All-new Ford F-150: Toughest, smartest, most capable F-150 ever delivers industry-leading towing, payload performance

• Dealers and consumers across the United States start testing the all-new 2015 Ford F-150 ahead of its arrival in dealerships later this year
• All-new F-150 delivers industry’s best towing and payload capability among full-size pickups; F-150 can tow 5 534 kg and haul 1 497 kg
• Regardless of model configuration or engine choice, every truck customer benefits from up to 318 kg of weight savings with the 2015 F-150; F-150 can tow up to 499 kg, haul up to 240 more kg and is projected to deliver fuel economy ratings in the range of at least 5 percent and as much as 20 percent higher gas mileage than today’s truck, depending on the model

The 2015 Ford F-150 – the reinvention of America’s favorite pickup – is winning early praise as it sets the standard for the future of tough, thanks to the all-new vehicle’s impressive combination of power, capability and efficiency.

This month, the first of 10,000 dealer sales consultants began test driving the new truck in 26 cities nationwide. Performance driving and competitive towing exercises are underscoring the industry’s best towing and payload capability among full-size pickups – the all-new F-150 can tow 5 534 kg and haul 1 497 kg.

Overall, the 2015 F-150 is the toughest, smartest, most capable F-150 ever. Regardless of model configuration or engine choice, every truck customer benefits from up to 318 kg of weight savings the new truck delivers. The all-new F-150 can tow up to 499 more kg, haul up to 240 more kg and is projected to have fuel economy ratings in the range of at least 5 percent and as much as 20 percent better gas mileage than today’s truck, depending on the model. (Specific gas mileage numbers for the entire lineup will be certified by the U.S. EPA, likely in November, and announced at that time.)

“Once again, Ford F-150 establishes new standards in durability, capability, technology and efficiency,” said Joe Hinrichs, Ford president of The Americas. “We keep raising the bar on America’s favorite truck to help F-150 owners be more productive 24/7 – whether for work or weekend fun.”

Punishing testing proves toughest F-150 ever

The new truck’s improved performance is enabled by reducing up to 318 of weight through the use of high-strength steel in the frame and high-strength, military-grade, aluminum alloy in the body.

Before the new F-150 goes on sale, it will have been torture-tested for more than 16 million kilometres in a range of temperatures and terrain – in labs, at Ford proving grounds, in the hands of some of the most demanding truck customers and even in the grueling Baja 1000 off-road race.

New technologies mean smartest F-150 ever

Several groundbreaking features debut in the all-new F-150, including 11 available class-exclusives:

• 360-degree camera view uses exterior cameras to create a bird’s-eye view of the truck to help drivers park, maneuver in tight spots, and navigate narrow roads and trails
• Integrated loading ramps enable easy loading of ATVs, motorcycles and mowers
• BoxLink combines metal brackets and custom cleats to secure a variety of accessories in the cargo box – from ramps to storage bins to bed dividers
• LED headlamps; LED taillamps provide excellent nighttime visibility
• Trailer hitch assist adds a new rearview camera feature that incorporates a dynamic line based on steering wheel angle in the display to help customers line up their truck and trailer with no spotter or need to exit the vehicle
• Remote tailgate allows for tailgate to be locked, unlocked and released with the key fob

Four engine choices ensure most capable F-150 ever

The all-new F-150 lineup includes four engine options for more power, and to meet most any customer need:

• 2.7-liter EcoBoost® V6 with standard Auto Start-Stop: New engine design produces 239 kW and 997 Nm of torque. The 2.7-liter EcoBoost 4x2 has a maximum payload rating of 1 021 kg and maximum tow rating of 3 856 kg – ideal for meeting mid-range capability requirements and the needs of more than 90 percent of light-duty truck customers
• 3.5-liter EcoBoost: This twin-turbo EcoBoost engine delivers V8-like 570 Nm of torque and 269 kW to enable towing of up to 5 534 kg – more than enough to handle a fully loaded, three-horse trailer or large boat. It has earned an industry-leading maximum payload rating of 1 442 kg
• 5.0-liter V8 with twin independent variable camshaft timing: Improved power and efficiency, delivering 283 kW and 525 Nm of torque. Smart engineering enhancements such as a new long-runner intake manifold, revised intake cam duration and new pulse-separated exhaust manifolds help raise towing capability by 499 kg to a maximum 5 035 kg, and payload to 1 497 kg
• 3.5-liter V6 with twin independent variable camshaft timing: This engine produces 208 kW and 346 Nm of torque. It has a maximum payload of 866 kg and maximum tow rating of 3 447 kg – unsurpassed for standard V6 light-duty pickup trucks

 

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