Are you having the same issue? Interior Design and Special Features In SuperCrew form, the 2011 Ford F-150 can comfortably seat four people, and you can squeeze in up to six in a pinch. Makes me step in it harder…hence the terrible mileage I guess lol. In real-world driving, we got 17. Powertrains and Performance This year brings an all-new engine lineup. Cargo-carrying capacity in the SuperCrew's cab is also excellent.
During my time with the truck I found myself describing the engine to people who knew nothing about the motor as a diesel design that runs on gasoline. Unfortunately, I did not have a chance to test the 4×4 capabilities, other than to slip the truck into and out of four wheel drive while driving on hard-packed sand. I have know about it since it was a very early rumor on the Internet and have spent an unhealthy amount of time watching it progress into a mass produced product. This is the first Ford I have purchased in over 30 years but so far I love almost everything about the truck. With that warning, I think it is only fair to balance it with the bad news. It would just down shift one gear and keep rolling. Is it too good to be true? It will be interesting to see what the aftermarket does with this truck.
Other than those few minor quibbles, the thing is awesome. The gearbox has a similar feel to the one in the Powerstroke trucks, in the manner of shift. The dark blue and beige paint combination looks good on this truck. Its rear-hinged clamshell doors are also less useful than the traditional front-hinged doors of the Tundra and Ram. It is a great road car except for the mileage! Gotta say the power and speed of this truck are nothing short of amazing. Do wish I had the 135 l tank.
And this was all at posted speed limits. I make a trip from tennesse to florida once a month. One important note for drivers: turn off speed sensitive volume compensation. I have always been a v8 man but this ecoboost technology has made me a fan! I think Ford made a big mistake by going to overhead cam engines for trucks! It will be interesting to see what the aftermarket does with this truck. When we tested the 5.
A few tenths of a mile per gallon might not sound like a lot, but in some cases it could add up to a five percent improvement. Dealer reflashed computer and seems ok now but still have a whine sound in lower gears under light throttle that showed up with the tranny problems. When we tested the 5. Most of my night driving is winding mountain roads. The twin-turbo isn't the largest displacement engine available -- those honors go to the 6. The Lariat offers upscale interior trim, leather upholstery, heated eight-way power driver and passenger seats with power-adjustable lumbar, power-adjustable pedals, a power-sliding rear window and dual-zone automatic climate control.
For a half ton pickup it does better than the Dodge or Chevy towing and hauling. Braking capability is important in something this big that is as quick as it is. The best mileage I have gotten on the highway is 17. In some ways, this adds to a refined experience, but leaves the enthusiast a little wanting. All F-150s feature simple controls and good-quality materials by full-size truck standards.
See how the long termer you guys picked up goes. This is better because the cops always sit at the bottom right? The King Ranch, Platinum, Harley-Davidson and Lariat Limited are all similar to the Lariat but feature their own specialized wheels and exterior and interior trim. For more than a year, we treated the truck like the quality work tool it is. Very glad I purchased the base V6 engine from what I have read on other reviews. Though I think complaining about running boards is pretty silly. Highway passing takes no planning; just mash the gas and you are instantly gaining speed.
Towing and going off-road also were easy tasks. Managed to find a guy to fix them, and when we looked under the trailer and noticed what was wrong…and it was all back up and going like it should, well now she towed like a dream. On the steering wheel there is also a four way toggle button that controls a 4. Powertrains and Performance This year brings an all-new engine lineup. Later in the model year, a twin-turbo 3. Backseat comfort is superb thanks to abundant legroom, a flat floor and a seatback angle that's pleasantly reclined.