The Ford F-150 has been the most purchased and used truck for the last 37 years. Ford has changed the look and performance of the vehicle over time to meet customer demands for size, power, and fuel economy. The 2017 models of the F-150 have incorporated some added touches of practical convenience, electronic control, connected communications, safety, and enhanced fuel conservation. Ford has also made every effort to make the interior of the new F-150 more comfortable and luxurious. Are you considering visiting a local dealership to take this rig for a test drive? If so, read on to learn more about the highly rated 2017 Ford F-150.
The 3.5 liter FFV engine is available for the XL and XLT. The 5.0 liter FFV engines are available for the XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum. The same fuel economy benefits can be accommodated with the larger engines due to the weight reduction across all models.
Ford has placed the 2.7-liter and 3.5-liter V6 economical engine as the power plants for all versions of the F-150. The smaller engine can deliver as much power as previous models of V8 engines due to aluminum engine design and a reduction in truck body weight by 12 percent through the use of aluminum, plastics, and composites.
The XL and XLT offer regular cab, crew cab, and super crew cab. The Lariat and Raptor come in crew cab and super crew cab models only. The King Ranch, Platinum, and limited models have a super crew cab. The idea is to offer flexibility in smaller more economical truck models.
The XL, XLT, and Lariat offer a five and one-half foot box, a six and one-half foot box, and an eight foot box. The Raptor and the Limited have a five and one-half foot box. The King Ranch and the Platinum have a five and one-half foot box or a six and one-half foot box.
The seven Ford F150 models for 2017 include the XL, XLT, Lariat, Raptor, King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited. The prices for each model start at $26,730, $32,100, $40,460, $48,860, $50,675, $53,230, and $59,795 respectively. The total price depends on the cab size selected and the options.
The fuel use ratings for city and highway in miles per gallon according to Environmental Protection Agency testing are 18/24 for the XL, 18/24 for the XLT, 19/26 for the Lariat, 15/18 for the Raptor, 15/22 for the King Ranch, 15/22 for the Platinum and 18/25 for the Limited. The values will vary depending on loads and terrain.
All F-150 models use an aluminum alloy designed for military use. The alloy offers higher levels of protection and greater strength than steel. The frame and the box frame have a steel aluminum alloy in all cross members. The NHTSA has rated the 2017 Ford F-150 at five stars for safety.
The F-150 options package includes a redesigned automatic transmission for the XL and XLT models that accommodate for vehicle size and load. The transmission talks to the wheels and adjusts itself without any action on the part of the driver. No other models offer an automatic option.
All Ford F-150 models have a fuel fill system that has no cap. The inner cap seal releases and seals as needed. The addition reduces evaporation of fuel. All F-150s have an optional universal box link that can connect with all known tongues from towed vehicles. The driver selection screen has expanded to 8 inches and allows the operator to select the view of information and operational parameters to fit the variety of tasks that the trucks are made for.