Ford F-Series Trucks Raise the Built Ford Tough Bar With Even More Off-Road Performance, Adventure Gear and Raw Power

11/01/2018

Ford

Ford F-Series, America's best-selling truck, are making a bold Built Ford Tough statement at SEMA by maximizing off-road performance, blazing new trails of adventure and delivering pure raw power.

The possibilities seem endless as Ford NASCAR drivers, country music stars and famed tuners bring distinctive style and capability F-150 and Super Duty.

With more than 50 vehicles on display, Ford will feature the largest original equipment manufacturer exhibit at SEMA. Plus, Ford Out Front will offer attendees an interactive experience of riding in a performance car or truck on a closed course.

Kurt Busch and ZB Customs 1000-hp 2018 F-150 Lariat Sport Cranks Power, Tunes and Hot Laps

This 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat Sport 4x2 SuperCab by ZB Customs and Kurt Busch is a 1,000-horsepower cruiser designed to shred tires and turn heads wherever it goes. The force-fed 5.0-liter Ford V8, it has On3 twin turbochargers, JE forged pistons, Ford Performance forged rotating assembly, oil pan and pump and a side-exit exhaust.

ZB Customs added its 4.5-inch wide body fenders, bumpers and grille insert, plus a DezignWorks carbon spoiler and splitter and Axalta Electron Blue custom pearl ghost graphics. Inside, ZB Customs installed alligator leather seats, steering wheel and armrests. A Ford Accessories subwoofer by KICKER Audio puts the finishing touches on this show-stopper F-150.

Base vehicle

2018 F-150 Lariat Sport 4x2 SuperCab

5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 engine

10-speed automatic transmission

Powertrain

Ford Performance forged rotating assembly, road racing oil pan and pump and side-exit exhaust

The Driveshaft Shop chrome-moly 3.5 x 0.095-inch prop shaft

JE forged EN coated pistons

On3 twin turbochargers and intercooler

Total Seal zero gap piston rings

Chassis

Ford 9.75-inch flipped axle

Brembo eight-piston front calipers with 412 x 38-millimeter rotors and four-piston rear calipers with 380 x 28-millimeter rotors

Eaton Detroit Truetrac locker

JRi Shocks hydraulic ride height system

KBI custom upper control arms

MaxTrac Suspension two-inch dropped front spindles

PAC Racing coil-over springs and sway bars

Wheels and tires

ForgeLine Motorsports monoblock FF3T wheels, 22 x 12 inches

Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar G2 tires, 285/35-R22

Exterior

Axalta Electron Blue with custom pearl ghost graphics

DezignWorks carbon spoiler and splitter

ZB Customs 4.5-inch wide body fenders, widened bumpers and grille insert

Interior

Ford Accessories subwoofer by KICKER Audio

ZB Customs alligator leather seats, steering wheel and armrests

SpeedKore's F-150 custom Pro-Touring Edition strikes a powerful cord with country music star Brantley Gilbert

SpeedKore Performance Group's 2018 F-150 XLT short-bed pickup pushes Built Ford Tough design even further to communicate its ultra-performance pro-touring truck credentials. It all begins under the hood with the base 5.0-liter twin-cam V8 with Ford Performance supercharger, cold-air intake and side-exit exhaust. It's backed up with MaxTrac Suspension front lowering spindles, Crown three-inch lowering springs and Brembo eight-piston big brakes. Traction and grip come from Pirelli(R) Scorpion tires(TM) mounted to 22-inch HRE TR106 monoblock custom wheels.

A SpeedKore specialty, carbon fiber features prominently in this build in the front fenders, splitter, taillight panel, matching exhaust tips and interior highlights. The exterior features custom gray PPG paint, while the interior gets the full custom European leather treatment from Gabe's Custom Interiors.

