Driving Experience
Includes acceleration and handling
What Owners Say
"The transmission shifts hard when slowing down as though the transmission is about to fall forward. The ride is not very smooth."
David T., MO (2018 Ford F-150)"acceleration and handling are excellent"
Anonymous, OK (2018 Ford F-150)"I love the ride, handling and very low noise level when I drive this vehicle."
Anonymous, BC (2018 Ford F-150)"Acceleration is effortless. Don't like the exhaust sound of the v6 but do like the turbo noise. Handling is stellar. Makes its way through any conditions. Provides all inside with a safe environment. I live in the Snowbelt and would not want to drive anything else."
David A., NY (2018 Ford F-150)"Ecoboost engine and 10 speed transmission work very well together. Lots of power, and fairly efficient, yet quiet and smooth. The previous generation ecoboost with 6spd transmission was , better, though,it was quieter and shifted more smoothly."
Allen A., MN (2018 Ford F-150)"The electronic steering feature makes the truck to wander, it does not keep in lane at times."
Anonymous, NJ (2018 Ford F-150)"ability to switch driving modes (sport, rain/snow, etc.) is an excellent feature"
Anonymous, TX (2018 Ford F-150)"Awesome acceleration but brakes could be improved"
Anonymous, CO (2018 Ford F-150)"Impressive acceleration, drives like a truck. Stiffer suspension with the FX4 package."
Anonymous, PA (2018 Ford F-150)"The power train is vey strong and has noticeably improved from my 2013 version of the same truck."
Ben M., BC (2018 Ford F-150)"10 speed transmission very smooth and great performance"
John B., BC (2018 Ford F-150)"The 2.7 twin turbo moves the truck along very nicely. It corners well (for a truck) and has well weighted steering."
Roger J., FL (2018 Ford F-150)"Love it and I like the easy to choose driving options. ( and the environmental shut off when idling at a light.)"
Harold C., NE (2018 Ford F-150)"Acceleration is great"
Mark S., FL (2018 Ford F-150)"10 speed transmission seems to be constantly shifting during city driving. Transmission is jumpy when coming to a stop. It does not remain in gear and will bump when accelerating during stopping."
Kenneth S., TX (2018 Ford F-150)"The handling is smooth, acceleration is very good and it rides comfortably"
Robert W., FL (2018 Ford F-150)"high amount of torque for a smaller engine"
Terry M., MI (2018 Ford F-150)"Great sound from the motor looks great solid truck"
Anonymous, SD (2018 Ford F-150)"acceleration is so-so and the transmission tends to shift to much. I hate the auto-off fuel saving feature."
Anonymous, FL (2018 Ford F-150)"I can long distance and not be beat."
Howard H., OK (2018 Ford F-150)"The truck has a lot of power and growls when you push on the gas pedal. A pure delight to drive."
Gary R., UT (2018 Ford F-150)"I will be taking the truck to the dealer to get the huge flat during throttle application dealt with. It is most annoying when rapid acceleration is needed from a stop though it is there at most speeds in whatever drive mode that is selected. Once you get through the flat spot, acceleration is impressive given the 2.7L displacement. With the turbos, power at high elevations is never wanting. Handling and braking is excellent."
W H., CA (2018 Ford F-150)"Smooth, positive handling on blacktop and gravel. Excellent during interstate cruising at full speed. More than enough power for all needs."
Anonymous, ME (2018 Ford F-150)"The acceleration is wonderful. It passes easily and rides smoothly on even surfaces."
Anonymous, GA (2018 Ford F-150)"Acceleration is sluggish"
Anonymous, SC (2018 Ford F-150)"Great acceleration from the V-6,responsive handling"
Anonymous, KY (2018 Ford F-150)"Amazing acceloration and fuel mileage from the smallest v6 offered. I had the large V8 in my last F150 and let the salesman talk me into buying the small V6 and very pleased."
Decarli S., MI (2018 Ford F-150)"Handling is typical 1/2 ton pickup but smooth steering. Acceleration is good, low speed shifting of 10speed trans takes a bit to get used to"
Anonymous, WI (2018 Ford F-150)"VERY clunky shifting. 10-speed is very rough. I'm told there's a software update that fixes it (but I had to ask.) It's TERRIBLE. Very jerky."
