What is innovation? It’s more than
just something new. Innovation is something new that you probably didn’t
even realize that you needed. It’s anticipating needs. It’s making
things better. It’s a tough concept to articulate, but not a tough
concept to demonstrate. All you need to do in order to understand what
innovation really means is to take a look at the
2015 Ford F-150.
The new F-150 has more than 100 new or pending Ford patents. That’s a record. It’s the most patented truck in Ford history.
But this isn’t about records or numbers. It’s about building a truck
that makes the owner’s life easier, safer, and, with improved fuel
economy, less expensive. Let’s take a look at some of the new features
that make the newest Ford truck such an extraordinary vehicle.
Lights, Cameras, Awesome!
By now you probably know how cool LED lights are. The new F-150 has
LED headlamps. They’re super bright, but use about half of the energy of
a standard headlamp. They save energy, but they also save hassle
because these LED headlamps are expected to last for the life of the
truck. One less thing you need to worry about.
Speaking of LED lights, the headlamps aren’t the only place you’ll
find them on the 2015 F-150. This truck also has LED spotlights
integrated into the side view mirrors.
We know you may be thinking, “Why would I ever need to use those?”
Well, how about adding a little extra illumination when you need it?
You can finish up at the job site when the sun goes down, or maybe set
up that tent if you get to the campgrounds a little later than expected.
You can even play a game of pick-up basketball at night. The
possibilities are endless. Oh, and did we mention that the guy who
worked on these used to work for NASA?
The 2015 Ford F-150 also has cameras. Big deal, right? Just about
every new vehicle has a backup camera. That’s true, but does every new
vehicle have a 360-degree camera system that gives you a bird‘s eye view
of your truck? Didn’t think so. You see, the engineers at Ford know
that everyone can use a view from above when backing into a tight spot
or pulling a heavy load up a winding trail.
As if that weren’t cool enough, the front camera features a washer
system that’s integrated with the windshield washers. So when you’re
mudding or driving through a tough storm, you don’t need to worry about
dirt and specks obstructing your view.
More Power…Outlets
The 2015 F-150 is going to be plenty powerful. But, in addition to
the power under the hood, it will also offer outlets that can help power
your equipment, recharge your tools and keep you plugged in when you’re
outside.
SuperCab and SuperCrew® models will offer a high-power, 400-watt
capable inverter with two 110-volt outlets in the dash and second-row
center console. These outlets are centrally located, so they’re easily
accessible from either side of the truck.
Need More Info
Good truck owners wants to know everything that’s happening with
their baby at any given time. That’s why the engineers at Ford developed
a truly customizable productivity screen and information cluster.
Completely redesigned from the ground up, the information cluster now
contains computer-generated displays for the speedometer, tachometer,
fuel gauge and amp meter.
Drivers can also customize additional screens to display
mission-critical information while towing and off-roading. You can even
adjust the color and location of the information displays, making the
display both as unique and useful as you want.
Tailgate Technology
Opening your doors or trunk with your key fob is probably second
nature by now. But how about your tailgate? From the same company that
brought you the
hands-free liftgate;
the all-new 2015 F-150 has a tailgate that can automatically lower with
the push of a button. That will certainly come handy when you have your
hands full.
F-150 engineers have also made some refinements to the Ford-exclusive
tailgate step. It is fully integrated into the tailgate, and is pretty
much invisible when it’s folded up. They’ve also relocated the grab
handle inside the tailgate, keeping the surface nice and flat.
The 2015 Ford F-150 combines the power and reliability that you know
and love with a number of revolutionary features. This creates a truck
that is powerful, smart and filled with helpful technology.
Source: http://social.ford.com/our-articles/trucks/f-150/how-innovative-is-the-2015-ford-f-150-2/
