Source: Ford - Press release after the jump.
Press Release:
Ford Sets Truck Standard Again with New F-150 Limited, Offering Class-Leading Luxury and Capability
- Building on three decades of truck leadership and a decade of luxury pickup innovation, Ford marks the 2013 model year with its most refined F-150 yet
- Offering standard SYNC® with MyFord Touch®, navigation with SiriusXM® Travel Link™, rain-sensing windshield wipers and high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps, F-150 Limited features an unprecedented level of customer convenience and connectivity technologies
- Featuring series-specific Limited details on the exterior like dimensional box-side lettering and unique 22-inch polished aluminum wheels, F-150 Limited has stylish red and black full-grain leather and genuine aluminum and piano black finishes
“The F-150 Limited signifies the highest levels of design
refinement, luxury and technology that we’ve ever offered in a Built
Ford Tough pickup truck,” said Ford Group Vice President for Product
Development, Raj Nair. “The F-150 Limited reflects a growing trend –
more and more customers today have high expectations for luxury and
convenience, yet their needs call for a truly capable truck.”
Ford leads the luxury truck segment. 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.
Today, more than 30 percent of F-150 sales are from these high-end
trims, with MSRPs that start at more than $35,000 and reach almost
$50,000.
Limited meets the still untapped and growing luxury needs of
customers and dealers interested in exclusivity and fine craftsmanship
who want to differentiate themselves from other high-end options. F-150
Limited surpasses the well-appointed Lariat, western-themed King Ranch
and contemporary Platinum.
Refined exterior design
The 2013 Ford F-150 Limited design combines unique 22-inch polished
aluminum wheels and center caps with a monochromatic exterior theme
available in three handsome hues – Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat,
Tuxedo Black Metallic and White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat.
The theme carries through the F-150 Limited exterior design with
body-color front and rear bumpers, front bumper valance, sideview mirror
caps, wheel-lip molding, upper fascia and grille surround.
Segment-first HID headlamps provide a signature look while
delivering two and a half times more light than conventional halogen
lamps. Lamp detailing even incorporates F-150 insignias.
Jewel-like chrome highlights the bold three-bar grille, tie-down
hooks lining the cargo box, the single tip of the tuned exhaust and the
tow hooks on 4x4 variants. “LIMITED” dimensional lettering accents the
box sides.
F-150 Limited is available exclusively with a SuperCrew four-door cab configuration.
Inside Limited
Rich red and black full-grain leather-trimmed seats take luxury and
style to new heights in trucks – capitalizing on a trend seen in other
high-end luxury vehicles. The seats also offer cooling and heating with
memory functionality to remember seating preferences for two different
drivers. Head restraints are four-way-adjustable and second-row seats
are heated, too.
Aluminum trims the center panel and console, lending a
sophisticated yet technical touch that complements the piano black
accents. Ambient lighting can shift the mood of the F-150 Limited
interior, offering five accent colors.
A standard moonroof provides the upward view, while the rear view
camera aids maneuvering visibility. Voice-activated navigation offers a
bird’s-eye view via a centrally mounted 8-inch LCD screen. A
power-sliding rear window features privacy tint and defrost
functionality.
Connectivity comes standard with MyFord Touch® powered by SYNC®.
Designers have optimized the physical interface for MyFord Touch to
accommodate truck users who may be wearing work gloves by providing easy
access to climate controls and audio presets on the center stack.
Limited offers a unique gauge cluster design with a 4.2-inch
driver-programmable productivity screen that can be customized to
monitor various vehicle systems. The new series level also includes a
media hub with USB ports, an SD-card reader and RCA video input jacks. A
powerful Sony® Audio System is standard.
Built Ford Tough
F-150 Limited brings uncompromised capability for entrepreneurial
and lifestyle pursuits with an electronic six-speed automatic
transmission with tow/haul mode, trailer tow package, trailer brake
controller, Reverse Sensing System, power-deployable running boards and a
110-volt power inverter.
PowerFold side mirrors keep warm and dry in inclement weather and
help ensure driver visibility with heated glass, memory position
functionality, puddle lamps, turn signals and self-dimming actuation.
F-150 Limited is powered exclusively by Ford’s ground breaking 3.5-liter Ti-VCT EcoBoost® engine, featuring:
- 365 horsepower at 5,000 rpm on regular fuel
- Unsurpassed 22 mpg highway for 4x2 model
- Twin independent variable camshaft timing for improved fuel economy
- Best-in-class 420 lb.-ft. of torque at 2,500 rpm vs. premium V8 competitors
- Up to 90 percent peak torque available from 1,700 rpm to 5,000 rpm
To complement that power, sport-tuned dampers are fitted front and rear for confidence-inspiring road dynamics.
F-150 Limited arrives at dealerships this fall.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company,
a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich.,
manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With
about 166,000 employees and about 70 plants worldwide, the company’s
automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides
financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more
information regarding Ford and its products worldwide, please visit http://corporate.ford.com.
