The full-size Ford F-150 pickup truck is a truly iconic vehicle in America, where it has been an absolute bestseller on the market for over 30 years. And in January 2014, at the North American Auto Show, the official show of the next, thirteenth generation of this "truck" took place, which surpassed its predecessor in all aspects, having received a brutal appearance, progressive technology, powerful gasoline engines and rich equipment not in rank. In the summer of 2016, the Americans carried out an "upgrade" of their brainchild, separating it with a new engine and a 10-speed automatic transmission.
The exterior of the new Ford F-150 is really quite distinctive, easily recognizable and original. It is based on the Atlas concept car shown a year ago, from which the novelty got an impressive part of the exterior trim elements.
The thirteenth generation Ford F-150 has become noticeably more brutal, more serious, more massive and more aggressive than its predecessor. At the same time, the body contours are well thought out, all elements logically complement each other, and the original lighting technology and stylish radiator grill give the new pickup a special zest.
Not without technical innovations that previously bypassed the Ford F-150. The radiator grille is now equipped with an advanced aerodynamic louver system that closes at high speed, which reduces resistance to oncoming air currents and thereby reduces fuel consumption. Well, in the rear part of the body there was a technological board that facilitates loading of goods, a new generation towing hitch, as well as loading ramps integrated into the body structure.
The American full-size pickup is available in three cab options: single "Regular Cab", one-and-a-half "SuperCab" and double "SuperCrew". Depending on the modification, the length of the car varies from 5316 to 5890 mm, and the wheelbase is 3109 or 3683 mm. Its width and height are 2030 mm and 1917 mm, respectively, and the ground clearance does not exceed 224 mm.
Inside the thirteenth generation Ford F-150 has changed no less than the exterior of the pickup. In addition to new finishing materials, it “flaunts” a redesigned front panel with a huge display on the dashboard, futuristic contours and advanced ergonomics, guaranteeing ease of control even for a beginner who has bought such a powerful pickup for the first time. The interior is made in the spirit of the exterior of a pickup truck, continuing its massive contours with an abundance of edges, thereby further emphasizing the serious attitude and harsh nature of the novelty.
The salon of the "truck" in the front part is equipped with comfortable seats with a "relaxed" profile and large ranges for adjustments. But the type of cabin directly affects the organization of the rear seats: they either do not exist at all, or they are represented by a double “bench” in the version of “SuperCab” or a full-fledged sofa in “SuperCrew”.
Specifications. For the Ford F-150 of the thirteenth incarnation, there are four gasoline engines and exclusively automatic transmissions (each of them has rear-wheel drive as standard, and optionally - an automatically connected four-wheel drive with a two-stage "transfer case").
- The basic version is an atmospheric 3.5-liter "six" Cyclone with a V-shaped layout, 24-valve timing and direct injection, developing 287 horsepower at 6250 rpm and 346 Nm of peak torque at 4250 rpm and combined with a 6-speed "Automatic".
- One step higher is the "aspirated" V6, belonging to the EcoBoost family, with direct power technology, variable valve timing and a 24-valve timing, the return of which has 329 "horses" at 5750 rpm and 508 Nm of torque at 3000 rpm ... With him, in tandem, an automatic transmission of six ranges is installed.
- Further down the hierarchy is the 5.0-liter Coyote V8 engine with direct gasoline into the combustion chamber, phase shifters at the inlet and outlet and 16-valve timing, producing 385 "mares" at 5750 rpm and 525 Nm of available potential at 3850 rpm. The gearbox is assigned to him the same as the previous motors.
- The top of the power palette is "occupied" by a V-shaped six-cylinder EcoBoost 3.5-liter unit with two turbochargers, combined power supply ("duet" of distributed and direct injection) and a start / stop system, which has 380 "horses" and 637 Nm of rotating power in its bins. moment. The power flow is transmitted to the wheels by means of a 10-speed “automatic” (the last three gears are overdrive ones).
The thirteenth generation Ford F-150 pickup is based on a ladder-type frame (with eight welded cross members), which is 78% high-strength steel, and its body is completely made of aluminum. The front suspension of the car rests on A-arms, and a dependent structure is suspended from the springs at the rear.
By default, the full-size truck is equipped with rack and pinion steering and electric power steering. For braking on the "American" are ventilated discs on all wheels, complemented by a set of modern electronics.
Options and prices. In the US, the thirteenth Ford F-150 is offered in XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum and Limited trim levels starting at $ 26,540 (2017 model year on sale autumn 2016).
In the "base" the pickup is equipped with air conditioning, front and side airbags, ABS, ESP, standard audio system, multifunction steering wheel, power windows, fog lights and other options.
