I worked with this joker, when we both bought similar trucks. Everything he is saying about the 2015-2017 is spot on. The only things I can't comment on is 2 features I have not used. Havent had to lock my Diff, or use the yuppie trailer back up assist(would never use it). If you are looking for a strong and comfortable used half ton, this is the way to go. Mine is currently all stock, but planning upgrades.

‘17 King Ranch FX4, 5.0, 6 speed, loaded to the brim, bought in 2019 with 28k miles now have 119k miles and she’s become a forever part of our family, I’ll never sell! Keep up the great work Boss!

'17 F150 5.0 xlt 4x4 supercab... bought new as a leftover in late '17, 10k off msrp. No cylinder deactivation, no plasma coated cylinders, no auto stop/start. All aluminum body... Love it. 🇺🇸👍🏽🍻

All the reasons you mentioned in your video is why I bought my 17. Spot on. Aluminum body, V8, a solid basic truck. Great job.

Rich- here you loud and clear, I got a 2016 f150 5.0 lariat super crew 4x4 black with cappuccino 2 tonepaint. With a functional ram air hood with functional heat extractors. Magnaflow duel exhaust. 29k. Never had it in the Minnesota winter where I live I'm 62 and I'll never ever sell it only if I pass away. What I really love doing is pulling out of garage and sit down in my lawn chair and just stare at it. Thanks for all the WONDERFUL.... videos you take the time to do.. ,

15 - 17 f150s look the best imo, my 2016 f150 4x4 with the 2.7 ecoboost has been great. 198k miles on it, no oil consumption or problems whatsoever. The drivers side turbo had to replaced at 175k because the wastegate wouldn’t open all the way, but other than that it’s been great. planning on tuning it once my powertrain warranty runs out at 225k miles

I have a 17 with a 3.5. Waned the 5.0 but couldn't get my hands on one the way I wanted it specced. Besides the phasers at 90k never had any issues. Runs great at 185k.

I absolutely love my 2017 F150 SuperCrew 4x4 5.0 Coyote Gen 2! Its so amazing in so many ways. Everything you said is spot on.

Just bought a 2016 supercrew with the 5.0, sport package and 4x4 with 62K miles. Love it! Thanks for all the great videos and information. Can't tell ya how much it's appreciated.

I did my research when I bought mine 😁 2017 5.0 4x4 6-speed. Had the option of buying newer ones but I knew better!

My 2020 is finally a great truck thanks to FBM. He has done a lot of work to get it there. Had I known, I would have found a 2019 instead. But just the same, Rich really sorted things out like you can't believe!!!! Absolutely incredible work!

Hey Rich I discovered your channel after I bought my 2017 5.0 race red supercab with 69k miles for only $28,000 in the summer of 23! After seeing all your videos on your thoughts of this generation of 150s I feel ecstatic about my purchase as I’m about to retire in 6 years and I wanted a reliable truck that will last me forever and will allow me to pay it off before I retire! After hearing you I believe that my truck will do just that. I love that it’s a simple solid truck that has everything that I want and nothing that I don’t like all the the nanny state bells and whistles that come on newer vehicles. I am absolutely in love with this truck! Anyways I have become a big fan of your channel. Thanks again for all your great videos!

