Ford Motor Corp provides vehicles with state-of-the-art technology. 2011 Ford F-150 is a great example of its innovative conceptual and creative skills. F-150 features twin turbochargers and V6 EcoBoost engine. This bold and beautiful vehicle can serve multi-purpose. It is quite spacious, safe and stylish. Let’s check out its performance and features.

2011 Ford F-150

Specifications of Engine

Are you looking for a pick-up that can carry enough luggages? Ford F-150 could be the right choice. Its EcoBoost engine provides it enough power to ride over rough patches. Its engine is unique combination of power and capability. One can also use it as an off-road vehicle. Twin turbochargers and direct injection provides torque of 420 lb.-ft. Ford F-150 is available in three engine powers i.e. 3.7L V6, 3.5L V6 EcoBoost, 5.0L V8 and 6.2L V8. These engines can produce horsepower of 302@6500, 365@5000, 360@5500 and 411@5500 respectively.

Ford F-150 is a vehicle with variable transmissions. Hence one can select the one according to the requirements.

Fuel Economy Values

This rough and tough vehicle is fuel-economical. Fuel economy values of Ford F-150 with respect to engine power for 4×2 are as follows: 3.2 L V6; 17 in city and 23 on highway, 3.5 L V6 EcoBoost; 16 in city and 22 on highway, 5.0L V8; 15 in the city and 21 on highway, 6.2L V8; 13 in city and 18 on highway.

Design and Capacity

Ford F-150 has much more cargo space as compare to its rival ‘vehicles. It possessed a heavy trailer and full boxed frame. Its trailer towing capability is outclass. Engineers have designed it as a full size pick-up. It is most suitable for the people, who often travel off-road and want to carry multiple things with them. Even if you want to shift your home, you can accommodate your furniture, electronics and other things easily and safely.

Interior

Ford F-150 has wonderful interior. It features full flat load floors, rear view camera, safety cage, personal safety system and Supercab rear seat. Its comfortable driving seat with varying positions provides you ease even in off-road drive. F-150 has amazing In-Cab storage capacity; it consists of above 30 storage areas that can easily accommodate both small and large items.

Safety Features

You might be thinking being a rough a tough pick-up; it might not be too safe. F-150 is a quiet safe vehicle with safety cage that is made up of hydro formed high strength steel. Apart from it, it also features personal safety system. In case of frontal smash, electronic crash-severity sensor and sensor on the driving seat position are utilized by the standard personal safety system. Other safety features include; dual stage front air bags, front passenger sensing system, safety belts pretensioners and safety belt energy management retractors.

2010 Ford F-150 was among the best sellers pick-ups of 2011. It was a big hit. Ford claims that performance wise 2011 Ford F-150 is one step ahead of 2010 Ford F-150. How much Ford is honest in its claim, passing months and customers feedback will prove it.