F-150

The Ford F-150 is presented here as a model range rather than a single vehicle listing, with a choice of LARIAT, Platinum and XLT grades in short- and long-wheelbase configurations. Its large double-cab pick-up body combines a substantial cargo bed with a cabin designed for everyday use, making the range relevant to drivers who need a full-size work vehicle without giving up passenger space or long-distance comfort.

At the heart of the Australian-market F-150 is a 3.5-litre V6 Twin-Turbo EcoBoost petrol engine, producing 298kW and 678Nm. A 10-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive are specified for the featured range information, giving the truck a broad spread of ratios and the traction hardware expected of a vehicle intended for varied road and worksite conditions. The published specifications also identify a 4.5-tonne braked towing capacity, a figure that places the F-150 firmly in heavy-duty towing territory when correctly equipped and operated within applicable limits.

Practicality is central to the F-150’s appeal. The pick-up layout provides a separate load area, while equipment such as a power-release and power-close tailgate is designed to make frequent loading and unloading less cumbersome. Available towing-related technology includes a trailer brake controller and trailer-focused coverage for the blind-spot monitoring and cross-traffic alert systems. These features are particularly useful when the vehicle is manoeuvring around a trailer or negotiating busy environments where the truck’s size can make visibility more demanding.

The cabin is intended to function as more than a conventional passenger compartment. The published range information highlights a built-in interior work surface, rear under-seat lockable storage and, on the Platinum model, multi-level massage seating with near-flat recline. Those details point to a truck designed to support long working days as well as weekend travel, with storage and seating features that help the interior adapt to different tasks.

Exterior equipment varies by grade, but the range includes LED headlamps, power-adjustable folding exterior mirrors with memory and, on selected variants, 20-inch six-spoke machined alloy wheels. The Platinum specification also lists a spray-in bedliner, blind-spot monitoring with trailer-tow coverage and a 4.5-tonne tow bar with integrated trailer brake controller. The range’s updated grilles, headlamps, belt-line trim and wheel designs give the F-150 a more contemporary appearance while retaining its distinctly large American pick-up proportions.

There is an important operational note for Australian buyers: the page states that side-mirror integrated indicator lamps on long-wheelbase variants and rear-facing white lamps are not operational. Equipment and availability differ between grades, wheelbases and colours, so the relevant specification should be checked against the particular configuration being considered.

• 3.5-litre V6 Twin-Turbo EcoBoost petrol engine
• 298kW of power and 678Nm of torque
• 10-speed automatic transmission and 4x4 drivetrain listed for the range
• 4.5-tonne braked towing capacity
• LARIAT, Platinum and XLT grades
• Short- and long-wheelbase double-cab pick-up configurations
• Available work-focused storage, towing and driver-assistance equipment

Other highlights include Condition: new; Engine or motor: 3.5L V6 Twin-Turbo EcoBoost petrol.