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Find out what you need to know about the 2017 Ford F-150
By Product Expert | Posted in Ford F-150 on Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 at 3:52 pmHow fast can the 2017 F-150 hit 60 mph?
Of all of the elements a pickup truck buyer needs to consider, performance remains of the most important categories. Because of all of the options available with full-size pickup truck options for the 2017 Ford F-150, this isn’t always as straightforward as one would think. Zero-to-60 mph times and towing capacity information for the 2017 F-150 can change with powertrain options, cabin configuration and cargo bed lengths. In order to get a standard set of requirements, we are using a 2017 F-150 with the standard cargo bed and the 5.0-liter, V-8 as the benchmark. A Houston Ford sales professional will be able to discuss how changes to any of the criteria will affect performance.
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2017 Ford F-150 0-to-60 time
Our engine used to explain the 0-to-60 mph times and towing capacity information for the 2017 F-150 is a 5.0-liter, V-8 making 385 horsepower and 387 pound-feet of torque. The power plant is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Independent testing recorded the 2017 F-150 with this equipment hitting 60 mph in 6.9 seconds. The online review also praised the truck’s engine for delivering immediate power off the line and for passing slower traffic. Additionally, the 2017 F-150 posted very admirable scores for its braking performance.
Towing specs 2017 Ford F-150
Towing capability is obviously a very important aspect of the performance of the 2017 Ford F-150. A crew cab-equipped version of the 2017 F-150 has a conventional towing capacity of nearly 9,000 pounds. Adding certain available equipment can push that towing capacity to more than 11,000 pounds. For the current model year, Houston Ford customer taking home the 2017 F-150 can have access to a number of new towing features to make pulling and backing up with the heaviest loads easier and safer.
If you would like to see a demonstration of the 0-to-60 mph times and towing capacity information for the 2017 F-150, make an appointment with a Houston Ford sales professional today.