Maybe I’m biased because I am the second owner of a 2016 Ford F150 5.0 4x4 XLT Supercrew, but I also think the 2015 - 2017 Ford F150 Supercrew is the best overall value for money pick-up truck made to date. I like the 6 speed auto - it would have been nice if a manual transmission were still available. The 2nd gen. 5.0 has proven itself to be more reliable than either the first or third gen coyote motors. For me, having the aluminum body is a plus that translates into more payload capacity and less problems with body rust (a real problem if you live where they salt the roads in the winter. Having the full 4 doors, folding rear seats and flat rear floor behind the front seats is also a real plus. My truck has the less commonly ordered 6.5 ft box, the larger fuel tank and own towing mirrors which are also real pluses for me when I occasionally tow/haul. Given the vehicle’s size and weight I am pretty satisfied with the fuel economy too. Sure, every vehicle has its problems - with just 90,000 miles on mine, I already had to replace the water pump but that was an easy fix. I went with a 5.0 because I wanted a naturally aspirated non-turbo motor. As for the 2018 F150’s with the 5.0, my gripe against them is the built-in active fuel management - cylinder deactivation, oil consumption issues and the 10 speed transmissions. While a 10 speed transmission looks good on paper, there is too much hunting between gears for my liking and shifting points can be erratic and jerky. All this being said, to each their own. I know and understand that others out there have their own opinions on what the best pick-up is. Believe me, I’ve seen the KZfaq videos that show how easy it is to puncture a Ford F150 body panel and tear it like a pop can. Repair of aluminum body damage at least for the time being is more expensive than repair of steel body panels. In the grand scheme of things though, this wasn’t a deal breaker for me as all cars these days have built in crumple zones and get written off with what looks like minor body damage.🇨🇦😬✌🏻

I just started watching your video's very interesting and informative. I have a '14 F150 super crew 5.0 2WD. My 1st truck was a '93 Ranger 2.3 2WD. Drove it 200k. 2 clutches, 2 cam belts it was a tank! Sold in '07 for 2k! I didn't think Ford could do any better. I graduated to a F150 in '07 (a '05 4x4 4.6) loved it and now my '14 is never getting sold. After 79k so far have had NO issues. Only regular maintenance. No leaks, nothing. I have the STX Sport, not too complicated. I hear about all the recalls on the new ones, terrible. I love FORD but they will never make as great of a truck as the 11-17 F150 5.0. TOTALLY 👍 AGREE

I love my dad's 2006 F150 4.2 with the locking axles 195 thousand on it

17 f150 5.0 gun metal grey 4x4 xlt crew cab 302a with the 6 seat configuration 5.5 ft bed and a 20 inch rim. Truck was built in December of 2017 so one of the last. Bought it new in June of 2018 for 42 cash otd. Sat for over half a year because it was a fully loaded xlt (kind of oddball truck), and the msrp was almost 52k. By that time the 18’s were very available, and everyone wanted the 10 speed trucks. Best vehicle I’ve ever owned. Sitting at 55k on the odometer zero issues just a battery and oil changes. No mods just a level lift and ko2’s. Clean southern cali truck that I will have until I die lord willing!

Told them like the Boss you are Rich! I’m of the same opinion as you for all of those reasons. Thanks brother, live well my friend. 😊

I'm a Duramax guy but if I was forced to buy a half ton it would be a 2nd gen coyote truck. Let's be real the king ranch model also kicks everyone else's ass when it comes to interior.

Great F150 info and perspective! 🐶🙂

These 2015-2017 trucks are my favorite too! Maybe I'll own one someday.

That is why I bought my 2016 F150 5.0XLT. Great truck!👍

Wow...I'm in tears at the last part...so funny. It's a great country we live in where can share our opinions and the truth. I've seen you work on Chevy's...HA! Keep it up!

I’m on my 2nd F150 5.0 (3rd if you count the hand me down 1994 XLT in high school). The motor has an well earned reputation for reliability. My current 2015 5.0 has proven bulletproof to date, and IMHO is the best motor available for the F150.

Have 2016 Lariat with 5.0, love it. Had 2011 XLT with 5.0, was pleased with it, sold it to neighbor and he drove for five years, but metal body started having Ford rust issued

I'd really like something with the 3.5 or 3.7 NA engine, but I saw a similar 5.0 to yours dropping in price locally and I wanted it so badly. Such great looking and running trucks

best f150 video ever , I watch many times , thx lot .👍

My 2007 tundra been a great truck, still has all the factory parts on it. Friend of my has the 2007 tundra with the 4.6 had alot of problems. I am my 3rd Toyota

We have a ton of thoes year trucks at my work that the supervisors drive, they put a ton of miles on them and they run like clocks. Our on site mechanics just maintain them regularly with 4500 mile oil changes filters etc and have zero issues!

