Whether you are looking for a rugged and powerful pickup to serve as your new work truck or you are wanting to purchase a stylish and fun-to-drive truck as your next daily driver, you are sure to find a lot to like about the XLT trim of the 2015 Ford F-150.
As the 2015 F-150’s second trim up from the base trim configuration, the XLT trim of the 2015 Ford F-150 offers a nice balance of impressive standard features, powerful performance, and incredible value.
To help you determine whether or not the 2015 Ford F-150 XLT is the right choice for your next used pickup purchase, we’ll take an in-depth look at everything you need to know about this well-rounded model.
XLT Engine Options
The 2015 Ford F-150 can be equipped with four different engine options. These engine options include a 282 hp 3.5L V6 engine, a 325 hp 2.7L EcoBoost V6 engine, a 365 hp 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine, or a 385 hp 5.0L V8 engine. In addition to selecting between these three powerful engines, drivers who purchase the 2015 Ford F-150 XLT will also be able to choose between either a 2WD or 4WD model.
Whichever engine option and drivetrain that you choose, though, you can look forward to exhilarating performance as well surprisingly good fuel economy. When equipped with the 2.7L EcoBoost engine and 2WD drivetrain, for example, the F-150 gets an EPA estimated 22 mpg combined city/highway.
When equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine and a 2WD drivetrain, the F-150 gets an EPA estimated 20 mpg combined city/highway while the 2WD 3.5L EcoBoost V6 2015 Ford F-150 XLT gets an EPA estimated 20 mpg combined city/highway as well. Lastly, the 2WD 5.0L V8 F-150 gets an EPA estimated 18 mpg combined city/highway.
Specs
- Fuel Capacity: 23 gal. – 36 gal.
- Torque: 253 lb.-ft. – 420 lb.-ft.
- Horsepower: 282 hp. – 385 hp.
- MPG (City/Hwy): 19/26
- Towing Capacity: 5000 lbs. – 9000 lbs.
- Gross Vehicle Weight: 6010 – 7050 lbs.
- Payload Capacity: 1600 – 2070 lbs.
XLT Standard Features
The 2015 Ford F-150 XLT comes equipped with a wide range of impressive standard features, including standard features such as:
- Fog lamps
- A power tailgate
- A chrome rear bumper
- A chrome front bumper
- Power windows with front one-touch up/down feature
- Ford Sync voice-activated, in-vehicle connectivity system with 911 Assist, Sync AppLink and a smart-charging USB port
- A 4-speaker audio system
- SecuriCode keyless entry keypad
- Automatic on/off headlamps
- And more…
XLT Available Features
In addition to an exciting offering of standard features, the 2015 Ford F-150 XLT also comes with numerous available features, including available features such as:
- A single panel or twin-panel moonroof
- Remote start
- An eight-inch touchscreen display
- A voice-activated navigation system
- A rearview camera with dynamic hitch assist
- A reverse sensing system
- Tough Bed spray-in bedliner
- A blind spot information system with cross-traffic alert
- Power adjustable, heated outside mirrors
- Chrome cab steps
- All-weather floor mats
- A Kicker audio system with an eight-inch subwoofer
- And more…Styles, Features
Body Styles
The 2015 Ford F-150 XLT comes available in three different body styles: regular cab, SuperCab, and SuperCrew. The regular cab 2015 Ford F-150 XLT is a two-door pickup truck that comes with one row of seating and is capable of accommodating up to three passengers.
The SuperCab 2015 Ford F-150 XLT, meanwhile, is a four-door pickup with rear doors that open from the inside once the front doors have been opened. This model offers two rows of seating and is capable of accomodating up to six passengers. Lastly, the SuperCrew 2015 Ford F-150 XLT is a four-door, six-passenger pickup with standard rear doors and two rows of seating.
In addition to choosing between these three body styles, drivers who purchase the 2015 F-150 XLT will be able to choose between various bed lengths as well. The regular cab and SuperCab 2015 Ford F-150 XLT can be equipped with either a 6.5-foot regular bed or an 8-foot long bed while the SuperCrew 2015 Ford F-150 XLT can be equipped with either a 6.5-foot regular bed or a 5.5-foot short bed.
Reviews
The 2015 F-150 has earned impressive reviews since its release, including an 8.7/10 rating on U.S. News and World Report and a 4.62/5 average owner review on Vehicle History.
Final Thoughts
Thanks especially to its powerful engine options, its abundance of space for passengers and cargo alike, and its impressive list of standard and available features, the 2015 F-150 XLT is a well-rounded pickup truck that checks all of the right boxes. Anyone in the market for a used pickup that offers plenty of bang for your buck would do well to consider the 2015 Ford F-150 XLT.
