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2015 Ford F150
The 2015 Ford F-150 is a significant step forward for this particular line of vehicles - and Ford's answer to the problems that vehicles face in the real world. One of the biggest highlights of this year's model is the switch to using military-grade aluminum alloy - specifically, a 6000-series alloy that offers improved strength while simultaneously helping to reduce the weight of the vehicle by hundreds of pounds.
However, the main structure of the vehicle is still made of steel, regarded as a necessary component for providing the structural strength that a vehicle of this type needs to function as intended.
Exterior and Interior Features
Some of the best features on the outside of the F-150 are the most useful ones - while a normal vehicle doesn't need specialized spotlights, the box lighting and mirror spotlights in the F-150 help to keep an area lit and allow things to be found easily even in the middle of the night. That's no small concern for long-running projects that need to keep going. Otherwise, the selection of exterior features for this vehicle is very basic... exactly as expected of a working truck, since exterior frills are among the least important components.
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On the inside, the F-150 provides a number of selections to make jobs easier. 110V/400W power supplies can provide energy directly to tools, while a 360-degree camera system helps to minimize the blind spots that large vehicles have and provide an added level of safety in any environment. Most other features have yet to be announced by Ford, but all customers can expect to see a similarly high number of features within the interior of the cabin.
Engine and Performance
The 2015 version of the F-150 will be running four major engine types - each has its own distinct characteristics, and companies with specific needs should carefully consider each option to ensure they can get the most from the vehicle.
The newest choice is a 2.7L EcoBoost engine with an emphasis on added torque and overall capability. It's also the smallest engine available for the F-150 lineup, and considered by Ford to be a second-generation option.
For those who prefer what was available before, the 3.5L EcoBoost is still available, mixing the power of a V8 engine with the efficiency of a V6.
At a similar size, the other 3.5L engine gets rid of the EcoBoost and replaces it with twin independent variable camshaft timing systems, which uses Flex-Fuel intakes to promote overall efficiency.
The largest engine available is the 5.0L V8; like the entry above, it uses Flex-Fuel, but is designed to provide pure power for everyone that needs it.
 Conclusion
Ford's decision to use aluminum is a bold step forward, but it has some merit - the biggest drawback to trucks has always been their poor fuel efficiency, and one of the best ways of improving efficiency is reducing the amount of weight the vehicle has to deal with. Using military-grade materials means the F-150 can remain tough while adding in the kind of fuel efficiency owners are looking for, and that means this year's model is a big step forward for the F-150 line.
In short, if you're looking for a vehicle with the power to get things done and the efficiency to do it at a rate you can actually afford, you should seriously consider investing in a 2015 Ford F-150 as soon as they're available. This is one of the trucks that's worth the wait to get.
Be sure to get your 2015 Ford F-150 at your Mechanicsburg Ford dealership.