The current F-150 interior has been around for a while and is starting to look a bit dated, especially compared to other Ford products that feature a less cluttered approach. The buttons on the centre consoled that control radio and heat functions are rather small, which is cumbersome for using with gloves in winter and the plastic on the dash and doors is easy to clean but there is little effort made to use the latest matte of soft touch materials. Ram has done a better job of updating their interior. Based purely on function, this F-150 does a great job of moving people in all seats in comfort. The interior is also church quiet and the ride is so smooth and refined, it feels more like a large sedan. When the EcoBoost engine is running there is no vibration at all, the driver forgets it is running at all.
The Ride
Ford has the F-150 line of lighter duty trucks and their Super Duty units capable of hauling, towing and doing more. What many might not realize is the 3.5L V6 EcoBoost actually has the more torque (420 lb.-ft.) than the 6.2L V8 (405 lb.-ft.) found in the Super Duty version of the F-Series. This engine has a full torque at an amazing 2500 RPM, which is right in the meat of most driving situations, plus up to 5126kg (11,300 lb.) towing capacity. I utilized tis truck for a recent landscaping adventure and after depositing two yards of topsoil into the bed; the truck drove just as easily as it did when empty. The power is smooth and refined, if I didn't know there was a turbo V6 under the hood I would have never known, it is that good. The fuel used will fluctuate depending on the load placed on the motor but when the engine isn't being challenged and the truck is empty, it is rated at 14L/100km in the city and 9.6L on the highway.
Tyler Chick 7:30 AM on January 22, 2013 Hi, I am looking at and liking the 2013 Ford F-150. My question relates to the timing of buying a new vehicle in relation to the insentives Ford Canada has on a yearly basis.
I recall the employee pricing and other offers where you can save $10,000 +.
Does Ford usually have the same offers every year?
What are the best offers as far as buying a new vehicle and when do they happen?
Thanks!
Motormouth.ca says: 11:32 AM on January 22, 2013 These change from month to month but with the new Chevy and GMC trucks along with the all-new Ram, the pickup price wars might heat up again. There is no way of knowing. I'd wait until the new GM trucks arrive, this will get the market more competitive again.
gillrs 8:48 PM on October 12, 2012 bouth a 2011 fx4 ecoboost and had problems,,,,,,so traded it in on 2012 fx4 ecoboost. Nothing but problems since first week... Dealership says nothing is wrong but the truck shakes on highway then stalls??? Been doing this since i had it..... for my second ecoboost i say run do not touch this truck yet...It as issues quite a few. Type it up and search > ''ecoboost problems'' Im not the only one with this problem
Motormouth.ca says: 11:03 AM on October 13, 2012 I don't own this truck but one of my best friends does and he likes it a lot and has had no trouble with it. Maybe check an F-150 web forum to see what other people have to say about their experiences.
Laurie McDougall 6:33 AM on August 6, 2012 I've heard from three people that know someone that has the Ford 150 with the ford V6 eco boost motor, and they all rave about how good it is. I want one! but I am cautious, has there been any problems that have cropped up with this power plant? The ford dealer in Burnaby says it's the best motor anyone has, but he's also heavily trying to push my into a V-8 version,saying that it gets 20% better mileage than my '02 explorer sport. I check every tank since I bought the explorer, and I get annually slightly over 15 miles per gallon. NOt sure what that is in liters. I'm guessing that he's probably got too many v8 150's in stock? dunno. I am not towing anything (yet) and I need a newer vehicle as my 10 yr old explorer is starting to cost me repairs. (Air Cond. radiator last week: $669.00) If the eco-boost motor is reliable and gets better mileage than my explorer (what doesn't?) then I'd narrow my focus to the fords, and not look at the sierra's. I hate the look of the Chryslers! Are they getting too much power out of the eco boost? or was it purpose built to handle the higher pressures that come with turbo boosted engines?
Motormouth.ca says: 11:54 AM on August 6, 2012 The Ecoboost engine is built to a much higher standard than the turbo motors they use in cars. I love this truck. They had some early production issues but the new ones have proven to be very good.Check Ford F-150 chet rooms, or web forums to see what other owners say. When the vehicle isn't under load it can be fuel efficient and the V8's are probably not selling as well. Read the article at the top of this page^^^
i am going to buy a used truck, probably from a dealership so i can get the warrant (2009 to 2012)
couple of questions, i have been told from a few different sources that ford's are the most reliable / best trucks. do you agree with this? specifically the f150 4x4s
also, do you have a document on your site or a link to a guide to how to buy a used vehicle (questions to ask, things to avoid, etc.)?
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Motormouth.ca says: 4:39 PM on June 18, 2012 All the North American trucks offer a lot, each with high and low points. I believe that Ford spends the most on research and development. I'd check on-line web-forums on Ford trucks to see what owners think.
Bill Hanson 11:34 AM on June 17, 2012 I have a new f-150 with tuxedo black paint ( metalic ), what would you use to protect the finish and reduce water spotting on washing??
Bill
Motormouth.ca says: 4:35 PM on June 18, 2012 I use a paint protector called Cilajet. Check them out at www.cilajetcanada.com
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