Base vehicle

2018 F-150 XLT 4x2 Regular Cab

5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 engine

10-sped automatic transmission

Powertrain

Ford Performance supercharger with TVS technology, cold-air intake and side-exit exhaust

Chassis

Brembo BM-8 two-piece eight-piston big brake system with vented and drilled rotors

MaxTrac Suspension front lowering spindles

Crown three-inch lowering springs

Wheels and tires

HRE TR106 monoblock [CR1] custom satin bronze wheels, 22 x 10 inches

Pirelli Scorpion tires, 305/40-22

Exterior

SpeedKore custom PPG paint, carbon fiber splitter, front fenders, heat extractors, brake vents, mirror covers, cab panels, tailgate applique, door handles and tailgate handle, plus Brantley Gilbert-inspired custom guitar and amp rack

Interior

Gabe's Custom Interiors bomber-distressed European leather in espresso brown with bronze French stitching

Gen-2 Full-Race Motorsports 'Freak-O-Boost' blends a vision for hardcore F-150 EcoBoost performance with go-anywhere, weekend warrior outdoor utility

Full-Race Motorsports' Gen-2 "Freak-O-Boost" F-150 pickup is loud, proud and sure to draw a crowd. It starts with Ford's 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine with Full-Race twin turbo upgrade, CARB approved intercooler, cold-air intake, charge pipes and cat-back exhaust. ICON Vehicle Dynamics springs, suspension and 17-inch bead-lock wheels help put the power to the dirt.

Outside, the F-150 wears Fiberwerx 4.5-inch wide body fenders and bedsides, Rogue Racing front/rear Enforcer bumpers, Ford Performance side steps and Maxxis RAZR MT tires. A bold orange and blue paint scheme with custom Morimoto projector headlamps and LED lighting from Rigid are the finishing touches.

Base vehicle

2018 F-150 XLT Sport 4x4 SuperCab

3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine

10-speed automatic transmission

Powertrain

Full-Race Motorsports California Air Resources Board-approved intercooler kit, cold-air intake, charge pipes, cat-back exhaust, twin-turbo upgrade, radiator, transmission oil cooler, catch can

HeadGames Motorworks cylinder heads

XDI high-flow fuel pump

Yukon Gear 4.88:1 ring and pinion

Chassis

Icon Vehicle Dynamics three-inch front coil-over and three-inch rear bypass kit, billet Raptor front upper control arm kit and rear leaf spring and bump-stop kit

Raybestos slotted rotors, performance brake pads and stainless braided lines

Wheels and tires

Icon Vehicle Dynamics compression wheels, 17 x 8.5 inches

Maxxis RAZR MT tires, 37 x 12.5 inches

Exterior

Ford Performance by WARN(R) Industries recovery kit includes two-inch by 22-foot blue recovery strap rated to 14,400 pounds, a ¾-inch D-shackle rated to 18,000 pounds, storage bag and winching gloves

Ford Performance race side steps

DECKED bed storage system

FiberwerX 4.5-inch wide body fenders and bedsides

Morimoto projector headlamps from TRS

RIGID LED lighting

Rogue Racing front and rear Enforcer bumpers

Undercover Ridgelander cover and biking accessory kit

Avery Dennison supreme wrapping film applied by Wrapsesh

Interior

Switch Pros SP-9100 bezel-style eight-switch panel power system

Katzkin full leather treatment

Transfer Flow builds the ultimate family adventure pickup, pairing the power of F-150 with the latest off-road upgrades and accessories

California-based Transfer Flow has created the ultimate family Ford F-150 adventure truck that leverages the efficient power of the all-new 3.0-liter Ford Power Stroke(R) diesel, taking it to new heights with off-road suspension, powertrain and accessory upgrades. Add in Fab Fours Vengeance front and rear bumpers and roof rack, Yakima kayak rack, a Transfer Flow 50-gallon fuel tank and 40-gallon in-bed auxiliary toolbox combo with refueling kit and movie projector screen inset for maximum getaway fun.

