/GMC don’t have power telescopic steering, adaptive cruise control, Self parking, a full Glass Roof, power running boards, tailgate step, two way remote start (which you don’t even show when your struggling to start the truck) 2018 ram doesn’t have “air conditioned seats they just use cabin air they aren’t cooled just ventilated, LED Box lighting, HID headlights, Fordpass phone App (free) plus a ton more. You get a lot of value for the extra money. And if your comparing to a 2019 then yes Ram is very pricey also. And so is GM, funny your not mentioning how much the two new competitors are yet your comparing the 2018 F150 to the 2019 competition. And you still can’t get a bunch of stuff with the competition you can with the F150, like king ranch 601A, platinum, and limited you get massaging seats, and they are awesome! Plus the you would have to compare the the F150 with the cheaper 5.0 because it’s faster than the 5.7 hemi also. I’m sure that truck would have the 3.55 gears and the max trailer tow package if you look at the window stickers guys, that’s not “just under 11,000lbs” that’s 11,900 pounds. I don’t know where you got your payload numbers from but it’s not even close it’s 2030lbs with the supercrew short box 4X4, the exact configuration your driving. With max payload package and the 6.5 box it’s even much higher. Where do you come up with this info??? So much missed and wrong information yet again fellas, your going to get me to find time and do video’s aren’t you lol. I don’t have time for that guys, “pick-up” your game (pun intended) (ya I know my writing skills suck, obviously it’s not my strongest point ha ha) p.s.couple of the main things you didn’t show, one of the coolest things on the truck, how could you talk about price and not show the glass twin panel roof, not just “lane departure warning, but lane assist” the exclusive trailer park assist (which is a big deal if you are not good at backing up a trailer), plus much more. Frustrating to watch you guys. Compare a F150 that’s way less guys because like I said there are a ton of things the trucks your comparing to on price don’t even offer at any price. And don’t even get me started on all the advantages of all aluminum. Forget the commercials Chevy does against it, look at all the debunking videos against those ads. It’s lighter and never rusts, ever! Didn’t mention that. You think it costs more to fix? Yes it probably does, but insurance pays for it not you. And you know which truck made of aluminum is the safest truck in the world. Yup you guessed it, that too is the F150. (No mention of the crash test ratings) how about the huge fuel tank meaning less stops on trips. Rain sensing wipers, automatic bright beams. I could go on and on to show value for the money. How about the huge difference in resale value compared to the Ram, you get some of that difference back. Blah blah.

It will be interesting to see the long term reliability of these turbo engines. I have a 2005 aspirated engine and I would be leaning toward buying the 5.0 in these new Fords.

I like your reviews, but, I prefer the more utilitarian trucks. That is why I bought a Dodge Quad Cab 4WD from the Forest service in Colorado. Mine has the 4.7 V8 with a 6 speed manual transmission, non-power windows, and locks. It seems to be lifted up a few inches, and also equipped very luxurious rubber mats!!

Andre would like the lariat sport

I like these “live style” reviews. Keep up the great work. I love your videos. 👍

Yes mid trim level truck got so expensive 😕. And I hope ford makes a f150 to compete with trail boss,rebel & trd pro.

TFL.... Thanks for another review. My question, please answer because I want to know and I am in the market for a new truck and I am heavily considering the F150 with the 3.5 eco boost. Have you ran a competitive test between the 3.5 with and the 3.5 without the "catch can" after market install? I keep my trucks a long time and the last thing I want is a brand spanking new F150 with valve problems 30 to 50 thousand miles down the road. I ask because the internet is FULL of these issues. For roughly $500, is the catch can a good investment?

Good job guys. Some how you need to advertise more you should have more get your name out. You deserve more subscribers

best truck in the world!

