Driving Experience
Includes acceleration and handling
What Owners Say
"good get up and go handles well"
Dawn H., FL (2013 Ford F-150)"The ecoboost engine is amazing. I frequently tow with this vehicle and there is no shortage of power or response when accelerating or climbing hills. Absolutely no problem crossing 10,000 foot passes at the speed limit while towing either the camper or a trailer with two tractors on it."
Charles S., CO (2013 Ford F-150)"The acceleration is really good and the handling is OK for a truck. Gas mileage is not that good"
Anonymous, MA (2013 Ford F-150)"Comfort Excellent ride Bad—-gas mileage —speed control on steering wheel (I take eyes off road to look down at steering wheel to make adjustments)"
Anonymous, TX (2013 Ford F-150)"The acceleration is much like a car, however, the handling is that of a truck."
Anonymous, NC (2013 Ford F-150)"After I stop and put it in reverse or another gear, It hesitates too long before it will actually move again. I would like to start backing up sooner than it lets me."
Paul B., MI (2013 Ford F-150)"The electronic power steering is great. Much easier and no power steering pump/fluid to maintain. 4 wheel drive works well. Power is sufficient for towing even with the smaller V-6 engine and mileage is good for a truck of this size."
Lois J., TX (2013 Ford F-150)"The acceleration is very capable, combined with good braking and very good handling, it is a tremendous help to avoid collisions."
Mark M., MO (2013 Ford F-150)"Very powerful EcoBoost V6 engine. Pulls my 8500# trailer with no effort at all."
Anonymous, WA (2013 Ford F-150)"excellent"
Anonymous, PA (2013 Ford F-150)"Towing power"
Anonymous, ID (2013 Ford F-150)"The boosted V-6 eco drive has exceptional low end torque and more than adequate real world power. It is a pleasure to drive in traffic, on back country roads, pulling a trailer, or moving down the high way."
Melvin H., TN (2013 Ford F-150)"One reason for purchasing is styling-also handles good"
John M., GA (2013 Ford F-150)"The handling is smoother than expected for a truck. The acceleration is acceptable."
Anonymous, TX (2013 Ford F-150)"3.5 ecoboost engine does great job pulling heavy camper. Pulling almost rated towing capacity with no problems. I am more concerned about stopping than going uphills."
J L., OH (2013 Ford F-150)"I have the 3.5l Ecoboost w/turbo and the acceleration is immediate and blisteringly fast for passing!"
G N., BC (2013 Ford F-150)"It handles well on all road conditions. We take it occasionally on an 8 hour trip through the curvy interstates of West Virginia in all weather conditions and it handles the speed, curves, passing, rain covered surfaces very well. It also pulls our heavy boat out of wet boat ramps easily."
Ann R., IN (2013 Ford F-150)"I like the fact that it's a 'basic' V8 and not the Econoboost"
Keith E., LA (2013 Ford F-150)"Very good acceleration (have a V8 engine) and has good handling qualities."
Anonymous, KS (2013 Ford F-150)"Smooth quiet power."
Anonymous, ME (2013 Ford F-150)"Very respondive"
Anonymous, SC (2013 Ford F-150)"looks good"
Stephen F., MA (2013 Ford F-150)"as mentioned before handling is smooth, crisp effortless."
Cleo P., AL (2013 Ford F-150)"Acceleration was very strong."
Anonymous, MN (2013 Ford F-150)"SInce we have a pick up for our personal needs (ie trailer, boat) this truck can handle whatever we need with no worries."
Moira J., DE (2013 Ford F-150)"Great acceleration with the Ecoboost 6 cyl. engine. On secondary roads it takes the curves at fine speeds thanks to good steering and suspension. You can forget that it is a truck."
P C., NY (2013 Ford F-150)"twice replace Battery ( Bad ) I use driving smooth acceleration and Handling well ( Good )"
Anonymous, AZ (2013 Ford F-150)"Primary use is pulling a travel trailer - does an excellent job"
Charles S., AZ (2013 Ford F-150)"It has great acceleration and very good handling."
John L., FL (2013 Ford F-150)"My pickup is a farm truck with a flatbed and goose neck capability, Whether loaded with seed, fertilizer, or pulling a livestock trailer or flat trailer loaded with grain bin steel it does a commendable job at whatever is asked of it. I enjoy this truck."
Ken L., MO (2013 Ford F-150)"300+ hp moves the truck out well when fully loaded with gravel. It handles very well dry and exceptionally with 300Lbs. in trunk. I use it mostly for work but it delivers a smooth ridealways!"
Anonymous, NH (2013 Ford F-150)"Good torque and acceleration from the V8."
Stephen B., TX (2013 Ford F-150)"Pulls travel trailer very well."
Anonymous, GA (2013 Ford F-150)"The 5.0 is an absolute rocket considering how much truck it is pushing around. Additionally, it is extremely quiet while it performs its tasks."
Charles E., DE (2013 Ford F-150)"i have the EcoBoost V-6 engine. Acceleration is fantastic. the ride and room for everything (a big football tailgate crowd) is great."
