One of the biggest advantages that the Ford F150 has over the other trucks is the fact that this pickup comes with a TSC (Trailer Sway Control). There are lots of pickups, who have got into trouble or have been in the trouble because of their trailer sway, and hence Ford while developing the F150 has made sure that you don’t face any such problem if you are getting the Ford F150.

The TSC in the Ford F150 specializes in providing immense stability and control to the Pickup and prevents your blood level from reaching up to the sky. So now you will be able to travel in a lot more stable and controlled manner, and can enjoy the ride completely.

You can understand the trailer sway by watching some the trailer sway for some of Fords competitors on Ford’s website. The videos makes clear that if the wheel is in the hands of on immature or an inexperience driver,  then the violent trailer sway can be immensely disastrous. It can cause a major accident not only hurting the driver, but also to severe vehicles on the road. Considering this, the TSC is an amazing feature to have and should have been included a lot of other trucks as well.

But this is not where the list of features for 2010 Ford F150 stops here. One of the main factors in considering Ford F150 as your first truck is the comfort that it offers. Especially if you are buying the Ford F150 as a family vehicle then you got to check the comfort, but at any point of time you won’t be disappointed with the F150, even from kid’s point of view this is a really decent option to consider. So these are the things that you should know before getting the 2010 Ford F150, so as to get the right pickup for you.

What’s On The Cards?

Sources from Ford has already hearing the roar of the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine, but what reports says is that the Ford will be offering the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine only on the top-of-the-range Ford F-150, that too in the model year 2011. under F-150’s hood the brawny 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine will be thumping 400 horsepower of maximum torque and 400 pound-feet of maximum torque. But the sources have confirmed that the output figures for Raptor R will also be the same, and can even be higher.

Currently the Raptor R is powered by a 6.2 liter engine generating maximum power of about 500 horsepower; this is the latest custom variant of Ford’s all new V8 engine. So its quite clear that in the modern world of power and style Ford will not be backing up in terms of power, especially when its about the without fear or favor racing truck for example the Ford Raptor R.

Our reports also suggest that there are chances that the mighty Ford Raptor R EcoBoost might be seen competing in this year’s Best In The Desert off-road racing series, and also could be seen in Baja 1000 taking place later this year. So to conclude things up we now are bracing our self for the brutal pickup truck from Ford having a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine pumping under the hood, entering the market. If you are a pick-up truck fan or just love the roaring sound of those powerful beasts, then prepare yourself for something really special. The Ford Raptor R powered by a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine certainly is not news for the people with weak hearts, and you are not the one, than wait till it enters the market.

But when the financial crisis hit the slews and rose diesel prices to sky heights, the plan of launching the diesel engine into the pickup was put on ice. But now, although not confirmed by Land Rover, we have heard that the all new Land Rover V8 diesel engine is being supplied from Ford’s Chihuahua engine plant, which also produced the new-fangled 6.7-liter Scorpion diesel engine for the Super Duty pickups.

Though, we were further told that Ford never actually confirmed the minutiae of the F-150, so this might not be the above-mentioned engine. But considering the information that we have this seems to be a sensible inference. We even did a bit of research about it and consulted some of the auto gurus, and most of them were pretty sure that it is the same engine.

But as the engine primarily is built for the comfortable SUV it means that it can easily be re-energized for using in the pickups. Although the Ford now has decided to give the Ecoboost V6 engine to the F-150 it looks somewhat unlikely. Also the good news for the US buyers is that, the engine initially was intended for the U.S. auto market, and was made by keeping all the emissions necessities in check, hence it can very well appear in most of the American Range Rovers. Also considering the immense success of diesel engines in German SUVs, this seems pretty believable.

The 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty belongs to the entry-level Super Duty segment, but this not at all should be taken as the deficiency of this Super Duty. The 2011 F-250 Super Duty is well capable of handling the tough tasks. The 2011 F-250 Super Duty has got an overall styling for its exteriors to complement its increased ability as a Super Duty. The buyers will get plenty of options and well as standard surprise with the 2011 F-250, and to name the few we have its blocky grille and the space behind the grille is kept for two new V8 engines.

