2018 Ford F150 5.0L SuperCrew Official Review, Specs, and 2016 F150 Comparison

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In this week’s episode of American Trucks' The Haul, AT host Justin Dugan gives us a
first look at AT's new 2018 F-150, demonstrating all the new features, whether
they be extremely obvious or subtle. Out of the many versatile exterior packages
offered, this video features our base XL model with the STX appearance package.
Included in this package is a Honeycomb-style grill, color-matched bumpers, and
factory 20" wheels. A pretty sweet spec, if we do say so ourselves!

After a quick overview of the exterior, JD breaks down the expected changes under
the hood along with engine availability. Did someone say a US-spec 2018 F-150 DIESEL
is in the cards? You can hear Justin speaks his mind on the 5 different engines
starting with the standard 3.3L V6 and finishing up with the ever-popular Ford 5.0L
V8 equipped with 395HP and 400LB/FT Torque. After throwing AT's fleet 2018 5.0L on
the Dyno to see where it stands against the 2015 5.0L F-150, we witnessed some
pretty serious power gains. Who doesn't like gains?

 

[Willie2]

no more 3ft long antenna! Count me in!

 

[ssj4sadie]

no more 3ft long antenna! Count me in!

But you trade it for an off-center front shark fin...no thanks.

 

[04MystiCobra]

Picked up a 2018 5.0/10spd myself about a month ago. If you're thinking about one make sure you drive it first. Somethings off with the shift scheduling or mass air. Constant little hiccups, stumbles etc. when in cruise or light throttle/acceleration. Once you notice, it gets old fast.

 

[03cobra#694]

Picked up a 2018 5.0/10spd myself about a month ago. If you're thinking about one make sure you drive it first. Somethings off with the shift scheduling or mass air. Constant little hiccups, stumbles etc. when in cruise or light throttle/acceleration. Once you notice, it gets old fast.

Should have got the EB, lol.

 

[snakecharmer]

So did I understand that you can NOT permanently disable the stop/start stuff? That would be a non starter for me. My BMW has it and the first thing I did was permanently turn it off as it is super annoying (and IMO unsafe).

 

[jeffh81]

Hated the front when I first saw it, but its grown on me. Trying to decide if I want to get the 2.7 or pay the extra and go 5.0.

 

[Willie2]

But you trade it for an off-center front shark fin...no thanks.

yeah, it does kind of stand out. At least it won't hit every low hanging sign in my parking garage.

 

[Willie2]

Should have got the EB, lol.

I noticed the same thing on the 2.7 more than the 3.5.

 

[me32]

Picked up a 2018 5.0/10spd myself about a month ago. If you're thinking about one make sure you drive it first. Somethings off with the shift scheduling or mass air. Constant little hiccups, stumbles etc. when in cruise or light throttle/acceleration. Once you notice, it gets old fast.

Is it a learning thing or a software issue? Maybe a tune could fix it

 

[jeffh81]

yeah, it does kind of stand out. At least it won't hit every low hanging sign in my parking garage.

I use the atenna to gauge if i can clear or not

 

[ssj4sadie]

So did I understand that you can NOT permanently disable the stop/start stuff? That would be a non starter for me. My BMW has it and the first thing I did was permanently turn it off as it is super annoying (and IMO unsafe).

There is a button you can press to turn it off. But you have to do it every time you start the truck. You can add a jumper wire that will turn it off always or edit some code with FORscan to permanently disable it. But there is not a factory setting that turns it off permanently.

 

[black92]

So did I understand that you can NOT permanently disable the stop/start stuff? That would be a non starter for me. My BMW has it and the first thing I did was permanently turn it off as it is super annoying (and IMO unsafe).

No biggie. Just get a Livernois tune for it and they'll turn it off for you (and you'll be making even more power )

 

[MachME]

Picked up a 2018 5.0/10spd myself about a month ago. If you're thinking about one make sure you drive it first. Somethings off with the shift scheduling or mass air. Constant little hiccups, stumbles etc. when in cruise or light throttle/acceleration. Once you notice, it gets old fast.

I believe 2015+ 5.0 f150(not mustangs) are speed density like the EB. No MAF.

Get a 5.0 truck and drop the coin on blower or go with eco all day.

 

[04MystiCobra]

Should have got the EB, lol.

More potential with the 5.0 when boosted.

So did I understand that you can NOT permanently disable the stop/start stuff? That would be a non starter for me. My BMW has it and the first thing I did was permanently turn it off as it is super annoying (and IMO unsafe).

There is a setting along with the button but neither are permanent. It is a little annoying.

 

[04MystiCobra]

Is it a learning thing or a software issue? Maybe a tune could fix it

I've heard there is a TSB out or coming out to address it but haven't received it yet. I have right at 2k miles and it does it.

 

[me32]

I've heard there is a TSB out or coming out to address it but haven't received it yet. I have right at 2k miles and it does it.

Well at least there aware and comming out with a fix for it.

 

[03Sssnake]

@KingBlack ...check out Justin's new video Bromigo!

 

[04MystiCobra]

TSB 17-2262 & 17-2272 are out for issues related to the trans. Looks like many are saying it addresses the shifting issues well so that's hopeful.

 

[Willie2]

Well...now I've seen a few with long antenna's so IDK. I'm digging the Magma Red.