Ford F-150 EcoBoost Becomes NASCAR Pace Truck

Ford recently announced that its 2013 F-150 FX4 EcoBoost will be the NASCAR Pace Truck, so we are going to see the pickup in action this Sunday at the Michigan International Speedway.

Ford has also published a few photos of the vehicle, so we now what to expect for the race. This announcement means that the pack of racers will be lead by the truck’s 365 hp turbocharged V6 unit, an engine that allows the vehicle to post a 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) time of under 7 seconds, a very respectable time for a car of this size, especially considering that the unit comes with EPA figures of 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway.

We see this as a move that aims to show that pickups are more than just workhorses and since modern times have gifted these cars with special features, we agree with this.

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Ford offering F-150 fleet customers no-cost Special Service Vehicle package

Ford has officially released a new Special Service Vehicle Package for its F-150 pickup. Targeted at government and commercial fleets for things like police or forest ranger duty, the pack adds in a larger 220-amp alternator and a unique interior configuration at no extra cost. Inside, the trucks offer cloth seating and additional space between the front seats for a range of gear, including communications equipment and firearm storage. Agencies can also specify beefier components like heavy-duty tires and skid plates to suit their needs. The SSV Package trucks can be had with either a 3.5-liter Ecoboost V6 engine with 365 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque or a 5.0-liter V8 with 360 hp and 380 lb-ft.

Both engines are bolted to a six-speed automatic transmission, and buyers can equip either four-wheel drive or two-wheel drive SuperCab and SuperCrew models with the SSV package. Take a look at the full press release for more information. 

Ford F-150 Special Service Vehicle Package Now Available, Fulfilling Fleet Customer Requests for Adaptability, Efficiency

• Ford introduces a Special Service Vehicle (SSV) Package for fleet customers – making the F-150 pickup even more adaptable to unique tasks

• No-charge option package includes a high-capacity 220-amp alternator and a special service-tailored interior layout

• Recognizing diverse requirements among government and fleet customers, Ford offers the SSV Package across varied powertrains and cab configurations


DEARBORN, Mich., June 11, 2012 – Ford Motor Company, the top-selling commercial truck brand for 27 years, is now offering a new F-150 Special Service Vehicle (SSV) Package aimed at government, municipal and commercial fleets.

"Our fleet customers have been asking us to create this option for F-Series trucks," said Ford Government Sales Manager Tony Gratson. "We're confident the current and updated 2013 F-150 equipped with the SSV Package will be of particular interest to our government customers with rugged jobs such as law enforcement, firefighting, and national and state park patrols."

Ford anticipates commercial buyers across a variety of businesses, like their government fleet counterparts, will appreciate the value in this no-charge package.

F-150 SSV content includes a high-capacity 220-amp alternator to support fleet-class electrical needs.

To meet wide-ranging SSV applications, the package will be available for both SuperCab and SuperCrew configurations, 4x2 and 4x4 models, and with a choice of 5.0-liter V8 or 3.5-liter EcoBoost® engines.

When SSV-equipped, the F-150 interior is optimized for driver comfort, maximum adaptability for aftermarket upfit of task-specific accessories, and second-row seat durability.

The SSV seating package is 40/20/40, with the center 20 percent omitted completely to maximize space for in-cab aftermarket equipment such as law enforcement communications and firearms installations. The central console is omitted also, creating even more space.

Individual driver and first-row passenger seating surfaces are upholstered in easily cleaned cloth for comfort over the long haul.

The three-across, full-width second-row seat is covered completely in rugged, durable vinyl, ideal for law enforcement use or work-crew transport.

Ford places no restrictions on F-150 optional content so that fleets – both government and commercial – have maximum flexibility in ordering exact vehicle specifications. This enables F-150 SSV buyers to specify such options as heavy-duty tires, 4x4 skid plates and interior convenience content.

Along with the choice of 5.0-liter V8 and 3.5-liter EcoBoost engines, SSV Package vehicles – like all Ford F-150 pickups – are equipped with a fuel-saving six-speed automatic transmission.

