Cujet I do like our 2018 f150, 2.7, 4x4. It’s a regular bed with the extended, but not double, cab. I have the base XL trim, with bucket seats, larger gas tank and sync 3. there are days I wish I could carry people with a real back seat, but i use the full length of the bed just as often depending on the season.
It’s a more relaxed drive on the highway than our Lexus GS, and the 36 gallon fuel tank is hugely convenient on road trips. With a camper shell, I see 21.9 or so mpg on the highway at 65-70, stock sized continental AT tires (a lightweight tire).
when Towing, it’s got gobs of power. Power is not an issue. Turbo whine, though very faint, begins to drone (er, drill...) on the highway with a trailer, which bothers me unless I turn on a podcast or music. I did find that the rear shocks had to be replaced fairly early on - I suspect highway towing accelerated their wear, but it’s a great vehicle for towing or carrying cargo, minus the plastic trim surrounding the old-man-step, which ripped off within 6 months and every month thereafter. I’m about to just run some sheet metal screws through it.
the camper shell settled down that aluminum body bounciness. I like having the shell. It weighs about 200 lbs.
the 4x4 has not had any hiccups. It turns on when I need it. There are occasional threads about the shift motor requiring replacement on the t-case. I suspect a savvy diy could probably repair it - likely a position sensor.
i find the seat very agreeable for long trips, but seats are personal and the XL is often said on the internet to not have great seats. It works for me.
mine has not been without blemish - the factory headlights are almost entirely useless. Mine has had warrant work on the AC (recirc servo) and the 10sp could use some improvement. Idk if there’s a hardware issue or if it’s all in software, but it’s not a consistent experience for me. If I were buying today, I would still consider the Ford. My tundra was more reliable, but it was super thirsty at the pump.
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