Looking for a pickup truck near Middletown, Odessa, or Dover to handle your next big project? For all your hauling and towing needs, the 2018 Ford F-150 is one of the many excellent options on the market. But just how much power does this truck have, and what exactly is it capable of?
Our team at Winner Ford wants to delve deeper into the 2018 Ford F-150 towing capacity, and other key specs, so you can find out whether this truck will move everything you need it to. Read on to learn more!
Ford F-150: The Top Towing Truck
The 2018 F-150 is great for towing no matter which engine you choose, but the available 3.5L EcoBoost® V6 can tow more than any of the others, and, indeed, more than any other full-size pickup when properly equipped. It produces 375 horsepower and a whopping 470 lb-ft of torque, for incredible power behind the wheel.
That engine can tow up to 13,200 pounds, as well-a truly impressive number. You can tow virtually anything you want: trailers, speedboats, even barrels of hay. And if you decide to go with the base engine, you'll still get up to 5,000 pounds of towing capacity, which is plenty to work with.
Smart Towing Technology
The Ford F-150 offers a slate of smart towing features, acting to reinforce the driver's attention, judgment, and control over the vehicle. Features like Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ help synchronize the pickup and the trailer when you're backing up. You can steer the trailer precisely in the direction you want to go, and the pickup will follow it.
There's also a factory-installed trailer brake controller to help you integrate your truck and trailer brakes, so you can come to a safe and steady stop. Meanwhile, the Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) extends your senses as you're towing, alerting you when another car is alongside the trailer or in your blind spot.
A Massive Payload
The 2018 Ford F-150's cargo bed is great for carrying large loads, in part because of the way it is made. For the first time this model year, the F-150 cab and bed ditched steel in favor of military-grade, aluminum alloy. The new material is stronger, yet it weighs up to 700 pounds less than the previous year's model.
The best engine for hauling is the 5.0L V8, which delivers 395 horsepower, 400 lb-ft of torque and up to a 3,270-pound payload. It uses gasoline direct injection to get more power and efficiency out of every drop of fuel, which shows in the numbers. With a payload like that, you can haul everything from lumber and concrete blocks to ATVs and more.
Test Drive the 2018 Ford F-150 Today
Tough jobs need tough trucks, and the 2018 F-150 has really earned its place in the segment where power, towing, and hauling are concerned. It's worth experiencing in person before you decide which pickup truck is perfect for you.
Schedule a test drive of the Ford F-150 at Winner Ford, and see how it handles behind the wheel. If you live near Middletown, Odessa, or Dover, visit our dealership to learn more about this top-notch truck and get answers to all your most pressing questions!