Doris S., SC (2013 Ford F-150)"I tow a race trailer several thousand miles a year and the truck is stable when passed by large trucks towing a race trailer with about 9000 pounds of weight."
Anonymous, AZ (2013 Ford F-150)"very smooth acceleration and smooth shifting"
Charles K., NY (2013 Ford F-150)"Handles very well great exceleration"
Paul C., NC (2013 Ford F-150)"Handling and acceleration very good. Very good highway mileage"
Anonymous, CA (2013 Ford F-150)"The six speed transmission with the tow haul option makes it easy to tow a boat or to drive and hilly or mountainous terrain"
Paul D., GA (2013 Ford F-150)"Great acceleration. Handles beautifully."
William C., WA (2013 Ford F-150)"Excellent handling and acceleration. Fantastic ride.. Best truck on the road"
Gerald M., TN (2013 Ford F-150)"sLUGGISH ON ACCELERATION BUTY HANDLES WELL."
Anonymous, SC (2013 Ford F-150)"My F150 has a 5 litre V8 engine very satisfied with the acceleration and handling"
Wayne H., ON (2013 Ford F-150)"3.5L Ecoboost, anyone who knows anything at all about them, needs to hear no more! Quiet in operation, and moves out REALLY WELL when needed, effortless acceleration. Good ride, some road (shock) bounce"
Anonymous, VA (2013 Ford F-150)"I use this vehicle for 5th wheel (30ft, 9000 lbs) towing. The EcoBoost (3.5l) engine and chassis works great. Had to update mirrors and tires (LTs) though, since original equipment was not up to handling the 5th wheel load (tires) and the mirrors were not safe. Has great Max Tow package!"
Al L., CA (2013 Ford F-150)"Ride over the highway and backcountry roads."
Anonymous, NH (2013 Ford F-150)"The electric fans come on and off at an accelerated rate and are very noisy. Sounds like the engine is racing."
Anonymous, TX (2013 Ford F-150)"both"
Anonymous, NY (2013 Ford F-150)"nice driving"
Anonymous, WI (2013 Ford F-150)"The EcoBoost V6 provides speedy acceleration and makes this large truck feel light on its feet."
Anonymous, TX (2013 Ford F-150)"The vehicle is equipped with ecoboost v6 engine, love this motor. Acceleration is superb, saves gas when not engaging turbo. Would buy it again."
Roderick A., FL (2013 Ford F-150)"Full of pep and responsive to driver input."
Don M., GA (2013 Ford F-150)"The Eco-Boost engine in my F-150 has plenty of power to haul or tow anything I need to be hauling or towing. It also is a super comfortable truck to ride in and exhibits extremely good handling whether towing, hauling, or empty. It has really good acceleration and is very quiet when driving under all circumstances. It handles high winds better than my old F-250 did."
Doug T., TX (2013 Ford F-150)"Great acceleration and handling. Passing ability is awesome and safe. MPG is pretty good, about 19 on the hwy and 17 on back roads."
Anonymous, TN (2013 Ford F-150)"Have the 3.5 Ecoboost and it has great acceleration while still being good on gas. Very powerful for towing as well."
Brian B., GA (2013 Ford F-150)"6-cylinder Eco-boost has surprising acceleration Easy to drive for the size of the vehicle (super cab)"
Anonymous, SC (2013 Ford F-150)"Like handling"
Anonymous, TX (2013 Ford F-150)"Very comfortable seating & great ride; tows our camper well."
Richard H., MN (2013 Ford F-150)"Handling is good, Parking is sometimes difficult in narrow spaces. Acceleration is good"
Anonymous, TX (2013 Ford F-150)"Comfortable ride for a truck. Has the acceloration when needed."
Clifford G., CA (2013 Ford F-150)"Excellent handing. Easy to maneuver"
Anonymous, TN (2013 Ford F-150)"good acceleration, good handling."
Anonymous, IA (2013 Ford F-150)"Just drives great. A very nice ride."
Anonymous, WA (2013 Ford F-150)"Handling is not at all clumsy. It's not a sports car, but it handles very well for its size and weight. Acceleration with the 5.0L V8 is very good!"
Glenn F., WV (2013 Ford F-150)"Turbp boost is very impressive and responsive when needing to pass another car, even when pulling my boat"
Jim H., IL (2013 Ford F-150)"The acceleration on this vehicle is very good. I have no problem with freeway on ramps."
James R., PA (2013 Ford F-150)"IT accelerates more slowly now then when we first got it but it seems to pull off the line pretty well. The truck handles well but honeslty has a huge turning radius since well its a truck. Otherwise the ride is comfortable."
Anonymous, TX (2013 Ford F-150)"Vehicle has the Ecoboost engine. This engine has a very bad hesitation when accelerating from a stop. I took it to the dealer during the warranty period for this issue and was told they couldn't reproduce the problem! This problem is a daily occurrence! This is the only issue I have had with the vehicle and still have which is very disappointing."
Anonymous, NC (2013 Ford F-150)"solid driving truck--good ride"
Anonymous, ON (2013 Ford F-150)"F150 is a great truck to drive."
