My new 2021 F150 XLT Supercrew

[kevinatfms]

First round of parts incoming:

1. AEM dry flow drop in filter.
2. Gator SFX Tri-Fold Bed Cover
3. Ford OE Rear Wheel Well Liners

Update when they come in.

 

[kevinatfms]

Truck got 20.5mpg on its first tank so far. This is around 5-7mpg less than the Colordao but isnt terrible for a 5000lb truck.

 

[kevinatfms]

Rear wheel wells installed. Cleans the back end of the truck up immensely.

Before

After

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[me32]

Looking better

 

[kevinatfms]

Gator Bed Cover installed. Great cover, same one i had on my Colorado. It runs $329, tri-fold with clips to hold it into the open position and its easily removable in around 10 minutes.

 

[efurlong]

I bought a brand new F150 2.7 ecoboost in 2015. When I decided to purchase a new 2020 F150...the 2.7 was the only engine I'd even consider. It's that good.

 

[me32]

I bought a brand new F150 2.7 ecoboost in 2015. When I decided to purchase a new 2020 F150...the 2.7 was the only engine I'd even consider. It's that good.

Just depends on the needs. The 2.7 has proven itself after the 1st few years of oil leaks and turbo issues.

 

[7998]

Nice truck, congrats. I love my '21 XLT with the 2.7. It is equipped similar to yours with the 302a and 3.73's. I also have a 2019 Platinum with the 3.5. My '21 I consistently get 21 to 21.5 mpgs and that's with me doing 85-90 mph everywhere. The sync is lightyears better than the '19. I can say "Navigate to _____" or "Call ____" and it get's it right the first time. I've never experienced that in any of my other 5 Fords.
I've towed 7,000 lbs recently from a dead stop up a steep 1/2 mile grade and it accelerated no problem to 65 mph. And last week I had 1 1/4 tons of stone in the bed then drove it 70 miles. You knew the weight was back there but it was very stable and settled. I had to induce sway to unsettle it.

In comparison to my '19 3.5, once I switched to 87 octane I can just manage 18+ mpgs. It is noticeably faster than the 2.7 and power difference is much more noticeable when towing.
Other than that the '21 is a better truck in just about every measure.

 

[mysticsvt]

Very Nice! If you have not put it in Sport Mode and then nailed it you're in for a hella fun time! Huge Difference! Welcome to the club!

 

[kevinatfms]

Very Nice! If you have not put it in Sport Mode and then nailed it you're in for a hella fun time! Huge Difference! Welcome to the club!

I have! Its a bit touchy for me. Normal feels great so i could only really see myself using Sport mode sparingly. I do love the cool Eco coach thing also. They packed a bunch of features into the truck that entertain us along the journey.

 

[mysticsvt]

I have! Its a bit touchy for me. Normal feels great so i could only really see myself using Sport mode sparingly. I do love the cool Eco coach thing also. They packed a bunch of features into the truck that entertain us along the journey.

Yeah my wife HATES Sport Mode because it's lurchy if you will. Very touchy as you mentioned...no lag which means not as smooth.

 

[kevinatfms]

Yeah my wife HATES Sport Mode because it's lurchy if you will. Very touchy as you mentioned...no lag which means not as smooth.

Wondering what parameters are being changed....throttle scaling(literally feels like a Pedal Commander installed), transmission shift schedule, shift timing?

 

[kevinatfms]

Crossing 1000 miles on my way home today.

 

[mysticsvt]

Wondering what parameters are being changed....throttle scaling(literally feels like a Pedal Commander installed), transmission shift schedule, shift timing?

Probably all the above and more stuff I don't understand..lol

 

[kevinatfms]

So thinking of leveling the truck. 1.5" Motofab level spacers + 275/75R18's(33's).

 

[mysticsvt]

So thinking of leveling the truck. 1.5" Motofab level spacers + 275/75R18's(33's).

Level will def make it look better. I did end up with a 4” lift so was the level a waste of time and money….one could say so. Depends on what your end goal is.

 

[kevinatfms]

Level will def make it look better. I did end up with a 4” lift so was the level a waste of time and money….one could say so. Depends on what your end goal is.

Just leveling it would be fine. Wont need more than that. Its 99% daily/tow vehicle and probably wont see much more than jobsites for "offroad" adventures. The rake is insane with the FX4 and trailer package though, nearly 3" difference front to rear. Only going to do 1.5" over the common 2-2.5" ones up front. Keep a little rake to it for towing my Fiesta or Elantra.

 

[kevinatfms]

Purchased the Ford Performance M-18954-F15R tow hook kit. Some contrasting red on the front will poke out from the crowd.

 

[kevinatfms]

Picked up Lamin-X yellow fog light film. Have had them on my 05 Mustang, Fiesta, Colorado and now my F150. Always a good product and i love the yellow fog look.

 

[JRS BLOWN SNAKE]

Nice truck !

I bought a 21 XLT Agate Black Sport crew cab with the 3.5 ecoboost. Has the Max Trailer Tow Package.

Just turned 7,000 miles. LOVE IT!! rides and drives awesome. Getting 22.5 mpg with it. Also has the 20” wheels/tires.