Base vehicle

2018 F-150 Lariat Sport 4x4 SuperCrew

3.0-liter Power Stroke diesel V6 engine

10-speed automatic transmission

Powertrain

Borla DPF/SCR-back exhaust with dual anodized black tips

Chassis

Hellwig Products auto level compressor kit, Big Wig air spring kit, and front and rear sway bars

Pro Comp six-inch Stage 2 coil-over kit

Wheels and tires

Pro Comp 61 Series Congo wheels, 20 x 9 inches

Pro Comp Xtreme MT2 tires, 35/12.5-R20

Exterior

Ford Accessories kayak rack by Yakima and molded fender flares by Bushwacker

Ford Performance five-inch angular step bars in Magnetic paint

Fab Fours Vengeance front and rear bumpers and universal roof rack

CW Wraps full body wrap

RIGID underbody lighting

Transfer Flow 50-gallon replacement fuel tank and 40-gallon in-bed auxiliary toolbox combo with refueling kit upgrade and movie projector screen inset

Interior

Ford Performance by WARN Industries recovery kit includes 22-foot by two-inch blue recovery strap rated to 14,400 pounds, a ¾-inch D-shackle rated to 18,000 pounds, storage bag and winching gloves

Rockville touch screen DVD/HDMI nine-inch headrest monitors

Qable Powerz(TM) multicolor lighting

Potek 2,000-watt power inverter with AC/USB ports

KICKER Q-class component speaker system

Extang teams with college students to build ultimate tailgate truck

Michigan-based Extang Truck Bed Covers enlisted the help of local college students to help build this custom Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat. The ultimate tailgate truck features a slide-out game table, cooler, BBQ grill and large-screen OLED television and sound system designed by Extang engineers and built by students from Washtenaw Community College's Custom Cars and Concepts program.

Base vehicle

2019 F-350 Super Duty Lariat 4x2 dual-rear-wheel Crew Cab

6.7-liter Power Stroke turbo diesel V8 engine

Heavy-duty TorqShift 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission

Powertrain

Ford Performance exhaust tailpipe with custom black tip

Chassis

Custom-designed bolt-on suspension by ARFT's Speed Shop [CR1] with four-link rear end

Air Lift Performance 3P air management system includes four-corner pressure control, SMC fittings and lines, VIAIR air compressors and Dominator 2600 air springs

Wheels and tires

Fuel Off-Road Wheels DRW Maverick 24-inch custom copper-plated wheels with black-painted accents and custom babymoon lug covers

Dilente DX10 Bandit A/T tires, 285/40-24

Exterior

Ford Accessories hard folding bed cover by Extang, sportliner by BedRug and front wheel well liners

Black custom-painted Ford platinum grille

AkzoNobel Modern Classikk Black Hole Black(R) paint with Sikkens Autoclear(R) clear coat custom-applied by students from Washtenaw Community College's Custom Cars and Concepts program

Billet custom copper-plated F-350 fender badges

Custom-mounted bed cover integrated with 65-inch LG OLED 4K television

Custom copper-plated swing-out cooler and grille behind tailgate

Custom-fabricated low-profile cargo slide with integrated expanding game table

Shaved door handles with SPAL door poppers by Custom Cars and Concepts students

Undercover swing cases with custom-installed Maxxsonics MB Quart eight-inch speakers

Interior

Ford Accessories all-weather floor mats and B&O premium audio system

2019 F-250 Super Duty off-road adventure truck by Wilderness Collective

Wilderness Collective, a leading moto tours company, has leveraged its off-road experience to design its vision of the ultimate adventure Ford F-250 Super Duty pickup. The build begins with an Icon Stage 5 suspension lift kit with Hellwig Products air lift, steering upgrades and WARN Industries manual front hub-lockers. These modifications make room for a massive set of Toyo Open Country M/T tires on 20-inch Fifteen52 TurboMac wheels. The team added a full-guard heavy-duty front bumper, M12 winch and rear ascent bumper from WARN Industries plus a cab and bed rack, rooftop tent, cargo system from Frontrunner, and RIGID light bar spotlight and floods. Power comes from the 6.7-liter Ford Power Stroke diesel with Ford Performance exhaust. Inside, the truck features a full recovery kit from WARN and a Rugged Radios communications system. "Which Way" map graphics were created by Justin Bauer of Wilderness Collective. Bauer will accompany the truck for its maiden trip across the desert en route to the show floor at SEMA.

