Tuesday, October 30, 2018

2015 Ford F-150 - Review







Ford F-150 XL $26,615
Ford F-150 XLT $31,890
Ford F-150 Lariat $39,880
Ford F-150 King Ranch $49,460
Ford F-150 Platinum $52,155


Ford’s F-series pickups are amid the best-selling vehicles inwards America, yr after year, because trucks are of import to Americans. That makes the novel 2015 Ford F-150 a real of import novel vehicle, peculiarly amongst all of the changes going on—an aluminum body, a novel modest turbocharged engine option, in addition to other technological in addition to blueprint upgrades. For truck owners, both commercial in addition to private, the novel F-150 brings many meaning changes.

At the top of that listing of changes is an aluminum body. Far from the flimsiness of a beer can, the high-strength aluminum alloy inwards the F-150’s trunk is, Ford claims, tougher than ever. The fabric also allowed Ford to execute an outside blueprint that’s to a greater extent than aerodynamic spell retaining the “signature Built Ford Tough appearance” derived from the “machined cubic-style shapes,” according to the F-150’s principal designer, Gordon Platto. Inside the 2015 Ford F-150, the await isn’t such a groovy divergence from previous versions of the pickup, though there’s a novel even out of upscale await in addition to experience on premium trims. Blocky shapes in addition to sturdy structures are the visual topic to dorsum the F-150’s chosen mission. 

Engines are some other expanse of conception for the 2015 F-150. Four engines are available, in addition to spell iii are familiar, the all-new 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6 is an odd alternative for a full-size pickup. Built to a greater extent than or less a compacted-graphite atomic number 26 block, the smaller turbocharged V-6 offers automatic stop/start to cut down gas usage inwards traffic, equally good equally a attain of friction-reducing technologies to farther improve gas mileage. It’s clear Ford has made extensive efforts to brand this the go-to for gas mileage inwards the novel F-150. Also available volition live an updated 3.5-liter Ti-VCT V-6 engine, in addition to the familiar 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 in addition to 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V-8. All 4 engines are paired to a six-speed automatic transmission. Both 4x4 in addition to 4x2 drive configurations are available.

The novel 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine inwards the 2015 Ford F-150 rates 325 horsepower in addition to 375 pound-feet of torque. That allows the modest turbocharged V-6 engine to offering V-8-like towing capacity of upward to 8,500 pounds, in addition to payload capacity of upward to 2,250 pounds. The measure 3.5-liter V-6 engine rates 283 horsepower in addition to 255 pound-feet of torque, enabling towing capacity of 7,610 pounds in addition to payload capacity of 1,910 pounds. Towing in addition to payload ratings for the EcoBoost V-6 in addition to Ti-VCT V-8 inwards the 2015 F-150 haven't yet been released.

The 2015 F-150’s front end suspension is a coil-on-shock independent arrangement, spell the raise retains the Hotchkiss-type corporation axle riding on leafage springs in addition to outboard daze absorbers. Electric-assist powerfulness steering in addition to four-wheel vented ABS disc brakes circular out the other fundamental mechanical specs released so far. 

Materials changes inwards the novel F-150, however, are maybe fifty-fifty to a greater extent than interesting. Using phrases similar “military-grade,” “high-strength,” in addition to “Ford tough,” to depict its aluminum body, Ford is making certain that the weight-saving aluminum used inwards the cab, front-end, box, in addition to tailgate aren’t perceived equally flimsy or weak. The extensive usage of aluminum saves close 700 pounds versus the previous all-steel F-150—a substantial reduction inwards mass that should markedly improve gas 



EXTERIOR









The 2015 Ford F-150 is offered amongst a completely revised blueprint linguistic communication - fifty-fifty downward to a newly styled F-150 logo - amongst lots of high-strength, military-grade aluminum alloys inspired past times aerospace, commercial transportation. The same type of aluminum alloy is fifty-fifty used on the HMMWV in addition to Bradley Fighting Vehicle currently inwards service. What’s more, the novel materials assist trim close 700 pounds from the pickup’s total weight, helping it to improve acceleration in addition to improve efficiency.

