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The F-150 is the light-duty version of Ford's F-Series line of full-size pickup trucks. It became the first large-volume vehicle to have a fully aluminum body when it was redesigned for 2015. The F-150 comes in regular, extended and crew cab body styles and offers three cargo box lengths: 5.5, 6.5 and 8 feet. Competitors include the Chevrolet Silverado, Ram 1500 and Toyota Tundra.
New for 2017
A new available turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 engine makes more power and works with a new 10-speed automatic transmission. The V-6's horsepower rating increases by 10 to 375 hp and torque is up 50 pounds-feet to 470 pounds-feet.
The off-road-oriented Raptor model returns to the F-150 lineup for 2017. Available in extended and crew cab body styles, the Raptor features Fox Racing shocks and a Terrain Management System with six preset modes.
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