Here’s what you must know about the 2018 Ford F-150
Ford Motor Company has been a pioneer in automotive innovation and technology for more than a century. In 1903, Henry Ford started the company to design the first ever Ford Model A in the country. A year later, the first international production plant was opened in Canada.
Today, the Ford Motor Company has over $230 billion worth of assets. The company has expanded significantly in terms of scale and mass production. Ford manufactures cars, SUVs, crossovers, vans, trucks, hybrids, commercial vehicles, and performance vehicles. Here is a brief overview if you are planning to buy the new Ford F-150 2018 variant.
Maximum power
The new Ford F-150 features a powerhouse with over 470 lb.-ft of torque and a 375 horsepower 3.5L Ecoboost twin turbo V6 engine. The powertrain configuration is one of its kind compared to the market competition that sets apart the Ford F-150 for maximum towing and payload capacity. There are three other engine variants for the Ford F-150 pickup including a 3.3L ti-VCT V6, a 2.7L EcoBoost, and a 5.0L Ti-VCT V8.
Lightweight chassis
In the Ford F-150 2018 variant, the next generation military grade aluminum chassis is almost 700 lbs lighter than its predecessor. The aluminum flatbed is supported by a strong underframe that allows for a maximum payload capacity of over 3000 lbs and a towing capacity of approximately 13000 lbs.
A smart truck
The Ford F-150 is not only all muscle but also a smart truck. The raw power is smartly backed up with onboard gadgets that provide enhanced control and a pleasant experience while driving. The new features include an 8-inch LCD productivity screen with custom touch controls, a Ford sync connect system, a Ford pass smartphone app, remote tailgate release, a 360-degree camera with split view, pre-collision assist, and adaptive cruise control.
Offroad capabilities
Before you can buy the new Ford F-150 2018 variant, you have to take into account the pickup truck’s off-road capabilities. All-terrain tires provide an excellent grip when it comes to offroad driving. A special front axle differential and an onboard terrain management system with six driving modes provides exceptional handling.
Popular variants of the 2018 Ford F-150 include the XL, XLT, Lariat, Raptor, King Ranch, Platinum, and also the F-150 Limited. You can buy the new Ford F-150 2018 for a base price of around $27,705, with other variants available in the range of around $33,300–60,850.