Currently on the hunt for a 5.0 F150. I'm thankful I found this video. Thanks Ford Boss Me!

Everything you said is 100% spot on, however your gonna drive up the resell on Theses 15-17 5.0 f150s now and I want to buy another one 😁

I like the trucks with the N/A V6 as well. The 3.7’s is one of my favorites.

I love my 2015! I have an XL 4x4 short bed regular cab with the 2.7. 118k miles, had it since new. I did have issues with body noise, Ford made it right with me. I would have loved to get a 5.0, but it’s a hard configuration to find like that (122” wheelbase). I have averaged 20.7 mpg over the life of the vehicle living in a congested area on the east coast. FBM may have helped me fix the only real issue I’ve had, I have been having a shift issue where it downshifts and the gear indicator in my instrument panel starts flashing like it is a bad electrical connection. From everything I’ve seen I thought it was the lead frame, I see that they are on back order. Went to a good transmission shop, they scanned (wasn’t giving any dummy lights or trans fault when it was happening), he told me there were recent codes for what would be a bad ground, I remember your older video about the ground locations corroding. I didn’t have much build up, but after wire wheeling down to clean metal, dielectric on the connection, and spraying with battery corrosion inhibitor (trans shop recommended all this too), it has not been having the problem. Fingers crossed because I am very meticulous about fluid changes and the transmission pan is dropped every 30k for a new filter and filled back up, I really don’t want to have to rebuild/replace a transmission. I did rebuild my old truck’s transmission, but it was at 200k on a 2006 F-150. She had 287k when traded for the 2015, the 4.6 stilled purred like a kitten even with the original timing chains/guides.

I have the 2017 f150 4x4 supercrew 5.0L 6 speed. I love this truck. This truck has power. And I have always been a chevy guy. This is my first ford.

I love my 2000 f-350 5.4 2 valve almost 250k just replaced timing chains guides and tensioners all steel body best truck ever owned

You are exactly right I have a 2017 3.5l EcoBoost all the time problem's

The newer Ford trucks are nice but my favorite still is my 1972 F-150 302, 5 speed, Pertronix electronic ignition mod.... And the best part is it still has a AM/FM factory radio :) She starts right away and 18mpgs! And she's Paid off 🤣😂😄😎 Just like my 2000 F-250 7.3, starts right away and 18mpgs.... Also Paid Off😎

Good just bought a 2015 f150 5.0 v8 with 39k miles supper clean for 21k very happy

We have a 2018 5.0, it has 183,000 miles right now. It has had few problems, 1 water pump at 142,000, first plugs were changed at 140,000. We do have this hard to crank when its hot issue, tried changing the battery 2 times and did not help. There is this valve that diverts coolant to the transmission heat exchanger and the heater core, it went out and we just put a tee in its place, seems to be fine, I think the electric aux. water pump is out, but the heater works so I have not messed with it. It just started throwing a check engine light for a P0430, we idle all day sometimes, it goes out on its own after a couple days, returns a month or so later, then goes out. Saw your video about cop cars idling and having cat issues so we quit doing that. You are correct about oil consumption, I didnt have mine "fixed", I just keep oil in it.

My dad bought his 2011 5.0 f150 from the factory, ~220k miles now and it still runs like new. His truck sold me on mine that has 213k now and I 100% trust it to keep me going for another 100k at least. I didn't go for the aluminum body just because I don't like it. I don't live in the rust belt, so as long as I take care of it, it'll take care of me.

Thank you Sir. My next truck will be this . Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us .

I love my 2019 F-150 5.0l. It did consume a little oil when I first bought it, but over time, it just consume less and less oil. I would like to say that I dodged a bullet, but I won’t know for sure ‘till I’ve reached 100,000 miles. But so far, it’s been and great truck, to me. I haven’t had any issues with it, and I would like to keep it that way. But if an issue pops up, I’ll be ready. I like your truck, as well. I’m positive that it’ll last you a good long while. I know you’ll take care of it, just like I take care of my truck. Also, I love my truck better than my dad’s GMC Sierra 5.3l. More power, better fuel efficiency, and rides much better.

