What you should know before buying the 3.0L Power Stroke Ford F150 

Sorry for some brief scratchy audio during the driving part of the video, need a new MIC! Hope you enjoyed the video! 👊

I think they should have made it available for lower trim levels to make it a better deal .

I am getting 25.6 mpg town and highway. 27.1 from Sacramento to downtown L A. Also uses about 5 gallons of DEF (emissions adaptive in separate tank) every 6000 miles. Super Crew fully loaded 4x4 Lariat. I love it!

This is why I subscribed. My favorite old ford dealer doing great reviews on new vehicles. Love the vlogs, but more of these videos makes your channel legit. Thanks AutoVlog stay awesome!

You always have the best, honest reviews. Thanks for producing it, I’ve been waiting.

OUTSTANDING review, been subbed to you but i'm actually in the market for a truck while i'm here serving in iraq. Was very curious about the diesel f150 and this laid out all the details as well as pros and cons PERFECTLY. Thanks so much and don't ever stop making videos brother! 😎

that 3 liter makes almost as much as the old 7.3 with 250 hp and 500 ft pounds of torque. It’s impressive to see how far trucks have come

YES!, Reviews have made a comeback!!!. Btw good review on the Diesel engine. keep up the great content!

Great video!!! Informative, well-scripted, well-produced and insightful. Keep this videos coming!

just got home from a crazy fishing night to a new vid awesome man

I missed these kind of reviews! 😊 I started watching your channel way back when when you did one on a Fiesta Glad to see more! Idk if I would get the mini Powerstroke as it would take about 150,000 Miles to get a return on the fuel mileage, but I commend Ford for offering it. I’m sure for some people it will be ideal. It’s a good engine that’s been used to a few years in Land Rovers (And no matter what engine you get in an F-150, it is a damn nice truck!) Take care!

Good review Mike. Glad to see you coming back to your youtube roots with a new truck review.

Great review Mike! Back to your channel’s roots! I love it

Love your vehicle reviews. You helped me when it came to buying my 2016 ford explorer xlt w the 301 package. Thanks and keep it up 👍

the reason people pick the 3.0L is for towing long distances, the MPG, or if you are a diesel or die kind of guy

Those shots in the beggining are straight fire!

Nice buddy, probably the first review (at least I seen) on the Powerstroke...great review!

Oh and Mr. Auto Vlog, your sound tracks are awesome!!👍

Just bought the 2018 F 150 platinum with the 3.5 ecoboost on friday. Went to pick it up and it was around 800 km (500 miles) trip in a nice mix of traffic, from very heavy to almost none. Cruise control used when I had the chance at our legal speed limit (60-65mph) and I was plesantly surprised that the average fuel use was lower than I had expected due to the traffic. I averaged 12 liters per 100km or 19.6mpg or there about.. This included an hour or two of very heavy slow going traffic with lots of idle time, highway and city driving. So lots of spirited "road rage" overtaking going on as well hehe. I also have the truck on some 35" and not the stock 33" tires. Also... holy crap the comfort.. ooooooh the comfort! Its like a cozy sofa on wheels!!

You made it very clear for me as a 2012 eco boost owner, I'm going with another eco boost . Thank you

Just got home from work. Night upload for the win! 🔥🔥🔥✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼

I can’t wait to see you do a 2019 Ford Ranger review, Mike.

i'm not really a fan of diesel but the truck is gorgeous and i loved this review of it. wow and it really nice when you start a vehicle and you barely hear it. that to me is a sweet thing.

I've been a sub for some time now and would like to say thank you for the reviews on fords.. Keep up with the great work..

Great review ! 👌 this truck looks like a beast

So mike, would you take this engine over your 5.0?

Great intro song, man. 10/10

How did just find this guy. This video quaility is great I like this! Keep it up dude

I'm partial to the 5.0 coyote as I think its the best all-around engine with the greatest flexability/mods, but I can certainly see the advantages of a desiel. If I was going to work an f150 I'd get the desiel.

Really pretty truck and the fuel mileage will improve, I drive a 4X4 2016 Ram 1500 ECO Diesel and I average 22 mpg steady around town here in Central Texas, also have taken three trips to California and averaged 28 mpg and above. If you plan on traveling a Diesel is worth the investment.

Good video, I love my 3.5 ecoboost with the 10 speen transmission. I have averaged 19.3 mpg on my f150. I am at 7500 miles.

Brother has the same engine in his Land Rover. Loves it.

GREAT VIDEO, YOU BROUGHT OUT SOME VERY INTERESTING FACTS. I ENJOYED THE VIDEO.

I wish I had more time to view your videos, but I just started driving big rigs now a couple months ago. I always enjoy your videos whenever I get a chance to see them and this one here is definitely no exception. Please continue the awesome work you do. Your video editing skills continue to impress me after every video as well.

Excellent informative video, very articulate well done Sir, from the UK.

I went from a 15' 5.0L to this new 3.0L Diesel and do not regret it one bit. Fuel economy is far better especially if you have over sized rim/tires like I do. There is virtually no L/100K difference from stock(275/55/20) to 305/60/20. My 5.0L felt the difference, went from 12.5 l/100k over 14. My 3.0 gets 10.5 average with the big boots. Plus when I pull the trailer(5000lbs) every other weekend for racing my wallet doesn't get hit nearly as hard as with the 5.0L. For me more money up front was a no brainer since this thing pays me back over the long run. The only thing I miss from the 5.0L is the rumble, nothing sounds like a V-8 but its a small sacrifice.

That's one terrific looking Ford F-150 truck

I like the music in the background as love the F150 Platinum beautiful truck.

Thank you for your honest and educated review. I love the F-150 and am planning on buying one in the coming years as my family grows. The genesis of my logic into potentially buying the diesel option is because I would like to have it for over 15-20 years...and diesels are built for that longevity in terms of mileage. Am I incorrect? Thanks for the great video!

Hell yeah I'm going to build mine platnuim in the magnetic grey with the 6.5 ft bed. Going on a 8 inch. Bds front suspension. Lift and air ride in the back can't wait !

Awesome video Mike!

Nice addition to already rich engine lineup in the F150 i guess. The reason why You pick a Turbo Diesel engine, at least here in Europe is the good MPG, especially when you make a lot of mileage yearly and its ability to endure high mileages. It pays off in some cases basically. Also from a guy who owned couple of them, I just love the dynamic characteristics of diesel, that you don't have to beg it to drive, it just moves :) from the very low of the RPM scale. Here where I live diesel fuel is even cheaper than regular gasoline so the engine choice between diesel and gasoline is still relevant. Nice video Mike ! All the best to You

Nice video, this truck might not be relevant to your market, but in places like Canada where the Diesel is cheaper than any grade gas, it perfectly makes sense.

Excellent review of this amazing truck love the trim keep up the great work can't wait to see the new what if videos with the Chevy the real beast lol

Awesome review! I’m leaning 3.5 Ecoboost V6 engine. The cost to get the 3.0L PowerStroke Diesel motor is just too much with the Ecoboost being a cheaper option and available in the lower trim levels.

Great Review what you are paying for is a longer last motor but the downside is oil changes and upkeep cost more. I will stick with my 5.0 coyote .V8.

My 2.7L STX just pulled my 5500lb trailer through the Monashee mountains here in BC Canada...with out breaking a sweat. It pulls like a diesel.

Good video, the Power Stroke is what I'd get if I could afford it. The engine will hold up better in the long run.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the diesel F-150. Been waiting to see what people think about it. I'm still waiting for my dealership to get one in.

