Full-size pickup trucks are some of the best-selling vehicles on the market, and it's easy to understand why. They offer the comfort you get in a car, but with a lot more height, leg room, and in most cases, they have more luxurious features. Large trucks also give far greater payload and towing capabilities than midsize pickups. Sitting at the top of the full-size pickup truck list is Ford’s F-Series. It has been one of the most popular trucks for decades. There’s a reason Ford trucks are “Built Ford Tough”.
The Ford F-150 has been around a long time and for good reason: it is a fan favorite; with towing and payload capacities that are at the top of the class. Besides having excellent travel towing capabilities, this truck is fuel efficient with 25 mpg on the highway, sometimes even more if equipped with Flex Fuel or EcoBoost.
When this generation of the F series debuted, it established a new standard in durability, efficiency, and technology. Some were skeptical of Ford's use of lightweight, high-strength aluminum, but the numbers can’t lie. Not only are the tow ratings at the top of the class, but the reduced bed weight also gives the F-150 far greater payload capabilities.
But the F-150's strengths are not limited to just performance. Its premium cabin, well-shaped seats, and wide range of powertrain choices are also popular features. The F-150 has great maneuverability, an ultra-smooth turbo-diesel engine, and it is quiet inside and out.
If you have a travel trailer, the smart towing features of the F series are reason enough to have a look. The F series provides trailer sway control as a feature of the AdvanceTrac with an RSC (Roll Stability Control) system. There is also a smart trailer tow connector that alerts connectivity issues, lighting, and battery problems. Other features include:
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-Pro Trailer Backup Assist synchronizes the truck and trailer while backing up.
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-Dynamic Hitch Assist with a line-of-sight guide to direct the hitch to the trailer receiver.
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-Eight-inch productivity screen displays trailer information.
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-Factory-installed trailer brake controller to synchronize truck and trailer brakes
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-BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with trailer coverage - it alerts when a vehicle is in your blind spot or alongside the trailer.
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-Pro Trailer Backup Assist helps with navigating the direction of the trailer by rotating a knob.
The turbocharged 3.5-liter Ecoboost twin-turbo V6 has the best-in-class highest tow ratings at 13,200lbs. with 375 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft of torque. Its payload is 3,180lbs. The other best in class model is the 3.0L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel which can tow up to 11,400 lbs, rated at 250 horsepower and 440 lb.-ft. of torque. Also, in 2018 Car and Driver magazine ranked the F-150 the best truck for towing overall.
Considering how many pickups are sold across America, there really aren’t that many brands to choose from, so why not choose a brand that is rugged and capable of handling your toughest workload and stylish enough to take someone out on a date. The Ford F-150 is the best truck for towing and any other heavy duty load you might have. It's even comfortable enough to work in!
Find the Ford F series truck that is made for you at Schmit Bros. Come see what customers have known for over 110 years - quality service and superior expertise. Our seasoned team is here to make sure you drive away a happy customer. We consistently have many different makes and years of the Ford F-Series on our lot; give us a call at 262-284-8484 and we can help you get into the Ford truck you’ve been looking for, whether it be new or used!