Jody E., CA (2018 Ford F-150)"Have the 2.7 litre Turbo engine. Very fast from a standing start, great acceleration when needed, and handles perfectly. Holds to the road very well, although affected by strong cross winds somewhat."
John S., ON (2018 Ford F-150)"The ecoboost engine has plenty of power. The truck handles well."
Dennis I., MN (2018 Ford F-150)"The new 10 speed transmission is amazingly smooth shifting and extremely fuel efficient, getting 21-23 mpg on the highway is very common. The transmission handles our travel trailer extremely well (the mpg goes to about 11-12 as expected. I'm impressed with the new transmission."
Anonymous, IA (2018 Ford F-150)"Towing power is so good"
Gus F., ID (2018 Ford F-150)"Amazing power along with good economy. Very impressed with the handling of the vehicle. Not so impressed with the comfort of the seats."
Earl K., LA (2018 Ford F-150)"Well the handling never lets you completely forget you're driving a big, bulky truck, the acceleration and power of the 3.5 L EcoBoost is phenomenal."
Anonymous, MO (2018 Ford F-150)"Acceleration is quick and fast, didn't notice any turbo lag. It seemed to respond instantly. I hardly notice a 5,000 pound trailer that was towed behind. The only complaint I have is that the engine turns off when you come to a stop with your foot continually on the brake. There is an override switch but it resets every time you turn the key off. Also I wish it got a little better mileage. I get 20 in town and about 23 on the highway."
Michael A., MO (2018 Ford F-150)"EXCELLENT IN every respect"
Anonymous, NC (2018 Ford F-150)"I am amazed at the instantaneous response of the 3.5L turbo V-6. It is as good as any V-8 engine I have driven. I have owned about 40 cars in my life and this is the best of the best."
Anonymous, MO (2018 Ford F-150)"smooth and strong"
Anonymous, KS (2018 Ford F-150)"Power can tow anything... Scary fast"
Kory A., LA (2018 Ford F-150)"It’s a beast, accelarating great and handling really good for a full size truck, definitely recommend it!"
Anonymous, TX (2018 Ford F-150)"All as I expected, ie satisfactory."
Anonymous, WA (2018 Ford F-150)"The 5.0 v8 is great"
Anonymous, PA (2018 Ford F-150)"Excellent acceleration for a large vehicle and handling is very secure"
Stephen N., CA (2018 Ford F-150)"The eco-boost engine has plenty of power but also good gas mileage and there are different modes for driving and shifting. The acceleration is responsive and there is plenty of power for the high elevation we live at (7200 feet)."
Anonymous, CO (2018 Ford F-150)"Excellent"
Anonymous, IL (2018 Ford F-150)"Acceleration is unbelievably responsive. It is particularly helpful when merging in high speed interstate traffic. The handling is equally remarkable. While the touch is light, it is still palpable and I feel totally in control. Ford got this right."
Anonymous, GA (2018 Ford F-150)"I pull a travel trailer with this truck and it does a great job. The truck has the 2.7 Ecoboost engine and a 10 speed trans. It has a great power range and the ability to shift the trans up and down with road conditions is a plus."
Anonymous, FL (2018 Ford F-150)"Although the vehicle is certainly a truck, within that context acceleration and handling are excellent with its 3.5L "eco boost" engine. Steering is responsive for a truck but it would be nice if turning radius were a bit better."
James Q., TN (2018 Ford F-150)"excellent transmission, torque, and acceleration. automatically shifts down on steep hills to control speed, very good handling for a truck."
Anonymous, CO (2018 Ford F-150)"Handles better than a car. Very comfortable. Lots of great features, pro trailer backup, BLIS for trailer towing rear step and the 3.5 turbo is a rocket ship."
David H., MI (2018 Ford F-150)"Has incredible fast and smooth acceleation."
Ruth S., MN (2018 Ford F-150)"Handles great"
Terry K., IN (2018 Ford F-150)"Acceleration is great, quick response."
Robert F., CA (2018 Ford F-150)"It runs very roughly, with hesitation while accelerating. The information system is far too complicated. The ten speed transmission seems very overdone/over engineered. The engine automatic start/.stop is absurd."
Anonymous, MD (2018 Ford F-150)"The 3.5 Ecoboost engine is awesome."
