Flash Drive

2015 Ford F-150

July 28, 2015 - Behind The Wheel - Comments: 
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Model Tested: 2015 Ford F-150 4×4 Supercab

The handsome 2015 Ford F-150 Supercab is an excellent size compromise between passenger and cargo space.
The handsome 2015 Ford F-150 Supercab is an excellent size compromise between passenger and cargo space.

Engine: 2.7-liter V-6 gas, 325 horsepower 375 lb-ft torque

Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel-drive

EPA Ratings: 18/City—23/Highway—20/Combined

Base Price: $37,005

As Tested: $43,460

Performance:

Surprisingly powerful 2.7 V-6 Ecoboost engine

Excellent highway fuel economy; we got over 24 mpg

Dial for 2H, 4H, and 4L drive modes

Tow mode with plus and minus button on shifter

The optional 2.7-liter Ecoboost V-6 is small, but incredibly powerful and thrifty.
The optional 2.7-liter Ecoboost V-6 is small, but incredibly powerful and thrifty.

Trailer sway control

Ample ground clearance for off-road driving

Pleasant highway ride

Hill start assist

Comfort:

Big, roomy, comfortable front seats

Stretch-out front legroom

Excellent ingress/egress

Pretty spacious rear seats in Supercab, but upright rear cushion

Great headroom

Rear HVAC vents

Flat rear floor

Driver power lumbar support

Manual passenger lumbar adjustment knob

F-150 interiors are spacious, comfortable, and luxurious.
F-150 interiors are spacious, comfortable, and luxurious.

Thick, contoured steering wheel

Good auxiliary controls

Power adjustable brake and gas pedals

Utility:

Split rear seat lower cushions fold up for impressive cargo space

Massive door bins on all four doors

More than ample spaces for miscellaneous items

All doors open extra wide for easy access

Huge, deep console bin

Door storage bins and big and plentiful.
Door storage bins and big and plentiful.

Rear seat power points

Oversize sun visors

Glovebox on the small side

Good size bed

Lots of well placed tie down points

Slick access step hidden in tailgate

Locking tailgate

Wow Factors:

Aluminum construction for weight savings

Small displacement V-6 is very smooth and powerful

Impressive fuel economy

Power rear windows go all the way down

F-150 Supercab doors open extra wide for easy passenger and cargo access.
F-150 Supercab doors open extra wide for easy passenger and cargo access.

Whines:

Sticker shock; loaded F-150s approach luxury sedan prices

Center armrest could be a little softer

Very small info screen/backup screen without navigation

Bottom Line:

The all-new 2015 Ford F-150 XLT Supercab is an impressive pickup designed to keep Ford ahead of the pack in the highly competitive full-size pickup market. It blends passenger car comfort with rugged utility and ads the bonus of great fuel economy.