A New World Order

"Nibby" (nibby68)
06/18/2018 at 11:45 • Filed to: None

2018 F150 XLT Crew Cab 4WD 2.7L EcoBoost... 325hp, 400 lb. ft. torque, 10 speed automagic

ascended to the crew cab master race, bit bummed about losing the 6'4" bed but i’m sure it’ll be fine

a bit of chrome here and there to blind other drivers

2018 tail lamps look better than the 2015-2017 ones

the tailgate seems to be around the same weight, maybe slightly lighter, than the 2015 ram 1500 it replaced. the new 2019 ram’s tailgates are quite lighter but the price difference of the one i looked at was a matter of $200 difference in monthly payments

gotta get a floor mat

built in tailgate step is handy

IMPORTED FROM DETROIT (ok dearborn is pretty close to detroit though)... When I visited my childhood friend who lives in Detroit recently, we did the F150 factory tour. May or may not have influenced the decision.

dat cavernous engine bay... this is what a 2.7L engine looks like in a fullsize truck engine bay

goodyear wrangler tires and rear leaf springs... my old ram was noticeably more comfortable on rough/unpaved roads but it’s not too jarring

dat speedo + wheel... easy to read gauges, column shifter with 5 modes - normal, tow, wet/snow, eco, sport

has the 302A package which includes navigation + heated power front seats, towing stuff and this one also has blind spot + trailer brake control. also has a rear locking differential which is a plus... also has auto start/stop

i haven’t renamed my flashdrive yet

dat center console area, plenty o’ storage... has column shifter, higher trims have the shifter right here

you could store a lada in there

window + light switches. i like the door handle location actually

mercedes S class rear legroom... 2 USB ports back there too which is nice on family road trips

the key to your heart

DISCUSSION (92)

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 11:48

Nice! Two things jump out at me though. No push to start? kinda shocked when I see a new vehicle without it. Also, the 2.7 engine bay shot reminds me of my 225 Slant 6 sitting in a bay that could take the 360ci V8 or maybe even bigger.

Nibby > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
06/18/2018 at 11:50

push to start I think is only available on Lariats and higher trims

this is a pretty loaded XLT but the Lariats at my local Ford dealer were quite a lot more

Gerry197 > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 11:52

Nice truck, I think Edmunds tested that very configuration and got a 0-60 time in 5.7 seconds! They said it was easier to get in 4WD because of less wheel slippage, pretty fast, which I know back in my Hemi Ram forum days was all we would talk about. Drag racing our Hemi’s that is, until the Titan 5.6L came along. Pretty exciting times we live in when the most popular and smallest F150 motor is faster than both those big V8s.

However, I got a 2015 2.7L myself in Supercab 6.5ft bed form and I honestly think it’s the best vehicle I have owned period, for overall usability, practicality, costs and enjoyment. Keep off the boost and you may actually get good mpg.

I’ve owned over 20 vehicles of various types, including E46 & E90 manual BMW sedans (still own), Acura Integra GS-R, various VWs, Corvette, Mustang GT, etc. But I think this truck I like the most overall.

Future next gen S2000 owner > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 11:53

Mmmmm. Nice. They should stick the 2.7 in the Ranger.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 11:53

Welcome, brother Nibby.

Kinja'd!!!

You’re in good company.

Enjoy it.

PatBateman > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 11:54

Go back 20 years ago, tell 21 year old me that a Ford with a 2.7 Liter V6 has 75 more horsepower than the Vortec 350 in his ‘96 Chevy Silverado (and it’s not even the best V6 option available).

Mind would explode.

M.T. Blake > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 11:55

That thing is too nice to haul firewood. What am I to do when I get a new truck? I’ll need two trucks! One respectable. One despicable.

Congrats!

Nibby > M.T. Blake
06/18/2018 at 11:57

Thanks! Usually I move around furniture and stuff for the house... my parents like borrowing it for gardening and flowers. I use the bed a lot for sending/picking up/fixing up old computers and some woodworking, lugging my ATV around, tossing dead bodies in water, etc.

Autophile412 - what's the world got in store? > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 11:57

I have been entertaining thoughts of trading my 2013 F150 up for an 18 but I go shopping and then look into monthly payments and I get scared. I’m not sure I am willing to up my monthly payment by $200 or more at this point in my life.

Nibby > PatBateman
06/18/2018 at 11:58

The torque #s are insane... pretty much identical to the 5.7L Hemi I had. Oh and it moves quite nice too but I don’t want to stress the engine much on a brand new vehicle

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 11:59

Kinja'd!!!

Nibby > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo
06/18/2018 at 11:59

F150 OPPO MASTER RACE UNITE!

Now you know why I was bugging you about the 2.7L a few days ago :P

How many miles you got on yours so far? Things you like/don’t like?

2Fast2Furious: Rotary Powered > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 11:59

Nibby pls, no murder

Nibby > Future next gen S2000 owner
06/18/2018 at 11:59

That would be pretty sweet, as a top trim engine

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 11:59

Very nice! What color is this?

