2018 F-150 Facelift

Started by 68_427, January 08, 2017, 10:29:20 PM

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QuoteFord Raises the Bar Again: New F-150 Pickup Is Even Tougher, Smarter, More Capable

Even tougher: Featuring bolder Built Ford Tough style and segment-first high-strength, military-grade, aluminum alloy body
Even smarter: Available class-exclusive Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection can automatically apply F-150 brakes to help prevent a collision with another vehicle or pedestrian, plus available WiFi hotspot can help you stay connected
Even more capable: F-150 features the best towing ever – thanks to more powerful, efficient engine offerings that include standard Auto Start-Stop across the range, all-new 3.0-liter Power Stroke® turbo diesel and expanded availability of segment-first 10-speed automatic transmission
New F-150 is being previewed today during the 4 p.m. EST FOX NFL Wildcard Pregame Show – Ford is the Official Truck of the NFL – and revealed on Monday at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit

DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 8, 2017 – Ford, America's truck leader, introduces the new 2018 Ford F-150 – now even tougher, even smarter and even more capable than ever.

Three years after first introducing the high-strength, military-grade, aluminum-alloy-bodied Ford F-150, the new F-150 arrives with bold new front and rear styling, advanced technologies – including available Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection – and improved engines. The new engines include an all-new 3.0-liter Power Stroke® V6 turbo diesel and enhanced V6 and V8 gas engines.

"Truck customers are constantly looking to improve their productivity, for work and for play," said Joe Hinrichs, Ford President, The Americas. "Since 1977, we've been America's favorite truck, and we've never taken that leadership for granted. This new F-150 is our latest example of Ford's commitment to going further for our customers through continuous innovation."

The 2018 F-150 is part of the Ford F-Series truck lineup, America's best-selling truck for 40 consecutive years and America's best-selling vehicle for 35 years.

Ford is previewing the new truck today during the FOX NFL Wildcard Pregame Show, which airs starting at 4 p.m. today. Ford is the Official Truck of the NFL. The truck will be revealed on Monday at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Even tougher

The new F-150 delivers on its Built Ford Tough promise through a segment-exclusive combination of advanced materials that are durable and inhibit corrosion.

A high-strength steel fully boxed ladder frame and high-strength, military-grade, aluminum alloy body save weight and add capability, helping F-150 tow heavier trailers than ever and deliver best-in-class payload ratings.

The 2018 F-150 lineup is new with even tougher looks. From XL to top-of-the-line Limited, all Ford F-150 models receive new grilles, headlamps and bumpers that create a visually wider and more planted stance and maximum differentiation between the series. On the Sport Package-equipped Lariat F-150, the signature twin bars are painted body color for a custom athletic appearance.

Further enhancing its "milled from a block of high-strength, military-grade, aluminum alloy" look, the F-150 features six all-new wheel designs, ranging from 17 inches to 22 inches in diameter.

A new sculpted tailgate with deeper accent form and stamped "F-150" are flanked by new tail lamp designs. For further style differentiation, a tailgate applique adds a horizontal element to King Ranch, Platinum and Limited versions.

F-150 also brings two new seating trim colors – Dark Marsala for F-150 Platinum, while top-of-the-line F-150 Limited offers a Navy Pier environment. New trim offerings including carbon fiber appearance appliques on F-150 XLT Sport and Lariat Sport models, while the famed F-150 King Ranch features new Kingsville Appointed seats.

Even smarter

Ford F-150 advances the light-duty pickup truck segment again with segment-first and class-exclusive technologies that improve productivity, efficiency and driver confidence, while keeping occupants connected to the world around them.

New enhanced segment-first available adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go functionality allows drivers to set a cruising speed. They then use radar and camera technology to monitor traffic ahead to maintain a set distance between vehicles – even following a vehicle down to a complete stop.

New, segment-first available Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection helps the driver avoid or mitigate collisions with vehicles and pedestrians.

With a new available embedded 4G LTE modem for a Wi-Fi hot spot, customers can connect up to 10 mobile devices at one time, virtually anywhere.

