The Ford F-150 Gets the Job Done

It’s getting close to year’s end, which is the perfect time to invest in a new 2019 truck. If driving the best-selling vehicle in America, as well as the best-selling pickup truck is what you’re looking for, you’ll want to check out the versatile 2019 Ford F-150.

Exterior Features
There’s no shortage of trims for the F-150 which means you’ll have multiple options to consider when making your choice from prices to available features. The 2019 offers seven trims which include the XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Raptor, Platinum, and Limited.

The F-150 comes in three cab styles; Regular, SuperCab, and SuperCrew and three bed lengths. A few of the available exterior enhancements include 17-inch silver steel wheels, 20-inch polished aluminum wheels, chrome trim, skid plates, flared fenders, upgraded off-road tires, and a twin panel moonroof.

Under the Hood
The F-150 offers multiple engine options. The Lariat, XL, and XLT are available with a 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6 with 325 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. The LX and XLT are equipped with a 3.3-liter TI-VCT V-6 producing 290 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque. The King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT, and Platinum feature a 5.0-liter TI-VCT V-8 producing 395 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque.

A turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 with 375 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque is available for the King Ranch, Platinum, Lariat, XLT, and XL. The Raptor and Limited run on a high-output 3.5-liter V-6 EcoBoost engine, which produces an impressive 450 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque. There’s also a turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 diesel producing 250 horsepower and 440 pound-feet of torque available for the Lariat, Platinum, King Ranch, XL, and XLT. Depending on the trim and engine size, you’ll have a choice of a six-speed or 10-speed automatic transmission.

Technology
Depending on the trim, the F-150 makes driving a pleasure with a variety of standard and optional infotainment systems to go along for the ride. Depending on the trim, the truck has a 2.3-inch, 4.2-inch or 8-inch screen, AM/FM radio, Sync 3, FordPass Connect with a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, SiriusXM with traffic and travel link, voice activated navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a Bang & Olufsen voice activated navigation system.

Comfort and Convenience
The F-150 trims are well-designed, providing a spacious interior with either cloth or leather upholstery and highlighted with large windows for clear visibility when driving. Also, for the driver, there’s key-less entry and ignition, power-adjustable pedals, and the control buttons,knobs, and shifter are easily accessible. The seats for the front and back seat passengers and the driver are supportive and comfortable and available with heating and ventilation. The road, wind, and engine noise for the F-150 is minimal, which results in a quiet ride.

Storage space inside the F-150 is generous with two areas readily available when needed. Inside the center console bin, a removable tray provides a handy area for small items. If you have long items to store, engage the release handle that will flip the rear seats up to expose a long and narrow storage space.

If you’re in the market for a new ride with a long-standing reputation, take a test drive of the 2019 Ford F-150 and end the year on a high note.