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.
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. The chassis combined with a massive powerhouse gives you two reasons to buy the new 2018 Ford F-150.
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.