If you're in the market for a pickup truck, you might not know which works best for your needs. Ford's F-series line of pickup trucks is the best-selling pickup in the country for more than four decades. The F-150 is a light-duty pickup, while the three-quarter-ton F-250 Super Duty is heavier than the half-ton F-150. Use this guide to help you determine if either the 2020 Ford F-150 or the F-250 is a better choice for you. Engine The entire F-series of trucks are known for their powerful engines, but you have several options with both the F-150 and F-250. The F-150 has an engine that suits almost any owner. The base 3.3-liter V-6 engine produces 290 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque. Other options include a 2.7-liter turbocharged V-6, a 5.0-liter V-8, a 3.5-liter turbocharged V-6, and a 3.0-liter turbocharged diesel engine. All engines are paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission except for the base engine, which features a six-speed automatic transmission. With the F-250 Super Duty, this larger and heavier vehicle has three engine choices: the standard 6.2-liter V-8 paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, a 6.7-liter turbodiesel, and a 7.3-liter V-8. The latter two are paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. more Exterior Both vehicles look similar on the outside due to their aluminum-alloy body and steel frame, and they offer three similar cab styles. The F-150 features a short, standard, or longer truck bed, while the F-250 only comes with a standard truck bed design. Also, F-150 drivers can opt for 22-inch wheels that you cannot find on the F-250. Since the F-250 is the larger of the two vehicles, it has a bigger front end and redesigned front bumper to help funnel more air to cool down the powertrain. Also, this vehicle has recently restyled front and rear taillights. Towing and Hauling The performance of your F-150 depends upon the engine you have. The standard engine can tow a maximum of 7,700 pounds and carry a maximum payload of 1,990 pounds. The top-of-the-line engine can tow a maximum of 13,200 pounds and carry a payload of 3,320 pounds. Each one of the F-150's trims has an independent front suspension system. The Super Duty has larger engines, so you can expect greater towing and payload capabilities. The base engine has a maximum towing capacity of 15,850 pounds and a maximum payload capacity of 7,850 pounds. The 6.7-liter diesel engine can tow up to a class-leading 37,000 pounds for gooseneck trailers. You also gain additional towing capabilities thanks to a fifth-wheel hitch. Finding the best pickup truck that suits your needs can feel overwhelming, but if you know approximately how much you plan to tow and haul, you can narrow down your options. To get behind the wheel of a Ford F-150 or F-250, contact the professionals at Buster Miles Ford, Inc. They can answer any questions you might have and help you drive off in one of these Ford vehicles today. Image via Ford.com
Are you looking for a pickup truck that lets you leave your mark on the world? Check out the 2019 Ford Ranger. Customize this rugged vehicle to fit your life and needs before your next adventure. Off-Road Capabilities The off-road capabilities begin with the ground clearance. The frame is designed to allow the truck to clear hills and maneuver all types of terrain with ease. The trail control feature allows for more control over throttling and braking under 20 mph. All three Ranger trims also feature a terrain management system with four different driving modes: normal, grass/gravel/snow, mud/ruts, sand. There is also a crawl feature that you activate for extra power while working steep inclines or declines. Add on the FX 4 Off-Road Package to protect the truck during your next adventure. It adds skid plates with electronic power assist steering. An exposed steel front brash plate with a heavy-duty skid plate up front protect the engine. The rest of the package includes all-terrain tires and specific off-road monoshocks. more Custom Looks Create the truck of your dreams with a durable Ranger body. Choose between either a Supercab or a Supercrew model. The Supercab has seating for four with a six-foot bed. Supercrew frames include seating for five with a five-foot bed and four doors. The STX appearance package adds 17-inch silver aluminum wheels to the Ranger XL. Carbon fiber bumpers, fog lamps, and premium cloth seats give the truck a sleek look. Create a sporty look with the Sport Appearance package for the XLT and Lariat trims. It includes a black grille with a magnetic surround, magnetic wheel lip moldings, and bumpers and a sport box decal. Add some shine to all three trims with the Chrome Appearance package. It includes black tow hooks and a chrome bumper for the XL. XLT trucks add in a two-bar chrome grille and exhaust tips. The Lariat adds chrome mirror caps. Add the Black Appearance package is available for the XLT and Lariat trims. It features black accents along with the fender vents, running boards, bash plates, and mirrors. The bed turns black with a spray-on bed liner in this package. Strength and Power The 2019 Ford Ranger screams strength with a high strength steel frame and bumper. The extra muscle means you can take it anywhere, and it will hold up. The steel bumper has steel tow hooks built-in to make sure that your load will not get away from you regardless of the terrain. With the proper equipment, the truck has a maximum towing capacity of 7,500 pounds. It can also hand a maximum payload of 1,800 pounds. When it comes to power, all three Ranger trim levels have a 2.3-liter twin-scroll turbocharged EcoBoost engine that gives you enough horsepower to get through the roughest terrain. It produces 270 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. It pairs with an electronic 10-speed, automatic SelectShift transmission with tow and haul capabilities. If you are ready to bring the truck of your dreams to life, stop by Buster Miles Ford today. We look forward to getting you into the truck of your dreams. Image vie Flickr by truckhardware under use of CC BY 2.0
Completely redesigned for the 2020 model year, the Ford Explorer is a midsize SUV that offers plenty of power and standard safety features found within its trim options. But how do you know which trim works best for you? Keep reading to learn more about the four trims found on the 2020 Explorer. XLT The base XLT trim feels nothing like the lowest model option. Inside you get cloth upholstery, eight-way power driver's seat, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a well-equipped infotainment system called the SYNC 3. There's an 8-inch touch-screen display to operate this system, which comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. To keep everyone connected, there are two front-row and two second-row USB ports as well as a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hot spot. To assist with operating the vehicle, you gain a remote start, a push-button start, and a power liftgate. Powering this trim is a four-cylinder engine that produces 300 horsepower. You also get an impressive set of advanced safety features through Ford's Co-Pilot360, which includes blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, automatic emergency braking, and lane-departure warning. Ford's MyKey also comes standard, and this feature lets you set audio and speed limits for secondary drivers. The base trim is powered by a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 300 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. Rear-wheel drive comes standard, but you can opt for all-wheel drive. A 10-speed automatic transmission also comes standard. more Limited With the Limited trim, you gain sophistication inside of the vehicle thanks to leather upholstery, a 10-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, heated and ventilated front seats, and heated second-row seats. For technology upgrades, this trim includes a power outlet, wireless device charging, and a 12-speaker sound system. Extra safety features wit h this trim are found with the Co-Pilot360 Assist+, which includes lane centering, steering assist, speed sign recognition, and voice-activated navigation. Outside of the package are a 360-degr ee parking camera, rain-sensitive windshield wipers, and front parking sensors. This trim has the same engine found in the base XLT trim. It also includes power-folding mirrors and a hands-free liftgate. ST As the sport-oriented trim, the ST replaces the previous Sport trim. Its black exterior styling and sport-tuned suspension make it stand out from the others. To power the ST, you get a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine that produces 400 horsepower. You only have four-wheel drive with this SUV. Safety features found with the ST include reverse brake assist as well as active park assist for parallel and perpendicular parking. There's also a tow package available. Platinum The top-of-the-line Platinum trim piggybacks off the Limited trim but adds leather seats and interior as well as a moonroof. It comes with the same twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine found in the Limited, but this one produces 365 horsepower. It also only comes with four-wheel drive. If you're interested in checking out one of these 2020 Explorer trims for yourself, contact the experts at Buster Miles Ford, Inc. They can help you determine which trim works best for your needs so you can drive off in one of these vehicles today. Image via Ford.com