New B&O PLAY available audio system takes advantage of high-end speakers, sound and tuning to deliver a richer, more engaging listening experience.

These technologies join existing segment-exclusive driver assist and convenience features that include:

Available SYNC® and SYNC 3 with FordPass enables compatibility of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – plus mobility services to help customers move more efficiently
Available 360-degree camera technology helps improve driver confidence when parking and can help reduce stress when connecting a trailer – allowing customers to see more so they can focus on specific tasks such as lining up a hitch
Available lane-keeping system is designed to help reduce unintentional drifting of the vehicle outside the intended lane
Available Blind Spot Information System with trailer tow technology is optimized for F-150 to include the length of a trailer up to 33 feet; BLIS® uses radar sensors in the taillamps to monitor areas that may not be visible to the driver
Even more capable

Ford builds on its performance leadership by offering the most advanced F-150 engine lineup ever, plus the best towing capability of any F-150 ever.

The new F-150 introduces an all-new, standard 3.3-liter V6 engine, with direct-injection for increased efficiency. The 3.3-liter V6 is expected to offer the same 282 horsepower and 253 lb.-ft. of torque as the previous model's standard 3.5-liter V6.

An all-new second-generation 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine features advanced dual port and direct injection technology, reduced internal friction and improved robustness – all for improved levels of output, efficiency, quality and durability. Like the 3.5-liter EcoBoost, the 2.7-liter EcoBoost will be paired to the segment-exclusive 10-speed automatic transmission for 2018.

The 5.0-liter V8 also sees improvements in 2018, as the naturally aspirated engine features significant upgrades for increased power and torque. It's also paired with the 10-speed automatic transmission for the first time.

The 2018 F-150 also adds an available all-new 3.0-liter Power Stroke diesel engine, designed, engineered and tested in-house and paired with the 10-speed automatic transmission. It's the first-ever diesel engine offered for F-150.

In addition to the segment-first 10-speed automatic, the Ford F-150 is now the first full-size pickup truck to add automatic start/stop as standard equipment across all models and engines.

The new 2018 F-150 goes on sale this fall. It will be built at Dearborn Truck Plant in Dearborn, Michigan, and Kansas City Assembly Plant in Claycomo, Missouri.


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TL;DR

3.0 TD, new 2.7TT and 3.5TT, base engine is now 3.3L
Quotewhere were you when automotive dream died
i was sat at home drinking brake fluid when wife ring
'racecar is die'
no


MX793

The 3.5TT was updated for 17.

The 5.0 gets some unspecified upgrades for 18.
Needs more Jiggawatts

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68_427

Quote from: MX793 on January 09, 2017, 04:58:23 AM
The 3.5TT was updated for 17.


Well who cares they all probably blew up already
Quotewhere were you when automotive dream died
i was sat at home drinking brake fluid when wife ring
'racecar is die'
no


93JC

Jesus Christ that thing looks huge.

I wonder if the new diesel is the same thing they've used in Range Rovers and Jags in Europe, or if it's actually something entirely new.

giant_mtb

#4
That front end is SO busy.  Jesus.

Ford's trucks have gone downhill in the looks department as of late (IMO).  They look like weird toys.  Whereas GM trucks actually look like trucks.

MrH

Wow.  It's ugly, that's for sure.
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2023 BRZ Limited

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MX793

New grilles are almost as bad as the newer RAMs'.
Needs more Jiggawatts

2016 Ford Mustang GTPP / 2011 Toyota Rav4 Base AWD / 2014 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS
1992 Nissan 240SX Fastback / 2004 Mazda Mazda3s / 2011 Ford Mustang V6 Premium / 2007 Suzuki GSF1250SA Bandit / 2006 VW Jetta 2.5

giant_mtb

I like this grille.  Because it's just a grille. Not a bunch of weird plastic chrome slats.


FoMoJo

Quote from: MX793 on January 09, 2017, 01:50:07 PM
New grilles are almost as bad as the newer RAMs'.
Not as bad as previous version.