I love that truck, but I'm unsure about the quality. My last f150 (14 lariat) that I bought new needed so many repairs by 70,000 miles. Driver seat failure ($1800 at 45,000 miles), oil pressure sending unit (showed no oil pressure at 48,000 miles and required a tow $$$$, and needs a new one again), warped rotors warped rotors warped rotors warped rotors warped rotors warped rotors, oil leak at oil filter/cooler assembly at 60,000 miles, front hubs partially trying to engage in 2wd when weather is cool (started at 30,000 miles and continue to do it), rear defrost failure that requires an entire rear window replacement (62,000 miles), air bag warning light is intermittently on. I'm not sure if spending more than $50k on another ford is wort it?

You can get an aftermarket bedliner from dualliner for less than a factory installation

The price has rocketed. I have a fully loaded 2014 Fx4 and in 2014 the window sticker was $53,000. (5.0 V8 which is cheeper) compared to this 18 the only thing I don’t have is the auto park, 360 camera, heated rear seats, and auto lowering tailgate.

65 grand?! All I want and need are the capabilities of the power wagon (with a hellcat engine/fully cladded underbody and spaced wheels) with a 3rd gen ram slt package

Does this truck have the Max Tow Package? I ask this because the price seems awfully high compared to my similarly equipped 2018 FX4, Max Tow Platinum which has the $250.00 towing mirror option, Ford tri fold bed cover, wheel well liners and the Ford version of the Husky floor liner in in the price (as well as the bed side steps) and it stickered for the same money as this truck. In my research, Max Tow saves about $1000 over a similarly equipped 3.5L Eco Boost esentially giving you the Twin Turbo V6 for the same price as the 5.0 L V8. Plus, this might explain why I have 100 pounds less payload capacity as the 9.75 axle and additional cooling does take away from the payload capacity of the truck.

Great trucks. #1 for a reason! Hopefully my next truck too 😊

Sorry and this goes for all brands but I can't see myself paying $60k plus for a half ton when I can just get a Three quarter ton Diesel for less or the same. (Depending on brand)

As a BMW collector, knowing nothing of trucks, after renting 2 new f-150’s, 1 with the v-8 and 1 with the v-6, I would hands down get the v-8. My mileage was better with the 8. It was more fun, sounded better and smoother torque band / rev range. The 6 was powerful. No question.

Ford f150 Crew cab 4x4 stx with v8 please review

What's so stylish of a boxy design same as Chevy/gmc?

Hey Roma can you load motorbike into back trays of three trucks that would make a another great vid👍

Guys, why does this tester not have the ecoboost badging on the bottom of the front doors like they always have done? Is this a new thing or whoopsie on this unit? Honestly I thought it would be a 5.0 when I saw the video thumbnail. Please elaborate!

I heard before why you guys don't discuss reliability, but in this "buy it or lease it" discussion it's one of the most important factors in a purchase, and too important to leave out. The new Ram has a truly next gen. Interior. There is no question about that, but the last generation Ram was consistently listed as one of the least reliable vehicles in the country by every independent group that tracks frequency of repair statistics. I really hope FCA has got their act together on the new ones, but there is no way in hell I'll bet 60k of my own money on it.

Tfl should know that there is a 4x4 pkg ram offers. Im buying one actually. Similar to the rebel in many ways. Rear locker, lift, skid plates and upgraded tires. its essentially a poor mans rebel kinda undercover. The same way you can buy a unbadged power wagon. Just a lifted 3/4 ton with all the same features as the wagon.

“Gridations of off road trucks”. Haha, gotta love him.

You guys should do a towing 0-60

F150 will always be the best in class.

I've also have to give it to the Ford they were the first to come out with the panoramic roof the wood trim more room. They got the six engine choices pretty impressive a V6 with twin turbos that out perform the V8 by a long shot Chevy and Dodge . Chevy and Dodge finally caught up to ford it only took them about 4 years. Lol that's why Ford is the number #1 selling truck.

Just plug in your phone for Android auto or carplay. I almost never use Sync 3, its good but it is nowhere close to Android auto

Wonder what resale value is gonna be in 5-10 years. At 65k

If you need more space than what's inside a crew cab, buy a van. Self driving cars are not far away and once they're here, vehicle's will become nice places to take long naps. When that happens, vans my become the most popular seller.

