RoadTrackRT

Hey there,

New poster. I'm currently looking at a 2015 Ford F-150 XLT Eco-Boost (3.5L) that I can get for a good deal. It has the 302A package as well as (what I suspect is?) the 3.55 ratio as the vehicle has the differential lock feature. I've done some reading and it seems the only real large differences between the 2015 and 2016 model is as follows:

• 2015 has MyFordTouch versus Sync 3 in the 2016 model
• 2016 model is able to take an impact / collision better
• 2015 model does not have pro trailer backup assist

Have I missed anything important here? The motor and transmission in the 15 should be the exact same in the 16, correct? The only thing turning me off from this deal is the fact the vehicle is a 2015 (27k miles) and won't have the warranty a 2016 would as well as I'd much prefer Sync 3 (I don't care about even having a touch-screen, but I'd prefer to have the one that doesn't have input lag if I'm going to have one anyways). The only option I want is remote start for winters so I'll be paying for all the extra stuff that comes with the 302A package anyways unfortunately (heated seats, rear sliding window, touch screen, etc).
Any feedback or input would be appreciated. Thank you.

Wade88

Pro trailer backup assist is optional, you can retrofit sync 3 but it's kind of a pain and the dealer won't warranty it. Regarding crash performance the only difference is in '15 the non crew cabs didn't have an extra crash bar that the crew cabs did. They rectified this for the '16.

RoadTrackRT

Oh, alright. I was not aware the pro trailer backup assist was optional. I assumed it was standard if the vehicle was equip with the tow package. Do you know if the trailer brake (slider thing?) an option on its own as well, or is it part of a package?

Something else odd I've noticed is that quite a few F-150s I've taken a look at have a "hitch delete" (as the dealership refers to it) or did not come with a hitch from the dealership. I'm assuming this was due to the fact that these were produced with intentions of becoming rental vehicles and that the companies would not want these trucks to be abused or used for heavy work.

69587

I have mft on my 15 and at first I was a little down on not getting a 16 so I would have sync 3. But now I'm glad got mft, thing works great and no issues. Hell I even turned the factory navigation on!

Domo Dan

I am with you on this. After playing with both, I prefer MFT. If someone offered to upgrade me to Sync3 for free and guarantee it worked perfectly I would say NO THANKS.

zx12-iowa

ive had both mft and sync 3. sync3 is tons better. id go 2016. 15s had some bugs.