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The reinvention of America’s favorite truck is the toughest, smartest and most capable F-150 ever
he all-new F-150 delivers an impressive
combination of power, capability and
efficiency – from advanced materials that
improve durability and inhibit corrosion, to
faster processors that enhance driving
performance, to breakthrough cargo
management and towing solutions.
“F-150 is well-known for being Built Ford
Tough. Now, it is both tough and smart,” said
Mark Fields, Ford Motor Company chief
operating officer. “The all-new F-150 redefines
the future of trucks, and it is yet another
example of our One Ford plan producing vehicles that serve
customers with a commitment to the very best quality, fuel
efficiency, safety, smart design and value.”
Leadership
F-150 is part of the Ford F-Series truck lineup, America’s best-
selling truck for 37 consecutive years and America’s best-
selling vehicle for 32 years.
Ford engineers improved the truck’s
signature fully boxed ladder frame. It is all-new with more
high-strength steel than ever – making it stronger and lighter.
High-strength, military-grade, aluminum alloys – already used
in aerospace, commercial transportation, energy and many
other rugged industries – are used throughout the F-150 body
for the first time, improving dent and ding resistance and also
saving weight. Overall, up to 700 pounds of weight have been
saved, helping the F-150 tow more, haul more, accelerate
quicker and stop shorter, and contributing to efficiency.
“More than ever before, customers want a truck that is a
dependable partner, mobile office and a go-anywhere
workshop,” said Raj Nair, Ford group vice president, Global
Product Development.
strength
The 2015 Ford F-150 is the strongest and most durable F-150
ever. Before it goes on sale, it will have been torture-tested in
“We have a unique connection with our customers,” said Joe
Hinrichs, Ford executive vice president and president of
The Americas. “Time and again, F-150 has delivered
the tougher, smarter features they want along
with the capabilities they need for
work or play. We build our
trucks to their high
standards.”
In designing the
backbone of the F-150,
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labs, at Ford proving grounds and in the hands of some of
Ford’s most demanding truck customers for more than 10
million miles.
The grueling testing simulated the demands Ford’s customers
will subject the truck to throughout its average lifetime. The
tests include crisscrossing the country pulling heavy trailers
and hefty loads through desert valleys and over high-altitude
mountain passes – in temperatures from 20 degrees below
zero to 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
2015 Ford f-150
BY THE NUMBERS
Wheelbase: 122.4 in.
Length: 209.3 in.
Width: 79.9 in.
Height: 75.2 in.
Base Engine: 3.5-liter Ti-VCT V6
Transmission: 6-speed automatic