The KING RANCH is the NICEST Ford F150 you can buy - Here's why! 

Great looking King Ranch F-150.... just FYI it's not a "W" it's actually a running snake symbol. The backbone signature of the King Ranch. Coming from a local TEXAS guy. You're welcome and great review.

I work on the King Ranch here in Texas, the history behind the ranch and the partnership between ford and the ranch is pretty awesome.

I got mine 2 weeks ago, and man it is soooo worth it

My family has a 2014 Ford F-150 XLT but it's the most basic version with cloth seats and such, still a great truck.

I love that truck! King Ranch is the Best in my book. I will get this truck in 2020 when its cheap enough for me to purchase.

Really glad to see that you like the King Ranch best, it's always been my favorite no matter what fancier models Ford has started to offer

its nice that you actually threw in the facts about the King Ranch!! good friends with some people on that ranch!

I've always loved the King Ranch trim because of its interior and exterior color options. That bronze/burnt orange color has always been my favorite on the F-Series, especially with the leather seats.

I bought a king ranch f150, wrapped 100% black, tinted the windows, and put a small lift on it and I think it is the best looking truck I have seen.

My Dad has a 2012 F150 King Ranch, with 4x4 and the 5.0 V8 engine. When he bought it the ecoboost had just been released and he didn't want to take a chance on it. I didn't think they could outdo themselves but they clearly did. I'm a Chevy guy but I'm very impressed with the F150. He uses it for his business so he's already at 170,000 miles, the only problem being a sensor in the 4wd system. That's it, not a single other problem, just add gas, and change the oil and tires and he's all set. It still drives good and is still tight overall. He's going to try to hit 300,000 miles with it as it's already depreciated because of the mileage.

All your videos are great. You have helped decide on Ford F-150. I was looking at an XTL but your videos have pushed me towards they higher trim levels mainly for wife. Thanks

This is my favorite trim by far!! The leather and the wood trim are gorgeous! Great video!

I saw one of these babies in person last weekend. the panoramic moonroof is truly awesome for a pickup... wheels look like a luxury car, too. adds such a premium feel to a nice and quiet truck

The W is a brand called Running W, it is used to brand cattle. It's a mystery to an extent on how it originated. Most say it's the sweeping horns of a long horned bull. Or to represent many rattlesnakes on the ranch. On any note it's the signature brand at King Ranch in Texas and has been used since the late 1800's.

Absolutely agree with you on the King Ranch trim level. Feels a lot more superior to Platinum trim. I own a Platinum, and I drove a King Ranch. I really want a King Ranch now.

I just bought this week, a 2018 Lariat. It’s fully loaded, only thing missing is massage seats and the king ranch icon in the seats. I love it!!!

i would probably go for a limited, i love that almost orange interior. I hoped in one, and wasn't expecting the interior to be that bright!!

Enjoyed your pov & have always really liked this peteculiar truck man, im glad you do too

I would totally agree with you. The King Ranch is the best type of f150 that you could buy. It probably wouldn't be cheap, but you get a lot of cool features with this truck!

Been a dodge guy my whole life and own a second gen ram, but I also have a 2008 king ranch super crew that just feels nice to sit inside and take long trips in. The interior, beautiful, personally, it looks better than the newer king ranch trucks interior.

👍👍 great quick review AutoVlog.

I was a finance director for Ford in the Boston area and I drove a lot of F-150's as demos and I 100% agree. King ranch is the best trim outside of the Raptor of course which you mentioned...very good review

Completely agree, the interior of the Platinum and Limited are dull and boring. The styling of the King Ranch in and out is certainly the most lively!

Awesome review. We need more truck/SUV reviews on RU-vid. Most of the auto RU-vidrs are obsessed with sports cars.

I have had several ford trucks and now have the 2015 King Ranch 4X4 5.0 and is the best one I have ever had. Fast and nimble. Hopefully will enjoy it for many years.

Love the king ranch! My favorite trim

I never knew Ford F150 had this trim level until you made this video. Thanks

Great as usual,I love F-150 Limited,👍

Watching this 6 years later and still I must admit that king ranch is my favourite,nothing beats that interior

Nice review. I have a 2012 F150 King Ranch ecoboost with 3.73 gears and off-road package. Just turned 100k miles on it. I love this truck and plan on getting a 2018 King Ranch with the new ecoboost. I lived in Kingsville, home of the King Ranch for a number of years. It is called a "Running W", not a "W", and definitely not a snake. It was the cattle brand adopted by the ranch, because it could not be turned into another brand on the cattle by rustlers, A lot of other brands could be "modified" by rustlers and the cattle sold, but the "Running W" could not be modified or altered to look like another brand. Thus the unique brand.

my family has a 2009 ford f - 250 King Ranch and they love it!

I have this exact truck, same color and all...ABSOLUTELY the best truck I have ever owned...I LOVE IT..!!!!!!!!!!!!