But the most impressive thing about this multitasking Super Duty is its ability to get configured for a wide range of utility. It can be configured as a luxurious hauler for the buyers looking for the same and at the same time can be configured as a down-and-dirty work truck. We are pretty much impressed with what we saw and felt in the 2011 F-250 Super Duty, and despite the fact that both the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra are getting completely redesigned and Dodge’s Ram 2500 is already being benefited by its previous years update, we would give the 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty. But the final decision will largely depend on the brand you like.

What’s New for 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty?

The 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty comes with plenty of new updates. The most noticeable one is its outside styling, but apart from this the 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty has all new diesel and gas engines, six-speed automatic transmission, and plethora of other luxurious and well as power enhancing optional and standard features.

Body Styling and Features

The 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty will be launched in three body styles of regular cab, SuperCab (or extended cab) or crew cab. All the body styles will have their own features; like the SuperCab will have two smaller rear-opening rear doors and the crew cab will have all four doors of equal size. You also will get options for bed lengths for SuperCab.

The 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty will be available in four trim levels of the base XL, XLT, Lariat and King Ranch. The feature set for the base XL trim level of F-250 Super Duty includes a black grille and bumpers, 17-inch steel wheels, air-conditioning, manual-telescoping trailer drag mirrors, upholstery, vinyl floor casing, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, a two-speaker AM/FM radio and a 40/20/40-split front bench.

The Lariat will be available on crew cab and SuperCab models, while for the King Ranch will be offered for crew cab.

Move up a bit and you will get XLT with chrome bumpers and grille, cast-aluminum wheels, heated exterior mirrors, full power accessories, cruise control, an integrated trailer brake controller, keyless entry, cloth seats, a carpeted floor, a four-speaker stereo with CD/MP3 player and auxiliary audio jack and lockable second-row under-seat storage with a power point.

The feature set for Lariat trim level comprises of power-telescoping mirrors, Foglights, 18-inch wheels, rear parking sensors, chrome tubular step bars, a power back sliding window, upgraded internal upholstery and dual-zone automatic climate control. Some other standard equipments includes wood grain trim, a 4.2-inch LCD multifunction screen, power-adjustable pedals, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a center front seat that converts into a center console, leather seats, the Ford Sync voice activation system, 10-way power-adjustable front seats, and audio system with eight speaker and satellite radio.

The range topping King Ranch comes with two-tone paint, power-folding mirrors, single interior and exterior badging, a body-colored grille with chrome insert, upgraded Chapparal leather upholstery, remote start, ventilated and heated seats, a rearview camera and driver seat memory.

You can get certain features from the higher trim level in the lower and vice versa.

Under The Hood

The power for 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty comes from either a 6.2 liter gasoline V8 engine or an optional 6.7 liter diesel-fueled V8 engine. The gas V8 engine is capable of churning maximum power of 385 horsepower and maximum torque of 405 pound-feet, while the V8 diesel engine makes maximum power of 390 hp and a whopping maximum torque of 735 lb-ft.

The power generate by both the engines are taken by a six speed automatic transmission and can be acquired in both the rear-wheel and four-wheel-drive variants.

Verdict

The 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty is a powerful perfect blend of style, power and refinement, and if you are looking for a heavy duty pick-up this is the best you can do I current scenario.

The all new 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty Regular Cab Pickup is like the double cappuccino punch, which you need when the regular coffee is not doing the job for you.  The 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty Regular Cab Pickup comes with the entire needed boost in its kick and muscle, for the pickup truck lovers who wanted the same. Ford is known as one of the finest pickup maker around the world and it gets justified with one simple look at 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty.

One of the vital things that we are looking forward to in 2011 Ford F-250 is flexibility which will make it suitable for a wide range of uses, like from a deluxe hauler to a brawny work truck. Some another noteworthy things that we are looking forward to are the inferior emissions from the diesel engine and enhanced overall fuel economy. But regardless of your engine selection, the one thing that you can be assured of here is the class-leading comfort capability and some other modifications that differentiate the 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty Regular Cab Pickup from the other pickups and sets up and example.

Selecting a heavy-duty truck in current market is really tricky, and this is because of the plenty of excellent models we have in market. With the likes of GMC Sierra twins  and Chevrolet Silverado getting revamped this year and Dodge’s Ram 2500 making an impact on the consumers with its previous years update, you easily can get confused on which one to buy. But as far as our recommendation is concerned, it goes to 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty Regular Cab Pickup. This is because you already have seen the performance of 2010 Super Duty, and were impressed with its refinement and ride, and now that 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty Regular Cab Pickup is here with all new blend of power, muscle and modification it clearly is the top pick in the heavy-duty truck market.