Base vehicle

2019 F-250 Super Duty XLT FX4 Crew Cab

6.7-liter Power Stroke turbo diesel V8 engine

Heavy-duty TorqShift 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission

Powertrain

Ford Performance exhaust tailpipe

Chassis

Icon [CR2] 2.5-inch lift and suspension

Upgraded front track bar

Dual opposing steering stabilizer kit

Hellwig Products airbags and front and rear sway bars

WARN Industries front wheel manual lockers

Wheels and tires

Fifteen52 TurboMac wheels, 20 inches

Toyo Open Country M/T tires, 37 x 12.5 inches

Exterior

Ford Accessories front and rear wheel well liners

ARB twin on-board compressor

Frontrunner cab rack, bed rack, rooftop tent and cargo system

RIGID Industries light bar, spotlight and flood lights

Titan sidekick in-bed fuel transfer tanks and XXL stock replacement tank

Vaderworks full wrap

"Which Way" artwork by Justin Bauer of Wilderness Collective

WARN Industries M12 winch, rear ascent bumper, full-guard heavy-duty front bumper

Wilco Hitchgate spare tire system

Interior

Ford Performance by WARN Industries recovery kit includes two ¾-inch D-shackles rated to 18,000 pounds, 30-foot by three-inch blue recovery strap rated to 21,600 pounds, heavy-duty snatch block with 12,000-pound capacity, storage bag, and four-inch by eight-foot tree trunk protector rated to 30,000 pounds

Rugged Radios communications system

2019 F-250 Super Duty Transformer Work Truck by DeBerti Design gets the job done right

Massively strong, extremely capable and incredibly stylish, this F-250 Super Duty 4x4 Transformer Work Truck by DeBerti Design redefines what it means to be the boss. The 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel has been modified with the addition of a twin-turbo kit from Midwest Diesel & Auto and Fleece Performance Engineering. It features a No Limit Fabrication air-to-liquid intercooler, EGR kit and cold-air intake, and is finished off with a performance diesel tailpipe from Ford Performance. Proformance Diesel worked to dial it all in to crank out 900 horsepower. DeBerti Design added some prime cuts to the Super Duty suspension with Eibach coils, adjustable Fox shocks, Hellwig Products airbags, sway bars and a beefy set of BFGoodrich KR2 37-inch tires mounted to Ultra-Wheel beadlock wheels. The crew will arrive in comfort and style starting with a custom interior and fully custom-fabricated utility bed, pull-out bumper utility box, custom alloy grille and RIGID lights mounted to a light bar rack from DeBerti Design.

Base vehicle

2019 F-250 Super Duty Lariat 4x4 Crew Cab

6.7-liter Power Stroke turbo diesel V8 engine

Heavy-duty TorqShift 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission

Powertrain

Ford Performance exhaust tailpipe

Midwest Diesel & Auto twin-turbo kit with 76-millimeter precision turbo

Fleece Performance Engineering 63-millimeter high-pressure turbo

No Limit Fabrication air-to-liquid intercooler, oil pan, EGR kit and cold-air intake

Proformance Diesel collaboration

Chassis

Cognito Motorsports suspension

Eibach coils

Adjustable shocks from Fox

Hellwig Products airbags and sway bars

QA1 Motorsports heim joints

Wheels and tires

Ultra-Wheel beadlock wheels, 17 x 8.5 inches

BFGoodrich KR2 tires, 37 x 12.5 inches

Exterior

DeBerti Designs complete custom utility bed with hinges, light bar and rack, pull-out bumper utility box, pre-runner front bumper and T6061 custom grille

B&W trailer hitch gooseneck flip ball

BOXO tools

Bullseye retro headlights

LGE*CTS Motorsports Baja forged fiberglass fenders and bedsides

MAC's tire straps

Miller Welding products

Pro Eagle jack

RIGID LED lights

Sherwin-Williams paint

Interior

Ford Performance by WARN Industries recovery kit includes two WARN Industries ¾-inch D-shackles rated to 18,000 pounds, 30-foot by three-inch blue recovery strap rated to 21,600 pounds, heavy-duty snatch block with 12,000-pound capacity, storage bag and four-inch by eight-foot tree trunk protector rated to 30,000 pounds

Cool It Thermo-Tec sound deadener

Custom treatment