Ford has yet to release towing figures in addition to deeper details, exactly nosotros figure the reduced weight in addition to added forcefulness from the revised frame (more on that later), volition add together to the already capable capacities.

That added capability powerfulness come upward inwards handy inwards an unconventional way. The displace to adopt the Society of Automotive Engineering’s voluntary J2807 towing standards is underway, although non all manufacturers pick out been quick to climb aboard. The SAE’s tow rating standards scheme basically levels the playing plain for manufacturers’ quoted tow ratings, eliminating overestimating for a ’I-can-tow-more-than-you’ sales pitch. Much similar horsepower ratings, the SAE numbers may autumn below what the manufacturer wants to hear, thereby making their engine await less powerful. The J2807 standards pick out the possibility to ’reduce’ tow ratings, at to the lowest degree on paper. The 700-pound weight driblet would probable lessen the blow to the F-150’s electrical flow tow ratings, so amongst Ford’s clean-slate chance inwards 2015, nosotros promise they adopt.

Up front, a novel front end fascia, amongst a prominent three-bar grille flanked past times distinctive headlights amongst LED applied scientific discipline for improved black vision. Integrated LED fog lights sit down downward depression either side of the familiar-looking pump bumper section. Exposed, closed-loop tow hooks are optional.

Out back, to a greater extent than LED lighting abounds amongst reworked taillights in addition to LED lighting within the bed. The tailgate straightaway features a to a greater extent than prominent spoiler in addition to revised foldable/stowable step. Perhaps the bed’s biggest novel characteristic is an electronic-operated tailgate. Push a push on the fundamental trick in addition to sentinel the gate drop. Integrated loading ramps gibe nicely on either side of the bedrails for slowly loading in addition to unloading of motorcycles, lawnmowers, or the neighbor’s novel refrigerator.

Holding upward all that novel applied scientific discipline is a novel high-strength steel frame. It features 8 crossmembers that are through-welded to the main ii framerails for added support. Staggered, outboard-mounted shocks are soundless used to cushion the raise end’s ride. Ford claims the novel frame is rated upward to 70,000 psi - stronger than the steel constitute inwards its competitors’ heavy-duty truck frames.

Some novel additions for the 2015 model year, include:

360-degree photographic idiot box camera view
Integrated loading ramps
Boxlink - custom brackets in addition to cleats inwards the cargo box to gibe a broad array of accessories
Smart trailer tow module to alarm the driver of whatever potential trailer issues, from burnt out bulbs to a connector issue
Remote tailgate
LED spotlights on the sideview mirrors
Next-gen tailgate mensuration that is fully integrated into the tailgate in addition to invisible when non inwards use
LED-lit cargo box
Box-side mensuration for 5.5-foot bed



INTERIOR








Ford is soundless keeping details on the interior a secret, exactly nosotros know it volition offering better-quality materials, in addition to novel technologies similar SYNC, MyFord Touch in addition to an 8-inch "productivity screen" inwards the musical instrument cluster. But Ford did permit us inwards on some novel additions for 2015, including:

400-watt in addition to 110-volt outlets within the cabin
Eight-inch LCD productivity covert that shows that displays of import items, similar towing in addition to fuel economic scheme tips
Second-row inflatable security belts
Adaptive cruise control

Aesthetically, the novel interior looks good. The novel steering bicycle has plenty of redundant controls, making operating the navigation in addition to pump cluster covert a snap. Four large air vents dominate the dashboard, which itself, looks covered inwards rich materials. The pump stack is broad in addition to leaves plenty of room for the numerous buttons in addition to controls. The pump console-mounted gear selector is driver-centric amongst the loving cup holders to a greater extent than rider oriented. Accent lighting gives the cabin a futuristic experience at black equally does the huge panoramic moonroof, a offset for whatever pick-up. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 360-degree sentiment photographic idiot box camera scheme is also novel for 2015, making parking in addition to tight-spot maneuvering a much easier task. Much similar systems on other vehicles, it uses front-, rear-, in addition to side-mounted cameras to make a bird’s-eye sentiment of the truck on the navigation screen.