Obligatory ‘Murrica

Kinja'd!!!

Nibby > Gerry197
06/18/2018 at 12:01

I quite like it a lot so far... as I wrote to someone else below, haven’t accelerated hard yet but it does seem to have power on tap. The interior is quite nice and the fit + finish is definitely better than my old truck (2015 Ram 1500). Has plenty of luxurious features but also has nice comfy cloth seats which are much easier to deal with in the summer and winter

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 12:02

tossing dead bodies in water

I hope you at least had a tonneau cover, that’s an easy way to get popped otherwise. Much easier than getting one out of a trunk though.

WilliamsSW > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 12:02

Pickup trucks just keep getting nicer and nicer...

Congratulations- looks fantastic!

Nibby > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
06/18/2018 at 12:03

it’s just called magnetic

my sister has a 2017 jeep compass in a similar color(the new one, much better than the shitbox old one) and this one looks much nicer

Nibby > Autophile412 - what's the world got in store?
06/18/2018 at 12:04

mine went up $100 but it’s crew cab vs. quad cab, has things like navigation, heated seats, blind spot monitor, tow package, etc. that my ram did not have

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 12:05

You’re good. I typed out a thicc response, but Kinja was being Kinja. Here’s a screenshot.

Kinja'd!!!

I fucking love it. It had 10 miles when we bought it January of last year.

It’s currently sitting at 44k.

Nibby > WilliamsSW
06/18/2018 at 12:05

Thanks mate!

Nibby > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
06/18/2018 at 12:05

oh yeah, I’ve got to get a new one since the one for my Ram is for 6'4" beds not 5'7"

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 12:05

How’s the 10 speed so far? Is it the same one in the Mustang co-developed with GM?

Nibby > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo
06/18/2018 at 12:09

awesome, thanks a lot! i can’t believe 0-60 in 5.6 seconds but I’ll take your word for it that it’s faster than a CRV

it is definitely comfortable but I think my ram was slightly more comfy due to no leaf springs in the rear. Not terribly noticeable but it is still a refined truck and smooth ride. Surprised how quiet it is inside and it shifts gears smoothly (though that 8 speed in the Ram was really something else, buttery smooth).

Mine’s also got 3.73 gears... I need to find a tri fold tonneau and a bed mat. Which site do you recommend for truck parts? I’ve used realtruck.com in the past and it’s great but was just wondering what other decent ones are out there... Thanks again for your feedback!

Nibby > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
06/18/2018 at 12:11

Yeah, same one co-developed with GM. I’ve only put around 60-70 miles so far but it seems pretty responsive and smooth. Shifts are noticeable if you pay attention to them and aren’t intrusive. The 8 speed I had in my previous Ram 1500 was really good though so if this one is half as decent I’ll be happy.

Nibby > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo
06/18/2018 at 12:12

also I sold my carven exhaust muffler to a local dude for $150 \o/ so i was able to get some money back

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 12:14

What happened to the old maR

Nibby > HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute
06/18/2018 at 12:16

leased it, was ending soon

had to pay off a couple o’ payments but they were only $270 a month so it was feasible

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 12:19

The 2.7 with the new 10 speed is magical. The best of fuel economy and balls when you want ‘em. The Ram is more comfortable overall though...

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 12:19

We got a drop in bedliner when we got the truck from the dealership as part of the deal. I actually ordered a roll up truxport tonneau cover this week because I got a great deal on it from Ford. It’s the better platinum one with thicker vinyl. We had two on the Ranger and it was great.

I should point out that yours is 5.6 with the 10 speed, 3.73, and 4WD. Mine is actually 5.7 or 5.8 iirc because 2WD.

Nibby > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
06/18/2018 at 12:21

yeah I would say the Ram seemed more comfortable and turned better but this is just much nicer to be inside

My citroen won't start > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 12:22

Nice, ready for all that construction work.

Future next gen S2000 owner > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 12:24

Or the only engine. Either way works for me.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 12:28

Until you really stomp it that 5.~7ish 0-60 does seem hard to believe... Then one day you put it in sport mode and try burying the right foot and you realize that even though in normal driving the systems endeavor to keep down the RPMs (and the 2.7 has an Insane amount of low torque, so that works well) it will happily spin up to 6500 and crack off some pretty damn crisp shifts and almost before you know it you’ll stop accelerating... Because you’re already at the 105mph limiter. You missed 60 because you blinked.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 12:31

The torque curve is nuts. It’s got like 250 ft/lb at 1600 rpm, and from about 2300 to 5200 its tabletop flat at 400...

jimz > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 12:32

if I could get it in XLT I’d order the 3.0 Powerstroke version in a heartbeat. dat be a nice engine.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 12:34

The seats are really comfortable for long distance too. The coil springs in the Ram are great though... The ride difference is real. Ours has the payload package, which has an extra leaf for higher load capacity, surprisingly it doesn’t make it worse unloaded, but a light load is rough, it wants to be either empty or really full.

