2017 Ford F-150 Tampa FL
One of the much-anticipated vehicles in the 2017 model year has now arrived. The 2017 Ford F-150 near Tampa FL is now available at Brandon Ford, and the truck is already making its impact felt. Ford has gone all-out with the new truck, offering an all-new engine option and new transmission along with several upgrades and updates.
Three entries from Ford’s lineup of EcoBoost engines are offered on the new F-150. The truck can be equipped with a 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6 and both the second and third generations of Ford’s 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6. These capable engines provide both excellent performance ratings and the best fuel economy ratings offered on the F-150. The EcoBoost lineup adds to the versatility of the truck in a way other engines cannot.
Engine Performance
Base F-150 models come equipped with a 3.5-liter V-6 that produces 282 horsepower and 253 lb-ft of torque. The first EcoBoost engine offered, the 2.7-liter V-6 checks in at 325 horsepower and 375 lb-ft of torque. Ford’s second-generation 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 Engine is next, offering 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. One V-8 engine is offered on the F-150, a 5.0-liter that produces 385 horsepower and 387 lb-ft of torque. Finishing things off is the third generation EcoBoost 3.5-liter V-6 engine, which produces 450 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque.
EcoBoost Fuel Economy
Fuel economy ratings on the 2017 F-150 vary based on the engine chosen. When equipped with the base engine, the truck is able to earn an estimated 18 city/24 hwy miles per gallon. The 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6 deliver the best fuel economy ratings available on the truck, checking in at 19 city/26 hwy mpg. The second generation 3.5-liter EcoBoost earns an estimated 18 city/25 hwy mpg, while the V-8 checks in at 15 city/22 hwy. The new third-generations EcoBoost V-6 is only available on four-wheel drive models, leading to fuel economy ratings estimated at 15 city/18 hwy mpg.
Safety Rating and Features
After government safety testing, the 2017 Ford F-150 emerged with an overall safety rating of five stars. This is the highest possible score awarded. Standard equipment on every F-150 includes antilock brakes, stability and traction control, trailer sway control, full-length side curtain airbags and automatic crash notifications. Additional available safety equipment includes both rearview and surround-view cameras, adaptive cruise control with collision mitigation, forward collision warnings with brake priming, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alerts and lane departure warnings.
2017 Ford F-150 Updates and Features
In addition to the all-new third-generation 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine, the 2017 F-150 offers several upgrades. The all-new engine is paired with an all-new 10-speed automatic transmission that maximizes the performance potential of the EcoBoost in ways other transmissions cannot match.
The 2017 F-150 can be with all of the best systems and features Ford has to offer, spread out over seven total trim levels. The truck can be equipped with:
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SYNC 3 touchscreen infotainment system
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Wood interior accents
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Leather-wrapped steering wheel
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Heated and cooled seats
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Auto-dimming rearview mirror
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Dynamic hitch assist
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Dual-zone automatic climate control
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110-volt power outlet
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Bluetooth, USB and auxiliary connectivity
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Keyless entry and ignition
- Panoramic sunroof