The trucks being launched in the modern market are way ahead than what the trucks use to be just a little while ago. With the cutthroat competition among the truck manufacturers, every single model launched by any of the manufacturers brings plenty of updates for the buyers. The same is the case with the all new uber-cool Super Dutys from Ford. With the very first look it becomes clear that Ford has raised the bar with its 2011 Ford Super Duty and it won’t be an easy task for any truck manufacturer to get passes them. With the colossal and unabashed fresh grille and power dome hood, the 2011 Ford Super Duty’s biggest asset is the imposing power pumping under its hood, bettered fuel economy and the payload.

What’s New for 2011 Ford Super Duty?

The 2011 Ford Super Duty redefines the trucking standards with its imposing updates and sets pretty high standard for its contenders. The apparent changes in 2011 Ford Super Duty has got includes the all new power dome hood, the giant and blatant new grille the and on a more significant node the 2011 Ford Super Duty comes with augmented payload, fuel economy and power. The 2011 Ford Super Duty also gets two all new heavily powerful engines pumping under its hood, with each of the engines generating class-leading power and torque. So there are plenty of new features available in 2011 Ford Super Duty for the potential buyers.

Body Styling and Features

The 2011 Ford Super Duty will be available in one single trim level of XLT 4 x 4 Crew Cab. The trim comes with plenty of advanced and luxurious features such as a mono beam suspension amid coil shocks, stabilizer bar and springs. Also the rear-live axle of 2011 Ford Super Duty gets stabilizer bar, staggered shocks and leaf springs. The truck also gets plenty of feature enhancements for the interiors. Some of the praiseworthy features that we found here include 4-wheel ABS brakes, regular power-assist steering, and an 81.8-ft. cargo box and rollover stability control. There are some optional features in the form of tailgate step, rearview camera, bed extender, cable lock and spray-in bedliner. All these features enhancement makes the 2011 Ford Duty a all new luxurious pickup, enticing enough to fetch the best of the truck buyers from the market.

Under The Hood

The 2011 Ford Super Duty comes with two all new and immensely powerful engine options in the form of a 6.2 liter V8 gasoline engine and a 6.7 liter turbo diesel V8 engine. The first 6.2 liter V8 Gasoline engine is potent enough to generate maximum power of 385 hp and maximum torque of 405 ft. lbs., while the 6.7 liter turbo diesel V8 engine pumps maximum power of 390 hp and maximum torque of 735 ft lbs. The 6.2 liter V8 gasoline engine enhances the fuel efficiency by 15 percent in comparison to 2010’s gas version, whereas the 6.7 liter turbo diesel V8 engine enhances the fuel economy by 18 percent, you even can power it with 20 biodiesel. The 6 speed automatic transmission remains common for both the engines, and this heavy duty torque shifting transmission permits four types of powertrain control.

Verdict

The all new 2011 Ford Super Duty takes the Pickups to a whole new level of luxury, power and utility. If you ever have wanted a pickup that not only can fulfill your utility requirement, but also can enhance your style quotient then this is your chance to make that happen.

Make no mistakes here about the potential of 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor 6.2 and just b because we are comparing it with Porsche 911 GT3, it doesn’t means that the 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor 6.2 has lost its pickup truck ability. On the contrary put the 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor 6.2 on any deserted or pickup friendly track and you will find it going as fast as you can drive, without causing any sought of dribbling mess. In fact it will let you feel like a dirt track racer.

The best thing that the 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor 6.2 has got is the power that was missing from all the Ford F-150 and even though the 5.4-liter Ford Triton V-8 engine pumping maximum power of 310 horsepower and maximum torque of 365 pound-feet does the trick for Ford F-150 but we know that it is not what Ford F-150 deserves. But this deficiency of power gets fulfilled with 6.2-liter V-8 engine; as a matter of fact the 6.2-liter V-8 engine is what the Raptor always wanted and finally has got it. The extra power and torque generated here makes the 2010 Raptor even more adjustable. Apart from this the best thing that the Ford engineers have done this time is that they haven’t forced the truck to do what exactly it cant do, and that is to make it drive like a sports car.

The 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor 6.2 has been said the Porsche 911 GT3 of Pickups, because of its ability to drive fast and balanced on the given track. But this ability of 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor 6.2 has been placed in 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor 6.2 by trying to make it a potent desert racer pickup. Apart from of the enhanced engine there is plethora of other enhancements that comes together in 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor 6.2 for the potential buyers. So if you are planning to buy a pickup in 2011 then definitely keep the 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor 6.2 in your consideration, it clearly is one of the finest trucks you will get even in next year.

The front wheel drive 2010 Ford Transit Connect from the house of Ford was named the North America Truck of the Year, for 2010 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. Since then we have been curious about the Transit Connect and finally got the chance to know it closely. Right from the very first look at 2010 Ford Transit Connect it becomes clear that it has been designed and developed peculiarly for the small business. The small panel of Transit connect can be customized as per personal needs.

The motto behind the development for the 2010 Ford Transit Connect clearly was to help the small business owners who neither needs nor can afford the full sized trucks. The all-new compact 2010 Ford Transit Connect seems to live up to the expectations.

What’s New for 2010 Ford Transit Connect?

If you haven’t got the glimpse of 2010 Ford Transit Connect then let us tell you that you haven’t missed anything, as a matter of fact even if you would have seen it you would not have noticed it. The design of Transit Connect is like a really bad cocktail of Ford Fusion and Dodge Sprinter, if you can imagine that, then that’s the only new thing about 2010 Ford Transit Connect.

The 2010 Ford Transit Connect in a manner is a lighter Dodge Sprinter. Just like the Dodge Sprinter, the 2010 Ford Transit Connect also comes with a fuel-efficient engine, spacious interiors and comparatively nimble around-town handling, but all this in a lot affordable and compact package.

Body Styling and Features

The 2010 Ford Transit Connect work van is available in four trims, namely Van XL, Van XLT and Wagon XL and Wagon XLT. But except for the second-row seat there isn’t any difference between Van and Wagon. So there isn’t much to think about. All the four trims come with sliding door, but if you don’t want they can be eliminated. The same is the case with the rear glass on Van.

The Van XL trim comes with standard equipments like plastic bumpers, 15-inch steel wheels, air-conditioning, 180-degree rear doors, adjustable driver seat, a tilt-telescoping steering wheel, a two-speaker stereo along with an auxiliary audio jack and cloth upholstery. While the Wagon XL brings in a two-person second row seat. The Van XLT apart from all the basic features gets complete power accessories, body-color bumpers keyless entry, heated mirrors, cruise control and a CD player. While the Wagon XLT gets a split-folding 60/40 three-passenger second row seats.

Under The Hood

Being a work Van the 2010 Ford Transit Connect actually doesn’t have much under its Hood. Thumping under the hood of 2010 Ford Transit Connect is a 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine, capable of churning maximum power of 138 hp and maximum torque of 132 pound-feet. The engine is matted to fixed four-speed automatic transmission which transmits the power to the front wheels of Transit Connect. Just as expected, the Transit Connect sprints (Crawls) from 0 to 60 in sluggish 12.4 seconds. The fuel economy of Transit is also pretty impressive with 23 mpg combined, considering the fact that it is intended towards small businesses.

Verdict

The 2010 Ford Transit Connect is an all new work van with roomy interiors, reasonably agile around-town handling and a fuel-efficient engine, designed to appeal the small business owners who don’t need heavy-duty hauling full sized trucks.

SUV Or Pick Up? Ok let’s make it easier for you “How about both?” Not many of the people will agree to it, but yes it possible and the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac has the capability to offer you the best of both worlds. So are you ready for it, we think we are and will grab it with both hands. This has been the second generation for Ford Explorer Sport Trac and after it’s the second generations stepping in the market in 2007, we feel that Ford has come a long way and the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT is the proof of it. The company finally has succeeded in making a vehicle that not only can offer you immense power of a pickup truck but at the same time could lend you the versatility of an SUV, and the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac is what we are talking about.

What’s New for 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

The 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac comes in the single trim level of a four-door crew cab pickup and even though the basic structure for Sport Trac has been derived from Explorer SUV, the Sport Trac actually is a bit longer. The five passenger Sport Trac comes with increased rear legroom and cargo capacity, thanks to its increase wheel base. The intent while making the Sport Trac was always to bring in the comfort and functionality together and hence even the basic trim of Sport Trac has been equipped with typical comfort features such as power windows and mirrors, cruise control, keyless entry, CD player and air-conditioning.

