Review: 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat SuperCrew 2.7L 

I turned my 2011 Mustang over to my son and got a 2018 Super Crew XLT 2.7 with chrome package and 302A package with navigation. Yes Matt, parking definitely more challenging than the Mustang! But, did a 2200 mile trip and this thing is so comfortable. Most comfortable vehicle I've ever owned. FYI I did get 26 mpg on the highway and now get 21.5 in town. Thanks!

I bought the 2018 F-150 Supercrew 2.7L and I pull a 5000 lb Keystone Bullet 24' Camper. Truck pulls with no problem at all. It is perfect for what I use it for.

Not crazy about the new headlights, but now the lil 2.7 Ecoboost has more torque and a 10 soeed transmission. I laugh at some of the comments I see below about how bad they think these engine are. All I can say is go drive it, their quiet, smooth and very fast! Apparently a lot of folks are being impressed by the 2.7 because it’s now the F150’s best selling engine. Matt have no idea why yours did so bad on MPGs because I constantly get 20.4 in town, calculator checked and I cut the stupid stop start thing off. I’m starting to see Ecoboost engines at around 200,000 miles on them and they are running great, maybe not the engine for everyone, but so far I love mine!

Doug the type of guy to put 2 gallons of milk in his center console Oops wrong channel

Keep up the great work Matt love the videos u make

I'm a GM guy who happens to work at a Ford dealership. I've driven so many F-series trucks over the past year for extended periods of time - every light duty and super duty configuration - as well as several GM, Toyota, and Ram trucks, and I am seriously impressed with this F-150 and it's EcoBoost V6 engines, they are top notch. This 2.7L is very quick and to me feels better than the 5.3L V8 in the Silverados I drove. Also the 3.5L EcoBoost feels quicker than the 6.2L V8 in the Sierra Denali that I drove (although that V8 sounds MUCH better than the EcoBoost and the power delivery is more linear, which is why I generally prefer N/A or superchargers over turbos). The 5.0L in the F-150 is nice too, great power and sound. Despite everything though, if I was buying an F-150 my choice would be the 3.5L EcoBoost. The power you get from that engine is just bonkers and I love it. Still, I do like how the Silverado/Sierra drive better than the F-150. The GM trucks feel tighter and better planted, almost like unibodies; the F-150, despite feeling lighter thanks to the aluminum, still jiggles and bounces more than the GM trucks do. The Ford and GM trucks to me are leaps and bounds better than the Tundra and Ram, everything from engines to interiors to driving dynamics, though I haven't been behind the wheel of the newly redesigned Ram yet. Great review Matt, loved hearing your take on this!

Cool review Matt

Love the lines with crew cab! Black looks great. We know Ford makes best trucks so ifi choose a pick up over SUV it's straight to Ford store.

Yep 26 mpg cleveland to Niagara back to cleveland i love this truck

I think that engine is the fastest 0-60 in the F-150 engine lineup.

Hey man I love watching your youtube videos next time can you please do your new bullitt review.

I have a 2016 XLT Sport Edition 3.5L EcoBoost, no issues driving 14-16hr long trips like I did with the RAV4, and the storage is awesome! The only thing that sucks to me is the headlights as they don't throw enough light out has they are smoke tinted from factory.

COOL Review: 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat SuperCrew 2.7L

That moment at 12:47 when Matt reliezes there's a cop there XD

Love my 3.5 ecoboost

I agree with you. It is terrible having the auto start/stop feature !! Just think how many you are using the starter. Probably have to buy another starter in a few years. I would definitely disable permanent !!

10 speed I drove didn't have the issues yours did, wondering if with 16,000 miles yours has just been beat on by press members and may have some issues. I also kept my foot out of it and was able to get about 22.5 MPG over a month of driving it.

Matt, will you be reviewing the tenth gen civic hatch sport?

I just bought one of these but in a 5.0!

The 10 speed was introduced in 2017 model F150's.

I love my dad's 2018 F150. The only thing I don't like is he's a guy that HAS to have chrome. So he's got chrome everything on that truck. If I needed a truck, the Sport trim would definitely be my choice.

Is that your ford key in your pocket or are you just happy to see me :P

Very curious to see how this engine will compare to the upcoming 2.7 displacement 4 cylinder from Chevy

Hey Matt!! U don't go the cars and coffee anymore??

Trucks will never look as cool and work as hard as the old ones.

I've got the STX package and the 2.7 eco boost. And when applying the brakes to stop it feels.likenthe transmission holds the gears for too long and it contributes to a push feeling even as you apply the brakes.

whats the fatsest ford f-150 lariat 4x4 supercrew engine? 2.7l ecoboost v6? 3.5l ecoboost turbcharged v6? or the v8?

These trucks are fast my friend has one and he was able to beat a GTI at drag strip was hilarious

I want to buy 2.7 with those rims in the sport package.

I test drove one of these a few months ago and it smelled really bad in there. I think the salesman ripped a fat fart in there before dropping it off to me.

Matt. Please i need information Ford F150. ( Black Ops ) v8. 2018

I like the No chrome

You said that the bed doesn’t have steps but from what I can remember. There is a step built into the top of the tailgate that you pull out if you want to step in the bed, I didn’t hear you mention that.

Do the regular cab 5.0 f150 please

I don't really like when people say dock trucks for being big and difficult to park, yes they are when you go from a car to a truck but once you drive it for about a week or two at most you will be whipping that thing into parking spots like a mini cooper and when you get back into a regular car you feel like you are driving a go cart.

Ecoboost engines take a few oil changes to break-in,.... literally. You want start averaging 20 mpg total at all until you exceed 3000 miles. Talk to a few ecoboost owners and they will tell you that the turbos unfortunately do this truck no justice when it come to EPA in the beginning.

