Truck Acquired!

[thelukerspaniel]

Same story as some of the other members here: I ordered a truck in early November, SUPPOSEDLY being built end of January, and delivered to my local dealer who-knows-when. Got fed up, did a search on AutoTrader for 2021 F-150s within a 500 mile radius and manually punched those VINs into the VIN search tool from this site. Found the truck most like what I wanted (has everything I wanted except work surface console - hope to obtain and install later when/if available). Drove to Albuquerque, NM from Flagstaff, AZ yesterday and picked it up! After reading this forum, I was surprised to find a Powerboost + Max Towing + 7.2kw Pro Power Onboard available right now. Feel like I got lucky and very thankful the wait is over.

Couple things I worth noting in the first 350 miles:
- The driver assist features - particularly lane centering - are legit. Can't wait to see what the full self-driving features are when released in Q3 if 2021. The "keep hands on the steering wheel" alert every 13 seconds is extremely annoying.
- I figured the B&O Unleased sound system was going to be good but it is absolutely incredible. Never heard anything like it before. This could just be unique to my vehicle, but the back sliding window rattles pretty badly during some heavy bass. Maybe it will settle and go away.
- It's very difficult to lay your phone on the wireless charging pad without hitting the fan speed switch above that compartment. It's minor but annoying nonetheless.
- The transmission shifting and switching between electric motor and Ecoboost is so seamless it's hard to even know its happening unless you're watching the digital gauge cluster.
- The materials and workmanship of the stitching, dash, and all surfaces is extremely impressive. Especially coming from a 2014 Lariat. At least in this platinum, it's straight up luxurious.

Happy to answer any questions anyone may have about features etc.!

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[papa.charlie]

Beauty truck, congrats! Curious, what's the payload looking like?

 

[thelukerspaniel]

Beauty truck, congrats! Curious, what's the payload looking like?

 

[EOhana13]

Man, these platinums are stunning. Wish I could afford one over my incoming lariat lol. I don't know when trucks got so expensive haha.

 

[RawFord]

Nice truck! Congrats! I’ll prob be kicking myself later but I passed on a 2021 platinum today. Msrp 72000 coulda got it for 64000 which is a pretty good deal. Decided to wait for my king ranch to be built.

 

[thelukerspaniel]

Nice truck! Congrats! I’ll prob be kicking myself later but I passed on a 2021 platinum today. Msrp 72000 coulda got it for 64000 which is a pretty good deal. Decided to wait for my king ranch to be built.

That sounds like a smoking deal. I paid MSRP and was glad to get it. Hope you get your king ranch soon

 

[ChiefD]

Congratulations. That is a great looking truck.

 

[currybob]

Same story as some of the other members here: I ordered a truck in early November, SUPPOSEDLY being built end of January, and delivered to my local dealer who-knows-when. Got fed up, did a search on AutoTrader for 2021 F-150s within a 500 mile radius and manually punched those VINs into the VIN search tool from this site. Found the truck most like what I wanted (has everything I wanted except work surface console - hope to obtain and install later when/if available). Drove to Albuquerque, NM from Flagstaff, AZ yesterday and picked it up! After reading this forum, I was surprised to find a Powerboost + Max Towing + 7.2kw Pro Power Onboard available right now. Feel like I got lucky and very thankful the wait is over.

Couple things I worth noting in the first 350 miles:
- The driver assist features - particularly lane centering - are legit. Can't wait to see what the full self-driving features are when released in Q3 if 2021. The "keep hands on the steering wheel" alert every 13 seconds is extremely annoying.
- I figured the B&O Unleased sound system was going to be good but it is absolutely incredible. Never heard anything like it before. This could just be unique to my vehicle, but the back sliding window rattles pretty badly during some heavy bass. Maybe it will settle and go away.
- It's very difficult to lay your phone on the wireless charging pad without hitting the fan speed switch above that compartment. It's minor but annoying nonetheless.
- The transmission shifting and switching between electric motor and Ecoboost is so seamless it's hard to even know its happening unless you're watching the digital gauge cluster.
- The materials and workmanship of the stitching, dash, and all surfaces is extremely impressive. Especially coming from a 2014 Lariat. At least in this platinum, it's straight up luxurious.

Happy to answer any questions anyone may have about features etc.!

