What it is: The F-150 is the light-duty version of Ford’s F-Series line of full-size pickup trucks. It became the first large-volume vehicle to have a fully aluminum body when it was redesigned for 2015. The F-150 comes in regular, extended and crew cab body styles and offers three cargo box lengths: 5.5, 6.5 and 8 feet. Competitors include the Chevrolet Silverado, Ram 1500 and Toyota Tundra. New for 2017 A new available turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 engine makes more power and works with a new 10-speed automatic transmission. The V-6’s horsepower rating increases by 10 to 375 hp and torque is up 50 pounds-feet to 470 pounds-feet.
The off-road-oriented Raptor model returns to the F-150 lineup for 2017. Available in extended and crew cab body styles, the Raptor features Fox Racing shocks and a Terrain Management System with six preset modes. Significant Standard Features
282-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 engine
Six-speed automatic transmission
Rear-wheel drive
Air conditioning
Tilt and telescoping steering wheel
Required in every new vehicle: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
Significant Available Features
325-hp, turbocharged 2.7-liter V-6
375-hp, turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6
385-hp, 5.0-liter V-8
10-speed automatic transmission
Four-wheel drive
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control
Remote keyless entry
Power windows
Power moonroof
Heated steering wheel
Navigation system
Power-adjustable pedals
Rear-window defroster
Backup camera
Remote start
Inflatable rear seat belts
Blind spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert
