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2023 Ford F-150s

1.9% APR for 72 months – Up to $16,000 off MSRP

Aug 4, 2015

The loyal customers that frequent Lance Cunningham Ford understand the meaning of “Ford Tough.” With the rugged Smoky Mountains lurking overhead, you need a high performance truck that handles the undulating backcountry terrain inside of Great Smoky Mountain National Park. We believe Ford has raised the stakes in the “Ford Tough” slogan by introducing the 2016 Ford F-150 limited pickup truck.

High End Performance at an Affordable Price

First, let’s check under the hood of the 2016 Ford F-150 Limited. The 3.5-liter turbocharged V6 engine comes with every trim to generate incredible 365 horsepower and 420 pounds-feet of torque. Paired with the six-speed automatic transmission, the 3.5-liter turbocharged engine provides drivers with the perfect truck for hauling timber and other heavy objects deep within the eastern Tennessee wilderness. The 2016 Ford F-150 comes with either rear or four-wheel drive to give customers flexibility in choosing the drivetrain that matches your driving criteria. Class unique 22-inch wheels guide the 2016 Ford F-150 Limited over the most rugged driving conditions. Ford prices the Ford F-150 to compete with the Dodge Ram and Chevy Silverado. A Ford spokesman said that the 2015 Ford F-150 Limited responds to the “growing needs of discerning truck customers interested in exclusivity, capability, and craftsmanship.” Reuters published an article that said Ford customers want “trucks that substitute for higher end German sedans.”

High Tech Changes Dominate the 2016 Ford F-150 Conversation

Touted as the most advanced, luxurious Ford F-150 to ever roll off the assembly line, many automotive experts believe the “advanced” description has special meaning for the 2016 F-150 Limited. Ford has loaded the high performance pickup truck with myriad new technology features. A Panoramic sunroof invites cool Smoky Mountain breezes to enhance the comfort during steamy hot summer day trips to Gatlinburg, TN. LED headlights slice through the dense fog that often develops in the valleys surrounding Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Remote start with tailgate release provides instant access to greater Knoxville roads and highways. The new Sync 3 infotainment system, which is like bringing your home entertainment system on the road with you. The new infotainment system replaces the often-criticized MyFord Touch system. Other high tech features include 10 powerful Sony speakers and a large high-resolution touchscreen. All of the new technology features found inside of the 2015 Ford F-150 Limited complement aesthetically appealing interior materials and aluminum trim.

Truck Safety Matters to Ford Engineers

In a recent press release, a Ford executive emphasized the importance of the safety features installed for the 2016 F-150 Limited. In addition to standard blind spot monitoring with cross traffic alert and Pro Trailer Backup Assist, the 2016 Ford F-150 Limited includes lane-keep assist, which represents groundbreaking vehicle safety technology that automatically alerts drivers, whenever they veer of the straight and narrow course. Stability and Traction Control ensures the rugged pickup truck maintains its balance, especially around sharp mountain turns and over Knoxville, Tennessee area streets glazed over with ice. Trailer Sway Control keeps the trailer firmly attached to the hitch, even during extended periods of windy driving conditions. Stopping the 2016 Ford F-150 from 60 miles per hour covers a shortage distance than the stopping distances covered by other full size pickup truck models.

Lance Cunningham plans to keep our Knoxville, Tennessee area customers updated on the release date for the 2016 Ford F-150 Limited. The luxuriously designed, yet powerful full size pickup truck works as the quintessential commercial hauling vehicle, as well as a truck to take out for a night on the town. Our Ford dealership conveniently sits near the intersection of interstates 275 and 640, less than a 15-minute drive from downtown Knoxville, TN.