Over the weekend, Ford revealed the updated version of the F150 pickup truck, which comes with several improvements for the 2013 model year. The 2013 Ford F150 comes with an updated exterior look, MyFord Touch voice-activated driver controls and HID headlights. Some of the novelties brought by the 2013 Ford F150 include an EcoBoost as well as a new 6.2-liter V8, an electronic-locking rear axle and the Hill Descent Control system. Ford is also offering the 2013 F150 in a Limited luxury version. In terms of design, the new Ford F150 (2013) comes with a new front grille, new 18- and 20-inch wheels, as well as power-telescoping and power-folding trailer-tow sideview mirrors.
The 2013 Ford F-150 XLT comes as standard with SYNC voice-activated communications and entertainment system with 911 Assist and Vehicle Health Report. The equipment list of the new F150 also includes a 4.2-inch driver-configurable LCD productivity screen. The interior of the 2013 Ford F150 features a new 4.2-inch multifunction display, Alcantara styling accents, and Black or Pecan leather seats.
2013 Ford F150 Engines:
3.7-liter four-valve Ti-VCT V6
- 302 horsepower at 6,500 rpm
- 278 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,000 rpm
- 17 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (4x2)
- 6,100 pounds maximum trailer tow
5.0-liter four-valve dual-overhead-camshaft Ti-VCT V8
- 360 horsepower at 5,500 rpm
- 21 mpg highway, 15 mpg city (4x2)
- 10,000 pounds maximum trailer tow
6.2-liter two-valve single-overhead-camshaft V8
- 411 horsepower at 5,500 rpm
- 434 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,500 rpm
- 13 mpg city, 18 mpg highway (4x2)
- 11,300 pounds maximum trailer tow
3.5-liter Ti-VCT EcoBoost engine
- 365 horsepower at 5,000 rpm on regular fuel
- 420 lb.-ft. of torque at 2,500 rpm
- Up to 90 percent peak torque available from 1,700 rpm to 5,000 rpm
- 11,300 pounds maximum trailer tow
- 3,120 pounds payload
- 16 mpg city, 22 mpg highway