I like how you will put out a video and people get triggered and give their own opinions. I really sit back and enjoy the show. Well done FBM!

my 2017 lariat got me in love with it ... i even talk down on friends with denalis

I had a 16 5.0 and it was the best vehicle I have ever owned, I traded it for my f250 6.2 that I got to tow a travel trailer. but I miss the old 5.0!

Traded mine last one lariat 5.0 2016 at 308000 km with no issues,just got a great deal for it for the new 22

The rotting was a surprise to my sons 2006 Ford f150 . No frames no where for replacement!

It is the number one best platform to throw a bunch of truck mods at. Bilstien 6112's and 5160's completely transform this truck and I would highly suggest them. I bought the 2015 5.0 coyote supercab because I knew this would be the best platform to build off of. Ever since I fully paid it off I have been modifying the hell out of the truck and with the F150 keeping the same platform, you can completely updated and modernize. Mine came with the 9.75 rear end with 3.55 gear ratio, it is an XLT supercab sport 5.0 4X4 if anyone is looking for that rear end.

Respectively, I wouldn’t trade my Oz Omega X tuned 2019 F150 Roush with the 3rd Gen Coyote and 10 spd transmission for any other truck out there. .53K miles so far, and no oil consumption and the 10R80 shifts super smooth. The only thing I’ve had to do is replace the VCT intake solenoids on it. And, just the other day, I smoked a 6.4L Dodge Charger on the Highway, and it wasn’t even close. The Oz Omega X tune on the 3rd Gen Coyotes and 10R80’s are absolute beasts and so much fun to drive, especially when you have a 50/50 mix of 93 octane and E85. So, respectively, I’d keep my 2019 F150 5.0L over any other truck out there.

My dad had a 14 XLT but it was totaled. Was a 5.0 with 160,000 and didn't have any problems but the water pump and the hoses. Was a good truck but now is in the salvage yard

Valuable commentary!

I have the 17 f150 5.0 super crew king ranch 2wd. I live in Florida so don’t need 4x4. I love this truck, out ran a lot of other vehicles. Got a 5star tune. Walked down a trx, but he hit his speed limit at 105. I’ve been up to 145, in Mexico of course 😅

I have a 2012 FX4 with the 5.0 and tow package. It's at the point now where it's beginning to need maintenance things. I need to get the oil pan resealed and hopefully I get a tax refund to pay for that (estimate I got was $900). Most of the other needs I will be taking care of in due course. At 145K miles, the 5.0 Coyote still pulls hard if you get in the gas. Would love to upgrade to Sync 3 for the driver info center.

04-08 is my best truck, 5.4 3 valve. I have an 04 from Florida with zero rust I put a timing set into it plugs all ford parts ball joints sway bar links many other things a 3 inch lift it is an amazing truck gonna use it for years to come, it’s got 302k running like brand new

My family has had two 5.7s and they are great trucks. I live in cali so we don’t see the rot like you see. I’m a mopar person but I don’t doubt that that f150 is the best. You’re the one who has all the experience in this stuff. Keep it up FBM you’re killing it!

Couldn’t agree more! When my 2012 Ecoboost FX4 started becoming a a nuisance to keep running 100% I started looking for a 2015-2017 5.0L 6 speed. April 2022 I stumbled upon a 2017 Lariat with only 40k miles and one owner sittin at my nearest Chevy dealership. Needless to say that truck sits in my driveway now and the 2012 Eco was sold.

Yeah, in hindsight I probably should have got the 5.0 (for the sound, if nothing else). But, I'm almost 90K with no issues with my 2.7. My company gets the 2.7 for our work trucks, and according to our fleet manager, they've held-up well.

