Oklahomans Love the Ford F-150

Oklahomans and Ford Trucks

The Ford F-150 is legendary American pick up truck, and we here in Bartlesville know the value of a good truck. In fact, its people in communities just like Bartlesville, all across America, that have made the F-150 America’s truck leader for 30 consecutive years.

Ford F-150: A Truly Consistent Workhorse

This pick up isn’t one of those trucks that just makes you look good going down the road. It does that too but the real quality in the F-150 is that it sets the standard for strength, endurance, and toughness. Did you know, there are more Ford F-150 trucks on the road with over 250,000 miles than any other brand? That not only says a lot about the truck, it also says a lot about the people who drive them. Ford F-150 drivers put their trucks to good use.

There are few products of any type that have enjoyed the success and displayed the consistent quality of Ford’s F-150. Year after year, Ford has continued to raise the bar, giving Oklahoma truck consumers more powerful features and options. The term “Built Ford Tough” is not just a slogan. Its a time tested, road proven badge this truck has earned over the past 50 years Ford has been building the F series.

Ford Power and Safety

With 2009 specs that rightfully boast over 1,000 pounds more payload than competitors, and a class-leading 11,000-pound towing capacity, the Ford F-150’s capabilities exceed expectations yet again. Though its 320-horsepower, 5.4-liter V-8 engine, fully boxed frame and robust suspension do most of the work, these trucks are engineered to outperform right down to the nuts and bolts. And you can bet those bolts will hold everything together for years and miles to come.

Bartlesville drivers will also be happy to know that the Ford F-150 is one of the only half-ton pickups to have earned NHTSA’s five-star crash rating for both driver and front passenger. This is due to Fords commitment to safety, the trucks solid structure and a program of rigorous testing that makes sure all Ford trucks deserve the blue oval badge. The f-150’s structure includes strong hydroformed front frame rails, built with computer-designed front horns, to help manage crash forces. In an impact, these areas of the frame are designed to collapse in an accordion fashion, dissipating energy before it reaches the passenger compartment. That’s the kind of progressive design Ford has always been known for and the kind of commitment to excellence that has earned this truck it fame.

The F-150 Does It All

For those Oklahomans who , from time to time, find themselves in slippery situations, Ford F-150 also features a 4×4 system with integrated wheel ends that automatically disconnect when the truck is shifted into 4×2 and re-connect when it is shifted into four-wheel mode. This system reduces fuel consumption by up to a half gallon per mile in 4×2 driving conditions compared to more traditional systems used by competitive trucks. Combined with fuel-saving engine technologies such as the 5.4-liter 3-valve V-8’s variable cam timing, the F-150 gets comparable real-world fuel economy while still delivering class-leading capability. That’s called getting the best of both worlds.

Award Winning Truck Quality

When you look at all the characteristics and features listed above its no wonder the Ford F-150 first reclaimed its ‘Top-Selling Vehicle’ title and then went on to be named the 2009 Motor Trend Truck of the Year. Of course awards are no stranger to this truck. Over its lifetime the Ford F-150 has gathered more awards than any other truck in America and gone on to become the countries top selling vehicle, barr none.

Due to higher fuel costs and a sagging economy, sales for trucks, both new and used, are down compared with those of last year. However, Oklahomans from Bartlesville and Tulsa to Oklahoma City obviously still love their Fords. The Ford F-series continues to be a top seller at dealerships across the state and the country, due to good old fashioned American value. For Oklahoma consumers, or any others for that matter, who want a good valued truck that they can rely on, the Ford F-150 is the top of the heap.

For more information please contact Brad Doenges of Doenges Ford Lincoln Mercury Toyota in Bartlesville Oklahoma at (918) 333-0900.

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