2018 F-150 gets new look, new standard engine and Power Stroke diesel option

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Updated Jan 9, 2017
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Just three years removed from debuting a high-strength aluminum bodied F-150, Ford announced Sunday its flagship vehicle will get a facelift for the 2018 model year, along with the debut of the company’s first diesel-powered engine option for F-150.

All trim levels – from XL to Limited – get new grilles, headlamps and bumpers that Ford designed to 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.

The 2018 F-150 will also feature six all-new wheel designs, ranging from 17 inches to 22 inches in diameter.

18 Ford F150 02 HrAt the rear, 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.

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.

All new standard engine, first F-150 diesel 

The new F-150 will also introduce an all-new, standard direct-injection 3.3-liter V6 engine. 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.

18 Ford F150 11 HrAn second-generation 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine will feature advanced dual port and direct injection technology and 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 gets improvements in 2018. The naturally aspirated powerplant offers power and torque upgrades and is paired with the 10-speed automatic transmission for the first time.

The 2018 F-150 will have an available all-new Ford designed and engineered 3-liter Power Stroke diesel engine 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.

New technologies 

When 2018 models hit the highways, F-150 will feature segment-first and class-exclusive technologies, like adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go functionality and Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection.

18 Ford F150 08 HrAdaptive cruise control with stop-and-go functionality allows drivers to set a cruising speed. Radar and camera technology to monitor traffic ahead to maintain a set distance between vehicles – even following a vehicle down to a complete stop.

Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection helps the driver avoid or mitigate collisions with vehicles and pedestrians.

The coming F-150 makes available an embedded 4G LTE modem for a Wi-Fi hot spot, where customers can connect up to 10 mobile devices at one time. New B&O PLAY available audio system takes advantage of high-end speakers, sound and tuning.

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 (BLIS) 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 tail lamps to monitor areas that may not be visible to the driver

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