My only gripe with the 15-17 trucks is their lovely door latches that would freeze if the tsb wasn't performed. Then having to replace a door latch on a truck that had the tsb performed lol all the rtv everywhere.

I agree! Awesome truck, great power train!

I missed the aluminum body by a year with my 2014 F150 Lariat with the 3.5 V6 Ecoboost. Makes great power. Just miss the sound of the V8.

Love my 2016 - 5.0. I'll take a few less MPG for more reliability and longevity. that will more than pay for itself in the long run.

The new 5.0 a belt driven oil pump REALLY.

The spec I am wanting is 2016-2017 f150 5.0 lariat sport with 3.73 and 36 gallon tank. That gives me sync 3 with all the options anyone could ever need

14’ F150 Supercab, XL, 4x2, 5.0, 270k, and it still hauls ass. Oddly enough, mine does have a 9.75 rear, 6 lug

Any F150 with the 6.2 is going to get my vote I had a 6.2 with 300,000 miles on it and it never had a problem till it got in an accident and totaled it.

500 miles on my 22 F150 Lariat 2.7 Super Cab, AFM delete. No towing and will be changing with full synthetic oil twice a year. I drive about 5,000 miles a year. Use Pennzoil Ultra Platinum Valvoline Extended Protection or Ford synthetic oil ? Wish I had a time machine😁

lol...your trash talking is epic! I don't have a F150 but am thinking about it. It will be a 2015-17 or nothing.

I love my 2015 F 150 with the 5.0 it only has 76,000 miles

Excellent video👨🏽‍🔧✊🏽.. hope u are doing great Rich👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

My friend who loves Chevy was auto shopping. I was pushing him to buy a ford and he caved. He just bought a 16 with 5.0

YES YES YES! I love my ‘16 F150 5.0. Unloaded on the highway, average 26 MPG, tows like a dream, only thing that “broke” were the idler pulley bearings seized up and squealed, just new tires and routine maintenance. Love this truck

You can do a whole series on good vehicles for less than $25k $20k, $10k, $5k etc. And when to buy new Ford Maverick/Escape hybrid etc (lower cost vehicles for young owners).

I owed the 2014 with the 3.5 eco boost for 7 years and was my best truck ever. Not the 5.0 but great truck!!!

Hey Rich just curious what is the highest mileage you have witnessed on a well maintained 2015-2017 F-150 5.0? Thanks

Can you do a video showing what tools a beginner ford tech must have starting out?

When the aluminum bodies came out, there was question on how the paint was going to hold up as far as pealing. Seams that it's holding up good, or I've haven't heard anything.

I can say this…in my life I’ve owned 4 trucks and all v8

I have a 17 F150 5.0 King Ranch 2wd and put a 5 star Performance/tow tune and she's pretty dayum great. 500 miles on a full tank. 93 octane. I put 2023 tremor shocks up front and airbags on the rear to stop sagg. Put 7300 pounds on her and she pulls ut easy.

I agree , I have a 2011 & 2016 with a 5.0 and the 9.75 dif great trucks . The 2011 has a 3.55 , the 2016 has a 3.73 . The 3.73 is the way to go trust me on that !…….

I love my 2017 King Ranch. Its got a 5.0, 3.73 gears, 6 speed, 67k miles. Gas mileage isnt great (14.8 mpg in the MN winter), but its much better than my old 2006 4.6 Explorer (12.5 mpg in the winter).

Rich what are ur thoughts and experience on the best years for the 3.5 ecoboost?

Call me crazy but I love the 5.4 3v. Yes, I know they have problems, but once you bulletproof them, they can go to 400K easily. My friend did the timing chain and exhaust manifold leak on his 2006 and now has 438,000 and still going strong. I like them better than the 5.0 due to their low end torque . The 5.0 doesn't come alive until after 3-4K rpm. Don't get me wrong the 5.0 is a great engine also.