Anonymous, VA (2018 Ford F-150)"lots of power and smooth on the road"
Anonymous, MO (2018 Ford F-150)"Compared to my 2014 F150 with the first gen ecoboost, this 2018 with the 2nd gen ecoboost blows it away. The acceleration and towing power are great. This pulls my camper up steep hills as good or better than the cummins diesel I used to have. The turning radius on f150's it terrible."
Anonymous, NY (2018 Ford F-150)"The 2.7 turbo engine is really amazing. The acceleration is great! I'm getting used to the start/stop function but it is barely noticeable and does not detract from the driving experience. Handling for a vehicle this size is excellent."
Kevin B., TX (2018 Ford F-150)"It handles extremely well and most of all, after a few months of ownership, it's still exciting to drive. It has pretty good acceleration, although lags just a bit in the initial punch of the pedal. Overall, I would say excellent acceleration for a Truck and a 6 cyl at that."
Anonymous, IA (2018 Ford F-150)"Have had an F150 2010 5.4L ... bought new in 2010. Great truck! Now gifting it to our son. Went to test drive this Lariat our local dealer had ... wasn't sure about the 2.7L Turbo engine. We don't pull any heavy trailers, etc but wanted to be sure the acceleration was good. It's not ... it's GREAT! Also going to love the mileage much better than the 5.4L."
Anonymous, SC (2018 Ford F-150)"outstanding acceleration for a truck. Only my 6 did better. Handling is almost as stable as a car even with the higher center of gravity"
Anonymous, MI (2018 Ford F-150)"good value to pull my traek trailer"
Anonymous, FL (2018 Ford F-150)"Quick and quiet. The 10 speed automatic is a pleasure to drive. I love the stop/start feature. It is tuly seamless. The handling is very comfortable and responsive with the FX4 package."
David W., NC (2018 Ford F-150)"Handles well for a truck, acceleration is fast for a truck, trailer towing is fun."
Lawrence C., WA (2018 Ford F-150)"In the Western PA area the 3.5 L Ecoboost, 10 speed with 3.31 differential gives good mpg and great acceleration when needed. Good road handling characteristics with 18" road tires even though it has an FX4 off-road package. It's not as high as some other 4WD F-150s or a Super Duty pickup. I have been driving half and 3/4 ton pickups at work over the last 25 years and this one handles better than most."
Anonymous, PA (2018 Ford F-150)"EXCELLENT ACCELARION ON TH 2.7 TURBO. GOOD GAS MILEAGE."
Gianni, OR (2018 Ford F-150)"Acceleration is great"
Scott H., CT (2018 Ford F-150)"Issues with shifting of the 10 speed auto transmission, can seem clunky..."
Anonymous, TN (2018 Ford F-150)"absolutely amazing to drive. The engine has power that just keeps on giving. Acceleration at all speeds is amazing given the size and weight of the vehicle."
Jason O., CA (2018 Ford F-150)"Great gas mileage- 10 gears, so a lot of options"
William S., AL (2018 Ford F-150)"The 2.7 liter twin Turbo and 10-speed Transmission are superb."
Dennis P., NH (2018 Ford F-150)"My Raptor have amazing acceleration and gets 19MPG in the City! It is a beast off road and goes anywhere I want it to go with authority. Love this truck!"
Anonymous, CO (2018 Ford F-150)"Acceleration excellent from stop to get on freeway. The Ecoboost 375 mph engine real xxxx fire and power."
Anonymous, AZ (2018 Ford F-150)"Quick response and powerful acceleration."
Anonymous, WA (2018 Ford F-150)"How smooth the acceleration is and the ride the truck gives me."
Gregg T., AL (2018 Ford F-150)"It took a little time to become comfortable with the Eco-Boost system. I've measured MPG with it on and off. Having the Eco-Boost feature on increases MPG by 2-MPG, at least for my style of driving. Also, the sweet spot for MPG on highway driving seems to be about 57 MPH."
Anonymous, TN (2018 Ford F-150)"It handles great and the acceleration of the 2.7 liter turbo is outstanding."
