The Ford F-150 is what many people immediately think of when they hear the phrase “pickup truck.” For decades, workers across industries and people everywhere have relied on the F-150 to get tough work done.
But today’s models build on the core of what made yesterday’s trucks so special, while adding some important technological improvements to keep drivers safer and more entertained. Let’s look at some of the features that make today’s Ford F-150s so great.
Power
To begin, we need to start with the specs under the hood. The Ford F-150 comes in seven different trims, and each one can be customized according to the needs and wants of each driver.
At the low end, the Ford F-150 XL comes with a responsive 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 with 6-speed transmission. The automatic transmission allows for three driving modes: Normal, Two-Haul, and Sport.
The XL’s engine will be serviceable for basic work jobs, but at the other end of the spectrum, the F-150 Raptor has a beastly V6 EcoBoost engine good for 450 horsepower at 5,000 RPM. You can get a new Ford at Colony Ford Lincoln capable of tackling whatever job you need done that also lets you avoid paying for muscle you don’t need.
Modern Infotainment
While the toughness and durability is often what’s emphasized about pickup trucks, all drivers now rely on their smartphone in their vehicle to use advanced navigation tools, listen to their favourite music, and keep in touch with friends, family and colleagues
The redesigned touchscreen and hands-free voice-command makes for a smoother interface, so drivers can easily and safely access their phone behind the wheel.
The Ford Pass Connect feature serves as a Wi-Fi Hotspot that can connect as many as ten devices to the internet within 50 feet of the vehicle. This will make long drives go by quickly, as people can stream video content or answer emails without having to use up their data plan.
Advanced Safety Features
The Ford F-150 has a suite of advanced safety features known as Ford Co-Pilot360, which helps drivers navigate through traffic with more confidence. The Blind Spot Information System helps to fill in the gaps, as the system warns the driver if there is a vehicle in their blind spot.
It’s also available with trailer coverage, so even when the driver is towing something heavy duty, they’re still aware of everything that’s going on behind them.
Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking can help make the roads a safer place for everybody. The truck has sensors which read the road, and if they detect that a collision is imminent and the driver takes no corrective action, the system itself can brake automatically.
With its military-grade aluminum frame and power under the hood, today’s F-150 is as tough as models of years past. But the advanced technology that helps to keep everyone in the truck more comfortable and entertained, while also keeping everyone on the road safer, is what really makes the latest Ford F-150s so great.