Ford F-150 Pick-Up Truck as Family Vehicle?
When you think
about owning a family vehicle, be honest, does a large and in charge truck like
the Ford
F-150 come to mind? If you answered no to this question, then you just
might want to change your perspective. Thanks to being more roomy, comfortable,
luxurious, capable and even safer than ever before the most popular pickup
truck in the country is now the most family-friendly pick-up available.
Roomy & Comfortable
Along with
being a strong bread winner when it comes to being a powerful workhorse, the
F-150 offers so many more benefits that could have your family considering
Ford’s most popular full-size truck as its newest family vehicle. Depending
upon the cabin style chosen, both you and your passengers will find plenty of
space, including for large and tall occupants. The driving position is also
adjustable enough to keep smaller drivers from feeling as if they are in a
cavern. The backseat of the 2019 Ford
F-150 also offers child safety seat accommodations with lower LATCH anchors that are prominent and easily
reached.
Despite not
being a SUV, this Ford truck also offers lots of storage options, including a
deep center console bin with a removable tray and a handy nook forward of the
transmission selector.
Outperforming the SUV Segment
While the sport
utility vehicle (SUV) market is rapidly booming right now, the newest family
vehicle is actually outperforming this vehicle thanks to impressive engine
options like the base 3.3-liter V6, which is capable of 290 HP and 265 lb.-ft.
of torque. For those who need a bit more oomph for added towing capability might
be interested in stepping it up to one of the three turbocharged possibilities,
including the most powerful turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 that offers up to 450 HP
and 510 lb.-ft. of torque. For those who prefer a family truck that can also
serve as a work truck, may want to opt for the new turbocharged 3.0-liter
diesel-powered V6.
Each of these engines mentioned above is
mated to either a six or 10-speed automatic transmission to offer some of the
most capable towing power ever available. So, if your loved ones enjoy spending
family vacations at the lake or RV camping, you have found the ideal family
pickup truck to make each of these trips more memorable than the last.
The newest Ford F-150 also takes on
rugged terrain with ease, thanks to upgraded off-road tires as well as the FX4
Off-Road option, which includes electronic-locking rear differential, Hill
Descent Control, off-road tuned shock absorbers and skid plates.
Safe Enough to Do it All
The best thing
about owning this adventurously spirited family vehicle is knowing that it can
do anything all while keeping your loved ones as safe as possible. Rated as the
only truck to earn the top-tier good rating in every Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety category, the family-friendly Ford F-150 comes standard with the
latest safety features that allow both you and your family to ride in complete
peace of mind. These features include pre-collision assist, active park assist
as well as high strength steel to assure the upmost safety in the case of a
crash.
Take a Family Adventure You Will Never
Forget
So, what are
you waiting for? Get your family off of the beaten path this summer with the
vehicle that can make any adventure possible – the 2019 Ford F-150 at your Southern
California Ford Dealers.
Resources:
https://www.edmunds.com/ford/f-150/2019/supercrew/
https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2019/03/21/ford-f-150-iihs-good-ratings.html
