When it comes to Ford trucks, there’s a few to pick from, let’s take a look at what makes each truck unique.
Key takeaways
- The Ford F-150 and Ford Super Duty are meant to be more of your haulers, with the Super Duty being the stronger of the two.
- Despite being a work truck, you can find that the F-150 will have pretty nice comfort features, making it an attractive used vehicle to get.
- If you want something smaller, there is the Ranger and the newer Maverick
Introduction
For Fords, there’s 4 main trucks, ranging from compact, mid-size, light duty, and heavy-duty trucks. Your two main daily drivers will slot into the compact and mid-size categories. These two trucks are the Maverick, and the Ranger. The more powerful trucks are the F-150 and the Super Duty which includes 3 HD truck levels: F-250, F-350 and F-450.
Ford Maverick
The Ford Maverick is the more recent addition to the truck lineup, offering a smaller, yet still capable vehicle. Entering production in 2021, if you’re lucky enough to find a used one it will likely be in good condition with not a lot of miles on it when compared to the other models with more years in production.
The Maverick comes with a 2.0L EcoBoost that produces 250 horsepower, and although it isn’t standard for the first model years, the CEO of Ford revealed that 56% of buyers opt for the hybrid powertrain, meaning you will have a better chance of finding a used one if you were wanting one. This engine is a 2.5L port-injected Atkinson-cycle DOHC 16-valve I-4, plus permanent-magnet electric motor.
While it doesn’t have the most powerful engine in the lineup, it will still be able to transport light objects that weigh up to 1,500 pounds depending on the configuration in the bed of the pickup, making it perfect for those who don’t want to spend a ton of money at the pump while still remaining capable, giving you better utility in ways that a car can’t replicate.
Ford Ranger
The Ford Ranger is the next size up, coming with a slightly more powerful engine in the 2.3L EcoBoost engine that can produce 270 horsepower, while being more powerful it still has decent gas mileage at a combined 21 MPG. This truck makes for a great daily driver, especially if you have to move lightweight cargo somewhat regularly. The towing capacity of this truck isn’t anything like the two haulers that Ford has, but depending on configuration, you can still tow a respectable 7,500 pounds.
Ford F-150
The Ford F-150 slots into the light duty category, this makes the truck more of a dedicated work truck than the first two covered. The F-150 comes with a 2.7L EcoBoost engine able to make 325 horsepower. Ford goes all out with the F-150 so there are several other engines under each trim’s hood. Make sure you check out which one is on your used F-150 before you buy so you know its power. It is able to carry larger loads and even haul heavy cargo, this truck will get most jobs done thanks to its ability to tow up to 13,500 pounds, without much effort or extra equipment. For the higher end trims, you are treated to luxurious features, making this truck stylish and powerful.
Ford Super Duty
The Ford Super Duty slots into the heavy-duty truck category and comes in a few different models, each more powerful than the last. This lineup is meant to be more of your heavy hitters, able to do the toughest jobs. The Super Duty is known for hauling heavy equipment that weighs up to 40,000 pounds in the right configuration. This truck will do it all, and if you’re ever wanting to haul other vehicles out into nature, this is the one you want.
Summary
When it comes to Ford trucks, there’s something for everyone. Stop by any Jarrett Ford today and check out our stock!