Nibby > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo
06/18/2018 at 12:42

hmm i found a tonneau cover and looked it’s just under $400 including installation for drop in at my local dealer

jimz > PatBateman
06/18/2018 at 12:43

or that a 3.0 TD V6 would have more horsepower and torque than the then-current 7.3 Powerstroke.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 12:45

It’s easy to install on your own. All of my local dealers quoted me like $450 for the tonneau cover plus $350 for installation.

I’ll save the $350 and treat myself to Starbucks after half an hour installing it.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > My citroen won't start
06/18/2018 at 12:47

Constructing shitposts, of course.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 12:53

“you could store a Lada in here”

A lotta what though?

Nibby > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo
06/18/2018 at 13:12

er sorry

i meant drop in liner. i already ordered a tri fold soft tonneau cover for $225 shipped, easy to install. I like soft folds cause they’re durable and easy to remove entirely

Nibby > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
06/18/2018 at 13:12

a lotta nivas

Nibby > My citroen won't start
06/18/2018 at 13:13

Nibby > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
06/18/2018 at 13:15

yea, the seats are quite comfy so far. I loved the ones in my Ram cause those were supportive and comfy on long drives... seems pretty similar to that so...

then again, I’m sitting in a 99 Tahoe front passenger seat I turned into an office chair right now

Nibby > jimz
06/18/2018 at 13:16

it seems you can only get the powerstroke with a lariat or higher

Nibby > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
06/18/2018 at 13:17

jesus christ, i actually didn’t even look at the torque curve... you’d think it’s a diesel

Nibby > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
06/18/2018 at 13:18

damn and i thought 0-60 in 6.5s in the Hemi was quick for a truck

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 13:18

Oh this one is soft too, but it rolls up.

Nibby > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo
06/18/2018 at 13:20

wanna know what else is soft and rolls up ;)

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 13:23

A fruit roll up.

Nibby > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo
06/18/2018 at 13:24

yas

tbh i was more of a gushers kid

jimz > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 13:25

I know, that’s why I said “if I could get it in XLT.”

actually, if I knew someone with a FIN (fleet customer) then I might be able to sneak in, but I think I lose plan pricing if I did that.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 13:25

Kinja'd!!!

Nibby > jimz
06/18/2018 at 13:26

Nibby > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo
06/18/2018 at 13:27

Kinja'd!!!

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 13:32

Kinja'd!!!

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 13:41

Aye aye. New truck is bigly and good looking. GIB and you shall ascend to the next level past humanity

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 13:47

Kinja'd!!!

Welcome to the oppo 2.7/F-150 club. It’s a good place to be, and I tremendously like my truck. Back in the day I had an 05 F-150 crew cab/5.5 foot bed. I never missed the extra foot back there.

Nibby > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com
06/18/2018 at 13:53

I think I might miss it when I move beds but we’ll see

Nibby > HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute
06/18/2018 at 13:54

i have already ascended

DC3 LS, Fuck Hyundai, now and forever > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 14:19

So if you where already PC master race, how many levels have you ascended beyond the rest of humanity?

Also, column shifter > console shifter 10x. Shouldn’t even be legal to sell automatics with console shifters.

Nibby > DC3 LS, Fuck Hyundai, now and forever
06/18/2018 at 14:29

I am not allowed to disclose that information.

The Ram had a dial, which was actually pretty nice and worked well.

DC3 LS, Fuck Hyundai, now and forever > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 14:34

I guess that would work since it wouldn’t be very tall.

Stay safe, you never know when the Illuminati will come after you to prevent you from bringing humanity to a higher astral plane of being.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 14:48

It’s built like a diesel too. It may be a spark-ignition engine, but it bears more than a passing resemblance to a compression-ignition design.

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 14:56

I meant, even further

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 14:56

......to my level

winterlegacy, here 'till the end > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 14:59

You’re already moving a bed every day, it’s attached to the back of your truck

Nibbles > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 15:06

Did you trade in the tonneau cover with the Ram? Asking for a friend

Nibby > Nibbles
06/18/2018 at 15:13

nope, still have it. interested?

Nibbles > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 16:14

Yep

Nibby > Nibbles
06/18/2018 at 17:10

email me nibby4wd@gmail.com

Autophile412 - what's the world got in store? > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 17:59

I have an ecoboost supercrew with the tow and offroad package. I have been very happy with it but I passed 100k miles and that is usually when I say good bye to a vehicle so I will probably trade up soon.

TylerJ > Nibby
06/18/2018 at 18:41

I had no idea you could option bucket seats with a column shifter. Neato.

If you wanted the upgraded headlights, keep an eye on http://www.raptorretrofit.com/ to see if they’ll make some for the ‘18 trucks.

Nibby > TylerJ
06/18/2018 at 18:54

neat! will see if they come up with 2018 ones thanks

Nibby > Autophile412 - what's the world got in store?
06/18/2018 at 18:54

oh, 2013... yea try again in a few months when they’re trying to rid 2018s