We imagine raise spot legroom volition soundless live limo-like amongst a apartment charge flooring in addition to foldable spot bottoms. Ford has also included ii 110-volt powerfulness outlets for charging laptops, jail mobile telephone phones, or the like.

Other : 

Single-CD Player w/SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Full Coverage Rubber Floor Mats
Carpeting in addition to Floor Mats
Cloth 40/Console/40 Front Seat
Vinyl 40/Console/40 Front Seat
Crew Chief Telematics Powered By Telogis (Late Availability)
Trailer Brake Controller



SPECIFICATION


Year : 2015
Make : Ford
Model : F-150
Price : $ 26615
Engine : V6 (Est.)
Horsepower @ RPM : 283
Torque @ RPM : 255
Displacement : 3.5 L
0-60 fourth dimension : 8 sec. (Est.)
Top Speed : 124 mph (Est.)



MODEL & PRICING


The F-150 volition live offered amongst 5 dissimilar trim levels: XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch in addition to Platinum. The former standalone FX4 model is no more, exactly an FX4-like alternative bundle amongst all the upgraded off-road bits tin live added to four-wheel drive models.

Regular Cab short-box rear-drive XL model pricing starts at $21,399 for the 3.5-litre V-6, ascent rapidly through to the Lariat, King Ranch in addition to Platinum amongst Super Crew cabins all the way to $66,999. While the mass of sales volition come upward from XLT trims, the sheer number of engine, cabin, bed, drive, in addition to trim even out is heed boggling, permit lonely the arms-length options list.

By comparison, the GMC in addition to Chevrolet twins are already feeling past times their best-by date, spell the Ram 1500 is a much to a greater extent than refined rival. We’re soundless waiting for those fuel-economy figures in addition to a theatre on-sale appointment exactly until there’s fourth dimension for a longer test, it seems plumbing equipment to give Ford a circular of hearty applause for a proficient offset impression.



TECHNOLOGY







Several groundbreaking novel productivity features debut inwards the all-new Ford F-150, including many class-exclusives. They include:

360-degree photographic idiot box camera view, using outside cameras to create a bird's-eye sentiment of the truck to assist the driver park, maneuver inwards tight spots in addition to navigate downward narrow roads in addition to trails

Integrated loading ramps, which enable slowly loading of ATVs, motorcycles in addition to mowers

BoxLink™, which is a combination of metallic brackets in addition to custom cleats used to secure a diversity of accessories inwards the cargo box, from ramps to storage bins to bed dividers

LED headlamps in addition to taillamps, which supply splendid nighttime visibility

Trailer hitch assist, a novel raise sentiment photographic idiot box camera characteristic that adds a dynamic job based on steering bicycle angle inwards the display to assist customers job upward truck in addition to trailer without requiring a spotter or having to travel out of the vehicle

Smart trailer tow module, using an all-new smart trailer tow wiring harness that helps identify and inform the driver of potential trailer connectivity issues, burned or unlit trailer mark lamps, in addition to brake lite in addition to trailer battery faults

Remote tailgate, allowing for the tailgate to live locked, unlocked in addition to released amongst the fundamental trick - eliminating manual locking in addition to increasing convenience in addition to security. The tailgate also is damped, dropping down, hands-free, to a apartment spot when opened

High-wattage powerfulness outlets (400 watts, 110 volts) inwards the cab, allowing drivers to easily accuse corded tools, battery chargers or mobile devices on-site or spell driving

LED spotlights on sideview mirrors, which supply powerful, durable in addition to brilliant lighting to a greater extent than or less the truck exterior

Latest EcoBoost® applied scientific discipline inwards an all-new, fifty-fifty to a greater extent than efficient 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine that features extremely high output in addition to lightweight design

