Buying a full-size truck is an exercise in patience––if you believe all the headlines and splashy commercials, that is. We say keep it simple and choose a 2022 Ford F-150. After all, the F-150 is America’s best-selling vehicle and has been for over 45 years. That’s no easy feat since buyers, especially pickup truck buyers, are notoriously finicky and extremely brand loyal. Still, Ford continues stealing market share from the competition.
You might wonder, what’s the secret sauce? Exactly what makes a best-selling truck with so much category dominance? The answer is both simple and complex. The F-150 more than delivers on rugged capability and performance, but it’s Ford’s attention to detail that sets this rig apart from the rest. You’ll find equipment and features within every trim that enhance driving enjoyment. This is great news for truck buyers who log extra miles pulling a trailer or traveling to the job site.
When you buy an F-150, you’re getting a truck that’s Built Ford Tough. It’s not just a catchy slogan: it’s a commitment. Ford’s engineers rigorously test the F-150 in punishing environments before they add their stamp of approval. From brutal sand dune climbs in blistering desert heat to on-the-road ride handling tweaks, Ford ensures the final product lives up to the Built Ford Tough motto. When you choose an F-150, you never need to worry if it’s up to the task.
What are you looking for in a pickup? In recent years, the full-size truck category has seen a surge of non-traditional buyers. Weary of the usual SUV or crossover, they’re seeking a family-friendly vehicle with plenty of cabin luxuries. For these unique buyers, Ford answers the call, offering high-end trims with luxury-level appointments that rival even the most expensive European imports. Whatever your reasons for wanting an F-150, Ford has you covered.
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If we had to choose one primary reason for the 2022 Ford F-150’s category dominance, we’d go with capability. After all, the F-150 boasts class-leading towing and payload capabilities. Properly equipped, a 2022 F-150 can tow up to 14,000 pounds or handle a max payload of 3,325 pounds––both are best-in-class specifications. It’s nice to know you’re not leaving any capability on the table when you choose Ford’s best-selling full-size F-150.
Beyond straight capability, the 2022 F-150 features an impressive lineup of powerful engines. Buyers can choose from a range of options, including two different small-but-powerful EcoBoost V6 engines, the category’s first true hybrid V6, and even a larger 5.0-liter V8. Each engine comes with its own list of benefits, from fuel efficiency to sheer power, so Ford makes it easy to choose a power plant that perfectly meets your needs and budget.
It starts with two V6 power plants, both designed for optimal performance. The standard 3.3-liter V6 makes 290 horsepower and 265 lb-ft torque, while the available 2.7L EcoBoost V6 comes in at 325 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque. Need a little more power and optimal towing capability? Choose Ford’s powerful 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 with 400 horsepower. It delivers a meaty 500 lb-ft of torque, enough to tow the F-150’s max of 14,000 pounds. This twin-turbo V6 puts up big numbers, so you have access to power right when you need it most.
Perhaps most exciting is Ford’s addition of the category’s first true hybrid engine option. This 3.5-liter PowerBoost full hybrid V6 delivers exceptional power, with 430 horsepower and 570 lb-ft of torque. That’s enough power to tow 12,700 pounds and haul 2,120 pounds of payload. The cutting-edge hybrid powertrain passed a series of grueling tests before earning a spot in the engine lineup. It’s a great option for environmentally conscious buyers who still need plenty of power.
Ford engineers are hard at work finding innovative ways to improve fuel economy and increase engine output without adding weight. The available 5.0-liter V8 includes Variable Displacement Engine technology, which shuts off up to half the engine’s cylinders whenever full power isn’t needed. At the top of the power range is a High-Output 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6, reserved for the F-150 Raptor. This 24-valve, twin-turbo powers just about any adventure, with 450 horsepower and a meaty 510 lb-ft of torque.
Ford understands that many pickup owners use their trucks for work, which is why you’ll find plenty of features inside the cabin that transform it into a mobile office. First is the available interior work surface. The gear shifter folds flat when parked to accommodate a fold-open work surface that’s tucked into the center console. The mobile desktop even pivots toward the driver for better ergonomics. F-150 buyers can also choose to add partitioned, lockable under-seat storage compartments to stow hard hats and work boots or tools.
