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What’s new about the 2010 Ford F-150?

Friday, September 11th, 2009

163_0907_01z2010_ford_f150xlt_front_viewFord offers buyers a lot more options than any other truck manufacturer in the industry and the 2010 Ford F-150 is no exception. The number of modifications allows Ford to cater to various types of customers including the niche market who would not settle for anything less than what they want. In 2010, the Ford F-150 will come out in 10 different trim levels, along with the re-launch of the FX2 and Harley-Davidson models and the release of the much-awaited SVT Raptor.

The redesigned F-150 has been distinguished as one of the most award-winning vehicles every single year by many notable players in the car industry. Ford offers a number of V8 engine types for the 2010 Ford F-150 such as 4.6-Liter two- and three-valve, 5.4-Liter three-valve and 6.2-Liter two-valve for the Raptor. Fuel economy ranges from 14-15 miles per gallon for city driving and 18-20 miles per gallon for highway driving. Its towing capacity is 11,300 pounds and the payload capacity is 3,030 pounds. Ford updated the brakes for all F-150 models and it now has a standard 17-inch wheel design, as well as standard vinyl flooring for the XL SuperCrew.

What’s great about it is the number of excellent options buyers can choose from. They offer three drivetrains, four V8 engines, five rear-axle ratios, seven seat materials, ten sideview mirrors, ten models, eleven tires, sixteen wheel types and thirteen exterior colors. They also offer an Optional Sync multimedia system and mobile-office computer system. The King Ranch and Platinum trims will be equipped with heated second-row seats and a power-sliding rear window with defrost, as well as an in-dash 6-CD player. The three-bar chrome grille is still standard with most models, while the XLT will have a six-bar billet-style front grille. Ford also proved that they listen to their customers by redesigning the front headrests so that they now sit a little farther back and now made from a new foam material. Another thing that they changed is that they no longer offer the flareside box, which has already become a classic for the F-150.

Ford has continuously lead the market because it has consistently addressed the needs of its buyers by giving them exactly what they want even before they realize it. If you're looking for a truck that you can tweak and modify to turn it into the truck of your dreams, you may find yourself a winner with a 2010 Ford F-150.

More technical specifications:
GVWR Regular Cab 6,450-8,200 pounds (4x2), 6,650-8,200 pounds (4x4)    SuperCab 6,500-8,200 pounds (4x2) 6,700-8,200 pounds (4x4)   SuperCrew 6,800-7,100 pounds (4x2) 6,950-8,200 pounds (4x4)
Payload Regular Cab 1,670-3,030 pounds (4x2) 1,640-2,730 pounds (4x4)   SuperCab 1,490-2,650 pounds (4x2)
1,420-2,340 pounds (4x4)   SuperCrew 1,470-1,760 pounds (4x2) 1,370-1,660 pounds (4x4)
Max towing capacity Regular Cab 5,400-11,300 pounds (4x2) 5,700-11,300 pounds (4x4)   SuperCab 5,200-11,300 pounds (4x2) 5,400-11,300 pounds (4x4)   SuperCrew 5,100-11,300 pounds (4x2) 7,700-11,200 pounds (4x4)
Fuel tank capacity Regular Cab 26 gallons   SuperCab 36 gallons   SuperCrew 36 gallons
Minimum ground clearance Regular Cab 8.6-9.9 inches  SuperCab 8.2-10.0 inches   SuperCrew 7.8-9.9 inches
Approach angle Regular Cab 22.2-24.3 degrees   SuperCab 21.1-25.5 degrees   SuperCrew 21.2-25.5 degrees
Departure angle Regular Cab 18.8-21.9 degrees   SuperCab 18.3-22.1 degrees   SuperCrew 18.1-20.7 degrees
Ramp breakover Regular Cab 17.7-19.9 degrees   SuperCab 15.7-19.8 degrees   SuperCrew 14.5-18.6 degrees
Cargo-bed load height Regular Cab 33.0-35.4 inches   SuperCab 32.6-35.7 inches   SuperCrew 32.2-34.6 inches