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2015 Ford F-150 Proved Itself One More Time As The Safest Ford Car Ever [Video]

As we told you, the Ford F-150 is one of the safest vehicles the brand has ever created. And now, Ford team proved it one more time, as the F-150 got the government’s highest possible crash test rating. This makes the F-150 the toughest, smartest and most flexible model ever built by Ford. The F-150 was tested in Super Crew, Super Cab and Regular Cab.

The 2015 F-150 has improved performance by the incredible weigh upgrades, that the engineering team has provided. Some of the tweaks include a redesigned high-strength steel frame, military-grade aluminum alloy in the body and of course the craftsmanship of the Ford team.

A really tight and functional team revised the truck development by numerous researches in order to deliver improved durability, capability, fuel efficiency. The overall number of innovations is 31 and includes redesigned structures, materials, and different methods for overall performance, that were especially tested with supercomputer simulations.

As you know, Ford Motor Company is a global leader in motor industry, based in Michigan. Its working bases and manufactures are placed in six continents and with an army of 187, 000 workers and overall of 62 plants worldwide, this brand delivers one of the best, well-known and loved vehicles on the market today.

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April 23, 2015
The Ultimate Safety System Comes With the 2015 F-150

The fresh Ford F-150 SuperCrew won the highest possible safety rating. In fact, the F-150 is said to be the toughest, smartest and most reliable F-150 model ever created. Because of the 31 safety additions, the 2015 F-150 has confidently earned the five-star Overall Vehicle Score in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program

A cross-functional team of specialist at Ford manufactury developed a vehicle, that comes with incredible weight-reduce, fuel economy and safety upgrades. The crew designed components and schemes, that, blended together bring us the safest F-150 ever created.

The frame is restyled and especially designed for safety drive. Engineers at Ford used a high-strength steel, that further improves stiffness and durability of the vehicle. And adds to the overall weight reduction with almost 60 pounds.

Ford’s engineers developed a cabin, that features a hydroformed roof rails, interesting cabin structure and roof bows to ensure even additional safety and lower body weight.

As you noticed, the Ford engineers had only one word in their minds, when they constructed the F-150. Safety. And, in fact, the safety features don’t end here. Additional restraint system includes numerous driver-assist features, including adaptive cruise control and active park assist.

The trusty F-150 is geared with 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine, that features wonderful fuel economy and environmentally friendly drive: the emissions are measured at 19 mpg city drive, 26 mpg highway drive and both combined bring you 22 mpg.

Safety and efficiency. Simply a dream car.

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April 17, 2015
2015 Ford F-150 Becomes Official Vehicle of 2015 International CES
The newest, strongest, and most capable Ford F-150 pickup is announced to be the Official Vehicle of the 2015 International CES. The latter is the world’s largest hands-on showcase of emerging innovation and will take place Jan. 6-9, 2015 in Las Vegas. CES is owned and produced by the Consumer Electronics Association.

Being the Official Vehicle of CES is a recognition which praises Ford’s product excellence and innovative virtues. The all-new F-150 truck is completely redesigned and it exemplifies high-strength, military-grade, aluminum-alloy body coupled with a high-strength steel frame which makes it approximately 700 pounds lighter and more efficient. It features more smart technologies than the previous model. Such features include class-exclusive driver-assist technologies such as adaptive cruise control, smart towing module, multicontour seats, active park assist, 360-degree camera and Blind Spot Information System with cross-traffic alert.

The 2015 Ford F-150 proves to be significantly important for the range of full-size pickups because it is smart, with refined design and innovative useful technologies that maximize the capabilities of every truck driver.

As Official Vehicle of 2015 CES, F-150 will be presented in Ford’s main display area in the North Hall of Las Vegas Convention Center and throughout the show floor too.

F-150 features several innovative and smart technologies, including:
- Class-exclusive active park assist
- Class-exclusive adaptive cruise control and collision warning with brake support
- Class-exclusive smart trailer tow module with Dynamic Hitch Assist
- Class-exclusive 360-degree camera with split-view display
- High-wattage outlets
- LED spotlights
- Blind Spot Information System with cross-traffic alert
- Lane-keeping system
- Lighter yet more capable
Source: Ford
December 5, 2014
Ford Reveals Two F-Series SEMA-bound Trucks

Two Ford F-Series trucks are getting readied for the forthcoming SEMA Show. The company has collaborated with SEMA builders in order to produce the radical F-150 trucks. The MY2015 F-150 is the lightest truck ever created by ford and precisely has “lost” 700 pounds. At the same time it is also the toughest and most capable F-150 ever created. In addition, the trucks will be competing for the “Hottest Truck” award at the Specialty Equipment Market Association tradeshow in Las Vegas. Another interesting fact is that the Ford F-Series has won this award in four consecutive year.

