The 2013 Ford F-150 Was Chosen as Best Light-Duty Pickup Truck Among Five Competitors

June 27, 2013 - PRLog -- Arlington Heights Ford, a premier Chicagoland Ford dealership (http://www.ahford.com/inventory/newsearch/New/), has reported the results of the 2013 Light-Duty Challenge, with the 2013 Ford F-150 coming out of the competition in first place. When pitted against five other light-duty truck class competitors, the new F-150 placed first or second in 11 of the 13 events. Two of the pickup trucks in competition with the F-150 were 2014 models.

A brief synopsis of the performance trials that the 2013 Ford F-150 and its competitors were put through involved a loaded and unloaded 0-60 mph acceleration test, braking efficiency test, overall towing capacity test, a handling test done at various speeds, and a fuel economy test.

For the past 36 consecutive years, Ford’s F-Series pickup trucks have been the best-selling truck in the United States. For 31 consecutive years, F-Series trucks have been the best-selling vehicle in the country as well. According to Polk, the Ford F-Series has the most trucks on the road today with more than 250,000 miles on them, signifying the F-150’s reliability.

When properly equipped, the 2013 Ford F-150 (http://www.ahford.com/custom/2013-ford-f-150) can tow up to 11,300 pounds and can haul a total payload of 3,120 pounds. The F-150’s 6.2L V8 engine is capable of 411 hp and 434 lb-ft of maximum torque, which allows for its award-winning capabilities. The standard 6-speed transmission has selectable tow/haul modes for optimum performance when towing or hauling particularly heavy loads. This innovative transmission improves performance without sacrificing fuel economy.

The segment-exclusive 3.5L EcoBoost engine offers best-in-class towing capability and 420 lb-ft of maximum torque while also providing drivers with an EPA-estimated 16 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway. Rigorous in-house testing has proven that the Ford F-150 EcoBoost engine is quite capable of operating under harsh conditions.

The 2013 Ford F-150 is currently for sale at Arlington Heights Ford (http://www.ahford.com/inventory/view/2013/Model/F-150/New...). To schedule a test drive, the Arlington Heights Ford sales team can be reached at (847) 481-0427 and their dealership is located at 801 W. Dundee Road in Arlington Heights.