Recently got the V8 F150 and in city I'm getting 20mpg right on.

$59,000? That's freaking insane!!! Talk about depreciating assets... buy a used one.. crazy...

B&O is bang and olufson for everyone wondering

Ford #1

It’s a great looking truck, but how reliable is it going to be? Can I put over 200,000 miles on this with minimal fixes (the small stuff). That’s my biggest concern about some of these Ford vehicles

Lol getting this same exact truck tomorrow

nice truck and if someone wants a truck to just have a truck, 2.7TT would be the choice. If ya actually want a truck to work, get the 3.5TT or 5.0 or get a bigger truck...

The two bar grill just bugs me for some reason, it sticks out too much

The 2.7 engine is faster than 5.0 and 3.5 to 60 and 1/4 mile

I’m a Ford guy through and through, but I personally prefer the look of the new Ram 1500, the side profile of the F-150 is starting to look a little dated, it’s a bit flat, square and basic. The front and interior are top notch, but the sides and rear needs to be updated. The new Ram just looks more modern and fresh, the side profile is beefy and chunky but also has nice smooth, fresh and flowing modern lines. Both trucks are awesome, I really like the front of the F-150, but the rest of it needs to be refreshed. I think at the current moment the Ram is a nicer looking complete package.

You have never done a king ranch review 😩

Have an XLT with the 302a (2018) and the 5.0l motor - my "lifetime" average (never been reset) and have about 3100 miles on it is 20.3MPG No doubt that the 2.7l TT is a decent motor but when will people figure out that just because it has smaller displacement it won't necessarily get better MPG - the turbos just plain negate better fuel economy....

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No point buying a Lightning or other performance truck when these new gen engines/ transmissions are quick AF. Stock 2018 5.0's are running 13.2, 12.2 with a tune and 11.4 with a supercharger.

I actually prefer hard button in a truck, straight to the task, one step to do things, not a hugh touch screen in the ram like tesla with extra steps.

Su-Ba-Ruh Dubya X fan here....

A true truck as a v8 period

Rather have a 5.0 platinum 😉

You failed to mention all of fords recalls this year on the f150

A kind of wished Ford would allow the purchaser of their trucks to acquire the sports "package" in the exterior color "they" the buyer wants! It would add a bit of individuality to/for the buyers! I'd much rather have the option of a monochromatic look in colors other than black!

I wonder how the longevity of these motors will be?

As a 2.7 owner, I must say that I had a engine failure at 36000 miles, necessitating a crate engine replacement. Now I’m scared shitless to go on another long road trip. Do not buy a eco boost without an extended warranty.

Order the tail gate step FFS !

Nice truck but the aluminum panels don't always serve a heavy duty pick-up well, they don't take a collision well in terms of repairability and require a certified repair shop to fix them per Ford guide lines.

If you seriously want to deal with salespeople in my area who think they are doing you a favor by selling you a car. Go to Honda or try and buy an F150. At least that is how it is in the SE

"THROW SOME HAMMERS BACK THERE"

I just took a nap for 24 minutes 41 seconds.

Can you review the Nissan Kicks ?

I want to trade in my Mustang GT for one of these. I can't fit my family comfortably in the Mustang. Bought it when I was single and had a lot of fun but it's time to let her go. 2016 Mustang GT Performance Package with a Kenne Bell Supercharger. 😢

No intro?

I personally think Ram is the best looking truck inside and outside on the market. I a Chevy or GMC man when it comes to trucks.

B&O on a truck? What’s going on?

The little 2.7L is a beast, but MPG is a joke. It's a great example of small displacement improving MPG on paper and paper only.

“ what’s up everybody it’s subaruwrx fan here, but I bought a mustang” in less than 1second

The Tundra has a lot more space and much bigger rear doors it has been the largest since it's 2nd gen redesign

Plain

Trundra rear door are longer.... just saying

yeh but RAM 1500 always breaks

I have a V8 and I average 18mpg city/highway...JUST SAYING

Great truck but the ram and Silverado look way better

Why does ford always cheap out when it comes to putting leather around the steering wheel if any.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA F150?!

more like a lariyacht

a full size PU with a dinky ENGINE yech over worked give me a loafer V8 gas mileage might not be as good but it won't be straining all the time like this

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Why would you want an F-150 without a V8?

Chew an ambien, you talk too fast.

Man these new keyfobs are terrible. these things weigh as much or even more than a cell phone. Who the hell wants to lug around that honking device? If keys were still avail sign me up.

I just can't get over not having a V8. Chevy for me.

Inside looks just like my 17 Ford F-150 work truck failed ford failed

They're great but 20K overpriced 😂😱

Interior looks so dated

Get rid of auto start stop useless and you get better mpg with it off makes no sense

2.7 liter???? Whaaaaat????? God damnit ford

overpriced

I've never bought a Ford ans will never buy it in my life after almost killing myself from 2018 explorer's carbon monoxide leak. Get a Korean car or a Chevy. They're much well built with fewer problems.

The 2018 F150 looks ugly, 15-17 looked way better, do a review on the 2019 Ram 1500 the interior and exterior are higher quality and look amazing

HA gay! I’ve seen a Honda Ridgeline do better

its nice but after 4 months youll get issues right away- ill go with toyota tundra

Ford vehicles just seem cheap. They don’t have a good reputation for reliability. I’d rather spend my hard earned money on a Toyota Tundra.

Ram best

Gosh fords look so basic. Even optioned out.

2.7 L? Really? On a truck... shame.

Next time test drive a real truck, that Ford truck is a piece of sh@#!