New Top-of-the-Line Ford F-150 Limited Is Most Advanced, Luxurious F-150 Ever
07/21/2015
Ford
Ford, America's truck leader, introduces its most advanced and luxurious truck ever - the Ford F-150 Limited.
The new Limited expands the F-150 model lineup - Ford's toughest, smartest, safest and most capable F-150 ever - with more standard technology and driver convenience features than any other light-duty pickup. The Limited, a 2016 model, goes on sale this winter.
"The F-150 Limited sets a new bar for what discerning customers should expect in a high-end truck," said Raj Nair, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development. "We're adding segment-exclusive technology, and features that improve productivity, convenience and capability with distinctive style."
There's a Ford F-150 for every truck customer, beginning with work-ready versions that have a starting MSRP below the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT, as well as the popular mid-range F-150 XLT. But the new F-150 Limited meets the growing, untapped needs of luxury customers looking for exclusivity, convenience and fine craftsmanship that's differentiated from other high-series trucks. F-150 Limited surpasses the well-appointed Lariat, the Western-themed King Ranch and contemporary Platinum edition models.
In 1999, the company introduced the special-edition 2000 Harley-Davidson F-150. In 2001, the first King Ranch F-150 arrived. The 2009 F-150 took truck luxury to new heights with the Platinum model, and the first-generation Limited was added with the 2013 model year.
Exterior refinements
The 2016 Ford F-150 Limited stands out with exclusive 22-inch polished aluminum wheels and raised dimensional LIMITED lettering on the hood, unique grille and satin-finished chrome badge on the tailgate. The chrome front bumper has body-color end caps while the rear bumper is body color; bright belt moldings visually tie the two together. The exterior is further accented by satin-chrome door handles and chrome exhaust tip.
Available colors include Shadow Black, Magnetic, Blue Jeans and White Platinum Metallic tri-coat.
Top-tier equipment
The standard equipment list is a showcase of the best F-150 Limited has to offer to make getting work done easier and with greater comfort.
BLIS(R) with cross-traffic alert, chrome front tow hooks (4x4 only), panoramic vista roof, power-deployable running boards, quad-beam LED headlamps, remote start and tailgate release, as well as an integrated trailer brake controller come standard. A technology package includes a lane-keeping system, 360-degree camera system and dynamic trailer hitch assist.
Interior equipment includes heated and cooled black and Mojave leather front seats that are unique in design and feature Limited badging, 10-way power adjustment and class-exclusive1 multicontour massaging. Heated rear seats and SYNC(R) 3 with AppLink(TM) are also included.
SYNC 3 is Ford's newest communications and entertainment system that features enhanced voice recognition, high-speed performance, capacitive touch screen and easier-to-understand graphical interface.3
F-150 Limited also includes a Sony(R) 10-speaker sound system with HD Radio(TM), subwoofer and single CD player paired with a five-year subscription to SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link to complete the package.
The interior is further differentiated from other F-150 models with a laser-engraved VIN plate on the center console lid including production number. Unique front and rear floor mats, unique instrument cluster face, genuine fiddleback eucalyptus, and aluminum interior accents and unique scuff plates with ice blue backlighting further distinguish the Limited model.
All-new, segment1-first Pro Trailer Backup Assist is available that makes it easier for drivers of all skill levels to back a trailer up to launch a boat or park in a driveway. The technology allows customers to steer a trailer instinctively by turning a knob left or right to indicate direction; the truck controls its steering and limits vehicle speed.
Advanced power and fuel efficiency
The 2016 F-150 Limited is powered by the 3.5-liter EcoBoost(R) V6, which allows for towing of up to 10,100 pounds when properly equipped. This advanced powertrain produces 365 horsepower and 420 lb.-ft. of torque - the latter unsurpassed by any truck with a comparable engine in its class1 - and has an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 17 mpg city, 24 mpg highway and 20 mpg combined.2
The engine is paired with an electronic six-speed automatic transmission with tow/haul and sport modes that features SelectShift(R) with progressive range select. Four-wheel-drive models are equipped with two-speed automatic four-wheel drive that automatically shifts between two-wheel and four-wheel drive depending on driving surface traction conditions.
2016 Ford F-150 Limited Standard Features Comparison
Standard high-end features
2016 Ford
F-150 Limited
2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country
2016 Ram 1500 Limited
Leather
Yes
Yes
Yes
Chrome
Yes
Yes
Yes
High-strength, military-grade, aluminum-alloy body
Yes
No
No
Advanced gasoline turbo direct-injection engine
Yes
No
No
Quad-beam LED headlamps
Yes
No
No
Adaptive cruise control
Yes
No
No
Multicontour massaging seats
Yes
No
No
360-degree camera system
Yes
No
No
LED side-mirror spotlight
Yes
No
No
Remote tailgate release
Yes
No
No
The 2015 F-150 is the only full-size, light-duty truck to earn the highest rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a five-star crash test rating for all crash test modes and cab configurations - SuperCrew, SuperCab and Regular Cab.4
1Class is full-size pickups under 8,500 pounds GVWR. Premium performance engines.
2Two-wheel-drive, 2015 model tested.
3Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control. Only use SYNC/other devices, even with voice commands, when it is safe to do so. Some features may be locked out while vehicle is in gear. Not all features are compatible with all phones. Message and data rates may apply.
4Government five-star safety rating is part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). Tests include driver and passenger front, side, side barrier and pole tests