I decided to buy a Lariat PowerBoost F150 as my 5th F150 Lariat. As of now I would warn against it but I am open to hearing from owners who have made friends with this truck. My issues are a constant jerkiness at low speeds as the motor cycles on and off, this also prompts down shifting and subsequent need to tip into the throttle which then comes on boost to give passengers a nauseating ride experience, and now check engine and wrench lights at 1,200 miles. Dealer says they have had "some issues". After the warning lights came on a full mash of the throttle may result in full power or may result in electric only so don't pull out in traffic unless you are willing to risk T-bone exposure. Anyone know what is going on with this truck? I decided to do this because Ford has been in the hybrid business for a decade and I held this as evidence that they had it sorted out. I can tell you that as far as fuel economy is concerned, this truck delivered better than 20 MPG in the city in the first two tanks of gas, so that much of it is as advertised. However, if they gave me a opportunity today to take this thing back, it would go back

 

Google [ site:f150forum.com/f129 powerboost jerkiness ] *(re)Search issue in the 2021+ Ford F150 forum.

hint: There are several hits.

Be aware that there are year specific forums which better serve non-general F-150 issues/topics..

 

I've had my 2021 PB for almost 3 years now. After 33k miles I can say I haven't had any of the issues with it that you describe. I really like mine.

 

My 2021 Powerboost was nearly
perfect for a year, then I went for the unintended tailgate opening fix. Software was corrupted when they reprogrammed a module as per the recall instructions and the truck was down for 15 days while Dearborn engineers helped figure out which of the modules was the problem. They probably would have fiddled with it for a month but at day 10 I opened a case with Ford and sent a pointed email to the GM saying I appreciated the Escape loaner for a couple weeks but it wasn't going to fit my family's summer trip plans like my 64k truck.


The way it was explained to me is that there's dozens of modules controlling the truck and some are sold to Ford and programmed by outside suppliers which complicates diagnosis.

I am not ready to send it down the road yet because of a trouble free year with several comfortable family road trips. But the spidey senses are tingling, hairs on the back or my neck are up and if it is sidelined like that again in the near future I may make a move. I am comfortable with the powertain but the electrical system can apparently be temperamental and difficult to diagnose.

 

I drive a 22 platinum hybrid powerboost at work, and it now has 25k miles. It has been perfect with nothing you are describing happening.

 

I have a 2023 Platinum Hybrid with 2000 miles and no problems as of now. I went with the Hybrid for the horsepower and it doesn't disappoint it's super fast!

 

My 2023 Powerboost did the exact same thing you are describing with only 437 miles on it. Went back to the dealership for 2-weeks for a full transmission replacement. It has been really good since I got it back, but there are definitely a handful of us out there that have had the exact same transmission problem with the Powerboost. It is terrifying when you pull out into traffic and the truck doesn't go anywhere.

 

Thanks for the responses folks. Oh, yeah, pull out in traffic and it doesn't go. This will get your full and undivided attention. That was an experience from back in the 1970s before fuel injection.

An update is that I was told they did an over the air update.. so.. Really? The dealership said they could not get me in for a week around the Memorial Day holiday. I went to move it and it refused to give me the Ready light so it sat in the garage, couldn't even get the lawn mower out.. I had to travel, decided to deal with it when I got back.

Upon return, no more warning lights, goes "Ready" and everything works. And, it has run well since. Don't know what to think. Maybe it reset its controllers. I cant say I have confidence that Ford is downloading updates to my truck remotely like Tesla. However, it will be some time before I recommend this truck or that dealer having shelled $74k for the beast and an unsatisfactory service experience. I don't expect to pull ahead of the Escape people in the service line but I don't expect to wait a week with a new car that has 1200 miles on it, unresponsive in the garage. I think it might be a kluge. I also think service departments are running scared with too few technicians, most of which are shocks and muffler guys made to fill in as system diagnosticians and electronics technicians on a truck that has all the complexity of a twin turbo 10 speed plus an EV on top of that. I called 2 other dealers and the conversation went like "You have a powerboost? We can't get you in until".. I will see how it goes for the next 1200 miles.

 

That's a bullsnot response. The modules are programmed with Ford specified or approved coding.

The problem isn't outside suppliers, the problem is the industry hasn't kept up with well-trained electronic diagnostic technicians because dealerships have gone the corporate route, with several groups having dealerships in the high two-digits under their umbrella. Like any corporate entity, they improve quarterly dividends by cutting employees and employee pay.

 

Sorry to hear about your issues. I purchased a 2022 last August. I ordered it in Feb. but didn't take delivery until Aug. I currently have 8000 miles on it. No issues at all.