--- title: "2018 Ford F-150 Revealed – More Payload, Towing, MPG, Features" url: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2017/08/2018-ford-f-150-revealed/" publisher: "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk" content_signal: "search=yes, ai-input=yes, ai-train=no" author: "Tim Esterdahl" published: "2017-08-10T14:13:41+00:00" modified: "2026-08-19T15:25:46+00:00" image: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/F150_KRChrome_Horse_Trailer_Arena_0044_sd.jpg" --- # 2018 Ford F-150 Revealed – More Payload, Towing, MPG, Features By Tim Esterdahl Published: 2017-08-10T14:13:41+00:00 Updated: 2026-08-19T15:25:46+00:00 ![Featured image]() ![]()Ford pulled the covers off its new 2018 Ford F-150 pickup and the numerous improvements are quite impressive. The new truck raises the bar again in the full-size market with more payload, towing, fuel economy and standard features. The quick hit highlights on this new truck are: - 2nd-generation 2.7-liter EcoBoost has an EPA estimated rating of 20 mpg city, 26 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined. - 13,200-pound tow rating – thanks to more powerful, efficient engine offerings featuring standard Auto Start-Stop and expanded availability of 10-speed SelectShift® automatic transmission - New truck sports a tougher design with bolder Built Ford Tough styling and its high-strength, military-grade, aluminum-alloy body and box - Using available Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go functionality, the 2018 F-150 can assist drivers in congested traffic – even applying brakes to help prevent a collision; available Wi-Fi hotspot helps occupants stay connected on the go **![]()New Powertrain Lineup Improves Payload, Towing and Gas Mileage** [Ford says](), the second-generation 2.7-liter EcoBoost® V6 with segment-exclusive SelectShift® 10-speed automatic transmission has an EPA-estimated rating of 20 mpg city, 26 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined which is best-in-class. With advanced dual port and direct-injection technology, the second-generation 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine delivers a 25 lb.-ft. increase in torque – and at lower engine speeds compared to a traditional V8. Like the second-generation 3.5-liter EcoBoost, this 2.7-liter EcoBoost will be paired with Ford’s segment-exclusive 10-speed SelectShift automatic transmission. An enhanced 5.0-liter V8 boasts a best-in-class payload capacity of 3,270 pounds. This normally aspirated engine features significant upgrades for 2018 including advanced dual port and direct-injection technology for 10 more horsepower and an additional 13 lb.-ft. of torque. Spray-on bore liner technology also featured in the Shelby GT350® Mustang has been added to squeeze out even more weight from the aluminum block. For the first time, the V8 is paired with the 10-speed SelectShift automatic. For best-in-class towing, the second-generation 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 delivers 13,200 pounds of towing capacity, thanks to its 470 lb.-ft. of torque that beats all diesel- and gasoline-powered competitors, including V8 engines with nearly twice its displacement. With dual port and direct-injection technology, the 375-horsepower twin-turbo engine provides ideal low-end and peak engine performance for hauling heavy payloads and towing heavy trailers. Even the all-new 3.3-liter V6 engine is more efficient, more powerful and delivers more torque to get the job done, compared to the previously standard 3.5-liter V6. Plus, the now standard 3.3-liter provides a 5 percent power-to-weight ratio improvement versus the 2014 F-150 featuring steel body and 3.7-liter V6 – with better fuel economy and performance based on EPA-estimated ratings. ![]()Designed, engineered and tested in-house, an all-new 3.0-liter Power Stroke® turbo diesel V6 paired with 10-speed SelectShift automatic joins the F-150 engine lineup for 2018. The first diesel engine offered for F-150 will be available next spring. **F-150’s new powertrain lineup** New F-150 offers the most advanced engine offerings ever, including standard Auto Start-Stop. Specifically: | | 3.3-liter PFDI V6 | 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 | 5.0-liter
PFDI V8 | 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 | 3.5-liter
high-output EcoBoost V6 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Horsepower | 290 @ 6,500 rpm | 325 @ 5,000 rpm | 395 @ 5,750 rpm | 375 @ 5,000 rpm | 450 @ 5,000 rpm | | Versus 2017 | **+8** | No change | **+10** | | | | Torque (lb.-ft.) | 265 @ 4,000 rpm | 400 @ 2,750 rpm | 400 @ 4,500 rpm | 470 @ 3,500 rpm | 510 @ 3,500 rpm | | Versus 2017 | **+12** | **+25** | **+13** | | | | EPA fuel economy | **4×2**

19 mpg city,



25 mpg highway,



22 mpg combined







**4×4**



18 mpg city,



23 mpg highway,



20 mpg combined | **4×2**

20 mpg city,



26 mpg highway,



22 mpg combined







**4×4**



19 mpg city,



24 mpg highway,



21 mpg combined | **4×2**

17 mpg city,



23 mpg highway,



19 mpg combined







**4×4**



16 mpg city,



22 mpg highway,



18 mpg combined | **4×2**

18 mpg city,



25 mpg highway, 21 mpg combined











**4×4**



17 mpg city,



23 mpg highway, 19 mpg combined | **4×4**

15 mpg city,



18 mpg highway,



16 mpg combined | | Versus 2017 | **4×2**

**+1 mpg city,**



**+1 mpg highway,**



**+2 mpg combined**







**4×4**



**+1 mpg city,**



**+1 mpg combined** | **4×2**

**+1 mpg city**



















**4×4**



**+1 mpg city,**



**+1 mpg highway,**



**+1 mpg combined** | **4×2**

**+2 mpg city,**



**+1 mpg highway,**



**+1 mpg combined**







**4×4**



**+1 mpg city,**



**+1 mpg highway,**



**+1 mpg combined** | | | **Raising the bar through segment-exclusive materials and technologies** ![]()More than just styling that creates visually bolder and more planted stance, the new F-150 continues to offer a segment-exclusive combination of advanced materials that have proven durability through extensive real-world performance and inhibit corrosion. A high-strength, military-grade, aluminum alloy body and box that saves weight and adds capability coupled with a high-strength steel fully boxed ladder frame. The new Ford F-150 further advances the light-duty pickup truck market with segment-first and class-exclusive technologies that improve productivity, efficiency and driver confidence, while keeping occupants connected to the world around them. Technologies include: - New segment-first enhanced adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go functionality is available to allow drivers to set a cruising speed. The system then uses radar and camera technology to monitor traffic ahead to maintain a set distance between vehicles – even following a vehicle down to a complete stop - New segment-first Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection is available to help drivers avoid or mitigate collisions with other vehicles and pedestrians - An available new embedded 4G LTE modem with Wi-Fi hotspot enables customers to connect up to 10 mobile devices at one time, virtually anywhere - New B&O PLAY audio system is available, offering high-end speakers, sound and tuning for a richer, more engaging listening experience ![]()Existing segment-exclusive driver-assist and convenience features include: - Available Pro Trailer Backup Assist allows F-150 drivers of various skill levels to steer a trailer instinctively using a center console-mounted dial to back-up a boat launch or park in a driveway - Available Blind Spot Information System with trailer coverage technology is optimized for F-150 to include up to 33 feet of trailer length; BLIS® uses radar sensors in the taillamps to monitor areas that may not be visible to the driver around the truck and trailer - Available 360-degree camera technology helps improve driver confidence when parking and can help reduce stress when connecting a trailer – allowing customers to see more so they can focus on specific tasks such as lining up a hitch - Available lane-keeping system is designed to help reduce drifting of the truck outside its intended lane The new 2018 Ford F-150 goes on sale this fall. 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