Not every buyer chooses a pickup for its utility alone––some want all the bells and whistles. For these buyers, Ford designed the luxurious F-150 Limited. The top-of-the-line Limited features leather seating in a trim-specific two-tone gray and blue finish. Also standard is a leather-wrapped steering wheel in matching blue, dual-zone automatic climate control, a 360-degree Bird’s eye view camera system, warm blue interior ambient lighting, and heated and ventilated front seats.
If you crave a little luxury but don’t want to stretch to the top of the F-150 lineup, consider the King Ranch. It’s a mid-range trim with plenty of standard comfort and convenience features, and it’s priced well below the high-end Limited. Ford outfit’s the King Ranch’s cabin with unique heated (front and rear) and ventilated (front only) leather seating branded with the King Ranch emblem. Other standard features include a power tilt and telescoping steering wheel with driver memory settings and a 640-watt, 8-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system.
If you’re on the hunt for an affordable work truck to add to the company fleet, the base F-150 XL provides the best value. Ford keeps it simple for affordability, but you’ll still find tons of popular convenience equipment inside the spacious cabin. Cloth seating surfaces are standard, along with a 60/40 split rear bench seat. Ford outfits the XL with a standard 8-inch touchscreen and a second 4-inch driver display screen for monitoring speed, fuel levels, and other driving data.
If you’re lucky enough to snag a high-performance Raptor, you can expect a customized cabin with unique Raptor-only finishes that includes orange highlights, Raptor branding, paddle shifters, and six upfitter switches mounted on the overhead console. If you don’t like the standard leather seats, opt for a set of optional RECARO leather and Alcantara front bucket seats. They’re trimmed in a bright rhapsody blue and feature memory seatings for easy configuration.
As the auto industry marches toward a connected future, manufacturers like Ford are revolutionizing the driving experience. Everything from safety features to infotainment received an upgrade in the 2022 Ford F-150. Cutting-edge technologies include connected services, lightning-fast infotainment operating systems, and advanced towing technologies. These systems perform a range of duties, but overall, they are designed to enhance occupant safety and either simplify or automate tedious, repetitive functions.
The buzzword for 2022 is connectivity. Whether you’re linking your smartphone or connecting a smart home device, you’ll find plenty of ways to share data and add one-touch conveniences that make life easier. All F-150 trims except the XL and XLT receive a standard portrait-mounted 12-inch infotainment touchscreen that runs on Ford’s advanced SYNC 4 operating system. SYNC 4 is a cloud-based system capable of over-the-air updates, so you’re always running on the latest software version. The system also features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity for seamless smartphone integration.
Depending on the trim and equipment packages you select, your infotainment system may include connected navigation with real-time traffic updates. However, all F-150 trims contain a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot capable of connecting up to 10 devices at once. The hotspot works up to 50 feet away from the vehicle, making it perfect for working on the go. The hotspot is part of FordPass connected services, an app-based subscription service that turns your smartphone into a remote key and vehicle control hub. You can remote start, sound the horn, lock and unlock the doors, and even locate your vehicle if you forget where you parked.
Ford equips the F-150 with a series of advanced trailering and cargo management systems that simplify hook-up and help drivers stay safe on the road. The available Smart Hitch feature checks to ensure weight is distributed evenly in your trailer. It does so by measuring the trailer’s tongue weight and displaying weight distribution data on the touchscreen. If you’re hauling cargo in the bed, you can eliminate accidental overloading with Ford’s innovative onboard scale. The scale calculates payload weight, displaying data on the cabin touchscreen or in your FordPass smartphone app.
Do you log tons of highway miles? Consider saying yes to Ford's BlueCruise, a hands-free driver-assist technology that lets drivers “set it and forget it” on connected roadways. Activate BlueCruise, and your F-150 will operate independently of any driver steering inputs. The system uses radar and cameras, combined with detailed LIDAR mapping data, to keep the vehicle centered in its lane and a safe distance from the vehicle ahead of you. It automatically slows down with traffic and recognizes speed limit signs to adjust speed for you automatically.
Are you hunting for a new full-size pickup? Visit Pearson Ford to test drive a 2022 Ford F-150 and see why this flagship rig has been America’s best-selling vehicle for 45 years running. The F-150 is part of a dynamic Ford lineup of SUVs and trucks, all designed with next-gen technology and advanced safety features. We stock a huge inventory of new models, along with a large selection of pre-owned cars and trucks priced to sell. Why drive all over town when you’re guaranteed to find the perfect vehicle right here at our conveniently located showroom?
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