Looking for a Rugged and Reliable Pickup? Consider the 2024 Ford F-150

Like a defending world champion in any major sport, the F-150 is one of the trucks that’s always given the tallest expectations by fans and critics alike. And, like the best athletes in the world, the F-150 continues to improve each year and gains legions of fans that span generations. The 2024 Ford F-150 is the newest release of this historic pickup, and it very well could be the difference maker that gets people to upgrade their existing truck or jump in as first-time users seeking truly excellent results with no exceptions. Out of the available Ford trucks for sale, should you buy a 2024 Ford F-150? We’ve got all the answers you’re looking for, so let’s leap into it.

Great Performance, From Top to Bottom

The 2024 Ford F-150 immediately changes things up over its predecessor, even on the base level. That’s because the 2024 F-150 comes standard with a turbocharged 2.7L I-4 engine that previously wasn’t standard—a 3.3L V6 engine used to hold that title. There’s an immediate performance bump on the base model over what came before it. With the turbocharged 2.7L I-4 engine paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission, the entry-level 2024 F-150 outputs 325 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque, with the latter ratings providing a stupendous uptick of 51% over the previous model. And, with a maximum towing capacity of 8,400 lbs, the base 2024 F-150 is more ready for hard work than ever before.

There are half a dozen powertrain configurations for the F-150, and each one is exceptional. Available powertrains include the 5.0L V8 engine known as the “Coyote,” along with turbocharged V6 engines, a supercharged V8, and a hybrid powertrain if fuel economy is a priority. However, the powertrain we’d like to shed some more light on is the turbocharged 3.5L V6 engine—the non-high-output variant.

There’s no dancing around the question—if you’re buying a 2024 F-150 because you plan on towing, the turbocharged 3.5L V6 engine is the best choice. With the turbocharged 3.5L V6 engine, the F-150 outputs 400 hp and 500 lb-ft of torque. Even with such torque throughput, it’s not the highest of the bunch, but that doesn’t prevent it from reaching a maximum towing capacity of 13,500 lbs and a payload capacity of 2,445 lbs. These class-leading ratings exceed what you can achieve on the F-150’s main competitors, including the Silverado 1500, Ram 1500, and Sierra 1500. The XL trim comes standard with a Class IV trailer hitch to get you started

Standout Features Equipped With the F-150

Dropping the pre-established V6 engine that served as the baseline for years wasn’t the only change the 2024 Ford F-150 brought with it. Some changes revolve around stylistic tweaks, with the 2024 F-150s providing an adjusted, more slightly compact grill, a small tweak to the headlight shape, and the introduction of the STX trim marks a momentous occasion for the F-150.

The STX trim has some unique differences over the base model. With the STX, you get 20-inch wheels instead of the 17-inch wheels of the XL; there’s an optional rear locking differential, standard LED Box Lighting, and an available 400W outlet that works wonders for camping and powering tools on the worksite. Speaking of worksites, something that’s annoying to many truck drivers is not having a flat and wide surface to do work, whether that be typing on your laptop, writing on a clipboard, or even eating your lunch. The STX is one of the trims that offer the Mobile Office Package, which allows you to fold down your shifter and expand your center console to offer an ample work surface. The STX also offers an available wireless charging pad, which the base model doesn’t.

One of the key changes for the 2024 F-150, which also revolutionizes what a base-model F-150 achieves, is the 12-inch infotainment center that comes standard. There’s a bit of a pattern if you consider the prior model had a 12-inch infotainment center but didn’t come standard with one, meaning one of the primary goals of bringing the 2024 F-150 to market is bringing more common traits between the base model and the pricier trim options. Matching the screen size of the infotainment center is a 12-inch productivity screen, which not only replaces your analog gauges with a digital screen hosting all of the same information, but as the name implies, keeps you productive, with simple and intuitive controls to show you any statistic you need to view on the fly, such as drive modes, towing metrics, information on the current music playing, navigation, and more.

Engineered to Keep You Productive

The 2024 Ford F-150 is built to keep you productive, whether that’s while you’re working or finishing up projects on the side. One of the features that makes the 2024 F-150 a great vehicle for productivity is the available Pro Power Onboard system. The Pro Power Onboard system is a built-in generator you can use like a traditional wall socket. You’ll find the Pro Power Onboard system located in the truck’s bed, and the standard system outputs 2 kW of power. If you purchase the Platinum Plus, this is increased to a substantial 7.2 kW of power throughput, which matches the F-150 Lightning’s on-board generator. You can use these plugs for anything you need to charge, like power tools, and you can even charge them while the car is in motion, which can save you time between job sites.

What also makes the 2024 F-150 more versatile than its predecessors is the Pro Access Tailgate that comes standard. With the Pro Access Tailgate, it’s easier than ever to load up your truck’s bed and remove cargo, along with stepping onto the bed, thanks to an included step. The way the Pro Access Tailgate works is simple: instead of folding down like the bed doors on the pickup trucks you already know, the door swings open to the right, treating it more like a fence door. However, you can still fold it down! The beauty of the Pro Access Tailgate is that it lets you utilize your truck’s cargo bed any way you see fit, which will undoubtedly keep you working efficiently and productively.

Features that also greatly enhance productivity on the road are the ones built directly into your infotainment center. For example, every 2024 F-150 comes with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto built-in. Ways that wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto help you stay productive include ease of use, which in turn means it’s simple to punch in turn-by-turn directions, listen to your favorite artist or podcast, have real-time weather statistics, and if you need to answer your phone because it’s an important call, you can do that through the infotainment center and send text messages using only your voice.

And, since it’s wireless, you can keep your cabin clean, which can help you feel and stay more productive during your work day. The 2024 F-150 also introduces a 5G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot to replace the long-lasting 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot from previous models. If you’re at a worksite with no internet, or if your family is going on vacation, the 5G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot keeps everyone connected, and can also keep you productive with full and secure internet access built directly into your truck.

Experience This Iconic Truck for Yourself Today

Ford continues its legacy of offering the best trucks on the market with the 2024 Ford F-150. It has been the best-selling vehicle in the United States for almost 50 years, and it shows in its most recent lineup. In addition to its celebrated strength and reliability, the F-150 dominates the full-size truck market by matching its raw power with a plethora of modern features and tech that cover everything from safety to trailering and infotainment. If hauling massive cargo is just a regular day at the office, consider the F-150 your dedicated workhorse. Visit us here at Jim Ellis Ford today, and we’ll be more than happy to walk you through our extensive selection of Ford trucks, including the iconic F-150!