- Even tougher: Featuring bolder Built Ford Tough style and
segment-first high-strength, military-grade, aluminum alloy body
- Even smarter: Available class-exclusive Pre-Collision Assist
with Pedestrian Detection can automatically apply F-150 brakes to help
prevent a collision with another vehicle or pedestrian, plus available
WiFi hotspot can help you stay connected
- Even more capable: F-150 features the best towing ever – thanks
to more powerful, efficient engine offerings that include standard
Auto Start-Stop across the range, all-new 3.0-liter Power Stroke®
turbo diesel and expanded availability of segment-first 10-speed
automatic transmission
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New F-150 is being previewed today during the 4 p.m. EST FOX NFL
Wildcard Pregame Show – Ford is the Official Truck of the NFL – and
revealed on Monday at the North American International Auto Show in
Detroit
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Ford, America’s truck leader, introduces the new 2018 Ford F-150 – now
even tougher, even smarter and even more capable than ever.
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Three years after first introducing the high-strength, military-grade, aluminum-alloy-bodied Ford F-150, the new F-150 arrives with bold new front and rear styling, advanced technologies - including available Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection - and improved engines. (Photo: Business Wire)
Three years after first introducing the high-strength, military-grade,
aluminum-alloy-bodied Ford F-150, the new F-150 arrives with bold new
front and rear styling, advanced technologies – including available
Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection – and improved engines.
The new engines include an all-new 3.0-liter Power Stroke® V6
turbo diesel and enhanced V6 and V8 gas engines.
“Truck customers are constantly looking to improve their productivity,
for work and for play,” said Joe Hinrichs, Ford President, The Americas.
“Since 1977, we’ve been America’s favorite truck, and we’ve never taken
that leadership for granted. This new F-150 is our latest example of
Ford’s commitment to going further for our customers through continuous
innovation.”
The 2018 F-150 is part of the Ford F-Series truck lineup, America’s
best-selling truck for 40 consecutive years and America’s best-selling
vehicle for 35 years.
Ford is previewing the new truck today during the FOX NFL Wildcard
Pregame Show, which airs starting at 4 p.m. today. Ford is the Official
Truck of the NFL. The truck will be revealed on Monday at the North
American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Even tougher
The new F-150 delivers on its Built Ford Tough promise through a
segment-exclusive combination of advanced materials that are durable and
inhibit corrosion.
A high-strength steel fully boxed ladder frame and high-strength,
military-grade, aluminum alloy body save weight and add capability,
helping F-150 tow heavier trailers than ever and deliver best-in-class
payload ratings.
The 2018 F-150 lineup is new with even tougher looks. From XL to
top-of-the-line Limited, all Ford F-150 models receive new grilles,
headlamps and bumpers that create a visually wider and more planted
stance and maximum differentiation between the series. On the Sport
Package-equipped Lariat F-150, the signature twin bars are painted body
color for a custom athletic appearance.
Further enhancing its “milled from a block of high-strength,
military-grade, aluminum alloy” look, the F-150 features six all-new
wheel designs, ranging from 17 inches to 22 inches in diameter.
A new sculpted tailgate with deeper accent form and stamped “F-150” are
flanked by new tail lamp designs. For further style differentiation, a
tailgate applique adds a horizontal element to King Ranch, Platinum and
Limited versions.
F-150 also brings two new seating trim colors – Dark Marsala for F-150
Platinum, while top-of-the-line F-150 Limited offers a Navy Pier
environment. New trim offerings including carbon fiber appearance
appliques on F-150 XLT Sport and Lariat Sport models, while the famed
F-150 King Ranch features new Kingsville Appointed seats.
Even smarter
Ford F-150 advances the light-duty pickup truck segment again with
segment-first and class-exclusive technologies that improve
productivity, efficiency and driver confidence, while keeping occupants
connected to the world around them.
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New enhanced segment-first available adaptive cruise control with
stop-and-go functionality allows drivers to set a cruising speed. They
then use radar and camera technology to monitor traffic ahead to
maintain a set distance between vehicles – even following a vehicle
down to a complete stop.
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New, segment-first available Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian
Detection helps the driver avoid or mitigate collisions with vehicles
and pedestrians.
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With a new available embedded 4G LTE modem for a Wi-Fi hot spot,
customers can connect up to 10 mobile devices at one time, virtually
anywhere.
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New B&O PLAY available audio system takes advantage of high-end
speakers, sound and tuning to deliver a richer, more engaging
listening experience.
These technologies join existing segment-exclusive driver assist and
convenience features that include:
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Available SYNC® and SYNC 3 with FordPass enables
compatibility of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – plus mobility
services to help customers move more efficiently
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Available 360-degree camera technology helps improve driver confidence
when parking and can help reduce stress when connecting a trailer –
allowing customers to see more so they can focus on specific tasks
such as lining up a hitch
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Available lane-keeping system is designed to help reduce unintentional
drifting of the vehicle outside the intended lane
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Available Blind Spot Information System with trailer tow technology is
optimized for F-150 to include the length of a trailer up to 33 feet;
BLIS® uses radar sensors in the taillamps to monitor areas
that may not be visible to the driver
Even more capable
Ford builds on its performance leadership by offering the most advanced
F-150 engine lineup ever, plus the best towing capability of any F-150
ever.
The new F-150 introduces an all-new, standard 3.3-liter V6 engine, with
direct-injection for increased efficiency. The 3.3-liter V6 is expected
to offer the same 282 horsepower and 253 lb.-ft. of torque as the
previous model’s standard 3.5-liter V6.
An all-new second-generation 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine features advanced
dual port and direct injection technology, reduced internal friction and
improved robustness – all for improved levels of output, efficiency,
quality and durability. Like the 3.5-liter EcoBoost, the 2.7-liter
EcoBoost will be paired to the segment-exclusive 10-speed automatic
transmission for 2018.
The 5.0-liter V8 also sees improvements in 2018, as the naturally
aspirated engine features significant upgrades for increased power and
torque. It’s also paired with the 10-speed automatic transmission for
the first time.
The 2018 F-150 also adds an available all-new 3.0-liter Power Stroke
diesel engine, designed, engineered and tested in-house and paired with
the 10-speed automatic transmission. It’s the first-ever diesel engine
offered for F-150.
In addition to the segment-first 10-speed automatic, the Ford F-150 is
now the first full-size pickup truck to add automatic start/stop as
standard equipment across all models and engines.
The new 2018 F-150 goes on sale this fall. It will be built at Dearborn
Truck Plant in Dearborn, Michigan, and Kansas City Assembly Plant in
Claycomo, Missouri.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford
Motor Company is a global automotive and mobility company
based in Dearborn, Michigan. With about 203,000 employees and 62 plants
worldwide, the company’s core business includes designing,
manufacturing, marketing and servicing a full line of Ford cars, trucks
and SUVs, as well as Lincoln luxury vehicles. To expand its business
model, Ford is aggressively pursuing emerging opportunities with
investments in electrification, autonomy and mobility. Ford provides
financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more
information regarding Ford and its products and services, please visit www.corporate.ford.com.
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