For 37 years, the Ford F-150 has been America’s top-selling consumer vehicle. In recognition of the launch of the 2017 F-150, we have prepared a list of frequently asked questions about the newest iteration of America’s favorite truck.
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Are all new F-150s aluminum?
To lighten the F-150 and make it fuel efficient, the body of the new F-150s are made of aluminum. This is a departure from the all-steel composition that marked the F-150 during its 37 years as America’s best-selling vehicle. This will make the F-150 “future proof” and better able to meet rising fuel-efficiency standards.
How long do F-150s last?
Ford vehicles are known to last longer than the industry average. A Ford can last more than fifteen years or 200,000 miles, compared to the industry average of 11.6 years as of 2016. Innovations, such as the proprietary diamond-like engine carbon finish and anti-corrosive coatings, make Ford the leader in vehicle longevity.
What does F-150 refer to?
F refers to Ford. This is in contrast to M, which stood for the now defunct luxury brand Mercury, or E for Econoline. The 150 refers to the payload capacity. A 100, 150, and 1500 suggest a 1/2-ton payload, 250 and 2500 are for 3/4-ton payload, and 350 and 3500 are for a full-ton payload. This is confusing since modern design means the actual payload capacity of a Ford truck may be more than what it’s labeled payload capacity suggests. The 2017 F-150 has a payload rating, for example, of between 1,621 and 2,329 pounds. A 1/2-ton Ford truck can carry 3/4-ton safely, a 3/4-ton truck can carry more than a ton, and a one-ton truck can carry more than two tons of cargo.
How many F-150s are sold every year?
For 40 years, the F-150 has been America’s best-selling truck. Selling 820,799 trucks in 2016, there have been enough F-150s sold to circle the Earth more than three times.
How reliable is the F-150?
While the F-150 once topped the list in reliability, it has slipped somewhat on its way to 2006, where engine and mechanical breakdowns spoiled the sale king’s record. Since 2007, the F-150 has maintained above-average reliability, per J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study rating.
What can an F-150 tow?
Depending on the body style, the 2017 F-150 can tow between 5,000 and 10,500 pounds. The F-150 can tow a class I to IV trailer, as well as fifth-wheel trailers.
How much does an F-150 cost?
A 2016 F-150 XL Regular Cab Pickup has a cash price of $25,047. With insurance, maintenance, taxes, fuel, and depreciation, the F-150 XL Regular Cab Pickup has a five years true cost to own of $35,259.
How much does an F-150 weigh?
The curb or empty weight of the 2017 F-150 is 4,051 to 5,238 pounds, depending on body style. The F-150’s gross vehicle weight rating, or the heaviest the vehicle may weigh fully fueled and at passenger capacity, is 6,010 to 7,050 pounds.
What is a SuperCab F-150?
The SuperCab is a six-passenger capacity body style for the F-150. The SuperCab, unlike the F-150’s other six-passenger configuration, the SuperCrew, has a smaller cab with two partial rear doors. This means that the front doors must be opened to open the rear doors. The SuperCrew has four independent doors that can be opened on their own.
What is EcoBoost?
EcoBoost is the name of Ford and Mazda’s turbocharged, direct-injection engines. EcoBoost engines can deliver 30 percent better fuel efficiency and 15 percent fewer greenhouse emissions, compared to similar engines.
What kind of oil do an F-150 take?
The weight of oil needed will depend on your engine’s configuration. You can check your manual to find the recommended oil weight for your F-150. Most Ford vehicles take 5W-20 motor oil.
What is the lug pattern of an F-150?
The F-150, since 2004, uses a 6x135 lug pattern with a 14x2.0 stud, 87-center bore/hub, and an M/H offset. “6x135” means that there are six lugs per wheel and each of the lugs are 135 millimeters from each other. The F-150 has a medium offset—or distance between the mounting surface of the wheel and the center of the hub—for the front wheels and a high offset for the rear wheels.
What does “XLT” mean?
“XLT” demarks the second in the line of trim options for the 2017 F-150. The XLT has the same powertrain options as the XL but has additional trim options and technology upgrades such as Ford Sync and Sync with AppLink. The Lariat is the next on the trim ladder, above the XLT, followed by the King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited.
What is a 1990 F-150 worth?
F-150s are known for holding their value better than any other vehicle. A 1990 F-150 Styleside that sold for $11,211 now averages $4,125 retail. The retention in value is due to the durability and robustness of the F-150.
Where is the jack and service kit in an F-150?
For F-150s, the jack is located in the cab, behind or underneath the rear passenger-side seat. The jack kit consists of a jack, a jack handle, and a lug nut wrench and is secured by a removable bolt. The customer must provide other tools they may need, like flares, wheel chocks, and leak sealant.
Why are used F-150s so expensive?
Used F-150s are expensive because there is a high demand for them. Due to their robustness, is it not unheard of to encounter F-150s that are 20 years old or older and are still being regularly used. Due to the high cost of a new F-150 with the most popular options, many opt for a late model, used F-150, raising demand.
Why are F-150s so popular?
There are many reasons why the F-150 is popular. One is ruggedness; there are more F-150s with over 250,000 miles on them than any other brand. This means that the maintenance cost for the F-150 is lower than most other vehicles. Strong fuel economy, exceptional towing and hauling capacity, high customizability, unexpected comfort and convenience, and high safety ratings also contribute to the F-150 being America’s top vehicle. Most importantly, the 2017 F-150 is the truck your parents drove, but better; it has a well-established legacy and reputation.
Where are F-150s built?
The F-150 is American made. The F-150 is primarily made at the Dearborn Truck Plant in Dearborn, Michigan, with additional assembly done at the Kansas City Assembly Plant in Claycomo, Missouri, and the Kentucky Truck Assembly Plant in Louisville, Kentucky. The F-150 uses components made at other Ford plants.
Where is the fuse box on a 2007 Ford F-150?
The 2007 F-150 has several power distribution boxes. The primary fuse box, which regulates most of the passenger cab features, is located below and to the left of the steering wheel, above the brake pedal. The power distribution box, which holds the truck’s high-current driving lamp and engine fuses, is top-mounted in the engine compartment near the battery. The instrument panel relay module, which supports the interior lights, is behind the radio in the instrument panel. Depending on if you have a gasoline or diesel engine, the engine compartment relay module—which supports air conditioning and trailer connections—is above the brake master cylinder on the driver’s side or behind the power distribution box on the passenger’s side.
Where is the oil pump located on an F-150?
The oil pump sits above the oil pan on the lower front portion of the engine block. For F-150s, accessing the oil pump means removing the valve covers and the oil pan. As doing this may require removing the timing belt, it is advised that you have a high understanding of Ford engine maintenance before attempting to replace an F-150 oil pump.
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