The days are long gone when a pickup truck was something that was solely used by tradesmen and farmers. The new Ford F-150 in Wheeling can hold its own against even the most luxurious of vehicles. The 2017 Ford F-150 did not end up a best truck and best SUV winner for no good reason. When you are perched high off the ground you not only tower over all other traffic, you do so in a vehicle that has an amazing ride for a pickup that has a rated payload over well over 1500 pounds which is about 300 pounds more than the competition.
Anyone that has owned pickups will understand the difference in the ride when the truck is empty versus when it is loaded. These differences are not evident in a Ford F-150 thanks to intelligent damper and spring tuning.
Let’s check out the powertrain:
The 2017 F-150 has a all new powertrain combination. Although the engine size is the same, 3.5 L V-6, the new generation uses port fuel injection that cranks up the power by ten HP, up to 375 HP and the torque goes up from 420 lb-ft to 470. This new engine is coupled to a ten speed automatic transmission. This new combination puts plenty of power where you want it, when you want it.
There is far more than just power:
Always remember, a pickup is a truck. The new F-150 is a comfortable people carrier but is really shines when it is doing what it was built to do. Interior pace is very generous and there are more than enough anchor points in the bed to allow even the most awkward cargo properly and safely. Knowing that owners are bound t spend lots of time in their truck, a Ford F-150 in Wheeling is has a full-feature infotainment system as standard on mid-range models.
The best way for you to find out about all the great features on a Ford F-150 in Wheeling is for you to visit Arlington Heights Ford and put one through its paces. Like us on our facebook page.