Most manufacturers seem to be at a loss with what to do with the front end of vehicles now.  Always a bit overstated.
"Blind belief in authority is the greatest enemy of truth" ~ Albert Einstein
"As the saying goes, when you mix science and politics, you get politics."

giant_mtb

Quote from: FoMoJo on January 09, 2017, 02:23:45 PM
Not as bad as previous version.

Most manufacturers seem to be at a loss with what to do with the front end of vehicles now.  Always a bit overstated.

Ah, the good ol' days.  Simple front end designs.


shp4man

Well, I don't like it either, but I'm a retrogrouch mofo. I would think you smartphone zombies would dig the shit out of it.  :muffin:

giant_mtb

Quote from: shp4man on January 09, 2017, 02:31:35 PM
Well, I don't like it either, but I'm a retrogrouch mofo. I would think you smartphone zombies would dig the shit out of it.  :muffin:

What's your favorite Ford truck front end? 

12,000 RPM

Looks like one of those women who OD'd on lip augmentation

Good job Ford
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FoMoJo

"Blind belief in authority is the greatest enemy of truth" ~ Albert Einstein
"As the saying goes, when you mix science and politics, you get politics."


MX793

Quote from: giant_mtb on January 09, 2017, 02:07:38 PM
I like this grille.  Because it's just a grille. Not a bunch of weird plastic chrome slats.



Would look better without the little openings straddling the side of the main grille.
Needs more Jiggawatts

2016 Ford Mustang GTPP / 2011 Toyota Rav4 Base AWD / 2014 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS
1992 Nissan 240SX Fastback / 2004 Mazda Mazda3s / 2011 Ford Mustang V6 Premium / 2007 Suzuki GSF1250SA Bandit / 2006 VW Jetta 2.5

MrH

Quote from: giant_mtb on January 09, 2017, 02:07:38 PM
I like this grille.  Because it's just a grille. Not a bunch of weird plastic chrome slats.



Nostrils are totally flared. It's angry.
2023 Ford Lightning Lariat ER
2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD
2023 BRZ Limited

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Cookie Monster

Yikes. Looks fucking ugly no matter what trim/grille it has.
RWD > FWD
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Quote from: 68_427 on November 27, 2016, 07:43:14 AM
Or order from fortune auto and when lyft rider asks why your car feels bumpy you can show them the dyno curve
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Eye of the Tiger

2008 TUNDRA (Truck Ultra-wideband Never-say-die Daddy Rottweiler Awesome)

Gotta-Qik-C7

#19
If I was  in the Market for a full sizer I'd make a B Line to a GMC dealership........
2014 C7 Vert, 2002 Silverado, 2005 Road Glide

shp4man

Quote from: FoMoJo on January 09, 2017, 03:06:28 PM

The '40 was a beautiful design for sure. As was the 53-56. These guys on here aren't really on to that, I'm thinking.

So what are we talking here? The late model stuff, boring as it is, is dominated by Dodge, or Ram whatever. The best looking?.


FoMoJo

Quote from: Gotta-Qik-C6 on January 09, 2017, 05:42:00 PM
If I was  in the Market for a full sizer I'd make a B Line to a GMC dealership........
Unless hell froze over, I'm thinking. :lol:
"Blind belief in authority is the greatest enemy of truth" ~ Albert Einstein
"As the saying goes, when you mix science and politics, you get politics."

FoMoJo

Quote from: shp4man on January 09, 2017, 07:36:39 PM
The '40 was a beautiful design for sure. As was the 53-56. These guys on here aren't really on to that, I'm thinking.
Oh, I know that, but it never hurts to show a bit of classical beauty once in a while.

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So what are we talking here? The late model stuff, boring as it is, is dominated by Dodge, or Ram whatever. The best looking?.


I can never forgive Dodge for starting the whole 'stupid grille' thing.  They were the first to go overboard with their grille design in the early 90s.  Still looks like crap.
"Blind belief in authority is the greatest enemy of truth" ~ Albert Einstein
"As the saying goes, when you mix science and politics, you get politics."

giant_mtb

Quote from: shp4man on January 09, 2017, 07:36:39 PM
The '40 was a beautiful design for sure. As was the 53-56. These guys on here aren't really on to that, I'm thinking.

