New Ford F-150 is Just Around the Corner

The latest iteration of the F-150 has proven to be a very good pickup for Ford.Continuing on from the “Aero” style, this model was full of innovative engineering tricks that have bit by bit changed the way most consumers perceive pickups. Build quality, for instance, is better than it's ever been, and who can forget the “outboard” mounted shocks, the single overhead cam (non-pushrod) V8 engine or even that little torsion spring in the tailgate that makes opening it a one-handed affair. It's features like these that keep sales strong even in these times of downward trends due to higher fuel prices.

Of course, the F-150 has also been fending off strong competition from the GMT900-based pickups of

This generation of F-150 served Ford well, but it's time for a new one. (Photo: Ford)

Chevrolet and GMC, not to mention the new Tundra, so it's about right for some sort of major overhaul. Testers have already been spied wheeling around Ford's hometown of Dearborn, and with those first photos comes the information.

The next F-150 will be even boxier than the current one, trading in itshandsome looking shell for one that's more chiseled, styled after the new '08 Super Duty pickups. Nevertheless, Ford is still expecting the new F-150 to be more efficient than the outgoing model thanks to plenty of wind-tunnel

Expect a boxier profile, like this Ford F-250 Super Duty. (Photo: Ford)

testing. There are two different grilles up in the air for the next model, including a three-bar chromed version similar to the Fusion, Taurus and Edge, as well as another design that allows better airflow to the engine. We'll have to wait and see what it looks like once the camouflage comes off.

Another area of significant change is the interior. From the spy photography we've seen, the new F-150 will take a page from the Super Duty's interior design, specifically the extra wide format center console. Ford seems to be taking its latest “poke through” layout for that console from the Ford Escape and the new Focus, and applying a similar style to thenew F-150. As usual, expect the newer model to be quieter,

A bigger grille will also be standard for better airflow to a new 400+ hp engine (F-250 Super Duty shown). (Photo: Ford)

smoother and more luxurious than ever.

Page: 1 2

Your Comments

Enter review title	Choose a star rating	Type in your review
Your Name (optional)	Your Email (optional)

Visitor Comments

Relatd Vehicle Listings

User Tools

	Discuss in our Forums

	Photos of Ford F-150

	Print this Auto News

	Email this Auto News

NEW Ford PRICE QUOTE

Get a FREE, No-Obligation Internet Price Quote for Ford !


Find Ford Dealer \| Search Auto Listings for Ford

Acura Audi Bentley BMW Buick Cadillac Chevrolet Chrysler Daewoo Dodge Eagle Ferrari Ford Geo GMC Honda Hummer Hyundai Infiniti Isuzu Jaguar Jeep Kia Lamborghini Lexus Lincoln Lotus Maserati Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercury MINI Mitsubishi Nissan Oldsmobile Plymouth Pontiac Porsche Saab Saturn Scion Subaru Suzuki Toyota Volkswagen Volvo