This review by you Mike is definitely "Best in Class". Thanks for sharing your thoughts on if a diesel is necessary or viable in a light duty truck like the F-150 and worth the 3k option. I can't wait for the diesel in the 2019 Silverado. I thought the truck was black when I seen it in on your Instagram. In my honest opinion the facelift on the F-150 makes them the best looking Ford truck aside from the new Raptor that I have seen. It is a bummer that you can only get the Baby Powerstroke in the King Ranches, Platinums, and Lariats. Fuel economy and low end torque for towing up and down mountains are the only advantages for the 3.0L Powerstroke vs the 3.5L EB (which in those trims is most likely standard.)

nice vid man keep the good work 👍

Makes a big difference towing I tow a boat get 21MPG on my 150 diesel same boat used to get 13MPG on a 2017 f150 eco boost

Great job. Good points about the diesel

Great review, I honestly believe they're not going to sell many of these engines until they offer it in the xl or xlt trim levels and most level headed people wont buy one until Ford has had them out for a while and gotten rid of any major flaws that may arise. 6.0l 6.4l for example. Offering a more fuel efficient engine wont do anybody any good if they cant afford the truck as a whole. Extremely interesting film though.

Really enjoyed the quirks and features of this truck Dou- Oh shit wrong channel

Your a good speaker man 🙌🏼

My main concerns with these ford trucks is the longevity of the turbo boost may it be 3.0L power stroke diesel or the 3,5L ecoboost versus a Regular gas engine with no turbos at all??? Cost of repairs!!!

Beautiful truck, but how do the numbers equal out the extra $3000 to get the Diesel 3.0. Plus add the extra cost of doing the service and maintenance. Didn't notice if it had the blue-def system but that costs extra to maintain too. I'll just keep my Lariat Limited 6.2 gas.

This video makes me proud to be a Kansin, regular 87 unleaded is at 2.50 a gallon and hasn't been above 3 since like 09

How does the HP compare during normal acceleration, hills, mountains? Does the 3.5 EB rev too high for the extra HP?

Great point Mike. It's the diesel we've been asking for but it's only there just to say it's there. It's not an Everyman's engine and it doesn't make much sense.

Hi Mike great review, good video,

Diesel all the way. love my f250 larit. Diesel Engines last longer.

It's a gorgeous truck and probably suits the "diesel fanatics " . Still I would buy a Super Duty with a Powerstroke if towing and hauling regularly.

stupid how you can get this engine in a lower trim, good video as usual, keep up the awesome work!!

I am curious about the pairing of the transmission and towing a relatively medium weight travel trailer. Lots of miles in touring the country but somewhat light use as far as diesel truck uses. I mean will it hold up to that and still be useful for off-grid sort of roads.. fire roads sort of drives with washboards in and such.

Our 2018 4x4 SuperCrew (125k miles) gets 33-36 highway (at 68mph) and 26-29 city. It exceeds the EPA mpg estimates like most light diesels do

That would sound awesome straight piped!

So do you still have this vehicle what are the pros and cons of this motor and do you think it’s the best out of the eco-diesel and baby Duramax

What are some things you like about the 3.0L Powerstroke vs the 5.0L with a Whipple Supercharger? I understand they’re two completely different trucks, but I’m curious to know since you’ve driven both! Thanks!

Damn this was a great video 👍🏽

Love e your review. I still think the 5 liter is a good engine in the 150. I now have the super duty 7.3 and love it.

Thanks for the great review, but I'd get the 3.5 twin-turbo in the F-150 and the V8 Powerstroke in the F-250.

I am seriously thinking of switching from my Toyota Tundra to this diesel. The tundra is super reliable, but also very dated. I drive on average 45,000-50,000 miles a year and tow up to 3 snowmobiles in the winter. Thinking the better mpg, the towing capabilities, the 100k motor warranty over the EcoBoost 60k, and hopeful durability should fit my big miles and towing. Thoughts?

I would love for you too do a re review after 3 years of owning one I do and I love it

did they ever fix the door weather stripping leaking air and sounding like you have a window cracked open any time you go over 60mph or have a cross wind?

I’m currently looking at the F150 King Ranch Powerstoke that my local used car dealer is selling should I attempt to pull the trigger or look elsewhere

i didn‘t recognize the truck being red untill you mentioned it 😆 but very nice color 👌

Well done review.