Too fancy for my taste. I opted for a 'silver 3.5 eco ''17 XLT sport with 20's, moonroof, FX4, max tow, spray bedliner and lariat grill. 😎

My favorite is also the king ranch! I'm looking to buy one real soon. Can't wait.

can you do a video on the ford F150 trailer back up feature and what it does and what it is like to use.

You make the best videos I love them!

Like that one too Colour is nice on it !! I agree with U 100%

I like the platinum,great video

I agree with you. my favorite is the King Ranch.

Beautiful truck inside and out!!!

If they ever come out with a trim that has hints of the flare side, lightning and King Ranch that would would an awesome truck.

Like the platinum seats to. The king Ranch looks nice to.🙂👊

Would definitely buy a King Ranch over the Platinum trim, for I just love the western theme and it's uniqueness.

Nice video. Thank you.

Wow what a truck I own 2013 king ranch solid black and I love the ecoboost I just wish that the king ranch came with the 22" wheels like the limited

The w that you are seeing is actually not a w it's the way a snake moves through the sand and they took that and made it there logo

Always liked the KR over the Platinum too, especially that mocha leather interior. I think one of the best exterior colors on the KR is the White Platinum, with lower accent color. So do I upgrade to a KR or keep running my 05 V8 Lariat 4X4...

Yeah for some reason ive always been drawn to King Ranch myself, it jst has the combination of everything I like in a modern truck! Something about these are intoxicating for the truck lover!!

What do you use for filming your videos? I really like the 1st person perspective.

Man that's a sweet ride. I'm not a big truck fan but now I really want one of these. Can't decide between this or the Raptor.

I love that tailgate!! Those features should come on all trucks!!😎

awesome truck, i would prefer the silverado high country though. i can not stand that chrome on the tailgate, is it removable?

I wouldn’t do ecoboost I’ll stay with the 5.0 v8 engine 👍

Hey AutoVlog. I have watched a lot of your videos as I just recently leased a 2017 Ford F-150. I got the XLT version with the special edition package and sport appearance package. I love my truck but there are a few features that I wished that I had gotten. Such as the tailgate step. I am using a step stool now and it is a real pain in the butt to get into the bed. I also wish that I got sync connect. But other than that I love my interior the best. With the red and the black it really pops. I also like cloth better than leather because it's too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter with leather. Anyway. Those are my thoughts. I love your videos. Keep up the good work.

Great video. I've owned a 2000 GMC Sierra for almost 16 years now, and I'm afraid it's starting to need more maintenance than I'd like. I HATE to even consider anything else, but this video gave me some things to think about. Thank you. As for the reason for the W - "The Running W brand was first registered in 1869. Some have said that it represents one of the ranch’s many diamondback rattlesnakes or the Santa Gertrudis Creek, while others are sure it signifies the sweeping horns of a Texas Longhorn bull. The Running W could also be interpreted as a section of a continuing wave pattern - signifying the uniting of the past with the present and suggesting continuity into the future. Regardless of its meaning, the Running W brand is handsome and practical, designed to heal quickly, thwart rustlers, and grow with the animal that bears it - just as it has evolved with King Ranch through the generations. Today the Running W appears on both prize-winning cattle and top quality leather goods as an indisputable icon of the American" king-ranch.com/about-us/history/the-running-w/ Keep up the good work. When my Sierra finally gives out on me, I'll likely be giving you a call (you're the only dealer I know who is on-the-level and clearly passionate about trucks). Thanks.

Beautiful truck I have a 2005 king ranch and this will be my next truck soon or a 2018 with the same color combo

I have always thought the W was actually a crown emblem for the King Ranch brand at the actual ranch. Love this trim!

I live about 45 minutes away from king ranch. This is straight from their website. The Running W brand was first registered in 1869. Some have said that it represents one of the ranch’s many diamondback rattlesnakes or the Santa Gertrudis Creek, while others are sure it signifies the sweeping horns of a Texas Longhorn bull.

What's your opinion of the King Ranch Expedition? And do you have any experience with the EcoBoost in it while towing a camper? The 2018 model may be my next vehicle.

I'm a Lariat man. Good video!

I'm not crazy about the exterior color but man that truck is sweet. My favorite truck is still the Lariet Limited from 2011 with a 6.2L. I know it's a gas hog. Once I test drove one, I fell in love with everything but the price tag. If I could have gotten a better price, it would be in my driveway today. I have a 2013 4x4 Ext Cab XLT 5.0L that has been a great truck. My truck now has 116,365 miles and it's going strong. I did replace a clunky steering shaft and a binding drivers side caliper, but I am a mechanic and it was no trouble at all. Trucks in my opinion have become too luxurious. I love having nice vehicles but not at these crazy prices. Do I need a truck that has more features than a luxury car? I need a truck to haul my boat, firewood, gravel, appliances, or anything for that matter. If I spent 70,000 on a truck, I wouldn't want to do anything with it that a truck is meant to do.

