2018 Ford F-150 Receives Improvements

PEKIN, Ill.,–– For the past 40 years, the Ford F-150 has been the best selling pickup truck in the United States. This year, the F-150 hopes to retain that title with improved engine power and transmission, as well as a higher fuel economy. This year, the 2018 Ford F-150 receives improvements, including upgraded trim levels and better towing. Discover the F-150's innovative improvements and find out how this powerful pickup is now stronger than ever before.

The new 2018 F-150 has been redesigned with customization in mind. With five engine choices, three cabin sizes, up to five trim levels, and two drive types, you'll be able to find an F-150 that matches your needs. Automatic start-stop engine technology is standard on every new F-150 model, a segment-first in its vehicle class. This heavy-duty pickup matches its new and improved features with a fresh makeover, too. The 2018 F-150 is equipped with a new front grille and headlights, 18-22 inch wheels, and a wide variety of different styles for every trim level.

Improving on previous models, the new Ford F-150 also receives significant upticks in performance, gas mileage, and horsepower. A 3.5-liter EcoBoost F-150 can achieve up to 13,200 lbs of towing capacity and up to 26 MPG highway. The new engine also produces 290 horsepower and 260 lb-ft. of torque, an increase of 8 horsepower and 12 lb-ft. of torque from last year's model. The F-150 achieves the best in-class towing, payload, class-exclusive Smart Towing, and a high-strength military-grade aluminum-alloy body, weighing up to 700 lbs less than last year's model with no loss to its impressive power.

The new 2018 Ford F-150 receives improvements on its performance, mileage, and customization options. Choose from a variety of customizable features to add a personal touch to your new F-150 and hit the road in style with this award-winning pickup's versatility. No matter your vehicle needs, the F-150's various model options allow you to find the perfect pickup for your lifestyle! If you want to get behind the wheel of one of these incredibly powerful pickups, schedule a test drive with us today! Take a look at our F-150 inventory to see what we currently have in stock. You can find reviews, pricing, features, and more on each vehicle's individual page.

At Velde Ford, we're committed to providing our customers with an unbeatable level of service and a great car buying experience. Stop by the dealership located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554 or visit our website: VeldeFordPekin.com for more information.

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F-150 Earns Dependability Award from J.D. Power

PEKIN, Ill., – The Ford F-Series has now been the top-selling truck in the United States for 40 years! Last week, the Ford F-150 Earned the Dependability Award from J.D. Power. This award was earned by the 2014 model year F-150, as the study is conducted when the vehicle is three years old.

Most truck shoppers listed the F-150's quality as a main reason for buying. This sets the F-150 apart from its competitors and is a definite attribute in earning the Dependability Award from J.D. Power.

Since 1977, Ford has sold more than 26 million F-Series trucks. It's safe to say that the large light duty pickup truck is well loved, and for good reason.

“All customers demand quality vehicles, and truck customers depend on toughness and reliability most of all,” Bennie Fowler, Ford group vice president for quality said of this distinction. “That’s why Built Ford Tough is much more than a slogan. It’s how we develop the F-150 and how we deliver on our promise to customers to continuously improve America’s favorite pickup truck.”

At Velde Ford, we're not surprised to hear that the F-150 earned the Dependability Award from J.D. Power. These long-lasting, well-loved, pickup trucks are a favorite across the board! If you'd like to get behind the wheel of one for yourself, schedule a test drive at Velde Ford! We think you'll love it, so start browsing models in our online inventory! We look forward to working with you soon!

Located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554, Velde Ford of Pekin is committed to providing customers outstanding service. We want you to enjoy your car buying experience. If you have any questions or concerns, be sure to stop by the dealership or visit our website at www.VeldeFordPekin.com. You can also reach us at (888) 221-2804. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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Downloadable 2017 Ford F-150 Brochure

PEKIN, Ill., – Get ready to learn all about the 2017 Ford F-150! Download the the electronic brochure from Velde Ford to see all the details of the safest F-150 ever!

Downloadable 2017 Ford F-150 Brochure

If you're interested in buying or leasing the latest F-150 from Velde Ford, you'll definitely want to take a look at the downloadable 2017 Ford F-150 brochure. You can read about its powerful towing capacities and safety features that earned it its 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and an IIHS Top Safety Pick+. 

The 2017 Ford F-150 is available in many different trim levels and interior and exterior color packages. There's a reason that the Ford F-Series trucks have been the best selling trucks in America for 40 years! Find out why by reading the downloadable 2017 Ford F-150 brochure!

We want you make the right vehicle purchase for you needs and lifestyle! Be sure to stop by Velde Ford to schedule a test drive of a 2017 Ford F-150 or any of our other Ford models! Located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554, Velde Ford of Pekin is committed to providing customers outstanding service. We want you to enjoy your car buying experience. If you have any questions or concerns, be sure to stop by the dealership or visit our website at www.VeldeFordPekin.com. You can also reach us at (888) 221-2804. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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Strobe Light Kits Now Available for Ford F-150s

PEKIN, Ill. – Ford trucks have always played a huge role in the jobs of our working class customers, and we’re proud to supply trucks that work just as hard as you do. Our truck fans will be very excited to hear that the strobe warning LED light kits are now available on the Ford F-150s for the first time. Now F-150 fleet customers can take their work to the next level.