You should see if you can do a comparison with the Ford, the Silverado, and the RAM 1500.

Considering that it is only offered on high level trims to us normal consumers, but on lower trims for fleet - the engine option is primarily aimed at fleet operations which would probably be the most likely to benefit from a diesel engine.

How about comparing the 2.7 Ecoboost and the 3.0 Powerstroke?

You stated that the 3.0 diesel was not available in XLT trim unless a fleet vehicle. Today (3/28/2020) I'm looking over an '18 XLT Extended cab 150 XLT 4 WD with the 3.0 powerstroke. 16k miles, at a Ford dealer. Based on your comment should I assume this truck was a rental? Asking price is below Market numbers, but for this truck how do you base a "market value". Great Review.

As a college student. Im definitely going to test drive that Ford. I may go for Raptor for summer 2019. Great video. :D $60k is reasonable price. Not bad. Rolling Coal !! LOL

For the way I use my truck, this makes sense. When I do a business trip (two to three times a month) I run 10 hours minimum, all hot, three to five days, average 1600 miles, gotta have 4wd, 8 ft. bed, cruise and air. I could enjoy the legendary diesel reliability ,but this is targeted at soccer moms and grocery getters. Running cold miles like that you just as well put targets on the grille where each bank of cylinders is and draw down on them with your six shooter and see how many cylinders you can lay waste to with each shot. Maybe if injectors were free and you could replace them yourself from the drivers seat it might make sense the way most people use their personal transportation equipment.

The diesel makes sense if you put high miles on the highway towing up to 6000lbs. But for how 75% of f150s are used I think the 5.0 is the best all around motor

Hey! Really wanting an F150. Found a 2015 lariat sport with 94000 miles. What are your thoughts?

Damn Mike you’ve been hitting the gym, I see you my guy

I never realized AutoVlog was near Pittsburgh

I had a 5.0 2018 loved the truck great power but when pulled my 19 ft ranger boat my mileage fell from 23.5 to as low as 15 mpg this 2019 3.0 diesel goes from 25 to 23.5 pulling it at highway speed of 65 mph I love the power of it its is a great engine

I have had very good luck and no problems with my 2015 ecodiesel other than maintenance cost. I'm sure the little power stroke and ecodiesel are not that different. The small diesel fits my needs and gets good mileage. We went from NH to FL and back with four people and all of our gear and averaged 29mpg. I'm sure the Ford is the same or better.

How do you get dealerships to let you see their cars even if your not buying, I’m interested in reviewing some cars for my RU-vid channel but I don’t know if any car dealership will let me. Any advice?

Had they put this engine on the new ranger raptor instead of that tiny 2.0 bi-turbo, it could have been a smash hit :'l and I would buy one in a heartbeat

I get 19mpg commuting to work in traffic and 23mpg (with 3 x dirt bikes in the back) on highway with the 2.7L ecoboost in my xlt. I do love diesels but not worth the extra money over gas unless you are doing crazy milage. My dream is the 2.7 with the 36Gl tank!

Do you know the MPG of the 3.5L Ecoboost V-6 and the Horsepower?

Mike good review but that Diesel in the end will hold its value better and that engine will easily last twice as long as the ecoboost...call me old fashion but trucks should have V8 or Diesels.

I tow my boat, dump trailer for construction along with weekend RV... your thoughts?? The diesel or 3.5 ecoboost Thanks

Does it have longer mileage than EcoBoost or Coyote V8 because it's a diesel?

Mike is totally right about this being a numbers game. How long will you keep the vehicle? How many miles will you put on it? What will your towing MPG be? What will it be worth at trade in time? If you were already buying a lariat anyway, the 3k option isn't that big of a deal, and the fuel savings will equalize at 75k miles or so, give or take. I think Ford added this option because they heard GM was adding a diesel to it's new truck lineup. The marketing department couldn't bear to let GM have something they couldn't offer.

Amazing F 150👍🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