So what are we talking here? The late model stuff, boring as it is, is dominated by Dodge, or Ram whatever. The best looking?.



Yeah, I wasn't really meaning to ask about trucks from 70 years ago that nobody here will ever own, as pretty as they are. :lol:

MX793

Quote from: FoMoJo on January 10, 2017, 02:10:54 PM
I can never forgive Dodge for starting the whole 'stupid grille' thing.  They were the first to go overboard with their grille design in the early 90s.  Still looks like crap.

90s Dodge grilles (and the yellow one pictured) look downright good compared to some of the grilles they're using today.



Needs more Jiggawatts

2016 Ford Mustang GTPP / 2011 Toyota Rav4 Base AWD / 2014 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS
1992 Nissan 240SX Fastback / 2004 Mazda Mazda3s / 2011 Ford Mustang V6 Premium / 2007 Suzuki GSF1250SA Bandit / 2006 VW Jetta 2.5

Cookie Monster

Oh jeez the nostrils look even worse on the RAM. :facepalm:
RWD > FWD
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Quote from: 68_427 on November 27, 2016, 07:43:14 AM
Or order from fortune auto and when lyft rider asks why your car feels bumpy you can show them the dyno curve
1 3 5
├┼┤
2 4 R

Eye of the Tiger

RE: Giant Grilles

When was the last time therr was a truck, or even a car that had grille openings that were only large enough to provide the necessary air to the radiator and other such accessories? Something like a '95 Civic or Geo Metro comes to mind. I can't even think of a truck.
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FoMoJo

Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 10, 2017, 04:27:05 PM
RE: Giant Grilles

When was the last time therr was a truck, or even a car that had grille openings that were only large enough to provide the necessary air to the radiator and other such accessories? Something like a '95 Civic or Geo Metro comes to mind. I can't even think of a truck.
:huh:

"Blind belief in authority is the greatest enemy of truth" ~ Albert Einstein
"As the saying goes, when you mix science and politics, you get politics."

Cookie Monster

Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 10, 2017, 04:27:05 PM
RE: Giant Grilles

When was the last time therr was a truck, or even a car that had grille openings that were only large enough to provide the necessary air to the radiator and other such accessories? Something like a '95 Civic or Geo Metro comes to mind. I can't even think of a truck.

I mean, the Z06's grilles are so small they don't even provide the necessary air to the car... :mask: :pullover:
RWD > FWD
President of the "I survived the Volvo S80 Thread" Club
2007 Mazda MX-5 | 1999 Honda Nighthawk 750 | 1989 Volvo 240 | 1991 Toyota 4Runner | 2006 Honda CBR600F4i | 2015 Yamaha FJ-09 | 1999 Honda CBR600F4 | 2009 Yamaha WR250X | 1985 Mazda RX-7 | 2000 Yamaha YZ426F | 2006 Yamaha FZ1 | 2002 Honda CBR954RR | 1996 Subaru Outback | 2018 Subaru Crosstrek | 1986 Toyota MR2
Quote from: 68_427 on November 27, 2016, 07:43:14 AM
Or order from fortune auto and when lyft rider asks why your car feels bumpy you can show them the dyno curve
1 3 5
├┼┤
2 4 R

FoMoJo

#29
Quote from: Cookie Monster on January 10, 2017, 04:44:27 PM
I mean, the Z06's grilles are so small they don't even provide the necessary air to the car... :mask: :pullover:
Nah, they just got crap engine design; poor circulation.  If the Koenisegg Regara can pump out twice as much power from less displacement with no cooling issues, GM just has to spend a bit more cash to build a better engine; though they may already be working on it according to rumours. :rastaman:
"Blind belief in authority is the greatest enemy of truth" ~ Albert Einstein
"As the saying goes, when you mix science and politics, you get politics."