Ford F-150 ~ Model Of Cars

Saturday 15 October 2011

Ford F-150

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Ford F-150

The Ford F-150 is part of the F-Series, a descriptor used to cover the entire succession of Ford pickups that have been in production for 60 years. Since that genesis, millions of Ford trucks have been sold. In fact, the F-Series has been the most popular vehicle sold in the United States for nearly every year of the past three decades.

Ford F-150

Originally conceived as a rugged, no-frills workhorse, the Ford F-150 has since morphed into a well-appointed ride. Versatility is the goal: This pickup truck can handle the needs of small businesses with the same aplomb it brings to a night on the town. And it isn't just ranchers and contractors who cherish it: Anyone who needs to tow a boat, haul stuff or transport recreational cargo can take the Ford F-150 to heart.

Ford F-150

There's a lot of competition in the full-size pickup truck market segment these days. To keep its truck fresh, Ford recently introduced a fully redesigned Ford F-150, which boasts more power and new features. Used Ford F-150s are also a great choice, as the truck's wide array of configurations and numbers sold means you're almost guaranteed of finding the right one for your needs.

Ford F-150
Ever the jack of all trades, the Ford F-150 is available in 10 trim levels. As before there are base XL, the popularly equipped XLT, sporty STX, rugged FX2/FX4, luxurious Lariat, even plusher Lariat Limited, horse saddle-inspired King Ranch and the flashy Platinum. There is also the leather-and-chrome-trimmed Harley-Davidson version as well as the extreme off-road machine called the SVT Raptor. There are three cab sizes and three bed lengths.

For 2011, the engine line was completely revamped, effectively addressing the previous complaint about the otherwise competent truck being down on power compared to burlier rivals. A 302-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 is the base engine, while the other choices (depending on trim level) consist of a 360-hp 5.0-liter V8, a 365-hp twin-turbo ("EcoBoost") V6 and a 411-hp 6.2-liter V8. All come matched to a six-speed automatic transmission.

Feature highlights again include Sync (Ford's popular voice-command system for cell phones and the audio system), a navigation system and a back-up camera. Standard safety features include stability control and all manner of airbags.

In reviews, we've found the Ford F-150's ride and handling to be superb and its interior comfortable and quiet. The new powertrain lineup provides performance ranging from adequate to downright thrilling. Existing in its own ultra-specialized world, the incredibly capable, desert-racing-inspired SVT Raptor stands apart from all other pickup trucks.