It’s no secret that Ford’s F-150 series of pickup trucks is wildly popular. For four decades, the Ford F-150 has retained its spot as the best-selling truck in America. Additionally, it has been the country’s best-selling vehicle for 35.
The F-150 has been able to retain these coveted titles through steadily-increasing innovation. If Ford hadn’t innovated the truck over the years, the demand for the truck would quickly fall away. Ford has continued to change and upgrade the F-150, in both appearance and performance. The 2018 Ford F-150 will certainly follow this pattern.
In fact, the 2018 F-150 is set to be Ford’s most advanced F-150 powertrain lineup ever. The new truck will be a triple-threat, featuring best-in-class performance in towing, payload, and gas mileage.
The 2018 F-150 sports a 2.7-liter EcoBoost® V6 with segment-exclusive SelectShift® 10-speed automatic transmission. This setup is powerful, but won’t break the bank on its gas mileage. The truck is estimated to run at 20 mpg city and 26 mpg highway, with a combined estimate of 22 mpg. Gone are the days of sacrificing extra money to fuel up your truck. Your F-150 can be both your daily-driver and your weekend-worker.
With emphasis on the latter, the 2018 F-150 shows off its towing and payload capabilities. The 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine option provides impressive opportunities, being able to tow an astounding 13,200 pounds. Meanwhile, the 5.0-liter V8 has a payload capacity set at 3,720 pounds. Whatever job you need to complete, your F-150 can handle it.
As a company, Ford increasingly demonstrates feats of innovation. A clear example of this is their flagship vehicle, the F-150 pickup. The powertrain lineup of the upcoming 2018 model will be highly impressive. Will you witness this power by driving one off of the lot this fall?