Large selection
Where the F-150 and the entire F-Series are unbeatable is in the selection. True truck lovers look for the exact model that will answer all of their daily needs. A car company cannot aspire to become a good truck company overnight. It must learn the technique behind the various bodystyles, multiple chassis and different powertrains.
The portfolio offers Regular, Extended, Double and Crew Cabs with three different bed lengths. There are also three distinct engines mated to a 2WD or 4WD system. From this point on, you better know what you want and hope that the salesman knows his products like the back of his hand.
Here, I chose for my road test a Ford F-150 Lariat 4x4 SuperCrew. Powered by the aforementioned 5.4L V8, this truck has a max towing capacity of 4,763 kilos (10,500 pounds) and a max payload of 1,384 kilos (3,050 pounds). Output is rated at 300 horsepower and 365 lb-ft of torque. It's not a fuel-efficient engine, but it still delivers best-in-class performance. And that's what really demanding workers are after.
As for aesthetics, a secondary criteria for hardcore owners, the F-150 Lariat features a neat layout. Inside, the two-tone dashboard is tastefully executed, the ergonomics are well thought out and, on the road, the driver comes to appreciate the good sound-proofing. In this regard, the new hydroformed front frame with fully boxed frame rails as well as the hydraulic engine mounts help reduce noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) levels on tough roads.
Seat comfort is flawless, even though it may depend on each driver's size. That leads us to another important criteria, especially for those who will spend a lot of time in their F-150. Personally, I'm not that big and I found that the front seats were lacking lateral and lumbar support. But for the bulky construction foreman, the flat seatbacks will allow him to slide in more easily and rest on a wider surface.
Where the F-150 and the entire F-Series are unbeatable is in the selection. True truck lovers look for the exact model that will answer all of their daily needs. A car company cannot aspire to become a good truck company overnight. It must learn the technique behind the various bodystyles, multiple chassis and different powertrains.
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| The F-Series offers a near-infinite number of configurations. |
The portfolio offers Regular, Extended, Double and Crew Cabs with three different bed lengths. There are also three distinct engines mated to a 2WD or 4WD system. From this point on, you better know what you want and hope that the salesman knows his products like the back of his hand.
Here, I chose for my road test a Ford F-150 Lariat 4x4 SuperCrew. Powered by the aforementioned 5.4L V8, this truck has a max towing capacity of 4,763 kilos (10,500 pounds) and a max payload of 1,384 kilos (3,050 pounds). Output is rated at 300 horsepower and 365 lb-ft of torque. It's not a fuel-efficient engine, but it still delivers best-in-class performance. And that's what really demanding workers are after.
As for aesthetics, a secondary criteria for hardcore owners, the F-150 Lariat features a neat layout. Inside, the two-tone dashboard is tastefully executed, the ergonomics are well thought out and, on the road, the driver comes to appreciate the good sound-proofing. In this regard, the new hydroformed front frame with fully boxed frame rails as well as the hydraulic engine mounts help reduce noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) levels on tough roads.
Seat comfort is flawless, even though it may depend on each driver's size. That leads us to another important criteria, especially for those who will spend a lot of time in their F-150. Personally, I'm not that big and I found that the front seats were lacking lateral and lumbar support. But for the bulky construction foreman, the flat seatbacks will allow him to slide in more easily and rest on a wider surface.
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| The cabin is ergonomically flawless. |