Category Archives: Ford F-150

front view of a red 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel towing a trailer

Does the All-New Ford F-150 Diesel Model Offer Best-in-Class Towing and Payload Ratings?

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Best-in-Class Capability Ratings for the 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel Model

Diesel-lovers have waited a long, long time to be able to get a new Ford F-150 at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA, that is powered by a diesel engine. But their wait is over now that the 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel model is on its way to us here at Akins Ford. And, let us be the first to tell you, that wait was worth it. That’s because the 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel model offers best-in-class capability ratings in terms of towing and payload, which is what we’re going to cover right here, right now. Read the rest of this entry >>

side view of a red 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel

What’s Under the Hood of the All-New Ford F-150 Diesel Model?

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Horsepower and Torque Ratings of the 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel

As soon as Ford announced an all-new diesel engine choice was coming to the 2018 Ford F-150 lineup for the first time ever, people wanted to know just how powerful and capable this first-ever diesel engine option was going to be. Those people have had to wait a bit to find out exactly how powerful and capable this all-new 2018 Ford F-150 diesel engine is, but now their wait is over. That’s because we finally know the specific horsepower and torque ratings of the 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel, which we’re going to go over right here. Read the rest of this entry >>

close up of the Power Stroke logo on a 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel

Akins Ford near Atlanta GA Taking All-New Ford F-150 Diesel Orders Now

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2018 Ford F-150 Diesel Available Now at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA

Right before the 2018 model year rolled around, Ford put all other pickup truck lineups on notice with the announcement that an all-new diesel engine option was coming to the 2018 Ford F-150 lineup for the first time ever. After a ton of initial excitement, the focus then turned to the rest of the all-new Ford F-150 lineup as it was released upon the world. But the 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel is back at the forefront once again as it is now available at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA. Read the rest of this entry >>

blue 2018 Ford F-150 parked at a construction site

Get the Most Advanced New Technology with a New Ford F-150 at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA

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2018 Ford F-150 Features the Best New Technology Systems

What are the first words that come to mind when thinking about a new Ford F-150? Powerful? Capable? Efficient? Rugged? Dependable? How about technologically-advanced? That last one might not be something you automatically think of when you think about the 2018 Ford F-150 lineup, but it should be now that the 2018 Ford F-150 lineup features some of the best new technology systems around. Don’t believe us? Then check out these lists of the standard and available technology features of the new Ford F-150 lineup at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA. Read the rest of this entry >>

silver 2018 Ford F-150 parked on a hill with the sunrise in the background

2018 Marks Back-to-Back Motor Trend Truck of the Year Awards for the Ford F-Series

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Motor Trend Names 2018 Ford F-150 Truck of the Year

Surprising to no one and expected by all, the experts at Motor Trend have named the 2018 Ford F-150 their Truck of the Year. Thanks to comprehensive updates, upgrades, enhancements and improvements across the entire new Ford F-150 lineup, including the arrival of an all-new diesel engine option, the 2018 F-150 lineup is now more powerful, more capable, more dependable, more efficient and more reliable than ever before. But we’ve told you all about all of that already, thanks to the F-150 section of our Akins Ford Blog. This time around, we’re going to let the experts from Motor Trend tell you exactly how they feel about the 2018 Ford F-150 lineup. Read the rest of this entry >>

front view of a black 2019 Ford F-150 Limited

Horsepower and Torque Ratings for the New Ford F-150’s Engines

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Powertrain Options and Features of the 2018 Ford F-150

Ever since the first Ford F-150 model was created, the lineup has crafted a tradition of being the most powerful, most rugged, most dependable and most reliable pickup truck available each and every model year. And that’s never been more accurate than when looking at the new Ford F-150 lineup. That’s because the 2018 Ford F-150 lineup improves upon the 2017 F-150 lineup in every conceivable way – from better gas mileage to more power and more capability. That improvement even includes an all-new 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel model. But it’s the power we’re going to focus on here, as we check out all the new powertrain options and features of the 2018 Ford F-150 lineup. Read the rest of this entry >>

Three 2018 Ford F-150 trucks parked in an open field

New Ford F-150 Trims Levels, Cab Configurations and Box Sizes

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Trim, Cab and Box Configurations for the 2018 Ford F-150

The 2018 Ford F-150 has arrived here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA, which means it’s time to upgrade your truck with a new F-150 that’s more capable, more powerful, more efficient and more dependable than ever before. And it’s more customizable than ever before, too, as the new Ford F-150 lets you choose between a wide variety of trim levels, cab configurations and box sizes. And when we say wide variety, we mean it. That’s why we decided to go over all of the trim, cab and box configurations for the 2018 Ford F-150 here, so you can find the pickup truck that perfectly matches your needs. Read the rest of this entry >>

Two 2018 Ford F-150 parked in an open field

What Kind of Gas Mileage does the New Ford F-150 Get?

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Get Best-in-Class Gas Mileage with the 2018 Ford F-150

Each and every model year, the new Ford F-150 impresses thanks to it improving so much upon what made the previous model so great. And that’s especially true with the 2018 Ford F-150, as it improves upon the 2017 Ford F-150 in every possible way – including more power and torque, an all-new F-150 Diesel model and best-in-class towing, hauling and fuel efficiency ratings. Fuel economy is what we’re going to be focusing on here, as we show you how you can get best-in-class gas mileage with your new 2018 Ford F-150. Read the rest of this entry >>

side view of a black 2019 Ford F-150 Limited

How Much can the 2018 Ford F-150 Haul and Tow?

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Get Best-in-Class Towing and Hauling with the 2018 Ford F-150

When it comes to Ford trucks, “Built Ford Tough” is way more than just a meaningless catchphrase. Instead, it’s a promise – a promise that’s fulfilled throughout the entire Ford model lineup, especially when it comes to Ford pickup trucks. With that in mind, perhaps no other new Ford model lives up to everything “Built Ford Tough” stands for quite like the 2018 Ford F-150. More specifically, the 2018 Ford F-150 offers best-in-class towing and hauling capabilities that continue the F-150’s long-standing tradition of being the toughest, most powerful, most dependable and most capable truck available. So, let’s get right down to it and check out just how much you can haul and tow with your new Ford F-150. Read the rest of this entry >>

2018 Ford F-150 Police Responder off-roading

Ford Debuts the First Ever Police Pursuit-Rated Pickup Truck

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Specs and Features for the 2018 Ford F-150 Police Responder

Ford has long been a leader in automotive innovation, and they’ve continued that tradition by creating the first ever police pursuit-rated pickup truck with the 2018 Ford F-150 Police Responder. Taking cues from the 2018 Ford F-150 FX4 off-road model, the new Ford F-150 Police Responder features everything our country’s brave police officers need to safely and efficiently fight crime. So, without further ado, let’s learn everything there is to know about the specs and features of the 2018 Ford F-150 Police Responder. Read the rest of this entry >>