I had test drove a Platinum but is was a short, in traffic experience at a Ford test drive, so could not really get to fully experience all I wanted to. I did however feel enough to know, this truck was going to be something special.

It is so good to hear others confirm and even exceed on my expectations.

Thank you for that!

I should be 2 weeks out from my KR delivery but would love some photos of the underside. Mainly around the battery area. Also what trailer plugs are installed for I have the max tow also. Did any plug adapters come with the truck for the propower?

Beautiful truck!

 

[thelukerspaniel]

I had test drove a Platinum but is was a short, in traffic experience at a Ford test drive, so could not really get to fully experience all I wanted to. I did however feel enough to know, this truck was going to be something special.

It is so good to hear others confirm and even exceed on my expectations.

Thank you for that!

I should be 2 weeks out from my KR delivery but would love some photos of the underside. Mainly around the battery area. Also what trailer plugs are installed for I have the max tow also. Did any plug adapters come with the truck for the propower?

Beautiful truck!

This is the only adapter it came with:

here’s a view of the two trailer plugs in the back:

and here’s underneath viewed from the back axle (sorry, not the best photos). I think that’s the battery on the left?

 

[thelukerspaniel]

I had test drove a Platinum but is was a short, in traffic experience at a Ford test drive, so could not really get to fully experience all I wanted to. I did however feel enough to know, this truck was going to be something special.

It is so good to hear others confirm and even exceed on my expectations.

Thank you for that!

I should be 2 weeks out from my KR delivery but would love some photos of the underside. Mainly around the battery area. Also what trailer plugs are installed for I have the max tow also. Did any plug adapters come with the truck for the propower?

Beautiful truck!

It did also come with this bag containing the trailer sensor kit and instructions.

 

[currybob]

This is the only adapter it came with:

here’s a view of the two trailer plugs in the back:


and here’s underneath viewed from the back axle (sorry, not the best photos). I think that’s the battery on the left?

Thank you for that, I know it was a pain to get up under there. That battery is really tucked up there, looks like a very safe place.

Interesting bottom bumper plug, did you order the trailer camera option, or trailer tire monitor system?

 

[dog_tired]

Awesome. Music choice for your drive.

 

[Knickell]

Same story as some of the other members here: I ordered a truck in early November, SUPPOSEDLY being built end of January, and delivered to my local dealer who-knows-when. Got fed up, did a search on AutoTrader for 2021 F-150s within a 500 mile radius and manually punched those VINs into the VIN search tool from this site. Found the truck most like what I wanted (has everything I wanted except work surface console - hope to obtain and install later when/if available). Drove to Albuquerque, NM from Flagstaff, AZ yesterday and picked it up! After reading this forum, I was surprised to find a Powerboost + Max Towing + 7.2kw Pro Power Onboard available right now. Feel like I got lucky and very thankful the wait is over.

Couple things I worth noting in the first 350 miles:
- The driver assist features - particularly lane centering - are legit. Can't wait to see what the full self-driving features are when released in Q3 if 2021. The "keep hands on the steering wheel" alert every 13 seconds is extremely annoying.
- I figured the B&O Unleased sound system was going to be good but it is absolutely incredible. Never heard anything like it before. This could just be unique to my vehicle, but the back sliding window rattles pretty badly during some heavy bass. Maybe it will settle and go away.
- It's very difficult to lay your phone on the wireless charging pad without hitting the fan speed switch above that compartment. It's minor but annoying nonetheless.
- The transmission shifting and switching between electric motor and Ecoboost is so seamless it's hard to even know its happening unless you're watching the digital gauge cluster.
- The materials and workmanship of the stitching, dash, and all surfaces is extremely impressive. Especially coming from a 2014 Lariat. At least in this platinum, it's straight up luxurious.

Happy to answer any questions anyone may have about features etc.!

Great little write up! That’s a good point you made about the wireless charging pad cubby and the climate control toggle switch. Something that I never would have thought about.

 

[thelukerspaniel]

Thank you for that, I know it was a pain to get up under there. That battery is really tucked up there, looks like a very safe place.

Interesting bottom bumper plug, did you order the trailer camera option, or trailer tire monitor system?

I just checked, the bottom plug is where the trailer sensor kit plugs in. I’m curious to see how it works. I think it’s pretty much the same as previous generation? Waiting until I hit 1,000 miles before I hook up the travel trailer.

 

[Roger350]

Awesome pics and info, thanks.

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