Initial Impressions
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From: TX
That's great man. Mine is around 2 inches clearance each. I use the front camera with a thin toy box leaning in the wall as a soft front stopper every time I park inside.
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Joined: Feb 2015
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I have a 26' deep garage so fitting my 157" WB crew isn't an issue even with the tailgate down. I don't normally park in the garage only when I have something in the box that I don't want stolen.
Thanks for the review. I have had my new truck for exactly 2 weeks. I've owned probably 12 new trucks and this is by far the best of the bunch. I absolutely love my 5.0 3.73 power train, good fuel economy and great power. I love the throttle tip in.The truck rides so nice ,better than my 14 silverado. With my small work trailer I can hardly tell it's back there. The MFT works well and the kicker sub was one of my best options. I have a big grin every time I hit the accelerator. I also love how with the 3.73 gears it hardly down shifts and will go up most hills in 5th or 6th. Freaking love my new ride! !!!
Thanks for the review. I have had my new truck for exactly 2 weeks. I've owned probably 12 new trucks and this is by far the best of the bunch. I absolutely love my 5.0 3.73 power train, good fuel economy and great power. I love the throttle tip in.The truck rides so nice ,better than my 14 silverado. With my small work trailer I can hardly tell it's back there. The MFT works well and the kicker sub was one of my best options. I have a big grin every time I hit the accelerator. I also love how with the 3.73 gears it hardly down shifts and will go up most hills in 5th or 6th. Freaking love my new ride! !!!
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So adding to the first impressions...
I have had my truck for a day short of a week. I upgraded from a 2012 XLT to the 2015 Lariat. I find myself struggling with which feature to brag to my friends about. The 360 camera, lane keeping, tailgate step, auto high beam headlights, auto wipers, the list goes on and on.
I am always a half full guy and love to brag about the good things and hardly ever complain. With that said here it is...
Ford did miss the details on a few things.
The cup holders in the center already have issues, the darn bumps are permanently caved in.
The rear bumper isn't centered which seems like an easy check.
The center armrest in the rear has a LAME cup holder and I am afraid the kiddos will break it soon.
Cooled seats are a huge miss (look up the threads on this forum)
One door doesn't shut perfect
My dealer is taking care of me but some of this stuff seems like it was such a simple miss.
I have had my truck for a day short of a week. I upgraded from a 2012 XLT to the 2015 Lariat. I find myself struggling with which feature to brag to my friends about. The 360 camera, lane keeping, tailgate step, auto high beam headlights, auto wipers, the list goes on and on.
I am always a half full guy and love to brag about the good things and hardly ever complain. With that said here it is...
Ford did miss the details on a few things.
The cup holders in the center already have issues, the darn bumps are permanently caved in.
The rear bumper isn't centered which seems like an easy check.
The center armrest in the rear has a LAME cup holder and I am afraid the kiddos will break it soon.
Cooled seats are a huge miss (look up the threads on this forum)
One door doesn't shut perfect
My dealer is taking care of me but some of this stuff seems like it was such a simple miss.
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Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 1,185
Likes: 277
From: Kansas City
So adding to the first impressions...
I have had my truck for a day short of a week. I upgraded from a 2012 XLT to the 2015 Lariat. I find myself struggling with which feature to brag to my friends about. The 360 camera, lane keeping, tailgate step, auto high beam headlights, auto wipers, the list goes on and on.
I am always a half full guy and love to brag about the good things and hardly ever complain. With that said here it is...
Ford did miss the details on a few things.
The cup holders in the center already have issues, the darn bumps are permanently caved in.
The rear bumper isn't centered which seems like an easy check.
The center armrest in the rear has a LAME cup holder and I am afraid the kiddos will break it soon.
Cooled seats are a huge miss (look up the threads on this forum)
One door doesn't shut perfect
My dealer is taking care of me but some of this stuff seems like it was such a simple miss.
I have had my truck for a day short of a week. I upgraded from a 2012 XLT to the 2015 Lariat. I find myself struggling with which feature to brag to my friends about. The 360 camera, lane keeping, tailgate step, auto high beam headlights, auto wipers, the list goes on and on.
I am always a half full guy and love to brag about the good things and hardly ever complain. With that said here it is...
Ford did miss the details on a few things.
The cup holders in the center already have issues, the darn bumps are permanently caved in.
The rear bumper isn't centered which seems like an easy check.
The center armrest in the rear has a LAME cup holder and I am afraid the kiddos will break it soon.
Cooled seats are a huge miss (look up the threads on this forum)
One door doesn't shut perfect
My dealer is taking care of me but some of this stuff seems like it was such a simple miss.
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Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 611
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From: Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania
Went from a 2011 F350 Lariat 6.2, 4:30 e-locker, loaded to the 2015 Platinum in my signature. Love every thing about it except the cooled seats that don't cool. The 2011 seats cooled, these not so much.
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Saved by Grace
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 528
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From: Salem, VA
My two week update after ~1,000 miles:
The Pros thus far:
1. Love the truck.
2. It's definitely fun to drive and seats 5 adults pretty well (or 2 adults and 3 teenagers)!
3. The 3.5EB acceleration is great.
4. Blind Spot Monitor is very helpful.
5. Back up camera is awesome.
6. 5.5' bed worries are overcome by how much volume is actually back there (even with the Retrax Pro MX)
7. Hands free phone and Navi have been very useful on the only road trip and going to several graduation parties.
The Cons thus far:
1. Lumbar cooling issue - yeah I've got that. Going to the dealer tomorrow.
2. Exterior gloss trim pieces (between the side windows) scratch if you wash/dry them normally
3. Rear passenger door interior lighting doesn't work. Going to the dealer tomorrow.
4. Cup holders are frustrating but I can deal with it.
5. Blind Spot Monitor system 'freaked out' during a long drive and said something was blocking the camera. I turned the system off and back on then it started working again.
6. Should come with wheel well liners.
The Pros thus far:
1. Love the truck.
2. It's definitely fun to drive and seats 5 adults pretty well (or 2 adults and 3 teenagers)!
3. The 3.5EB acceleration is great.
4. Blind Spot Monitor is very helpful.
5. Back up camera is awesome.
6. 5.5' bed worries are overcome by how much volume is actually back there (even with the Retrax Pro MX)
7. Hands free phone and Navi have been very useful on the only road trip and going to several graduation parties.
The Cons thus far:
1. Lumbar cooling issue - yeah I've got that. Going to the dealer tomorrow.
2. Exterior gloss trim pieces (between the side windows) scratch if you wash/dry them normally
3. Rear passenger door interior lighting doesn't work. Going to the dealer tomorrow.
4. Cup holders are frustrating but I can deal with it.
5. Blind Spot Monitor system 'freaked out' during a long drive and said something was blocking the camera. I turned the system off and back on then it started working again.
6. Should come with wheel well liners.