There will be two custom versions of the 2015 truck displayed. The fist one is the Deegan 38 and the other – Vaughn Gittin Jr. street truck. Deegan 38 is a project which is a result of the joint work of Ford Racing’s Brian Deegan and the F-150. Under the hood of this beast is the 3.5-liter, twin-turbo EcoBoost engine.

Other industry leaders involved in this project are the Addictive Desert Designs, Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels, FOX Racing Shox, KC Hilites, Mastercraft Safety, Rockford Fosgate, Full-Race Motorsports, Leading Edge Tuning, ProEFI and SCT Performance. They have joined forces in order to deliver extreme motorsport experience to all enthusiasts with the ultimate example of this truck.

Vaughn Gittin Jr. street truck can show-off with 12 inches of King shock-controlled travel via a Kibbetech custom suspension. This second truck is a purpose-built F-150 under the guidance of Formula DRIFT superstar Vaughn Gittin Jr.

He has taken advantage of the weight savings and serious torque offered by the engine. The vehicle has aggressive stance and features Air Lift Performance air ride. Also disclosed around this project is that the seats of the truck will be Recaro.

Source: Ford

October 21, 2014
2015 Ford F-150: Toughest and Most Aerodynamic

The designers of the new 2015 Ford F-150 made a challenging goal when they decided to reimagine the iconic pickup. They had to create an aerodynamic and efficient design that at the same time did not compromise the tough looks of the Ford truck. And we must say that the team definitely succeeded. Just take a look at F-150’s structured look features such as squared-off edges, shapes and surfaces. The vehicle expresses confidence, capability and work readiness. What is more, these elements are made in such way that they allow the truck to slip through the air more efficiently.

What balances strength and efficiency is the incorporation of sharp edges into the overall design. They not only convey toughness, but also enable airflow to hug the surfaces at the front portion of the truck. In fact, thee rear corners are designed to minimize turbulence and swirling air that can cause drag and reduce efficiency.

In addition, the vertical grille includes angled outer portions, which lead to the headlamps and bumper corners. The latter are swept back to smoothly direct airflow down the sides, reducing drag. The design of the hood allows the air to smoothly flow to the windshield and roof.

The tests lead in the wind tunnel enabled designers to see the benefits of the aerodynamic efficiencies. First, the flush-mounted windshield eliminates the need for molding that would disrupt smooth airflow. Next, the tailgate top act as a spoiler, reducing turbulence behind the truck.

The cargo box is narrower than the cab, however – the box volume was not reduced. This improves airflow, while a trim piece prevents air from getting trapped between cab and box. The rear corners with the taillamps are angled so the air breaks off cleanly and reduces turbulence behind the truck. At last, the duct under the headlamp channels air through to the wheel housing and reduces the wake generated from the wheel.

Source: Ford

August 27, 2014
New Ford F-150 features advanced technology and more

Every new car model strives to bring the best features and the latest technologies to the market in order to shine when compared against the competition. You can easily see newer, more powerful and more fuel-efficient engines, better equipment, improved handling and a bunch of other smart things that make your life a bit easier and a bit more enjoyable.

The new 2015 Ford F-150 is no different. While most of the tech specs of the vehicle are already known, there are a few more that have remained in the shadow and Ford wants to draw some more attention to them to make the new vehicle more appealing. For example the famous US company is proud to announce that the 2015 Ford F-150 comes with a new seamless sliding rear window design – a first for the brand.

The new technology, designed by Magna International, is unique because it hides window seams, which sets a new trend for power sliders by improving looks and functionality; at the same time the new approach reduces components and manufacturing complexity. The overall result is a smooth opening when viewed from outside.

“Delivering the latest in innovation and technology to our customer is a top priority for Ford,” said Noah Mass, Ford body mechanisms manager. “The seamless sliding rear window is another great example of the intricate detail that goes into producing the next-generation F-150, setting it apart from any pickup on the market today.”

Standard sliding rear windows typically contain three pieces of glass – left and right panes that don’t move plus the sliding portion in the middle, all held together by a support structure that requires numerous components. The seamless sliding rear window uses only two pieces of glass – the exterior surround and the sliding portion, reducing build componentry and complexity. The window’s opening is the same size as the outgoing design. In addition to its streamlined looks, the window’s two-piece design enables continuous uninterrupted defrost capability for the larger surrounding glass.

Perhaps the best part of the new technology implementation is that the new design helps save weight, because the seamless power slider uses a lighter window control module. All this results in lower fuel consumption, better acceleration, shorter stops, improved towing capacity and much more.

“We designed the seamless sliding rear window to deliver not only a new look and improved functionality, but also to start a trend in the truck sliding window market,” said Troy Tooker, design engineering manager for Magna International. “With pickup sliders being one of our core products, we wanted to show our leadership and raise the bar on the new F-150.”

Ford is also proud to announce that the new 2015 Ford F-150 is the company’s most capable, smartest and toughest F-150 ever. The vehicle uses more high-strength steel than ever and the military-grade aluminum used in the F-150 body improves dent and ding resistance and saves weight. In addition to that when the new F-150 arrives in stores it will have endured more than 10 million miles (16 million kilometers) of torture testing.

