I have always been afraid of driving a large vehicle and this is my husbands' truck. When we had a child, I needed to learn to drive it because my very old car wasn't reliable. The second I sat behind the wheel and started it I was in love with it. It doesn't feel like I'm driving something large I can't control. It drives like a smaller vehicle, which is all I've ever driven, but performs like a large vehicle. The seats are very comfortable and I was even able to take a 5 hour road trip while very pregnant and I was comfortable the whole trip. I had to get used to both the acceleration and the braking, as they are very sensitive and only require a light touch. We have an extended cab 4 door and there is a ton of room and its comfortable while hopping in the back seat to take care of the baby on trips. There is also a large truck bed which is great for hauling anything, and can be covered for protection of your belongings on trips. I love that we have the option of easily towing things behind it for extra space.
It is attractive and feels like a true truck and not overly fancy, which I don't think I truck needs to be, while still being modern and streamlined.
Gas mileage isn't terrible for a truck this size, though it does get expensive to go on trips in any truck.
As far as quality it feels very stable to drive, I immediately felt safe driving our baby around, like we were very protected. There is a learning curve while parking and driving in close spaces because the front end drops off beyond view and you have to get used to the length so you have a feel for it.
So far we haven't had any real maintenance issues. The one odd thing we've run into, that seems common from being on forums and talking to people, is that a "service engine soon" light pops up here and there and needs to be reset to get it to go off. This may or may not mean anything and we think ours is due to a faulty gas cap and nothing more. However, its a little disturbing when you're on a long trip and see a service engine light.
Overall this truck is very enjoyable to drive on long or short trips, feels very safe and secure, and is an easy drive even for someone who is not confident at all in a larger vehicle.
Jill
85821
5.0
I love it
Best truck I've ever owned. Totally reliable and dependable. Able to take a beating. Holds up well in all weather.
LJC
Inverness, Florida
5.0
The F150 is built for those who like to work hard and play hard.
The Ford F 150 is a great "work house" vehicle, for those who like to work hard and play hard. The towing capacity is great and can tow 7,500 tons. This makes it great for the “weekend warrior” who wants to tow off the road cycles, Jet Ski, or even a travel trailer and don’t get me started on the tail gating parties with a durable tail gate you can put a large cooler on the bed or even a BBQ grill. The large bed makes it great for those do it yourself projects when you have to move an ample quantity of material. It is tech savvy and offer blue tooth compatibility and SYNC, you can get directions, play your favorite iTunes, make a phone call, and the best feature is you can run a complete diagnostic which can detect an issue before you even make an appointment and take it to the dealer. I really like the large cab and the legroom is more than ample for the driver and the passengers. The steering and traction control make the vehicle easy to maneuver even during inclement weather (snow and ice). The power train warranty gives me peace of mind that if any of the major engine parts go bad before the warranty expires I am covered and avoid sinking money into costly repairs.
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