Sabado, Enero 14, 2017

Examining the Features and Highlights of the New Ford 150

The latest Ford F-150 is impressive and ideal for those that depend on their truck’s heavily each day. When shopping for the latest Ford 150 Apple Valley, a customer should be aware of the new features and highlights to see if this latest model truck is right for them.

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Extremely Durable Construction

Ford uses their exclusive high-strength military-grade aluminum alloy on the body of the new F150. It offers the same strength seen in high-strength grade steel for aerospace and commercial transportation, so it is unyielding. The fully boxed frame on the latest Ford comes with eight cross members and makes up for 78 percent of the body. It offers a rigid, more solid frame that is still lighter than the other model.

Exceptional Safety Features

The latest Ford 150 in Apple Valley dealerships will have the best in class safety features too. The SuperCab and SuperCrew both come with forward collision warning systems, and the new F150 is the only pickup truck to earn the NHTSA five-star safety rating. It was also awarded the IIHS Top Safety Pick designation and has more than 31 safety innovations ready to prevent accidents and injuries.

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The safety starts at the fully boxed frame of the F150 and moves to the airbags, collision systems, and high-quality braking systems that only Ford knows how to construct.

Smart Towing Capabilities

The latest Ford 150 in Apple Valley will also have the best towing smart features. This includes the Pro Trailer Backup Assist. It is a dynamic hitch assist system that helps drivers tow and back up with their trailers more safely. The Trailer Tow Package can be added to all models of the F150, and the Max Package is available for select models of the new truck.

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Driver Assist Technologies

The latest release from Ford also comes with the best in class driver assist technologies. Just some of what is included are the 360-degree camera, a split-view display for better viewing, out of lane warning systems, blind spot information systems, cross-traffic alerts, and adaptive cruise control. There is also forward collision warning with brake support to slow a vehicle when it comes too close to another vehicle.


The curve control features work with Ford’s AdvanceTrac system and RSC to ensure that the vehicle reduces its speed when it is moving too quickly on a curved road.

Exceptionally Powerful

The latest Ford F150 is also very powerful. It has an impressive weight-to-power ratio and offers maximum performance across all their engines available. The F150 comes with the 2.7L Eco Boost as well as up to the new 10-speed transmission. There are four engines total to choose from, and each come with the best possible fuel economy so that while there are power and performance, an owner never must sacrifice fuel efficiency to receive it.

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F150 Raptor Option
The latest F150 Raptor option is sleeker and more powerful. It is 500 pounds lighter than the past model and offers up to 450 horsepower.