Well, the man likes what he likes. I’ve owned Chevy trucks, Dodge trucks, Toyota, Tacoma, and now I drive the biggest piece of crap of them all which is my Raptor. First Ford truck, and it will be my last Ford truck. But I don’t know if you can really call a raptor a truck. Doesn’t tow worth a crap either. Best truck I ever owned myself 2008, dodge ram 5.7. Best car ever owned 1991 mustang 5.0. Manual. I never beat a car so bad in my life and I never had a single issue with that vehicle. Had it for 70,000 miles before I obliterated a deer with it.

I agree that Fords of this era at sharp and nice to drive but I still think the Tundra 5.7 is the most reliable drive train in the full size truck category. My truck is very basic inside but that’s not why I bought it.

I noticed that 4th gear on my 10 speed acts up. Almost feels like it’s slipping.

I like how you said they can keep that cylinder deactivation shit 🤣

I will say that the 5.0 engine is a way better engine that any of the Ecoboost engine

That 3.3 is slow as balls but she reliable

Bravo!

Lol ..love it ...best ending 😅

Video idea for ya, how about a radio swap? Either aftermarket or a junkyard sync 3? We have the same radio and after driving other vehicles including my wives little Subaru with an 8" screen, that little bitty screen is hard to look at. Aftermarket is just so expensive, mostly because I want wireless Apple Carplay.

Its great for what it isnt.

That’s so truth I have one and it’s the best

Did he just call my 2017 5.0L a gas hog? It's an awesome truck, it uses no oil and in normal driving gets between 19 & 20 mpg!

Well, I probably screwed up then. LOL Just bought a 2020 STX 5.0 with 13,000 miles on it. I loved my 2013 F-150 XLT with 175,000 miles but it was a 6 cylinder and I needed an 8 cylinder for pulling my horse trailer farther than 30 miles. I’m watching the oil consumption like a hawk though. Would It have started sooner than now? I did ask for history log on the truck and it was well taken care of. Was Gold certified and has 1 more year of full warranty.

You can also argue the 6.2 L Boss engine with the same 6R80 might be right there with it but the coyotes seems to have less issues at least the second generation.... The boss engine is great except for the valve seat failures and oil consumption and I also think they had the same issues with water pumps. Other than that they're very good engines.... I don't know. I think any more than four or six speeds is too many. I mean six is about the max. Any more than that they start to shift like bags of hammers.... But the 5 L is a lot more efficient than the boss engine and better on fuel mileage

I didn't mind my 2019 5.0. I still preferred my 2.7 for a daily driver. Mind you I traded my 2.7 in when it had 58k miles on it.

I'm 100% a Ford man but the F150 is at minimum 10,000 dollars more than the silverado while it's not the best truck or most comfortable truck my silverado 2022 has the 2.7lt turbo with 311 hp wich is plenty for all the 4 cylinder haters and I get two weeks on a tank of gas. Chevy also has onstar. With all this said, my next truck will be an F150

🇺🇸❇⚓🔩⚓❇🇺🇸.....Kinda like mathematical optimization, I guess the Ford design engineers compared to other truck manufacturers (GM/Dodge/Nissan/Toyota) emphasize on [(EFFICIENCY & LONGEVITY) Admiral Rick mentions with the select (2015 to 2017 aluminium body 5.0 L V8 F150s/2nd generation Ford trucks)].....Appreciate the info as always sir/senor....¡Built Proud, Quality is Job #1!....

Man. I have the chance to buy a 2003 Lincoln Towncar with the V8 for $1,100. Supposedly, it just needs a wheel bearing, and an issue with the instrument cluster and an issue with the aftermarket stereo. Would you buy it?

I have a 2015 3.5 ecoboost. Just rolled 104k and havent had any issues. Not even a check engine light. Do you recommend getting a timing job done as preventive maintenance? I have never had the CS rattle. Would refresh the seals and timing components and swap the oil pump while in there. Then considering new turbos and manifolds at around 150-200k. Again no issues, just preventive. If I do all that and the truck doesn't last 300k+ then I know to never buy an EB again lol.