Trucks are too expensive u have to win the mega million to buy a truck today

Was hoping for the 5.0

2009 the bigger cab was started in 2009 those other brands have a lot of catching up to do!

Extending the cab 4 inches is not necessarily true. We parked a 2018 next to a 2019 Ram and the outside dimensions were exactly the same. I'd suggest they all found ways to gain space with more efficient interior design.

That is identical to the truck I just bought only mine has a 6-inch Rough Country lift under it with hurricane rims

Roman you mention give it the beans from my girl at Sarah-N- tuned. I love it when she gives it the beans. I would say also to dodge will so just as many forwards this year with having their price reduction and they're awesome interior and everything else that makes the Dodge Ram awesome. I still think you'll have a really nice truck after it rusts out unlike the Ford. I don't know why Dodge is rust out so quick but it's just a known fact.

I like Ram, i have my reasons, but there is alot in Fords i prefer over all others, mostly cushier ride over small road wholes, dynamic steering weight gets much heavier in speed (unlike Ram), love the keypad entry... probably more...just few i could think of quick

Guys I love your channel and have been a fan since I lived in CO running the same trail as you all in the front range, but do NOT compare the Ford interior to the Rebel's interior! Trucks DO NOT need giant screens in their interiors. The Rebel is a FUN truck, the f150 is a WORK truck. It is about utility and getting the job done and done right. The Rebel interior is in no way representation of where Ford need to start pointing the direction of its interiors. I don't mind updating, but big screens are a cheap cop out on true design and functionality.

Many if not all corporations of any sort invest heavily on Analysis to see what the threshold is on the absolute most they can charge for their product. I can easily see a truck costing $100,000 in the near future and people will flock to lease or finance for 15, or 20 years.... maybe put their home as collateral

Love the channel but better research is needed. There are 7 flavors of the F-150. Starts with the XL, XLT, LARIAT, KING RANCH, PLATINUM, LIMITED, RAPTOR.

i have a buddy who has the 2018 Lariat with the 5.0.. he loves the truck but its been to the shop 5 times for warranty or recall work in just over a year.. exactly what ive heard from other people i know with F150's.. they just have too much technology and moving parts.. ive had a 2005 titan for 11 years with literally no issues besides reg wear and tear.. ill be going for prob a 2018 titan soon to replace.. as will be cheaper with the 2020 coming out and still has a 5 year warranty

Where in Texas will you be, Andre?

I have a 2018 fx4 xlt supercab with the 3.5 eco boost .... I paid 42500.. sticker was 50050.. I love it .. my girlfriend just bought a 2018 stx 4x4.. supercab with the 2.7 ... she paid 33000... so if you know what you need versus only what you wNt these trucks can be affordable .. my truck is for hauling a tractor .. don’t need a moonroof and leather for that .. my daily driver is a 2016 Subaru Forester

you guys mention the price of the Ford lariat in comparison to chevy and dodge BUT you never gave the price of the dodge and the chevy WHY? and also with the Tarrific on metal I would assume the prices will go up on a can of beer are soda , make you comparison fairly and they may be worth listening to and watching Fair what do i drive a 1975 International corn-binder

Just purchased 2020 F-150 Lariat, the price is 😬😬😬 but overall I love it. 3.5 eco boost, all the bells and whistles.....

Buy it is thw correct answer.

The conundrum is that the new Ram has one interior targeted to everyone, and it is nice. It does not get downgraded/decontented based on trim level - you have to go to the Ram Classic to get a basic interior. The F-150 and Silverado make-do with basically the same interior for ALL trim levels. Ram is cheating, which is why I bought a F-150.

Tailgate step is worthless most of the time due to trailer being connected..retracting bumper steps make the most sense

Just bought a 2019 lariat, 5.0, 3.73, 7000lb gvwr. Love it, but it is still new. My last Ford was a 1975 f100 with a 360 v8 that was terrible and made me switch to Toyota, until now.