TEXAS represent! King Ranch is definitely my top favorite trim (other than the Raptor of course)

lovely truck, its a shame we don't get them here in Australia..Great video keep it up..

At 5:28 the amber color LED daytime running lights, I’ve seen some F150s with this color as their driving and I love it. Does anyone happen to know how to set this amber color vs white for all time DRL? Any help greatly appreciated!

I want this love the color

I prefer the Platinum, but I do like the King Ranch, too. KR is probably more stylish, but perhaps a little more than I prefer for me. Either are good looking trucks. Thanks for the vid.

Beautiful truck. Interior is 2nd to none !!

i like the KR f150 looking to get one soon

I always wondered why they chose the letter W? Turns out it's not a W lol.

Do have a video on the 2020 King Ranch?

Good video.. I agree that this kr is more atractive stylished than the platinum.. I like it better

I like the XL and XLT trim the most

AuotVlog this is from their website. Some have said that it represents one of the ranch’s many diamondback rattlesnakes or the Santa Gertrudis Creek, while others are sure it signifies the sweeping horns of a Texas Longhorn bull. The Running W could also be interpreted as a section of a continuing wave pattern - signifying the uniting of the past with the present and suggesting continuity into the future.

Beautiful truck... Just bought a 2009 f150 fx4 Texas edition and my head spinning because i didn't know where the 20inch chrome came from.... 😍Now i know. 👌 Explains why i get more looks 👀than expected

oooooh good looking trk,Mike.

The body color of the truck actually goes well with the "caribou brown" trim at the bottom in my opinion.

Great video

The King Ranch W was inspired by a rattle snake. That's why the "w" is kinda curvy like. I read that on Fords website years ago.

How much do you save when buying the little four door these days, if available?

Wow that's a better interior than the GT

I love my 2017 F250 King Ranch.

You know, that's a good question. At the moment, I'd say the XL is my favorite trim. Why? Well, it may not have as many features, but you still get the same amount of truck for a lot less money. It's all about utility, and you get a lot of it for the price. When I get out of college, I'm already thinking of a nice XL Sports Appearance Package with the 2.7. Without concern for money, the FX4 has always been my favorite trim (since the 11th gen), but we all know the FX4 is no more. Thus, the Lariat, since it is to luxury as the FX4 was to offroad. I also find the Lariat similar to the King Ranch, but it's more customize-able (I prefer the 6.5 ft bed to the 5.5 ft). But don't get me wrong, I love the look of the King Ranch. With no concern for money, I'd love to drive one.

The limited is top dawg for a reason 😂😂😂

Agree the brown interior just has that extra something special. There are a million boring gray interiors, and lighter tans show wear/stains badly.

awesome TRUCK $$$$$ better than the competition if you have the Money Great Review.......

I agree king ranch is my favorite

20 years newer than the one i have now is a great trim for me!!

Its this one has the same limb transmission problems as early models?

The land yacht is not dead. It just gained a bed and sits higher now. :-) I do miss being able to purchase a basic single cab with rollup windows and a stick shift.

I agree with you.

Great video - nice truck but sorry I'm not a "cowboy" or ranch hand so the styling is lost on me. The Platinum is more my style....

I usually don't care for the new fords but I like this interior. But I prefer the ram long horn interior more, great review though

AutoVlog, bc my father just realized how much longer is his truck is. He doesn't like his truck @ all now!?? For my education, bc I am going 2 get an f-150. What packages show I be aware of with the XLT or the Lariat? Oh and thank you, I went back and saw the video again. Twentys are the size tires I want!

One of the best colors on one

I love that color.

This trim level of F150 is not for everyone and I would put myself in that category. I`m not a fan of the two tone exterior and the brown interior. I would agree that it looks like a cowboy theme that would appeal to a F150 buyer who`s in his or her late 50`s - early 60`s.

King ranch is much nicer trim than the platinum. Currently own a 15 f150 king ranch and previously a 12 king ranch f150. The difference between the two is not even comparable, although the 12 was a fine truck. As mentioned all these new trucks no matter what make are expensive and both luxurious for a pickup truck, so we just keep on buying them. As for as the eco vs the v8,I'll stay with the eco. Also really like your detailed reviews.

From a purely emotional perspective, the King Ranch has the nicest interior, hands down. I used to park vehicles for 40 hours a week and I always enjoyed some King Ranch time. It's like the S-Class of pickup interiors.

The king ranch is my favorite trim of any Ford truck by the time I'm ready I'll be able to get one of these used at my Ford dealer because I can't buy one of these new because they are very expensive but used I can do I can't wait to buy mine

Do you think automatic opening and closing hoods will ever be a thing?