Who would have thought that the Ford F-150 pickup would lead the competition in almost every category for 35 years? This legendary truck has a long and industrious history, and the first F-series was introduced to the world as the Ford Bonus Built line in 1948. Thirteen generations later, this tough-as-nails workhorse offers a smooth ride and reliable V8. It is surprisingly quick for its size. Stay with us and delve into our favorite features that make up the bestselling, best-in-class Ford F-150 pickup.
Built Ford Tough
True to Ford’s “Built Tough” slogan, the F-150 has earned an unparalleled level of success and is, once again, Motor Trend’s Truck of the Year. Ford uses the same heat-treated 6000-series aluminum alloy that you’d find in military and industrial applications. Engineers chose to work with aluminum alloy because they can increase the thickness of the F-150’s cab and bed — where extra strength means a safer truck — without increasing its overall weight. This alloy is incredibly durable, lightweight, and rust resistant.
Performance Features
The 2018 F-150 is leading the pack with its most advanced powertrain lineup ever, and this spring, the light-duty F-150 gets its first 3-liter Power Stroke turbodiesel V6 engine. The 2018 truck offers a new 3.3-liter V6 gas engine, an improvement over the outgoing 3.5-liter engine. Ford’s optional 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 seems to be holding its own against the larger engine. A fourth powerhouse is also available — a 3.5-liter EcoBoost twin turbo engine. With the 10-speed automatic transmission, you won’t have to hunt around for the right gear compared to the previous six-speed, especially on steep climbs.
A Host of Innovative Safety Elements
Ford added a host of brand new safety features to the 2018 F-150, like the available 360-degree camera and rearview camera with trailer backup assist, giving drivers a line-of-sight guide on the instrument panel. AdvanceTrac offers stability control and added safety with curve control when cornering. You’ll feel confident behind the wheel in this capable truck.
Hauling and Towing Capacity
Once again, Ford’s F-150 destroys the competition with best-in-class payload up to 3,270 pounds and best-in-class towing up to 13,200 pounds. Whether you are doing yard work or you’re a professional contractor, this pickup’s maximum payload is more than enough to get the job done, while its maximum towing capacity is enough to tow a house — a tiny house on wheels that is. With the F-150’s integrated loading ramps, your friends will pester you to borrow it, and you’ll be the hero of the neighborhood.
Unmatched Versatility
The F-150 lineup offers enough choices to satisfy any truck lover. Ford has invested a ton of engineering into their impressive range of seven different trims. From the rear-wheel drive XL work truck to the off-roading Rapture and, Fortune 500 status symbol, the Limited, there’s a Ford for every taste.
Stop by our dealership in Loganville, GA to test drive a new 2018 Ford F-150 today. You can’t do better than best-in-class features on your next ride.
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