Jun 12, 2023

In the world of full-size pickups, the 2023 Ford F-150 is a truck like no other, as it effortlessly blends incredible performance and off-road versatility with sophisticated technology. Few other pickups come close to offering the luxury comforts that this one does inside its cabin, and when you throw in plenty of productivity features to match, you have the perfect pickup for tough jobs, fun-filled road trips, or whatever other adventures you have in mind.

Engines and Versatility

Known for its performance, this edition of the F-150 offers a wide array of powerful engines to choose from that range from a muscular 325-horsepower 2.7-liter V6 to an adrenaline-inducing 700-horsepower supercharged 5.2-liter V8. If you’d like to tow a heavy trailer, whether for work or recreational outings, this pickup can haul up to 14,000 pounds when fully equipped.

When shifting from low to high speeds, the 10-speed automatic transmission that comes standard with every engine offers smooth rides with quiet shifts. To take on mud, sand, snow, and other challenging terrains, there’s both an available four-wheel-drive system and Selectable Drive Modes: an on-the-fly terrain management system that lends the vehicle additional traction when you need it.

Comfort and Productivity

Inside and outside, this truck offers a wide array of productivity and comfort features in its many seating options. You can fold out the interior work surface to get important work done on your laptop while sitting in leather-trimmed seats with a massage function. When extra space for cargo is needed, the available 60/40 partitioned bench seat easily flips down, and a storage container beneath the rear seat is available for select models to keep smaller items safely locked away.

When loading cargo or equipment in the bed, you can check if you’re nearing your payload capacity with the Onboard Scales feature, which can let you know how much more weight the vehicle can handle by displaying an illuminated indicator in the tail lamps, on the in-cabin touchscreen, or through the convenient FordPass app.

Technology and Safety

The F-150’s SYNC 4 system is easily the highlight of its many impressive tech features, as it provides everything from hands-free calling with its Bluetooth smartphone connectivity to satellite radio access, all on an available 12-inch touchscreen. If you or any of your passengers should happen to forget your smartphone charging cables at home, there’s no need to fret, as you’ll have a wireless charging pad available that’s both quick and convenient.

Even this pickup’s many safety features are advanced, like the Blind Spot Information System (BLIS), which can prevent you from making unsafe lane changes by letting you know whenever other vehicles are driving in areas around you that you can’t always see with your side mirrors. There’s also the Lane-Keeping System, a feature that can grab your attention by using both subtle steering vibrations and indicators in the driver’s instrument cluster if you start leaving your lane without intending to.

Offering reliable performance, cutting-edge tech features, and all the latest in interior luxuries, the 2023 F-150 has more than earned its popularity with drivers. To see this legendary pickup in action from the driver’s seat, stop by and see us at Gates Ford Lincoln today to take it for a test drive.