3 Features of the Ford F-150 You Need to Know About

The Ford F-150 is a staple in Canadian driveways everywhere.

Built tough from high-strength military-grade aluminum alloy, and loaded with the best safety features in its class, this full-size pickup truck is perfect for life in the Prairies.

The Ford F-series has been around since 1948, and the F-150 has been marketed as the best-selling pickup truck in Canada for just over 40 years. The F-150 is the most popular truck in the F-series, and the all-new 2017 Ford F-150 marks thirteen generations of incredible craftsmanship.

There continues to be no shortage of labour-intensive work in the Canadian Prairies, and when you’re expected to use your tools of the trade, you’ll need a proper work truck.

Here’s why the all-new 2017 Ford F-150 is the perfect full-size pickup for our friends in Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba.

The 3 Features of Ford’s F-150 You Can’t Live Without

Smart Towing Features: The Ford F-150 can tow up to 12,200 pounds, when paired with the available 3.5L Ecoboost engine. The Prairies are in the midst of a rapid population boom, and as a result, major job markets in areas like oil production and farming are expanding. The Ford F-150 has advanced towing features that do more than simply hitch your payload to the back of your vehicle. It can be tough to maneuver and balance excess weight while driving, and Ford recognizes this. Smart features like the available Smart Trailer Tow Connector will notify you on any connectivity issues, while the Trailer Brake Controller lets you synchronize your truck and trailer brakes. There’s even a Blind-Spot Information System that provides Cross-Traffic Alert, so you can rest assured you’re not invading another lane, or that the lumber you’re carrying is causing you to swerve into oncoming traffic.

Convenient Cargo Space: Most work trucks are designed for two things: to act as the vehicle that gets you to and from your job site, but also, your second toolbox and workshop. The 2017 Ford F-150 was designed to maximize workspace convenience, starting with the cargo bed itself. The class-exclusive BoxLink cargo management system is a universal interface that acts as a secure mounting point for many Ford accessories. Featuring LED lights, it makes loading and unloading object like tools or supplies easy, even in the dead of night, or in rural areas where streetlights are sparse. Inside your Ford F-150, you’ll get access to in-cab storage and a fully-flat load floor, so you can actually store items in the door-trim panel bins and the under-seat storage area. No more muddy workboots on those nice new seats!

Power-to-Weight Ratio Like Never Before: The Prairies cover a big part of Canada, and when you’re doing long distance trips with heavy equipment, you don’t want to stress over your truck. The new Ford F-150 gives you more than enough power and acceleration, no matter which engine or model series you decide to go with. The Ford F-150 ha four engines, including the Ecoboost for more environmentally-friendly driving, and all engines provide impressive fuel economy and efficiency to cover those long distances.

Are you looking for a strong, sturdy full-size pickup that will get the job done? Check out our brand new Ford F-150 models for sale, now available at Pine Ridge Ford. Schedule a test drive behind the wheel of a new Ford F-150 and see why it’s the only truck to drive this spring. Call us today at 1-(800) 667-3210 or contact us online to reserve your spot.