Category Archives: Ford F-150

2016 Ford F-150 White towing a trailer

F-150 Wins Top Honor at Fuel Economy Challenge

It’s Ford Truck Month here at Akins Ford, and we are psyched about letting you know about the best that our Ford light-duty and Super Duty trucks have to offer. Which is why it is so great that the 2016 Ford F-150 recently won the PickupTrucks.com Texas Truck Showdown Max MPG challenge. Keep reading to learn about the fuel economy of the Ford F-150 and its performance in the Pickuptrucks.com fuel economy challenge. Read the rest of this entry >>

2016 Ford F-150 towing a boat

Celebrate Truck Month At Akins Ford!

Ford Truck Month at Akins Ford near Atlanta GA

March is Ford Truck Month, and here at Akins Ford, we are excited about the opportunities that we can offer for new and used truck buyers. Last year, we were the #1 Ford volume dealer in Georgia (and a top ranking dealer nationally) and we are currently offering serious deals and opportunities including $12,000 to $14,000 off the MSRP on most new Ford F-150s in our inventory, as well as plenty of research information. Celebrate Ford Truck Month with us and take advantage of these opportunities! Read the rest of this entry >>

2016 Ford F-150 towing a boat

KBB Gave Four Fords the 5-year Cost to Own Award

Folks have a lot of good reasons to buy Ford trucks, whether it’s their affordable performance capability, or their sheer towing and hauling excellence, but now there is yet another reason, thanks to Kelley Blue Book. KBB gave four Fords the 5-year Cost to Own Award this year, which shows that they are estimated to have the lowest costs, long-term, in their class. Find out more about the winning advantages of the Focus ST, F-150, Explorer, and Mustang GT here. Read the rest of this entry >>

2016 Ford F-150 Special Edition towing a boat

2016 Ford F-150 Shelby Edition by Tuscany at the Chicago Auto Show

2016 Ford F-150 Shelby Edition

One of the coolest things about being able to be at the Chicago Auto Show is getting to see specialty vehicles that don’t appear anywhere else. One of these is the F-150 Shelby by Tuscany. We were excited flat out by the use of the word “Shelby” which inevitably makes us think of the Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R performance car. When we learned about the basic and custom features of this truck we were not disappointed. Keep reading for information and images of the 2016 Ford F-150 Shelby Edition by Tuscany at the Chicago Auto Show. Read the rest of this entry >>

Front view of the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor

2017 Ford F-150 Raptor Off-Road Racing in the Desert

Even if you are perfectly content with the features of your standard commuting vehicle, there’s something exciting about reading about the advanced off-road heavy-hitters that can handle pretty much any terrain. Which is why we keep coming back to the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor. What’s the latest news about this off-roading powerhouse of a truck? It’s off to the races. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Auto Start-Stop Technology on Ford Vehicles

Saving on gas money with your vehicle doesn’t always have to mean investing in a hybrid or plug in vehicle. Ford engineers are hard at work making sure that your vehicle is making the most of every drop of gasoline with features like Auto Start-Stop Technology on Ford vehicles. Recently Ford announced that this technology will be standard in all new Ecoboost-equipped F-150 trucks, in addition to several sedan and SUV models. But how does Auto Stop-Start work, and how does it save you money? Read the rest of this entry >>

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Start Your Kids Out Right With Ford Raptor and Ford Mustang LEGO Sets

If you’re a proud Ford driver, you probably want to start the next generation out right. So why not invest in the just-announced Ford Raptor and Ford Mustang LEGO sets and let your kids enjoy Ford vehicles long before you’re taking advantage of the Ford MyKey safety features when they practice driving in your actual truck. Read the rest of this entry >>

SuperCrew Body Style Announced for the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor

2017 Ford F-150 Raptor SuperCrew Release Date

Any Ford truck can deliver on-top performance and tackle even the toughest jobs, but when you want a truck that can seamlessly head onto the roughest trails, you want something a little different. That’s where the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor comes in. This off-road optimized truck offers breathless power and capability matched to a go-anywhere attitude, and now with more space in a SuperCrew body style. Keep reading for the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor SuperCrew release date and more information on this great truck. Read the rest of this entry >>

2016 Ford F-150 Special Edition towing a boat

New F-150 Appearance Package is Aggressive and Striking

Each new model of the F-150 offers something new to an already excellent Ford truck lineup. In addition to neat available features like Pro Trailer Backup Assist and an available compressed natural gas powertrain, the 2016 Ford F-150 will offer an available Special Edition Appearance Package on select trim levels. Keep reading for more details and pictures of this striking Appearance Package. Read the rest of this entry >>

2016 Ford F-150 Red towing a boat

The F-150 Can Now Run on Compressed Natural Gas!

The Ford Motor Company is always pushing the envelop on new technology that delivers on stronger, more efficient, and greener technology, and they have done it again! The 2016 Ford F-150 is now available outfitted to run on compressed natural gas! This is a huge step toward a world where our automobiles are no longer dependent on foreign fuels, and can run even more efficiently. Read the rest of this entry >>