The new vehicle is based on a number of engines that includes an all-new 2.7-liter Ecoboost engine, another 3.5-liter Ecoboost engine, an all-new normally aspirated 3.5-liter V6 and an improved 5.0-liter V8 unit.

Source: Ford

August 14, 2014

Ford Has Two New Engines For 2015 F-150 [VIDEO]

2015 Ford F-150 will be powered by two new engines: the 2.7-liter EcoBoost with standard Auto Start-Stop and the 3.5-liter V6 with twin independent variable camshaft timing. They will contribute for more efficiency, performance and capability. The twin-turbo 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 unit includes new design, and can deliver up to 325 horsepower (239 kW) and 510 Nm (375 lb.-ft.). It also enhances the power-to-weight ratio of the truck by 15 percent.

This powertrain also has a maximum payload rating of 2,250 pounds and maximum tow rating of 8,500 pounds. On the other hand, the standard Auto Start-Stop technology for F-150 delivers optimum efficiency. It has been specifically developed for the F-150. It shuts off the engine when the vehicle stops and when the brake is released, the unit restarts. This technology not only helps save fuel but also minimizes CO2 emissions.

2.7-liter EcoBoost uses for the first time the graphite iron cylinder block in a gasoline engine. This material can be seen utilized in the 6.7-liter Power Stroke turbo diesel V8 in Super Duty trucks. The composite CGI/aluminum cylinder block reduce weight but at the same time deliver more strength.

The next new engine developed for the F-150 range is the 3.5-liter V6 unit. It delivers up to 5 percent improvement in power-to-weight ratio and also enhanced fuel efficiency and performance. This V6 produces 283 horsepower (208 kW) and 345 Nm (255 lb.-ft.) of torque and has a maximum payload of 1,910 pounds and a maximum tow rating of 7,600 pounds.

Furthermore, the engine has 24-valves and a valvetrain with direct-acting polished mechanical buckets with twin independent variable camshaft timing. In this way it delivers more torque across a wide rpm range. There are also upper and lower intake manifolds that are composite-formed to minimize weight.

What is more, for the new 2015 F-150 Ford has used advanced materials in order to save weight. For instance, the military-grade aluminum alloys contribute to the minimization of body’s weight and at the same time make it stronger and more resistant to dents.

All in all, the when compared to the previous model year, the 2015 F-150 is up to 700 pounds lighter. This not only helps the truck tow and haul more, but also to accelerate and stop faster, and operate more efficiently.

Next, to the new engines, Ford is keeping the 3.5-liter EcoBoost and the 5.0-liter V8 with Ti-VCT for the F-150 range.

Engine	Horsepower	Torque (lb.-ft.)	Payload (lbs.)	Towing (lbs.)
2015 Ford F-150 4×4 2.7-liter EcoBoost	325	375	2,250	8,500
2014 Toyota Tacoma 4×4 2.7-liter four-cylinder	159	180	1,335	3,500
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4×4 5.3-liter V8	355	383	2,007	11,200
2014 Ram 1500 4×4 3.0-liter V6 EcoDiesel	240	420	1,620	9,050

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July 23, 2014

2015 Ford F-150 [video]

Ford has finally unveiled the new tougher, smarter and more capable 2015 F-150. The pick-up truck is set to debut at the North American International Auto Show. It boasts a super lightweight, four engines in the range and 11 new class-exclusive features.

The exterior features include new front fascia with prominent grille and revised headlights. There is also a rounded fender flares and a tailgate with an integrated spoiler. It draws styling cues from 2015 F-Series Super Duty.

The interior comes with better materials and new technologies. It can be offered with SYNC, MyFord Touch and an 8” “productivity screen” in the instrument cluster as well as a rear view camera, trailer brake controller, a 360-degree camera system and high-wattage power outlets.

Some of the useful extras include a bed with integrated loading ramps and a “smart trailer tow module” which can “inform the driver of potential trailer connectivity issues including burned or unlit trailer marker lamps, and brake light and trailer battery faults.” There is also a trailer hitch assist, LED bed lights, a remote tailgate and a BoxLink system with metal brackets and custom cottagers for securing cargo.

The 2015 F-150 adopts a fully boxed ladder frame with more high-strength steel. The result is epic weight saving of up to 700 lbs (317 kg), which means that the new F-150 is more agile, faster and more economical.

The engine range includes a 2.7 liter EcoBoost V6, a 3.5 liter EcoBoost V6, a 3.5 liter V6 and a 5.0 liter Ti-VCT V8.

2015 Ford F-150 is expected to hit the market later this year. It will be available in five trim levels – XL, XLT, Lariat, Platinum and King Ranch. Other upgrades are a chrome appearance package, a sport appearance package and an FX4 off-road package.

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January 13, 2014