Anonymous, IA (2013 Ford F-150)"The ECO boost 3.5 engine and drive train are excellent. Much more power than my old 8 cyl. engine. The truck accelerates better then most cars. When towing, I hardly know that I'm towing something big or small."
David P., CT (2013 Ford F-150)"It has a v6, but accelerates very smoothly and holds it on with other trucks. It has a good feeling of the road"
Jeff B., CA (2013 Ford F-150)"drives well, sound system and phone perfect plus comfortable."
Larry A., CA (2013 Ford F-150)"Love the handling of this truck. The EcoBoost engine is a marvel--so powerful. The handling is responsive and agile. I use it to pull a horse trailer and it does the job effortlessly."
Ellen M., CA (2013 Ford F-150)"The vehicle handles good. However, after 2 trips to dealership, where the problem is still not diagnosed, upon accelerating it feels like truck gets in gear and won't change so even with foot off accelerator truck goes 5 or 6 mph on its own."
Anonymous, DE (2013 Ford F-150)"The 3.5 liter has excellent performance. The fuel economy is decent but could be improved upon by offering a gear ratio that's a little slower. Normal highway speeds of 65 - 70 mph place the engine speed in an uneconomical, high torque demand area of the power band. I think that a ratio in the 3.73:1 to 4.00:1 would actually result in better economy. I get better mpg at 75 then I do at 62 - 65"
John M., MN (2013 Ford F-150)"The mileage is at the low end (19 mpg) of what is advertised. The transmission has a spot (40-45 mph) when it seems to have trouble making up its mind what gear it should be in. There is too much hesitation from when you step on the gas to when the acceleration kicks in - this can be dangerous when coming onto an interstate in heavy traffic."
Anonymous, OH (2013 Ford F-150)"For it's size, it handles very well. It's steering is quite precise and it doesn't wander about. Given the size of the engine, the acceleration is really great."
Ray S., ON (2013 Ford F-150)"It is a very quit and conservative looking truck, yet it has great acceleration."
Anonymous, NC (2013 Ford F-150)"ecoboost engine is fast"
Anonymous, NM (2013 Ford F-150)"I have driven a pick up truck for 15 years and I was very surprised at the excellent ride and comfort of my F1 50 and the acceleration is fantastic I just wish the miles per gallon ratio was better"
M S., GA (2013 Ford F-150)"Acceleration is great and it drives great."
Anonymous, FL (2013 Ford F-150)"Excellent handling and acceleration"
Anonymous, MN (2013 Ford F-150)"With the 3.5L Eco-boost engine, the truck has amazing acceleration. Crossed the Rockies at more than 11,000 feet and could still accelerate and pass when necessary. Solid, predictable handling and great directional stability, even when dealing with cross winds."
Warren B., CA (2013 Ford F-150)"The F150 is a pleasure to drive. Its comfortable and quiet."
Anonymous, WA (2013 Ford F-150)"The ecoboost engine is the best engine for this truck. Great fuel economy and outstanding power when I need to haul anything"
Anonymous, OR (2013 Ford F-150)"truck handles and rides nice, quiet. good power and excellent mileage. 18 to 19 mpg at 70 mph with 5 .0."
David S., MO (2013 Ford F-150)"It's a Raptor. It's like riding on the back of the Incredible Hulk, but with big tires. It's the most comfortable vehicle I've ever own and a pleasure to drive"
Josh S., MN (2013 Ford F-150)"Engine has been very solid. No problems. Does what it's supposed to."
Thomas C., OH (2013 Ford F-150)"Good power whdn needed, handles well on highway."
Allan F., BC (2013 Ford F-150)"Could be a little quieter but ride is great with good handling . I tow a 25 foot trailer and it does a great job"
Ronald H., QC (2013 Ford F-150)"I just finished a 4500 mile trip towing a 5000 lb. RV and this truck was outstanding. It handles very well when towing and though it is only a 5 liter engine it did a good job hauling my trailer around, even through mountains."
Stephen S., OK (2013 Ford F-150)"Acceleration and handling is as good as my 5.0 mustang!"
Anonymous, CA (2013 Ford F-150)"Acceleration and power are adequate but underpowered when pulling my 20 foot RV trailer. Gas mileage while towing (11/12 mpg) is disappointing."
Bruce D., NC (2013 Ford F-150)"Nice looking, good handling, good results from a 3.5 turbo engine. Brakes was an issue, i reported this earlier to you."
Anonymous, SC (2013 Ford F-150)"Comfortable riding for a truck. Heated and ventalated seats work great. Good towing capacity. Turning radius could be better as could the gas mileage."
Anonymous, FL (2013 Ford F-150)"The power to tow"
Anonymous, BC (2013 Ford F-150)"Pulls camper very well. Handles like a breeze."
Wes D., IA (2013 Ford F-150)"Comfortable ride. Very little road noise."
Robert J., IN (2013 Ford F-150)"I haven't had a vehicle before that had this much pickup. Very responsive."
Greg W., NC (2013 Ford F-150)"Powerful."
Anonymous, MI (2013 Ford F-150)
"Ecoboost engine has excellent power. Drives and rides really nice. Acceleration is top notch. Has the power to pull 6,000 pound camper."
Anonymous, IN (2013 Ford F-150)