Ford F-150

Ford F-150

The F-Series is an arrangement of full-size pickup trucks from the Ford Motor Company which has been sold persistently in excess of six decades. The most famous variation of the F-Series is the F-150. It has been the top rated vehicle in the United States for as far back as 32 years, and the smash hit pick-up for 43 years, and the top of the line vehicle in Canada, however this does not generally incorporate joined together offers of GM pick-up trucks. In the tenth era of the F-arrangement, the F-250 and F-350 changed body style in 1998 and joined the Super Duty arrangement. The twelfth era of the Ford F-150 touched base in 2009, with its sheet metal considerably more freshly collapsed than prior models- -bearing numerous signals of a Ford F-350 Tonka idea truck from the late 2000s. The twelfth-era F-150 wore a substantial, splendid, extremely tall grille to underscore its "truck"-ness. It's to some degree excess, since the F-150 was a standout amongst the fit towing and pulling light-obligation trucks accessible in America.

Models and Features

The Ford F-150 truly emerges with its motor choice. Indeed the base V6 produces respectable increasing speed, while the turbocharged Ecoboost V6 offers an amazing fusion of force, ability and proficiency. The V8s are bounty solid, as well, and the 5.0-liter V8 is nearly effective. Still, our cash would go to the turbocharged V6. Inside these body styles, there are nine trim levels to determine: base XL, energetic STX, generally prepared XLT, rough Fx2 and Fx4 models, rich Lariat, western-propelled King Ranch, compelling rough terrain Raptor, and the lavish Platinum and Limited variations. The F-Series was at first accessible with a manual transmission however was dropped in 2009. The SVT Raptor model was made accessible in late 2009 with a 5.4l or 6.2l V8 motor choice and additionally a 6-velocity programmed as standard. The F-150 developed more upright and more proficient in the following three eras of trucks sold from 1980 to 1996. Diesel motors and new programmed transmissions joined the lineup, and the Ranger name was part into its own particular reduced pickup truck lineup. A "Pilgrim" trim level joined the F-150 lineup, and would be spun off into its own particular SUV go in that decade. With the presentation of the 2015 Ford F-150 not long ago, the automaker set its sights on the most radical reinvention of the pickup truck yet. With a body made basically out of aluminum, and a downsized scope of turbocharged motors on tap, the following Ford F-150 will be a considerable measure lighter out and about, and Ford expects, substantially more effective at the gas pump.

Options and Packages

The 2014 Ford F-150 is a full-measure pickup truck accessible in consistent taxicab, broadened taxi (Supercab) and group taxicab (Supercrew) body styles. General and Supercabs are offered with either a 6.5-foot or 8-foot freight couch, while Supercrews might be had with 6.5- or 5.5-foot cots. The SVT Raptor model (Supercab or Supercrew) is accessible just with the 5.5-foot couch. Expected all the more as a business work truck, the humbly named XL comes standard with 17-inch steel wheels, cooling, a tilt-just directing wheel, vinyl upholstery, a 40/20/40 front seat and an AM/FM radio. Supercrew XL models pick up keyless passage, force side mirrors, an overhead comfort and force front windows. Portage first sold a full-measure pickup truck without any traveler auto establishes in 1948. All through a significant part of the one decades from now its F-Series pickup trucks accompanied six- or eight-barrel motors; three-, four- and five-velocity manual transmissions; and a solitary two-entryway body style. By 1960, the "F-100" had been dedicated at the passage level, with F-250 and F-350 adaptations accessible with an early sort of four-wheel drive. As most trucks of the period were planned as "flareside" models, Ford included a plain-sided Styleside form that would command deals from that point on.

Fuel Economy

The standard 3.7-liter V6 motor delivers 302 pull and 278 pound-feet of torque. In Edmunds execution testing, this motor moved the two-wheel-drive F-150 from zero to 60 mph in a fair 8.2 seconds. EPA-assessed mileage remains at 19 mpg joined (17 mpg city/23 mpg interstate) with back wheel drive and 18 mpg consolidated (16 city/23 roadway) with four-wheel drive. Moving up to the 5.0-liter V8 builds yield to 360 hp and 380 lb-ft. With four-wheel drive, a F-150 with this motor quickened from zero to 60 mph in 7.2 seconds. Efficiency with back wheel drive remains at 17 mpg joined together (15 city/21 roadway). Four-wheel drive drops economy to 16 mpg joined together (14 city/19 expressway).

Exterior/Interior/styling

The 2014 Ford F-150 is a full-measure pickup truck accessible in general taxi, broadened taxicab and team taxicab body styles. Normal and Supercabs are offered with either a 6.5-foot or 8-foot load couch, while Supercrews might be had with 6.5- or 5.5-foot cots. The SVT Raptor model is accessible just with the 5.5-foot cot. Inside these body styles, there are nine trim levels to detail: base XL, lively STX, decently prepared XLT, tough Fx2 and Fx4 models, extravagant Lariat, western-enlivened King Ranch, amazing rough terrain Raptor, and the rich Platinum and Limited variations. Expected all the more as a business work truck, the unobtrusively named XL comes standard with 17-inch steel wheels, ventilating, a tilt-just directing wheel, vinyl upholstery, a 40/20/40 front seat and an AM/FM radio. Supercrew XL models pick up keyless entrance, force side mirrors, an overhead reassure and force front windows.

Safety Features

Standard security characteristics for each of the 2014 Ford F-150s incorporate four-wheel antilock plate brakes, strength control, trailer influence control, front-seat side and full-length side shade airbags. Portage's nonobligatory Sync framework incorporates a crisis crash-notice emphasize that naturally dials 911 when combined with a good mobile phone. A rearview Polaroid and back stopping sensors are standard beginning on the King Ranch trim level and discretionary on other F-150s. In government accident tests, the 2014 Ford F-150 got a general rating of four out of five stars. It accumulated a five-star rating for general side-sway assurance and earned four stars for frontal insurance. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave Supercrew models a top rating of "Great" in its direct cover frontal-counterbalance, side-effect and top quality tests. The F-150's seat/head limitation outline was additionally appraised "Great" for whiplash insurance in back effects.