Will be looking to upgrade in the near future to a SuperCrew truck, asking for comments on options. Truck will be daily driver - have a short 5 mile round trip commute to work and occasional highway trips. Hoping for ~1600lbs payload or better. No current towing needs, possible 20' boat in the future.

• F-150 SuperCrew 5.5’ box, Color: Magnetic
• 5.0, 4x4
• STX W/101A pkg
• 3.31 gear ratio w/ Electric locking rear axle
• Trailer Hitch (I don't need TBC/tow package)
• Black platform running boards
• 40/Console/40 seats sport seats
• Carpet Floor
• 36 Gallon Extended Range Fuel Tank
• Boxlink (nice having extra tie down points)

The following would be "nice to have" options:
• Tailgate Step
• Boxside Steps

Anything you would add to this build?

Thanks

EDIT: Probably good to mention what I plan to purchase aftermarket:

• Husky wheel well liners
• Husky floor mats
• Line -X
• Peragon bed cover

 

We use the box side steps all the time. The 36 gallon tank is a must have as far as I'm concerned. Some may quibble with the 3.31 rear end, but with the wide gearing range in the 10-speed, I don't think it as big a deal any more. The wheel well liners are cheap whether you get them as delivered or add on later.

 

Appreciate the comments - have 3.55s in current truck and do like them. Though that 3.31s would be ok given the 10 speed.

Thanks for mentioning the wheel well liners. I should have mentioned in original post, I plan to do the following after purchase:

• Husky wheel well liners
• Husky floor mats
• Line -X
• Peragon bed cover

 

I got the LineX with mine + 3.73s which are fine with the 10 speed. Get the tow mirrors if you can, the regular ones blow.

 

Don't forget to add the Husky mud guards.

 

Trailer tow package does add another $900 over a standard hitch but is well worth the price IMO
With the standard hitch your limited to 7000 lb max trailer weight, not sure how heavy that 20 ft boat and trailer might be.
Trailer tow package moves max trailer weight to over 10000 lbs, the auxiliary trans cooler is a plus and the upgraded front sway bar improves the trucks stability even when not towing.
My 18 STX has the tow package, bringing it home thru the NC mountains it felt very stable in the curves with no noticeable body roll.
The optional brake controller is a matter of choice but in your area and traffic when towing anything i'd want all of the braking power I could get.
Can't advice on the side or tail gate steps since I've never had them.
For 2019 the 40/console/40 seats with flow thru console is optional but a must have IMO, they came with the STX package in my 18 model.
Mine has the 3.55 E-locker rear axle, 70 mph is 1500 rpm, in my area at times I wish it had 3.73's but unless you plan to do a lot of traveling thru the mid west flat ground i wouldn't get 3.15's or 3.31's.
I wish mine had the side view morrows with heat and auto dimming.
Personally I wish mine didn't have the 36 gallon tank, that's an extra 100 lbs of fuel taking away from the max cargo weight, standard 23 gallon tank will get you 400+ miles between fill ups, I can't go that far between stops.
Compare DualLiner brand bed liners to LineX spray in, I've never be impressed with spray in liners.

 

Trailer tow package requires 3.55 gears be selected and there is no AUX transmission cooler on a 10r80 truck. That note is only for the 6r80 trucks, base 3.3 or 3.5 SSV equipped trucks.

Side note, on the build and price it no longer shows axle ratios? I can see it in the order guide pdf but not the website is this true for everyone?

 

I can see them, listed at the bottom of "Exterior" above tire selection

Appreciate the comments. Probably won't get into anything heavier than 7,000 lbs. Most of the boat trailers I've had in the past had been equipped with surge brakes. Not sure if they're going over to electric brakes on new trailers.

Will have to drive a truck with 3.31s and 3.55s and see how they feel. The loaner truck I had a while back was a '16 5.0 w/ 3.73s (157" wb) and more gear than I needed. Was fun to drive though.

Prob going to go with the 36 Gal tank even if it knocks 100lbs off

 

For me, the basic requirement was: center console (40/Console/40), Sync 3, and 36-gallon tank. You can't go wrong with that! I see you have all three down. Smart move! Here's to many years of happiness!

 

 

I'm currently trying to buy a 2019 STX. I had a deposit down with one dealer (Dealer A) on a dealer trade, but Dealer B pulled out of the deal so I'm cycling around again trying to get another one (Still though Dealer A).

Anyway, I am looking at a Max Tow 3.5L ecoboost with crew cab and 6.5' bed. I don't have anything to tow right now (maybe we will get a camper someday), but I liked that the max tow included the transmission and engine oil cooler, along with the 36 gallon fuel tank. The suspension upgrades and heavy duty or HPP frame updates are nice to have as well for doing truck things and for a little firmer ride (I'm accustomed to daily driving a mustang. A firmer, sportier ride is better for me.)

If you are looking at the standard tow package with the 3.5, adding either the brake controller or 36 gallon tank basically equals the price of the max tow package, and you get more with the max tow package under the skin. There is a price bump up to the 3.5L though, so it all is relative. If you have to jump up in the engines, then it isn't a break even scenario.

I've test driven a truck with the tailgate step, and I really liked it. I thought it would be something cheesy, but when I wanted to hop up into the bed to measure between the wheel wells, I realized that that tailgate was pretty high up in the air. I popped out the step, and it was awesome.

I also like the reverse sensors. We have a minivan that has a backup camera, but no reverse sensors. It gets buy, but sometimes the sensors would be nice to have when backing up in tight spaces to figure out how close you are to things that you can't see well in the camera. Not a requirement, but nice to have.

 

Appreciate the comments, thank you

Good to hear on the steps are worthwhile. May move to the "must have" list. No plans for larger tires though Think I should give a 3.55 equipped truck a spin and see what it's like.

Might be pushing the budget a bit with the 3.5 and max tow. Since I don't have plans to be towing often, think it might be off the table. Parking sensors are something to think about, thanks for mentioning.