What are the Differences Between the Trim Levels of the 2018 Ford F-150?

By Product Expert | Posted in New Ford Models on Wednesday, September 5th, 2018 at 8:55 pm

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2018 Ford F-150 Trim Level Options

When you are looking for a truck the Ford F-150 is often the first one that comes to mind because of its continual run as the best-selling pickup truck in America. The 2018 Ford F-150 has also been named Motor Trend’s Truck of the Year and has earned a 5-Star safety rating by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). All of its awards and accolades make the 2018 Ford F-150 a very desirable truck but with seven trim levels to choose from it can be overwhelming trying to decide which trim is right for you. That is why we have organized all the important similarities and differences between the seven trim levels of the 2018 Ford F-150 for you right here below.

What are the Trim Levels of the 2018 Ford F-150?

The seven trim levels of the 2018 Ford F-150 include the XL, XLT, Lariat, Raptor, King Ranch, Platinum, and the Limited. The helpful graph below lays out the standard drivetrain specs for each trim level of the 2018 Ford F-150.

Trim Level	Engine	Horsepower/ Torque	Max Towing Capacity
XL	3.3L Ti-VCT V6	290 HP/ 265 LB-FT	7,700 Pounds
XLT	3.3L Ti-VCT V6	290 HP/ 265 LB-FT	7,700 Pounds
Lariat	2.7L EcoBoost® V6	325 HP/ 400 LB-FT	8,500 Pounds
Raptor	High Output 3.5L EcoBoost® V6	450 HP/ 510 LB-FT	8,000 Pounds
King Ranch	5.0L Ti-VCT V8	395 HP/ 400 LB-FT	11,600 Pounds
Platinum	5.0L Ti-VCT V8	375 HP/ 400 LB-FT	11,600 Pounds
Limited	3.5L EcoBoost® V6	375 HP/ 470 LB-FT	13,000 Pounds

Trade-Up to the 2018 Ford F-150 The XL and XLT trim levels have the option of being equipped with the 2.7L or the 3.5L EcoBoost® engines and the Lariat has the option of the 3.5L EcoBoost® or the 5.0L V8 while the King Ranch and Platinum trim levels can also be equipped with the 3.5L EcoBoost® for optimal engine versatility. The Raptor and the Limited trim levels can only be equipped with their standard engines. The 2018 Ford F-150 also offers your choice of a Regular Cab, SuperCab, or a SuperCrew Cab so you can always make sure that your whole crew can comfortably come along for the ride. You can also pick between a 5’5”, 6’5”, or an 8’ cargo bed so all the gear makes it to the jobsite or the campsite with ease. Take the 2018 Ford F-150 for a test drive today at EVS Auto in Milwaukee, WI and experience everything it has to offer.

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