Used 2015 Ford F-150 XLT 4dr SuperCrew 4WD 5.5 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Power Loss - Violent engine shake\shutter 10,800 k
B.Wenzel, Waco, TX, 06/15/2016
Ford F-150 XLT 4dr SuperCrew 4WD 5.5 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
35 of 40 people found this review helpful
My truck is 6 months old and has 10,800 miles. As in drove home from work during rush hour traffic the engine shut down and went into "limp mode" at 65 mph. There were 3 warnings icons: #1 Service Advancetrac, #2 Wrench Icon "see manual", #3 Hill start assist not available. Later the engine light came on. Ford Roadside towed the truck to the dealer, my research found 100 of complaints about is engine shutdown on Ecoboost engines. The engine will idle at 1000 rpm extremely rough, but pressing the gas pedal does nothing. Very dangerous when driving in heavy traffic, as all you can do is coast to a stop. Turning off the engine and restart did get the engine moving for another mile before it shut down again. Beware of this for your safety and your family. I also saw another review here with a similar issue, so it may not be insolated. *****UPDATE******* June 2016 Problem was the THROTTLE BODY. Dealer replaced under warranty.
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Was almost great, now a lemon.
Greg, Monroe, OR, 01/01/2018
updated 07/20/2021
Ford F-150 XLT 4dr SuperCrew 4WD 5.5 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This has been an excellent vehicle with only one major problem. It is very comfortable and easy to drive. I enjoy the XLT package and some options (heavy duty towing with towing mirrors, tailgate step, navigation package, etc.). The only serious problem was that the electric brake controller failed resulting in a permanent hot link to my travel trailer brakes when the trailer was connected. I removed the brake controller fuse so I could pull the trailer home from a camping trip (very carefully since I had no trailer brakes). The controller was replaced under warranty and has worked perfectly since the repair. The voice activation of the navigation system and audio and phone functions seem a bit tedious so I generally enter the navigation information by hand on the screen. The mileage is overstated by 1-2 miles per gallon on the trip/fuel indicators but mileage has been consistently better than with my Nissan Frontier V6 pickup and the Ford is much more comfortable and usable for hauling and towing. Update 7/5/18: Door lock issues last winter: Doors will not open in freezing weather. Not sure if it is a problem with the door latches or the locking mechanism but have been informed that there is a recall that will hopefully fix this issue. Update 1/7/2020, 44657 miles. Revised review: Vehicle went into "limp mode" with "wrench" light (dashboard indicator) on while entering freeway. Vehicle slowed and had no power. Had vehicle towed to dealer. Dealer was unable to diagnose or replicate the problem that caused the fault. Apparently the particular diagnostic codes clear themselves when the car is turned off and restarted so there is no way to diagnose. Why would Ford create a system that causes the vehicle to almost stall then not create the diagnostics to indicate the fault? Dealer suggests "wait til it happens again". I now consider this vehicle totally unreliable and do not look forward to being stuck on the freeway or in the woods at some future point. Update 7/2/2020, 46659 miles. Vehicle went into limp mode again, as expected, since no diagnosis/repair was made after the previous event. This occurred on a busy county road (truck traffic, bicycles, intersections, etc.). I drove it at the 3 to 5 miles per hour that limp mode allows to the dealer for over 8 miles. Dealer was able to diagnose the problem this time since I delivered it running and insisted that the dealer check the codes before it was turned off. Dealer replaced the throttle body. This was not under warranty though vehicle only had 46,000 miles and was less than 5 years old, apparently since it is not an "internal lubricated part" it is not covered by the 5 year 60,000 mile powertrain warranty! I'm thoroughly disgusted with the "limp mode" technology and failure of the Ford diagnostic programs, the failure of the Ford dealer's ability to repair the vehicle and the failure of the Ford warranty to cover this kind of repair given the time and mileage on this vehicle. I still have no faith in the reliability of this vehicle. And to add insult to injury, I just got a recall notice for defective brakes which is, I think, the 4th safety related recall on this vehicle. Update 1/16/ 21 48,500 miles. No further issues with limp mode, but dealer has not contacted me about brake recall mentioned above. Due to covid-19, vehicle has been driven limited miles in 2020 since many vacation/camping trips were canceled.
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Acceleration is great, but reliability isn't
Gyrogearloose, Colorado Springs, CO, 09/07/2018
Ford F-150 XLT 4dr SuperCrew 4WD 5.5 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The 3.5L Ecoboost engine has been great. The truck is very quick when empty, and tows a 30ft trailer with no problem even on Colorado mountain passes. However, reliability has been mediocre. At roughly 10k miles, the throttle body failed causing loss of throttle and nonsensical Service AdvanceTrac and Hill Start Assist Disabled errors. The throttle body was replaced under warranty by the dealer. The same symptom recurred at about 40k miles. The fix is relatively easy, so this time I replaced the throttle body and saved myself much of the roughly $600 the dealer would have charged. A little before 40k miles, the vacuum operated actuators that engage 4WD failed causing a terrible grinding noise that goes way in AWD mode and returns in 2WD mode. The dealer replaced both left and right actuators under the drive train warranty. At that time, the dealer also found that the struts were leaking, which was consistent with the front end bounce that showed up when towing, so the struts are now replaced as well. Having previously owned Japanese SUV's that never failed, my F-150 has been a disappointment. Of the roughly 42K miles on the truck, about half were towing a 6000lb travel trailer, but the truck is supposedly designed to do this.