Next-generation tailgate step, which is straightaway fully integrated within the tailgate in addition to virtually invisible when non inwards use


Other smart innovations include:

New 8-inch LCD productivity covert inwards the musical instrument panel, which includes updated truck apps - from fuel economic scheme to towing tips - in addition to the powerfulness to create a customized domicile covert for customers to access their most ofttimes used apps inwards i place

LED lighting embedded inwards the walls of the cargo box, which brightly illuminates the box interior to assist customers rapidly abide by tools or other items

Rear under-seat storage inwards F-150 Super in addition to Crew cabs, providing hidden storage for valuables. Two storage bins also are located underneath the raise seats

Boxside step, straightaway available for the brusk 5.5-foot box

They bring together available driver aids, including SYNC® amongst MyFord Touch®, loma start assist, MyKey®, raise sentiment camera, contrary sensing, trailer brake controller in addition to extendable tailgate step.



4 ENGINE CHOICE


There volition soundless live 4 engines available, although amongst some interesting changes. The base of operations V-6 is straightaway 3.5-litres, amongst 283 horsepower in addition to 255 lb-ft of torque; those numbers are downward slightly from the outgoing truck’s 3.7-litre version, exactly are to a greater extent than than covered past times having fewer kilos of F-150 to move.

The 3.5-litre EcoBoost V-6 amongst its 365 horsepower in addition to monster 420 lb-ft of torque carries over unchanged, equally does the 5.0-litre V-8 amongst 385 horses in addition to 387 lb-ft. The 6.2-litre V-8 is no longer available inwards the ‘regular’ light-duty models, instead existence reserved for the SVT Raptor in addition to larger Super Duty.

However, there’s a novel 2.7-litre EcoBoost V-6 that splits the existing ‘sixes’. Using to a greater extent than durable materials for the upper block, in addition to allowing for much closer tolerances for crankshafts in addition to other internals, agency it’s theoretically meliorate prepared for pickup work.

Its 325 horsepower in addition to 375 lb-ft of torque – the latter nearly equalling the V-8's – are to a greater extent than than plenty to haul smaller items in addition to boat trailers. The 2.7 EcoBoost also larn Ford’s offset cleft at a non-hybrid stop-start system, which volition assist improve fuel efficiency figures, i time they’re officially released.

Speaking of efficiency, Ford said that the whole job should eat anywhere from five-to-20 per cent less fuel this yr over last. And spell Ram is making dissonance amongst its eight-speed box, for straightaway at least, all F-150s usage the same six-speed automatic transmission, amongst either rear- or four-wheel drive.



DRIVETRAIN


The 2015 F-150 is offered amongst a alternative of 4 engines. Returning are the base of operations 3.5-liter, naturally-aspirated V-6; the mid-level 5.0-liter, naturally-aspirated V-8; in addition to the range-topping, twin-turbo 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6. Ford is dropping the 6.2-liter V-8 that previously held the range-topping position.

All-new for 2015 is the 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6 amongst an Auto Start-Stop scheme — a offset inwards the light-duty pickup segment — that puts downward 325 horses in addition to 375 pound-feet of torque. The Auto Start-Stop is said to live specially tuned for truck usage in addition to volition non activate when inwards tow way or four-wheel-drive. The scheme shuts the engine off whenever the truck is stopped, in addition to then restarts the engine within milliseconds of the brake existence released. Combined amongst the aluminum trunk construction, nosotros imagine the 2.7-liter EcoBoost volition give class-leading fuel economic scheme numbers.

In add-on to the thousands of hours laboratory testing done inwards developing the 2.7-liter EcoBoost, Ford ran the 2013 Baja 1000 amongst a disguised 2015 F-150 powered past times one. Just similar the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 did inwards the Baja a few years back, the engine performed admirably, finishing the race.


Type twin-turbo 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6          3.5-liter V6
Horsepower                          325 HP                                    283 HP
Torque                                                   375 LB-FT                                         255 LB-FT


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