Douglas K., NC (2018 Ford F-150)"ride, way you sit in seat, visibility"
Anonymous, KS (2018 Ford F-150)"2.7 V6 twin turbo is very quick and is a great engine. Much quicker than my old V8"
Manning C., CO (2018 Ford F-150)"Awesome fun factor vehicle. Looks mean and tough. It is fast for something that big. some minor items that are missing"
Anonymous, CT (2018 Ford F-150)"The 3.5 turbo V-6 is surprisingly powerful. We tow a 30-foot travel trailer with it with no problem. It produces excellent torque at relatively low RPMs, so there is no excessive down-shifting in hilly or mountainous terrain such as we've experienced with other trucks."
Tom T., OK (2018 Ford F-150)"Drives well. Good acceleration with the 5L engine. Lovely handling for a truck."
Anonymous, ON (2018 Ford F-150)"It needs a standard transmission. We got it to pull a trailer and the automatic just doesn't offer the degree of control needed, especially when we want engine braking."
Anonymous, MT (2018 Ford F-150)"Very quick"
Paul B., MI (2018 Ford F-150)"The 2.7L Engine and 10 speed automatic transmission is fantastic. Great power and awesome fuel ecomomy"
Chuck K., MI (2018 Ford F-150)"acceleration and towing capability are fantastic"
Anonymous, CO (2018 Ford F-150)"Very responsive."
David P., CO (2018 Ford F-150)"very good handling and acceleration"
Anonymous, MN (2018 Ford F-150)"Drives well and handles well"
Anonymous, WA (2018 Ford F-150)"Tremendous acceleration with great gas mileage."
Anonymous, PA (2018 Ford F-150)"Very quick."
Dan T., NE (2018 Ford F-150)"smooth ride great motor"
Ronald G., QC (2018 Ford F-150)"Does not ride rough like a truck, closer to an SUV. Multiple driving modes are nice, especially Sport mode, which produces nice acceleration."
Anonymous, GA (2018 Ford F-150)"I love the how the vehicle looks inside and out. Of all the vehicles I have ever owned the 2018 F150 rides smoother."
Jeff D., OK (2018 Ford F-150)"Very smooth with lots of power."
Dale G., CA (2018 Ford F-150)"Great acceleration and superb handling! Excellent power from the Eco boost engine. Very satisfying!"
Brooke M., FL (2018 Ford F-150)"Ride is nearly car-like and handles like a smaller vehicle"
Anonymous, MI (2018 Ford F-150)"Acceleration very great and handling outstanding and comfort while driving outstanding"
John C., MI (2018 Ford F-150)"Acceleration is quick and smooth. The handling is tight and responsive"
Christoph G., VA (2018 Ford F-150)"The vehicle has outstanding power and provides surprisingly good fuel mileage for a truck. It also does very well when pulling a travel trailer."
Ronald R., FL (2018 Ford F-150)"Handling is exceptional for a truck. The acceleration is awesome."
David G., IL (2018 Ford F-150)"The cruise controls are awkward to use without looking down at the controls. The cancel and resume buttons are awkward to use without looking at the buttons."
Anonymous, ID (2018 Ford F-150)"Comfort, styling, roominess"
Billy P., NM (2018 Ford F-150)"the F-150 is an awesome truck and it accelerates and handles perfectly"
Anonymous, AL (2018 Ford F-150)"The engine is very touchy, it responds a litty too quickly. The V 6 engine performs like all the other 5.4 v8 I had in the past. The worst thing is there are very few safety features for the price of the truck."
Robert Z., CA (2018 Ford F-150)"Accelerates very well for a large vehicle and handles well."
Craig C., MI (2018 Ford F-150)"Excellent acceleration with very smooth, comfortable ride."
Anonymous, WV (2018 Ford F-150)"Am very satisfied"
Knut R., FL (2018 Ford F-150)"Acceleration, control, comfort, milage"
Anonymous, TX (2018 Ford F-150)"Quiet. Smooth acceleration. Sport mode is very fast."
Anonymous, BC (2018 Ford F-150)"Excellent acceleration. Handles well. Tighter turning radius than the Chevy pickups I owned previous to this vehicle."
Anonymous, WI (2018 Ford F-150)"the 10 speed transmission is somewhat clunky at city speeds. There is constant shifting at these moderate speeds."
Anonymous, AB (2018 Ford F-150)"This vehicle has wonderful acceleration. It has no problem towing a 5000lb travel trailer no matter the terrain. Additionally, while the turning radius is large, it does not handle like it is nearly as big as it is."