Body Styling and Features

The five-seater 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac comes in single body style of four-door crew cab pickup, but this single body style offers satisfactory performance and styling. The basic structure for Ford Explorer Sport Trac has been derived from Ford Explorer SUV, but due to its extended wheel base the Ford Explorer Sport Trac offers more rear legroom and cargo space. The single body style is available in two trim levels of base XLT and premium Limited trim.

Ford’s intent of developing 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac was to provide the best of both worlds to their consumers and hence despite making a pickup truck the comfort and luxury was taken care very well. Even in the Base XLT trim you can find regular features, like power windows and mirrors, cruise control, keyless entry, CD player and air-conditioning. On the other hand the premium trim level includes better 18 inch wheels, color-keyed mirrors, bumpers and external hardware for example side-step bars and foglights. Some other luxurious options include a dual-zone climate control, a navigation system and sunroof.

Under The Hood

The 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac comes with two engine choices. You either can get the 4.0-liter V6 engine capable of churning maximum power of 210 horsepower and maximum torque of 254 pound-feet of torque. The V6 engine is mated with the standard five-speed automatic transmission. If you are more power loving driver like us then you can opt for 4.6-liter V8 engine churning out maximum power of 292 hp and maximum torque of 300 lb-ft  and the V8 is mated to a six-speed automatic. Both the models of 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac are available in rear-wheel and four-wheel drive options.

Verdict

If you want to avail the comfort and luxurious interior of an SUV and cargo-hauling capability of a pickup truck, then the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac is just the perfect vehicle for you. The 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac offering the best of both worlds will offer you everything that you have ever wanted.

Among handful of improvements in 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty some that impressed us the most includes, outstanding fuel economy, unchanged price even for the new 6.7-liter diesel engine option, telescoping steering wheel and the availability of Six-speed automatic transmission for both, the diesel and petrol engines.

Cons:

Almost unchanged looks and unless you aren’t looking at it head on, you cant tell that it’s the new 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty, the 6.2-liter V-8 gasoline doesn’t feel as powerful as the old 6.8-liter V-10 engine and needs better enhanced power and brake feel to handle increased loading and hauling.

Introduction:

The 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty is available in three body styles of extended cab, regular cab and crew cab and four trim levels of base XL, off-road-oriented 4WD-only FX4, plush Lariat and midlevel XLT. So the buyers this time will have wider range of options to choose from and the best thing is that most of the body styles and trim levels can be customized further.

The primary reason why Ford has got such immense reputation in this niche segment is that, Ford has presented an astonishing range of body styles, trim levels and power train options for the buyers. The latest entry from Ford is the 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty. This is the boost that the pickup truck buyers always have been asking for and if you also have been asking for it then have a look at this Ford F-250 Super Duty review and you will have your greed satisfied.

Engine Choice:

The 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty gets its power from three different engine choices. The first choice the buyers have is the standard 2 valve 6.2-liters V-8 engine generating maximum power of 385 horsepower and maximum torque of 405 pounds-feet running on gas this is an upgrading to old 5.4-liter V8 engine. But it’s the 4-valve 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 diesel engine, which is creating buzz among buyers by generating maximum power of 390 hp and staggering 735 pounds-feet of maximum torque. The last engine option that it will have is the 6.7-liter V-8 engine which will be introducing the diesel exhaust fluid for reducing the dangerous nitrogen oxide emissions.

Performance:

With such immensely engines pumping under the hood of 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty the performance shouldn’t be a question at all, but still if you want to know the performance of 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty then keep in mind that this is way more advanced than the 2010 Ford F-250 and the Ford engineers has done an immaculate work in making it. With immense towing capacity and telescoping steering wheel for controlled movement of the truck, the 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty makes towing and hauling an effortless task. The actual performance for 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty will be known once the truck hits the streets in practical environment and even we are waiting to see how the 6.2-liter V-8 gas engine performs.

Verdict:

The only thing we can say about the 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty is that the Ford engineers have eliminated even the minors of flaw we had in 2008-10 rigs and by starting the all new 6.7-liter V-8 Power Stroke diesel we surely can expect improved and even smoother performance from the 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty.