The Ford F-150 is coming back in 2015 and it is coming back fully revamped. Although already established among its class, the F-150 is continuously improving and this new generation is no exception.
2015 Ford F150 Exterior
The new model is getting an overall more lightweight body, more specifically speaking a 700 pound lighter body, due to the use of new aluminum body panels. And this new upgrade will surely resonate with the fuel efficiency. The F-150 keeps its signature hefty grille, along with the same hood bends and bulges. Another innovation are the high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights, now available as an option, which offer a much greater visibility.
2015 Ford F150 Interior
Due to some added width to the vehicle and some slimmer doors, the cabin gains 2 inches. The additional space is most notable between the driver and the passenger seats. At most the F-150 seats six passengers depending on the seating choices. The interior design also gets an upgrade with a more premium feel. As for the specs, lower trims get a 4.2-inch LCD that accommodates the stereo and climate controls, while the state of the art trims get a larger 8-inch touchscreen that takes up the most of the center console. The MyFord Touch system has been updated to improve handling, it allows you to interact with the vehicle using touch sensitive controls and voice commands.
2015 Ford F150 Safety
Basic safety features for the F-150 include, antilock brakes, an electronic stability system with Roll Stability and Trailer Sway Control, and front, front side-impact, and side curtain airbags.
2015 Ford F150 Engine
There will be a choice of few engines. The entry-level 3.5-liter V6 has been downsized from 3.7l which is used by the current model. The turbocharged 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 is all new and should most likely be the fuel economy leader of the lineup. Another option will be a 5.0-liter V8, likely with the output of 360 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque, and this one will likely be a more affordable option and also a better towing option, but it’s also likely that it will be the least fuel efficient of the bunch. The twin-turbo, 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 carries over, and delivers 365-hp and 420 pounds-feet of torque, along with great efficiency that doesn’t sacrifice power. All the engines will be mounted to the same six-speed automatic transmission.
2015 Ford F150 Price
The 2015 Ford F-150 will be available later this year, with prices starting at $25,035 for the 2WD Regular Cab 142 XL and $30,345 for the 2WD Regular Cab 142 XLT.
The ride is smooth, I believe as a result of the double wishbone front suspension’s controlled expression. The F-150 can really feel a little bit floaty over freeway wavinesses as well as a little bit bouncy over bigger pockets and also bumps, but it never ever felt uncomfortable during my numerous miles of testing. Journeys were made more comfortable, thanks to this instance’s power multicontour seats. The front pails showcased warmed and cooled surfaces, an absurd amount of money of flexibility, and also massage functions. The seat backs and also bottoms have separate massage controls with 2 levels of strength. The bottom massage therapy was a bit odd at first, but I felt that the small moving of the sitting area assisted to relieve tiredness during one of my longer journeys a 4-hour ride from San Francisco to Sacramento and also back to pick up brand-new seats for my task automobile.