The strobe light kits that are now available for the Ford F-150s are designed for road construction crews or municipal crews. The lights help warn passing on oncoming drivers that workers are present at a site and to slow down or proceed with caution.

The light kit consists of front-and rear-mounted amber lens. The forward facing signals are at the edge of the hood near the windshield, and the rear-facing lights are set on both sides of the stop light at the top of the truck. The front lights can be seen as far as 1,000 feet during the day and up to a mile at night, and the rear lights offer up to 180 degrees of illumination. Truck drivers have the ability to change the flash pattern as well to fit their needs.

The lights kits are already available for the 2016 F-Series Super Duty trucks, but Ford is all about giving its customers exactly what they need, so providing the kit for the F-150 makes your work safer and your truck a better tool. These kits are low powered LEDs that work perfectly with the F-150’s high-strength aluminum-alloy body and are weather-resistant.

Kent Bock, a Ford commercial accessory business development manger says, “Ford designed the first-ever factory-installed LED warning light kit based on fleet customer input. Because it comes directly from Ford, customers can trust that this light kit is Built Ford Tough. Ordering is as easy as checking a box, and the truck is delivered to your dealer with the system installed.”

If you have a fleet identification number, you can order your strobe light kit as soon as you’d like. For safety reasons, it’s important to keep in mind that this light kit is not used for regular driving conditions, but in work areas only.

Remember that even your work truck needs routine seasonal maintenance. Take a look at our Spring Car Care pages online to see what your services your vehicle needs this season. Routine maintenance is important to keep you safe on the road and to keep your vehicle performing its best. Feel free to schedule your spring service appointment with us online today.

At Velde Ford, we're committed to providing our customers with an unbeatable level of service and a great car buying experience. Feel free to visit Velde Ford located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554.

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The 2017 Ford Super Duty Will Dominate the Heavy-Duty Pickup Segment

PEKIN, Ill. ­­–– If you’re into towing, hauling, and driving an all-around monstrous and vigorous pickup, the 2017 Ford Super Duty will dominate the heavy-duty pickup segment and Ford Motor Co. is asking you to join in its conquest. The newest Super Duty is the magnum opus of Ford pickups that we’ve yet to see enter the automaker’s oeuvre up until this point. Now that Ford’s toughest, smartest, most capable heavy-duty pickup is here, you owe it to yourself to see what makes this truck so praiseworthy compared to others, and what exactly it stands for in the truck world.

Super Duty Stands for Toughness.

Is there a better word we could start with to describe the newest edition of Ford’s heavy-duty pickup? A brand new, high-strength steel frame makes the Super Duty’s core 24 times stronger than previous editions. Additionally, you get more muscle with the four-wheel-drive, driveline, axles, and towing components, which means you can hook up your neighbor’s Chevy and haul it right on out of town in the name of Ford without any problems, except maybe the law.

The steel frame is covered by Ford’s high-strength, military-grade, aluminum alloy body strong enough to resist dents and dints, and even red rust corrosion. The aluminum alloy also took 350 pounds off the pickup, but doesn’t come close to minimizing the strength of the steel frame at all. Who ever thought a heavy-duty pickup could be lightweight and durable?

Super Duty Stands for Intelligence.

It’s okay; we know you don’t typically associate heavy-duty with smart technology. But the 2017 Super Duty is like the scholar athlete who brings brawn and brains to the field. Towing is one of the main aspects Ford wanted to tackle with the new Super Duty, and it makes hauling the heaviest loads a cinch thanks to a number of technology updates, including:

• LED lighting
• Seven cameras providing numerous angles and monitoring of the pickup’s surroundings
• Center high-mounted stop lamp camera that gives easy views of the cargo box and aids in trailer hookup
• 360-degree camera system providing a lookdown view of the Super Duty’s surroundings
• Trailer reverse guidance to aid in backing up with or without a trailer
• Trailer camera capable of attachment to aid your vision
• In-cab trailer tire pressure monitoring system
• Ford adaptive steering technology that makes control and handling easy at low or high speeds
• SYNC 3
• Blind Spot Information System
• Lane departure warning to notify you of veering drivers
• Adaptive cruise control and collision warning

Super Duty Stands for Capability.

Dropping 350 pounds and adding a long list of new technology has propelled the new Super Duty to greatness, but the components under its hood also play a vital role in its success as an expected heavy-duty segment leader. You have multiple options for what level of power you want driving your 2017 Super Duty, including:

• 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 diesel that delivers immense horsepower and torque
• 6.2L V8 gasoline engine for the F-250 equipped with the TorqShift-G transmission
• 6.7L Power Stroke V8 diesel
• 6.8L V10 gas
• 6.2L V8 gas

No matter what engine you go with, you’re going to get a high degree of muscular power that you would expect in a heavy-duty pickup like the all-new 2017 Ford Super Duty. You won’t be able to get your hands on this heavy-duty king until late in 2016, but when it’s time to stop by our Ford dealership near Tremont for a test-drive we’ll make sure you know about it. Until then, come by to see the other tough, smart, and capable Ford trucks for sale on our lot.

At Velde Ford, we are committed to providing our customers with an unbeatable level of service and a great car buying experience. Feel free to visit our dealership, Velde Ford at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554.

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