5.0-liter four-valve dual-overhead-camshaft Ti-VCT V8
• Best-in-class 360 horsepower at 5,500 rpm vs. standard V8 competitors
• 21 mpg highway, unsurpassed 15 mpg city (4x2)
• Best-in-class 10,000 pounds maximum trailer tow vs. standard V8 competitors

3.5-liter Ti-VCT EcoBoost
• 365 horsepower at 5,000 rpm on regular fuel
• Best-in-class 420 lb.-ft. of torque at 2,500 rpm vs. premium V8 competitors
• Up to 90 percent peak torque available from 1,700 rpm to 5,000 rpm
• Best-in-class 11,300 pounds maximum trailer tow vs. all competitors
• Best-in-class 3,120 pounds payload vs. all competitors

Via: Ford

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The 2013 Ford F-150

Earning numerous awards and the title “America’s best-selling vehicle” for months on end, the Ford F-Series Pickup has been so successful as of late that a revamp seems almost unnecessary.  Even still, the folks at the Blue Oval perhaps deemed their the truck “just” great instead of “utterly” great and thus, a model year change-up is on its way.  When the 2013 F-150 hits the streets and whatever else in between, it will do so with the added confidence of a new face, new technology and the same rock-solid toughness the American public has grown to love.

“The 2013 F-150 demonstrates our commitment to continuously improving our trucks with new features and capabilities, allowing F-Series owners to be increasingly productive,” said Mark Fields, Ford president of The Americas.  The 2013 revamp consists of two major aspects: the front end design and the interior controls.  First up, the F-150′s new face isn’t exactly “game changing” as the overall style is very similar to the 2012 pickup.  Ford still wants the F-Series to be easily recognized so even though the big grille bars remain, they have been widened and stretched to offer a bolder look.  To accent the tough new grille, HID projector headlamps have been fitted inside each “L” shaped light housing.  Combined with new 18 and 20 inch wheels, new trim packages and new colors, the subtle changes make the 2013 F-150 truly handsome.

Inside, the updates continue as new for the model year is the addition of Sync voice activation on different trims.  Now standard on XLT levels and above, the systems can be paired with a new 4.2 inch LCD center-stack screen with updated controls for the climate and stereo.  Centered in the gauge cluster is a new, secondary 4.2 inch LCD screen that displays setup, trip computer, fuel economy as well as towing and off-road applications.  When outfitted as a Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum or Limited, the F-150 can receive the added technology of MyFord Touch.  Centered around a 8-inch touchscreen, the system is paired with Sync voice technology so a wealth of control options can be available to drivers.  A media hub with auxiliary jacks, USB and SD car inputs joins the system to allow for even more information variety. 

Mechanically, the 2013 F-150 is unchanged but still tough as nails.  A total of four engines are offered, each paired to Ford’s own six speed automatic transmission.  From the base, 3.7 liter naturally aspirated V6, the stump pulling top-dog 6.2 liter V8 to the innovative 3.5 liter twin turbocharged EcoBoost V6, each powerplant comes with its own charms and high points.  With so many different variations and options, any type of buyer can pick out a 2013 F-150 that is tailored just for them.

Via: autotalk

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2013 Ford F-150 debuts with slight enhancements

Ford officially took the wraps off the 2013 Ford F-150 this morning in Waco, Texas.

While not a dramatic overhaul, the new F-150, which arrives later this year, includes a number of enhancements, including new grilles that are part of a fully made-over front facia, giving the pickup a closer family resemblance to the Super Duty. Ford has also added high-intensity discharge headlamps as an option for 2013. There will also be some new 18- and 20-inch wheel choices, as well as the addition of MyFord Touch inside the cab of the F-150.

The incremental changes to Ford's top-selling F-Series is one way the automaker keeps its pickups fresh, Doug Scott, head of Ford truck marketing marketing, told Autoblog. Instead of waiting for the next scheduled refreshing, Ford pushes new features into vehicles whenever they are available. Last year, Ford overhauled its powertrain options for the F-150, adding two V6 options.

Truck buyers appear to like Ford's approach. For the past 13 months, more than half of all F-150s sold have had either a 3.7-liter V6 or Ford's well-received 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 under their hoods.

Full-size pickups represent the fourth-largest segment in the United States, and Scott said the company thinks it could grow into the third-largest segment in the coming years. "We're tracking 1.6 million truck sales this year (for the segment)," Scott said. "For our longer-term projections, 2 million is not out of the question."

For the full details on the refreshed F-150, scroll down for the official press release, and check out the new features for yourself in the high-res image gallery above. 

Via: Ford

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