2018 Ford F-150 Review

The 2018 Ford F-150 is a very modern truck, with aluminum-body construction, advanced engines, and all sorts of high-tech driver-assist features. Those qualities and others have made it a major draw for pickup truck drivers across Salisbury and Kannapolis.

In this car review, you’ll discover what features and capabilities the 2018 F-150 brings to the table. When you’re finished reading, you’ll have a clearer picture of whether this truck can handle your toughest jobs near Lexington and Mooresville. Contact us at Cloninger Ford with any questions!

2018 F-150: An Excellent Engine Lineup

A truck is only as good as the engine powering it, and the F-150 has five engines to choose from. Whether it’s the base 3.3-liter V6 (290 horsepower), the 3.5-liter EcoBoost® (375 horsepower), or the high-output, Raptor-exclusive 3.5-liter EcoBoost® (450 horsepower), you’ll get great acceleration from this truck.

All powertrains now feature stop/start technology. It saves fuel by shutting off the engine when your truck comes to a complete stop. Take your foot off the brake pedal, and the engine will kick back on again. Fuel-saving measures like this have helped earn the F-150 impressive efficiency for a truck—an EPA-estimated 18 city and 24 highway MPG on the base model.

Pickup Truck Capabilities: Towing & Hauling

Wondering just how much the Ford F-150 can move? If you’re hitching up a trailer, boat, or some other recreational or work-related vehicle, you may want to consider the 3.5-liter EcoBoost® engine. This V6 can produce a whopping 470 lb-ft of torque, which helps it tow up to 13,200 pounds when properly equipped.

With towing power like that, you can move larger recreational boats or camping trailers without an issue. And, if you’re wondering how much weight that truck bed can handle, the F-150 offers a max payload of 3,270 pounds. When you’re hauling heavy materials between job sites, you’ll appreciate that impressive capability.

Technology Features for Your Convenience

You can equip the 2018 F-150 with many features to make driving and towing easier. One of them is the available Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®), which signals you in the outside mirror when there’s a car detected in your blind spot. It covers not just the length of your truck, but your trailer as well.

While a rearview camera comes standard in the F-150, you can upgrade to an available 360-degree camera system. It uses four cameras placed on each side of the vehicle to stitch together a composite image of all that’s happening around you. If you’re maneuvering in tight spaces or out on the trails, you may find this feature especially handy.

Experience the 2018 Ford F-150 the Right Way

At Cloninger Ford, we’re committed to helping shoppers across Kannapolis and Mooresville find their ideal pickup truck. If you like what you’ve read in our car review, you may want to experience the 2018 Ford F-150 in person.

Schedule a test drive here at our dealership and get behind the wheel. With some all-essential firsthand experience, you’ll know whether this truck is perfect for all your Lexington and Salisbury driving!