As with any type of technology, trucks have evolved over the years. When they were first introduced, pickups were simply sedans with a different body dropped on. Literally, they would take a sedan chassis at the factory and instead of a 4-door body drop on a 2-door body with a bed, and that was your pickup. Not so anymore. Today’s pickups are beasts capable of towing a massive fifth wheel camper without slowing down. So, what exactly sets today’s trucks apart from the pickups of yesteryear and why should you be looking for a Ford F-150 in Chicago or your area?
Aluminum Body
Ford now makes their F-series with a steel frame, but an aluminum alloy body. This has garnered a lot of negative attention from the competition who advertises that their steel bodies are still stronger. While this may be the case, most people are not going to be dropping two tons of bricks into the bed of their truck from ten feet in the air. During realistic use and even extreme situations, an aluminum body is going to hold up well and reduce the weight of your truck by up to 700 pounds. This will make handling easier, braking faster, and improve fuel economy and the power to weight ratio.
Towing Capacity
The 2017 F-150 has a towing capacity of between 5000 pounds and 10,400 pounds depending on the options you choose. With a wide range of engine selections going all of the way up to Ford’s 5.0L V8 which produces a whopping 385hp and 387lb-ft of torque, you can expect this truck to be able to tow just about anything you can throw at it if you opt for the tow package.
It is a Ford
You are still more likely to see old Ford trucks on the road than any other make and for a good reason. Ford trucks have a proven reputation for reliability. Ford has been producing its F-series trucks for over half a century now, so they have had plenty of time to get it right.
Today’s Ford trucks are not the same as the ones from previous decades. No, today’s trucks are lighter, faster, stronger, and more efficient than ever.
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