Weaver14

Would you do it again?

Pros vs cons of your new truck compared to the old truck.

Thanks

Skipper14

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FlatBlack XD

I went from a 2010 XLT SCrew 2WD to a 2015 XLT SCrew 2WD, and yes, I would do it again.

To be honest, going from an 2010 XLT to a 2015 XLT wasn't that big of a jump, so it's not like I went from an XLT to a Platinum. With that said, I have experienced a roughly 25% increase in MPGs, buying a 2015 resulted in lower insurance costs for me as I moved off my parent's insurance once I graduated college, and I simply wanted a new truck.

The biggest issue I have with my 2015 are the handling/stability issues due to the truck being lighter. My truck bounces around like a pogo stick sometimes and I actually have some control issues if I hit a bump going fast enough, which never happened in my 2010. I also did lose a 5.4L V8 with Max Tow for a 2.7L, 3.31 gears V6, but I rarely towed anyways so it wasn't a huge loss.

Lastly, I think the absolute biggest thing I regret is not having tow mirrors. I absolutely loved them on my 2010 and am seriously missing them on my 2015. I could go to all manual mirrors for less than $400, but Ford really screwed us XLT owners that didn't get the spot lights, as it costs over $1300 to get similar functioning mirrors compared to $200 for the 09-14 models.

2WheelDave

I traded a '13 FX4 Ecoboost truck with a 3.73 rear end in on a '16 lariat with a 3.31 rear end. I only received the truck 6 days ago so I'm not really sure I can provide a good analysis yte. The new truck seems to ride nicer than the old one, you can feel the difference in weight, but the taller gears make it feel less responsive somehow. I was never impressed with the mileage I got with the old truck, that's why the switch to the taller gears. The old truck was towing animal so I'm anxious to see how I make out with this one. The bells and whistles are nice though!

Brand

There is no need to post telling everyone that you subscribed to the thread as it is highly likely that no one cares.

BOSSMAN2888

Went from a 2010 Supercab 4.6 3V 4x4 STX to a 15 XLT SuperCab 4x4 Sport with 5.0 and 3.73's. The 2015 rides better, like the steering feel better, and the 5.0 with E-lock 3.73's is a beast with no real change in MPG. Would definitely do again.

FlatBlack XD

Calm down. He posted "sub'd" as posting in a thread automatically follows/subscribes to the thread because he doesn't know how to do it. Skipper, if you go to the top of the thread, you'll see a blue header (just above the OP's first post). To the far right of that blue header, you'll see three options, "Thread Tools", "Search this Thread", and "Rate Thread". If you click "Thread Tools", you'll see an option in there for "Subscribe to this Thread".

Skipper14

sorry i'm too busy workin on my truck so i dont have much time to figure out the internet.

HCFX2013

I had an '11 EB and '13 5.0. I had lots of trouble with the '11 but none of it was engine related. Had no issues with the '13 other than the engine. Go figure.

Only reason I got rid of my '13 was because of the letdown 5.0 V8 that had to get rebuilt. If it would've had the EB or 6.2 I would've kept it because I had not a single problem with it in 30k miles other than engine issues. First warranty claim was at 25k for a ticking engine. Plus I bought Oxford white on a whim and I just can't stand lighter colours.

That said, the '15 drives so much nicer and has so many more features. I would do it again 5 times over even though my '15 hasn't been as rock solid as the '13 was. I absolutely, 100% love the EB engine and the truck itself. My truck hasn't been problem free but I absolutely love it and wouldn't give it up for anything.

OkaloosaFX4