The Best Uses for Ford Trucks

Despite what all of your pals think, you aren’t in the market for a new Ford truck simply because you are so excited and eager to help them move all of their stuff from apartment to apartment – although we’d be lying if we said Ford trucks aren’t extremely helpful when it does come time to pack up your boxes and head to new digs. But Ford trucks are incredible machines and can be used for so much more than just hauling boxes and bags from one spot to the next. In fact, while you may have an idea of all of the cool things you can do with a Ford truck, chances are there are some neat uses that you may not be aware of. Read on to find out why owning a Ford truck is like owning a Swiss Army Knife –  there’s a million uses all wrapped up in one very attractive package

Ford F-150

It goes without saying, but you don’t get to be the Motor Trend Truck of the Year just because you’ve been able to couple rugged good looks with powerful performance – although the 2018 Ford F-150 certainly has accomplished that feat easily. No, you get one of the industry’s top accolades because you offer best-in-class payload, torque and towing. You then combine that with sweet amenities and an abundance of cool technology features, and round it all off with impressive fuel economy. Talk about being the Swiss Army Knife of trucks – the Ford F-150 truly is one of the most functional vehicles on the road today.

Starting at $27,705 and with an abundance of bed and cab configurations, the Ford F-150 is ideal for those who plan to use their truck for more than just driving around listening to country music. Not only is it built for commuting, thanks to it’s comfortable and well-appointed cabs, but it’s also built for fun and for families. With seating available for up to six passengers and no shortage of storage space, the Ford F-150 is ideal for taking the family to the beach, the lake, to the grandparent’s – anywhere your kids want to go, you can get them there safely and comfortably. And of course, if you need to stop by and check out the job site first – well, there’s certainly no shame in pulling up in a truck that makes heavy lifting look like child’s play.

Ford Super Duty

If the Ford F-150 is the truck you need to get almost everything done, the Ford Super Duty is the truck you need when you need to get things done in a big way. This is the truck you want to pull up in when the boss is having a tough day and is looking for someone to step in and take charge. No nonsense and sheer strength make the Ford Super Duty the most useful truck when your day job requires heavy lifting.

What makes the all-new Ford Super Duty such an impressive utilitarian vehicle? How about it’s seriously impressive (not to mention, best-in-class) ability to carry a payload up to 7,630 pounds? Or how it can easily tow up to 21,000 pounds – which, of course, is also class leading. If you’re wondering what gives the Ford Super Duty it’s super-strength, according to Ford it’s a combination of “a stronger, sturdier, fully boxed frame made of over 95 percent high-strength steel; heftier axle, suspension and driveline components; plus a factory-installed weight-carrying hitch built into the frame.” Basically, Ford was not messing around when they constructed their Super Duty truck.

And to that end, if you’re thinking to yourself, “okay sure, that’s impressive, but I need to tow or haul even more than that to be successful at my job,” well, don’t write the Super Duty off just yet. The Ford Super Duty can also be equipped with the 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Hitch Prep package, which bolsters the truck’s maximum payload to up to 27,500 and it’s maximum towing capacity to up to 34,000 pounds. So no matter if you’re taking your Super Duty to the construction site, to the rodeo or to just about anywhere else you can imagine, you can rest assured that you’ll be arriving well-prepared and well-equipped to show the team who’s really boss.

The Ford F-150 Raptor

With a name like the Raptor, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the best use for this Ford truck is simply bragging about how cool your vehicle’s name is. And while it’s certainly true that you’d be hard pressed to find a more descriptive and lively named vehicle, the Raptor’s list of awesomeness goes well-beyond just its bold moniker.

You may be thinking “Isn’t the Ford Raptor just the Ford-F-150 with a fancier name?” and you would be so very wrong, my friends. The Ford F-150 Raptor might be based on the F-150, but the Raptor is in a league of its own. In fact, as U.S. News describes, the Ford F-150 Raptor “gets its own high-strength steel box frame, an aggressive exterior, and a 6-inch wider stance than a standard F-150. Compared to the previous generation model, the 2017 is 500 pounds lighter, due to aluminum body construction.” It also is powered by a High-Output 3.5-liter V6 Ecoboost engine that churns out 450 galloping horses and 510 pound-feet of torque. So no – it’s not exactly the same as the Ford F-150.

Wondering what you can do with your Raptor? Well, the answer here is: basically anything. You want to offroad in seriously rough conditions? Your Raptor’s got it covered. You want to kick up dust clouds in the desert? This is the truck for you. Best of all, you can even bring the kids along for a little excitement, as the Ford F-150 Raptor is designed to carry up to five passengers. Of course, it also goes without saying that you get the same seriously impressive towing and hauling abilities in your Ford Raptor as you do all Ford trucks, which means that you don’t have to sacrifice utility in the name of getting a little wild with your truck.

What Can’t A Ford Truck Do?

At this point, the only question you probably want to ask is “what can’t a Ford truck do?” and the answer to that is – very little. Supercharged, super duty and super safe, Ford trucks offer drivers one of the most versatile rides on the road.

Come visit us at Kings Ford today to see how you can put a Ford Truck to work for you.