2018 Ford F-150 Review

If you're looking for the right pickup with exceptional abilities and capacities, you know it's got to be the Ford F-150. At Richmond Ford Lincoln, we've always shared the impressive features and strengths of this iconic truck with our friends throughout the Richmond, Mechanicsville, and Ashland areas. Now, it's time to take a look at the 2018 Ford F-150 and its new updates.

This 2018 Ford F-150 review is going to delve in deep and show drivers like you what you want to know about this pickup. We'll start by looking under the hood and checking out the engine specs and options. We'll also be focusing on this truck's extraordinary towing and payload abilities. By reading this review, you'll be able to determine if this truck has the qualifications the help you get the job done.

2018 Ford F-150 Engine Specs & Options

The 2018 F-150 comes standard with the new 3.3L V6, which replaces the outgoing 3.5L V6. that delivers 290 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque. The truck's engine gets mated with a 6-speed automatic transmission with Tow/Haul mode to allow drivers to redistribute torque for when it's time to tow. The abilities vary greatly because there's a variety of optional engines available to put in your 2018 Ford F-150.

• 2.7L EcoBoost® V6 delivers 325 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque.
• The 3.5L EcoBoost® V6 provides 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque to the mix.
• The final engine is the 5.0L V8, which can achieve 395 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque.
• The Ford F-150 also offers the optional Electronic 10-speed transmission with Tow/Haul, Snow/Wet, EcoSelect, and Sport modes.

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Ford F-150 Towing Capacity

Due to the nature of this pickup, it brings a lot of impressive abilities to the table. However, it all depends on what type of engine you have equipped with your 2018  Ford F-150. If you're looking to conduct some serious towing and payload hauling, you may want to consider one of the higher upgraded engines to provide you with those abilities.

• The base level Ford F-150, with the 3.3L V6, can tow 5,100 pounds and has a 1,990-pound payload capacity.
• The 2.7L EcoBoost® V6 engine allows the Ford F-150 to tow 7,600 pounds while carting 1,860 pounds worth of payload.
• The 3.5L EcoBoost® V6 provides the most towing abilities with a 12,100-pound capacity and the ability to carry 2,350 lbs.
• The 5.0L V8 and effectively tow 9,100 pounds and carry 2,290 pounds worth of payload.

 

Drop by Richmond Ford Lincoln to Learn Even More

At Richmond Ford Lincoln, we're always happy to share our excitement about the  2018 Ford F-150 with drivers who are interested in learning about what this powerful pickup can do. We hope that our 2018 Ford F-150 review shed a little light on this truck's remarkable abilities and strengths. However, if you'd like to know more, why not browse our vast inventory of Ford F-150 models before getting inside the cabin to see how it feels while out on the road?

Schedule your test drive with us at Richmond Ford Lincoln. We're happy to help our friends in the Richmond, Mechanicsville, and Ashland areas make the right choices when deciding on their next pickup. Browse our online inventory today!