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Best Pickup Truck Out There F150 XLT Supercrew 4x4
NCcarBuyer, Hayesville, NC, 12/06/2015
updated 06/09/2017
Ford F-150 XLT 4dr SuperCrew 4WD 5.5 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
16 of 21 people found this review helpful
First of all: this is a great truck. Ford's engineers did a sensational job of designing, detailing, specifying and overseeing construction of the 2015 F150 Supercrew 4x4. Bill Ford Jr. should be proud. He previously sent me a personal note of thanks back in 2009, when I ordered a 2010 King Ranch built custom for me. Nice guy. I get the feeling he takes great pride in his family's business. It shows in this truck, the latest incarnation of the 38-year run of America's most popular vehicle: the F150. We didn't get the King Ranch this time (although I would have like to). We settled on what appears to be Ford's "sweet spot" of F150s: the XLT level. Why: we got the 302A package, which includes a very nice assortment of goodies to make just about anyone smile: 8" productivity screen (Ford's website is wrong: it says 4.2", but I just measured it), including Sirius & Synch, trailer hitch, power exterior mirror adjustment, auto-dimming rearview mirrors (that's wonderful), leather steering wheel, power adjusting pedals, tilt-telescoping steering wheel, rearview camera, under sear rear storage, remote start (which is nice on a snow/ice morning, or if you'd like your dog to stay comfortable when you are inside a store), 10-way power&heated front seats with lumbar, reverse sonar, 110v/400W outlet on dash, power rear window, LED box lighting, 18" chrome wheels, chrome grille, OWL AT tires, chrome door handles, chrome front tow hooks, chrome step bars, chrome exhaust tip. Also included are: defrost in front and rear windshields, that activates when you remote start (just did this from a hotel room with snow and ice outside, so that was very convenient). Ours has the trailer tow package with built-in 7/4 pin wiring ports with flip covers, auxiliary transmission oil cooler, engine oil cooler, integrated trailer brake control on the dash, upgraded front stabilizer bar. Power equipment group is included: auto on/off headlamps with headlights that turn on when you turn on the windshield wipers, daytime running lamps (you must set lights to A for Automatic), drivers side entry combo lock on exterior, perimeter alarm, power locks and windows, remote lock integrated key transmitter, including power tailgate locking, boxlink (various cleats in the cargo bed for lashing loads down), fog lamps, . We also are adding the foldable pickup box box extender gate: cheap at $250. Turns your shortbed into a "Transformer" for longer cargo. And we have the Twin panel moonroof (very cool: about 75% of your roof becomes a "skyroof" and gives you all the benefits of a convertible without the negatives. Unprecedented luxury in a mid-range luxury truck). All that, and with $4,750 worth of rebates and incentives at the Mansfield, Ohio Graham AutoMall, and with a great trade-in value on our trade. This F150 XLT package in a very good value for a full-size comfortable truck that will make anyone smile, every time you drive it. I actually think I like it even more than my previous 2010 King Ranch (even thought leather isn't a factory option). And let's face it: if you really want leather, you can have your local dealer add that for about $1,200. But the 302A XLT with the skyroof is going to hit that sweet spot for many Americans looking for that particular level of value and luxury: a lot of bang for your buck. I think I'll probably be keeping this one a long time. Handling: make no mistake: this is a big truck. It appears that you are in a semi-tractor when you first sit in the cab. Kind of intimidating and exciting at the same time, realizing that you are going to be driving this beast. The handling is very responsive, with the little bit of body roll, but not as much as you might think with this full sized vehicle. Power: outstanding. I really wanted the 2.7L V6 ecoboost, but the dealer couldn't find one with the dual sunroof. So I have the 3.5LV6 ecoboost, which can lay you back in your seat if you have the guts to put your foot down. But be careful, you'll be going way too fast in only a second or two. No reason for the V8, unless you're going to be hauling horse trailers or houseboats. Luxury: unprecedented in a mid-range model of a full-sized truck. That optional Twin Moon Roof should have been called a "SkyRoof" because about 75% of your roof is glass. It's like driving in a penthouse apartment with a huge skylight. Even though you can't order an XLT with leather, you could always add that through your dealer for about another $1,200 if you really want to do that. Controls are sophisticated but easy to understand and operate. Haven't yet tried the Synch, but I've been told it's not hard. Fabric seats are okay in appearance and very comfortable. I think Ford could probably have their interior cabin team do some thinking about this fabric and make it even more interesting, but it is what it is: fabric. So buy leather if you want it. Mileage: we got about 20mpg on the highway with our 3.5LV6 ecoboost.
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My fifth F150 and they keep getting better
JoeCool, Alexandria, LA, 06/22/2016
updated 07/13/2018
Ford F-150 XLT 4dr SuperCrew 4WD 5.5 ft. SB (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
After owning four F150's (2000, 2005, 2010, 2012), I tinkered with the idea of getting a GMC Sierra. I do like the way the GMC's look. I went to a local dealership and they let me drive a 2016 GMC Sierra SLT 5.3L around for the weekend. The first thing I noticed was a very sluggish feel to exceleration compared to my 2012 F150 5.0. Also, the interior had a cheap feel to it. I eventually passed on the Seirra and ended up back in an F150. It has the 3.5L ecoboost engine. Man, this thing is fast. Overall, I love the truck. Ford's just seems to be getting better and better. Glad I stayed with the F150.
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