Kyle G., CA (2018 Ford F-150)"The acceleration is great"
Scott H., CT (2018 Ford F-150)"The EcoBoost engine is outstanding. Still getting used to the auto stop/start feature, not sure yet how it affects MPG."
Dan T., CO (2018 Ford F-150)"Handling and acceleration are very good and the controlled cruise control proved very adept at maintaining distance from other vehicles."
Robert S., WA (2018 Ford F-150)"twin turbo kick but performance"
Anonymous, FL (2018 Ford F-150)"The acceleration on my truck is great. It handles like a nice car. The 4WD is idiot-proof and simple to engage. I love the ride."
William C., AL (2018 Ford F-150)"I like the performance of the 3.5 V6 Ecoboost engine."
Paul M., PA (2018 Ford F-150)"accelerates extremely well."
Anonymous, FL (2018 Ford F-150)"Has either great acceleration or economy depending how much you use the turbos. Recently driving in Yellowstone we averaged about 27 mpg."
Anonymous, FL (2018 Ford F-150)"the truck handles well enough. The engine misses at low speeds and acceleration is poor for a 5.0 engine"
John S., OH (2018 Ford F-150)"Most comfortable vehicle I have driven, just drive 5000 miles last 3 months, awesome ride, great acceleration and handling"
Anonymous, NC (2018 Ford F-150)"The truck gets great mileage and can accelerate quickly when needed"
Anonymous, TX (2018 Ford F-150)"V6 gas mileage with V8 power and towing/hauling capability"
Stephen M., GA (2018 Ford F-150)"The 3.5 EcoBoost engine is surprisingly good on fuel for a pickup truck and the acceleration is also very robust."
Anonymous, WY (2018 Ford F-150)"3.5 twin turbo is very powerful and fun to drive."
Anonymous, LA (2018 Ford F-150)"The 3.5 twin turbo delivers a lot of power. I do a lot of towing with it and it handles very well."
Anonymous, OR (2018 Ford F-150)"Again for a truck, it handles and accelerates better than I expected."
Anonymous, UT (2018 Ford F-150)"Very peppy for a small V6. No trouble getting on the expressway. I do not pull anything with it so cannot speak to pulling."
William T., MI (2018 Ford F-150)"Acceleration is very good with the 3.5 Ecoboost. Handling as good or better than most cars."
Anonymous, SK (2018 Ford F-150)"The 5.0 Liter engine has exceptional acceleration with low interior engine noise. It readily tows our 18-foot pontoon boat. A feature I didn't notice until after purchasing the truck was the multiple choices of drive modes of the 10-speed transmission including standard, sport, economy, tow-haul, and manual. In the automatic modes, the shifting is remarkably smooth. Braking and cornering are sure and confidence-inspiring, attributes especially appreciated when towing trailers and traveling in the often congested DC metro area."
Paul S., MD (2018 Ford F-150)"It was the only truck at the time that had all of the standard car safety features plus extended blind spot monitoring."
Anonymous, FL (2018 Ford F-150)"My last vehicle had a bigger engine but struggled on hills pulling a load. This truck shifts smoothly with it's 10 speed transmission and takes hills with little effort and no loud downshifting."
Anonymous, OH (2018 Ford F-150)"Easy handling and significant acceleration when needed such as entering an interstate or passing on a two lane road."
Anonymous, VA (2018 Ford F-150)"Love the 5L V8 engine and acceleration, gas mileage on Highway trips, and smooth ride"
Marvin W., AZ (2018 Ford F-150)"I use the truck for both everyday driving and when we go away towing our 32 ft RV trailer. The turbochargers work very well for the towing I have done since purchase of the vehicle. Of course the MPG drops as expected. It also satisfies my need for around town etc driving which before I used my Camry Hybrid"
Anonymous, NY (2018 Ford F-150)"Drives and handles well. Dont know if its me or not but it seems not come to a stop smoothly due to the downshifting of the 10 speed transmission."
Mike T., ON (2018 Ford F-150)"I bought the 2.7 ecoboost engine and am very happy with it. I like the auto stop feature which comes in very handy due to stoplights in my area and contributes to me being able to get 23 mpg. It has plenty of acceleration when needed and the truck handles well."
Anonymous, CO (2018 Ford F-150)
"Fast and easy to handle on the road. It is even great while pulling a 25 foot Airstream."
Brian P., TX (2018 Ford F-150)