Category Archives: Ford F-150

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 >>

Front-quarter view of the 2018 Ford F-150 Gray

Celebrating 100 Year of Ford Trucks: From the Model TT to the F-150 and Everything In Between

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Ford Celebrating 100 Years of Pickup Truck Greatness

Ford has been a leader in innovation in the automotive industry since the very beginning, and one of their most impressive innovations took place on July 27, 1917 – the day the Ford Model TT was introduced and changed the automotive world forever. And after 100 years, Ford is still setting the bar when it comes to pickup trucks. Now, instead of the Model TT, it’s the rugged, powerful and dependable F-Series lineup leading the way, including the 2017 Ford F-150 and the 2018 Ford F-150. So, with all that in mind, let’s take a moment to celebrate 100 years of Ford’s pickup truck supremacy. Read the rest of this entry >>

Side view of the 2017 Ford F-150 White

What Exterior Color Will You Choose for Your 2017 Ford F-150?

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Pictures of All 2017 Ford F-150 Exterior Color Choices

You get to make a lot of exciting choices when picking out a new Ford F-150. From box sizes to cab configurations to powertrains, there are many ways to customize your 2017 Ford F-150. But we think the most enjoyable decision you get to make is choosing which color you want your new F-150 to be. With that in mind, here are pictures of all the 2017 Ford F-150 exterior color choices.

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Rear view of the 2017 Ford Focus Yellow

Are You a Recent College Graduate? Then You’re Going to Need One of These New Ford Models

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Posted in Comparisons, Ford Escape, Ford F-150, Ford Fiesta, Ford Focus, Ford Fusion, Ford Mustang

Here are the Best New Ford Models for a College Grad

This is a post for all of you recent college graduates out there around Atlanta, GA. First of all, congratulations. You just achieved something very special and very important. You’re about to embark out into the real world for the first time. And that means you’re going to need a real car to get you to and from work, to and from appointments, and to and from all of the other aspects of your new school-free life. With that in mind, here are the best new Ford models for a college grad. These cars will help you save money, have fun and, most important of all, keep you safe while going to and from your new life adventures. Read the rest of this entry >>

Two 2018 Ford F-150 parked in an open field

How is the 2018 Ford F-150 Different than the 2017 Ford F-150?

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2017 Ford F-150 vs 2018 Ford F-150 Model Comparison

This is the time of year pickup truck enthusiasts look forward to the most. That’s because this is the time of year when the anticipation for the latest Ford F-150 reaches its peak. Everyone here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA, is incredibly excited about the impending arrival of the 2018 Ford F-150, and we know you are, too. That’s why we decided to put together this 2017 Ford F-150 versus 2018 Ford F-150 model comparison – so you can see all the ways the new F-150 is different from the previous model year. Read the rest of this entry >>

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

What are the 2017 Ford F-150’s Maximum Towing and Hauling Ratings?

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Max Towing and Hauling Capabilities of the 2017 Ford F-150

Anyone who depends on their pickup truck daily knows they need one that can handle any and all jobs put in front of it. More specifically, they need a pickup truck known for its dependability, reliability, capability, and power. In other words, they need the 2017 Ford F-150. The new Ford F-150 turns “Built Ford Tough” from a catchphrase into a promise. Honestly, it’s that reliability, ruggedness, and capability that has made the Ford F-150 one of the most dependent pickup trucks out there. But anyone shopping for a new pickup truck needs more than just words. They need to know exactly what their truck can do. That’s why we decided to check out the maximum towing and hauling capabilities of the 2017 Ford F-150. Once you see everything it is capable of, you’ll know the 2017 F-150 is the right choice. Read the rest of this entry >>

Side view of the 2018 Ford EcoSport Blue

Ford EcoBoost Engine Named International Engine of the Year

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Posted in Awards, Ford EcoSport, Ford Edge, Ford Expedition, Ford Explorer, Ford F-150, Ford Mustang, Powertrain

Ford’s 1.0-Liter EcoBoost Engine Named the Best Engine in the World

Ford has received some great news recently. First, they found out they jumped up to second place in the 2017 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study. And now, they found out their 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine has once again been named the best engine in the world. Yes, we mean that literally and without hyperbole. The Ford EcoBoost engine was once again named the International Engine of the Year, marking the sixth year in a row the engine has earned the honor. That means for the last six years, there’s been no better engine. So, what makes Ford’s 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine so impressive? Well, let’s take a closer look and find out. Read the rest of this entry >>

Front view of the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor

How Does the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor’s New Terrain Management System Handle Off-Road Conditions?

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Terrain Management System Features for the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor

Once you’ve seen all of the awards won by the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor, you know there’s a lot to love about this impressive F-150 trim. That impressiveness includes the new F-150 Raptor’s new EcoBoost engine and its advanced new shocks. But for us here at Akins Ford near Atlanta, GA, one of the most exciting new features for the 2017 F-150 Raptor is its all-new Terrain Management System. Thanks to this new off-road feature, the new F-150 Raptor can handle any and all road conditions, including any and all off-road terrains, with ease. So, how does this new off-road system work? Let’s find out exactly that as we learn all we can about the new terrain managements system features for the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor. Read the rest of this entry >>

Two 2018 Ford F-150 parked in an open field

2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Ford Expedition Improve Power and Efficiency Year After Year

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Improved Power and Efficiency for the 2018 Ford F-150 and Expedition

Even when models are carry-overs from one model year to the next, there are still updates, upgrades and enhancements made. But the change from one model year to the next has never been as stark in terms of power and efficiency as it is for the 2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Ford Expedition. That’s because both these new Ford models feature advanced lightweight materials, new engine options and new 10-speed automatic transmissions making them more powerful and fuel efficient than ever. That’s why we want to check out the improved power and efficiency for the 2018 Ford F-150 and Expedition. Read the rest of this entry >>