Ford F-150 Offers Snow Plow Prep Option

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ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich—Mother Nature isn't on our side this winter, but Ford is! The all-new Ford F-150 offers a snow plow prep option across all cab configurations, giving the average snow plow a run for its money.

When the next Polar Vortex strikes, we'll be ready thanks to the snow plow prep option, available on the all-new 2015 F-150. Ford is the only manufacturer to offer a light-duty snow plow prep option for Regular, SuperCab, and SuperCrew models. To activate snow plow mode, it's as easy as a push of a button. The F-150 will temporarily turn off unnecessary features to ensure maximum power for the plow, giving drivers full capability to get the job done. Ford continues to maintain efficiency and power in any situation!

The new 2015 F-150 is up to 700 pounds lighter, providing better handling and increased capabilities. The maximum light-duty plow weight will be over 450 pounds, still making the new F-150 lighter than ever. Lighter in weight but still maintains toughness and durability makes for the ideal truck for plowing. If you want this tough new tool equipped on your F-150, make sure your vehicle qualifies. The option package requires a 5.0-liter V8 engine and four-wheel drive, and is available across XL, XLT and Lariat trim levels.

Owners will need to take their truck to a Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier to purchase and install the plow hardware. The price for the snow plow prep option alone will not be announced until later this year.To accommodate to any weather condition, the all-new Ford F-150 offers snow plow prep option to help tackle those tough winter days. The all-new 2015 F-150 won't be in dealerships until later this year, but feel free to stop by Roy O'Brien Ford if you're looking for Certified Preowned Trucks or Top Quality Used Cars!

Family owned and operated since 1946, Roy O'Brien Ford is located at 22201 E. 9 Mile Rd. St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 for all your Metro Detroit Ford Vehicle needs. Stay on the right track to Nine Mile and Mack!

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2.7-Liter EcoBoost With Auto Start-Stop Adds Efficiency and Capability to New F-150

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ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich - A high output and lightweight design will compliment the all-new F-150 and it's 2.7-liter EcoBoost with auto start-stop, adding to the efficiency and capability of the pickup.As America's truck leader, Ford is debuting a high-output twin-turbo 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 that features an completely new design. Power and performance for the F-150 will now be stronger and smarter.

The Auto Start-Stop technology in the F-150 will increase fuel efficiency by shutting off the engine when the vehicle is stopped. Aside from when towing or in four-wheel drive, the drivers will have power on demand and as soon as the brake is released, the engine restarts in a millisecond.

The 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine uses the first compacted graphite iron cylinder block in a gasoline engine. The composite CGI/aluminum block saves weight while providing strength where it is needed for the most durability. No one has built a six-cylinder engine like this before, it is the most technically advanced and efficient engine ever designed.

With the production of such an outstanding vehicle, comes the intensive testing of it. The engine raced in the Baja 1000, an 883-mile event, without any issues and surpassed Ford's extensive and difficult testing regimen. The F-150 experienced more than 1,000 consecutive extreme temperature loops that brought the engine from minus 25 degrees to 235 degrees Fahrenheit. Ford also tested the engines ability to endure repeated stop/starts with more than 900 test hours and 240,000 starts and stops. There was also more than 800 hours of towing and unloaded-driving testing across the entire engine power range with gasoline-ethanol mixtures up to E20 and intentionally degraded engine oil.

The new F-150 will feature a complete lineup of powerplants to let customers alter the nation's best-selling truck to their personal needs. Sales of the Ford F-150 3.5-liter EcoBoost that launched less than three years ago has topped 425,000 units in the United States and accounts for approximately 35 percent of all F-150 sales. Once the all-new F-150 goes on sale later this year, it will ultimately raise the bar for all trucks now and in the future.

Is an F-150 is your dream vehicle? Or perhaps you are in search of a car, SUV, or crossover. At Roy O'Brien Ford, we can help you find the vehicle to meet all of your driving needs. Visit us at our Southfield Area Dealership to see the variety of Ford vehicles that we have in our inventory. From Car Loans to vehicle maintenance, Roy O'Brien Ford is here to take care of you!

Family owned and operated since 1946, Roy O'Brien Ford is located at 22201 E. 9 Mile Rd. St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 for all your Metro Detroit Ford Vehicle needs. Stay on the right track to Nine Mile and Mack!

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2015 Ford F-150 Sneak Peek

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ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich.- A few months ago the Ford Atlas concept truck debuted at the Detroit Auto Show. Some felt it may have been our first glimpse at the next generation Ford F-150. Well, you can't quite tell if it is indeed the Atlas, but what's believed to be the 2015 Ford F-150 has been spotted while out testing! The 2015 Ford F-150 Sneak Peek doesn't exactly reveal every detail, but we do notice a few shocking details.

It's obvious that the next generation F-150 is still in early development. However, the spy shots reveal that it retains the chrome Gillette-style front grille present on the current F-150. The most notable detail that stands out in these photos is that there are only five-lug wheel hubs which means that this could be a prototype for a lighter duty pickup truck like the Ford F-100.  Trucks with higher payload ratings, like the current Ford F-150 usually have six or seven-lug hubs.

Thanks to advanced metals, the 2015 Ford F-150 will be 700 pounds lighter and will enjoy improved fuel economy. This also offers the option for a smaller engine which is encouraged by the tiny split exhaust tips. Current Ford trucks have larger exhausts. Gas mileage is increased even further by the significant improvements in aerodynamics on the next generation Ford truck.

Stay tuned for more 2015 Ford F-150 Sneak Peeks! But until more information is released, check out the 2013 Ford F-150 Brochure and remember that we can help you save with Ford F-150 Rebates! Family owned and operated since 1946, Roy O'Brien Ford is located at 22201 E. 9 Mile Rd. St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 for all your Metro Detroit Ford Vehicle needs. Stay on the right track to Nine Mile and Mack!

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