Used 2020 Ford F-150 SuperCab Consumer Reviews
Easy to understand why it’s #1
Update two months before lease end and I very well may wind up owning this truck, but it is far from my first choice, but my cheapest option. The Covid crisis has completely changed the way cars are sold, perhaps forever. It seems that manufacturers, as well as dealers, are happier selling fewer vehicles at higher prices, rather than more vehicles with factory and dealer incentives. Terrible for both consumers and auto workers. Even with inflation, there is no way that the net price of pretty much the same truck should be 40% more than this one was. I will not pay $10,000 more to lease a truck that is pretty much the same as mine for three years. I will wait until May and see what is available and at what price. I am looking rather intensely at all options, including buying a mid-sized three row SUV as an alternative tow vehicle (Honda Pilot, Hyundai Palisade, Mazda CX-90) as well as Silverado, Ram, and Tundra. All the import brands come with adaptive cruise control as standard while it is almost impossible to find in trucks from the big three unless you want to pay $70,000 for a truck. I still have the same intermittent radio issues, still don’t like the 10speed transmission as much as I did the six speed in my ‘17 XL, but nothing has convinced me that the most cost effective move is not to just buy it for cash and hope that the market will improve a year or two from now. Update 28 months into a 36 month lease: The only problem continues to be the radio, which intermittently does strange things. On occasion, it will not switch to satellite radio or will not shut off, but it works 98% of the time. Sitting overnight generally fixes the problem. Dealer has been unable to find the problem. I wouldn’t even bother let them try to fix it again if I were, with certainty, turning it in at the end of the lease, but given the insane prices of new cars, coupled with the supply issues resulting in no dealer stock, I may have to buy the truck. I am satisfied enough with this truck to lease another next year, assuming that lease prices return to the same universe as the last two leases I have made. Update 9 months after delivery. Disappointed in quality control. Rear camera stopped working intermittently in a different way than in my 2017 F-150. This time, it was the camera itself that failed rather than a computer behind the dash. Dealer replaced the camera ahead of a recall issued a bit after mine was replaced. Given that this was the last year of the old design, it’s hard to understand why the supplier still had a problem providing a reliable unit. Additionally, the entire “radio” (or whatever they call it these days) stopped working (also intermittently). The dealer was able to reproduce the problem and fix it ahead of a long trip I just took. Nothing but speculation here, but given these components have been in use since 2015, is it possible that Ford has been squeezing suppliers on price, resulting in faulty pieces? Given what I’ve read about catastrophic engine failures on new GM and Jeep Chrysler products, these relatively minor issues have not yet convinced me to look elsewhere next time. I was extremely satisfied with the 2017 XL Supercab so when the lease was up, looked for another. I upgraded slightly with an XLT this time and got heated power front seats, bed lighting, adjustable pedals, an opening rear window, First, lease prices. I shopped other brands but all were more expensive for comparable trucks, especially Toyota. If Toyotas have such high resale value, why are the leases so much more? The 2.7 EcoBoost has plenty of power; with a lease, I’m not concerned about long term durability. It does burn a lot of gas, particularly when towing my 4000+ pound boat (12mpg). The truck only averages 20mpg if I drive on flat ground under 60mph. You won’t even realize the trailer is there. Climbs mountains effortlessly at 80mph with the boat behind it. Unless I was towing greater weight, I see no need for either of the bigger engines. The seats are extremely comfortable, even in the base model. 12 hour drives are no problem. Ride comfort is remarkable for a truck, particularly with weight in the bed or when towing. We have made once a year, 3000 mile trips with the boat in tow and its a pleasure with this truck. My new one came with a split bench rather than a console; not sure I like it as much although it can be folded down and has lots of storage within it. Rear seats are adequate for adults on shorter trips; we don’t use them often except for the dog and we prefer the longer bed. I’m not sold on the ten speed transmission over the six speed I had in my ‘17. I haven’t seen any improved gas mileage and not smoother either. Automatic dimming high beams were a new feature I hadn’t expected. My previous boat was somewhat heavier, so I considered getting a lesser tow vehicle this time around, but I am so pleased with the way my old one towed, I was reluctant to downsize to a vehicle that was approaching maximum towing capacity. Before 2017, I had never owned a pickup. We towed with older Explorers and then Expeditions, but the latter got so expensive. We never carried a lot of passengers, so I was spending money for features I didn’t use. It’s great to be able to bring home large objects and garden stuff. In summary, I’m very happy with this truck. I have an XLT SuperCab with the 2.7 and a 6.5 foot bed, not an option offered in the menu below.
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Ford F-150 XLT 4x4
I still own my 1998 Ford Ranger 2x2. 240k miles and still kicking. Sadly the Ranger is too old to travel up and down the east coast so we finally sprang for the 2020 F-150. We got the base model with 3.3 Liter base engine. Plenty of power for someone who only occasionally tows a small boat. The engine is amazingly quiet at idle. Gas mileage is not great. 18 around town and 21 Highway. The ride is nice on the highway. Great long distance vehicle. We got the extended cab 2 door/ clamshell with 6 1/2 ft bed. I can see why this truck is #1. Great all around vehicle. Hauls and drives nice. Interior fit and finish needs improvement. However it looks like interior will last a long time. Lots of plastic that doesn't fit together well. Dashboard has warped a little. Otherwise truck is built well. Love the touch screen and Apple Play. Great Truck!
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- XLT SuperCrewMSRP: $32,71419 mi away
- XLT SuperCrewMSRP: $30,52419 mi away
- XLT SuperCrewMSRP: $25,99818 mi away
Wish I didn't have to spend $1000 afterwards...
Love the truckm, better than I thought it would be. But what I don't like is having to spend another $1000 in aftermarket accessories that really should have been standard with the truck to begin with. Yes, you can have the dealer add them on, but the dealer charge is excessive on those items. Like they used to sell pickup trucks without rear bumpers... They were an optional add-on... not kidding! Ford should have included basic versions of these (with an option to replace them with fancier styles): Bed liner (My cost after vehicle purchase: $600) Running boards/nerf bars/step bars - whatever you want to call them (My cost after vehicle purchase: $300) Rear wheel well liners (My cost after vehicle purchase: $100) Tailgate shock (My cost after vehicle purchase: $15) Organizing tray for center console (I mean, what use is a cavernous 1.4 cubic foot black hole?) (My cost after vehicle purchase: $20) Otherwise, great truck!
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Best truck I've ever owned
bought a 2020 F-150 STX. I love this truck. There is nothing about it I do not like. I like absolutely everything on it. 63 years old and had a few trucks. Now I have two of them. A 1997 dually F-350 crew cab diesel with only 80,000 miles on it and I love it. Also used to have 1980 F-250 four-wheel drive six-cylinder and loved it. I love this new F-150 four-wheel drive STX truck.
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Designed by idiots
I have been a Ford fan for years. My first pickup was a 1970 F100 three on the tree. This 2020 pickup is just a grocery getter. Who in the hell thought a locking tailgate was a good idea. With a GM you can program it to unlock everything when you put it in park. I disconnected the wires. Auto start stop, is that a government requirement? Stupid starter is over $500. At least you can shut that off. It does good in snow and mud. There is enough clearance to chain up. Fix the tailgate pin head!
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