Should I consider the Powerboost?

[Samson16]

I don’t think most of the PowerBoosters will be interested in the Super Duty version, it’s very likely to be a large cubic inch naturally aspirated V8 hooked up with a tractive motor. While that is attractive to me as a 5.0/V8 lover, I think most of the turbo lovers will be uninterested in the Super Duty Hybrid. It’s very likely to be geared to the V8 crowd imo.

Negative Ghost Rider. I dreamed of a Godzilla PB in an earlier thread!
Had Ford used the 5.0 instead of the 3.5 to create the PB I would have researched and possibly purchased that instead.

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[Snakebitten]

Powerboost'rs didn't choose the Powerboost because the ICE is the 3.5 Ecoboost. Ford made that decision for us.
If it had been built on the Coyote, then I would have an F150 KingRanch Powerboost Coyote.
Same if it had been a 2.7

The Godzilla as a Powerboost would absolutely be appealing to many/most(?) current Powerboost'rs. But I'd predict that they would also desire additional electric torque and HV battery size.

 

[MBRecon]

The 2.7 EB has about the same EPA mileage rating as the PB. The PB is a $3560 option and available only on XLT and above and only available in 4x4.

The 2.7 EB's on the lots around here have a 6425# or 6850# GVWR.

My 2023 PB Crew, 5.5 bed has a 1587# CCC and a 7350# GVWR.

When I bought in May, there was a discount on the PBs that basically made them free. I'm in about 3 months and 4,500 miles and 700 miles towing. I still have a lot to learn but love the truck so far.

 

[MBRecon]

This is where the PB does not get the most benefit from this system. This is my scenario.

Short trips with lots of starts and stops on a highway. Gas it up to highway speed then hit the brakes to stop at the next light. Rinse and repeat. Even with that I get 18 - 19 mpg and I am no grandma with the gas pedal. My old 2009 Tacoma got about 17 mpg with half the truck and half the power.

I came from 2 Frontiers before the PB and it would only get 15-17 if lucky (2008, 2019 Only upgraded because the little Nissan had issues with my 5-6k lbs Minilite. People magically expect to get 25-30 without thinking. I have never seen a group of drivers be so whiny about not getting sticker mpgs. They lift their trucks, put 37" on, and drive 75+ and ask why they are not getting 25+

 

[nomarhits400]

Powerboost'rs didn't choose the Powerboost because the ICE is the 3.5 Ecoboost. Ford made that decision for us.
If it had been built on the Coyote, then I would have an F150 KingRanch Powerboost Coyote.
Same if it had been a 2.7

The Godzilla as a Powerboost would absolutely be appealing to many/most(?) current Powerboost'rs. But I'd predict that they would also desire additional electric torque and HV battery size.

Yep, I’m going to agree here as well: As a current PB owner, I don’t much care what they mate the hybrid system too as long as it has gobs of torque for towing and at least moderately increased mileage/ PPOB utility.

 

[Mike50]

The 2.7 EB has about the same EPA mileage rating as the PB. The PB is a $3560 option and available only on XLT and above and only available in 4x4.

The 2.7 EB's on the lots around here have a 6425# or 6850# GVWR.

My 2023 PB Crew, 5.5 bed has a 1587# CCC and a 7350# GVWR.

What?? I just received my 2024 Powerboost about 3 weeks ago. It is a $1960 option and comes with a $1960 rebate. It’s a free option. My 24 Powerboost was purchased by trading in my 21 Powerboost with 64,000 miles and never in the shop for anything but oil changes and a windshield wiper recall.

 

[Mike50]

I’m considering replacing my 21 KR with a 24 KR as well. Do you notice any driving improvement on the 24?

I traded my 21 King Ranch PB for a 24 KR PB. Actually, there are a few inconsequential changes, most of which I prefer my 21.

 

[BMCGC]

What?? I just received my 2024 Powerboost about 3 weeks ago. It is a $1960 option and comes with a $1960 rebate. It’s a free option. My 24 Powerboost was purchased by trading in my 21 Powerboost with 64,000 miles and never in the shop for anything but oil changes and a windshield wiper recall.

The PB option on my 23 was $4495 with a $1900 discount. No idea if there was a discount on a 24.

 

[HammaMan]

The PB option on my 23 was $4495 with a $1900 discount. No idea if there was a discount on a 24.

It's changed over the years as they incorporated more features. PB had a premium because it came with "base features" that were upcharges on other engine trims. It'd been more apparent had they line itemed the features it includes.

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