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Featured above: 2012 Ford F-150 Lariat 

Ford F-150, the most fuel-efficient and capable full-size pickup in the market, is getting fine-tuned for 2012, with a new FX appearance package and several driveline updates and new technologies to further improve and refine the driving experience. A new feature, Hill Start Assist, helps keep the vehicle from rolling backward at a stop, making it easier to pull away when on a slope or hill especially when towing. With the brake pedal pressed, if sensors detect the vehicle is on a slope, the system is automatically activated. Brake pressure is held in the braking system and the vehicle remains stationary on the slope for up to two seconds after the driver releases the brake pedal.

New Ford F-150 Features for 2012

• A new FX appearance package offers customized styling with a distinctive appearance
• Upgrades on the 2012 F-150's drivetrain include replacing last year's electronic shift-on-the-fly with a two-speed automatic 4x4 system for LARIAT, King Ranch® and Platinum trim levels
• The addition of neutral tow capability on all 4x4 trucks means customers can now flat-tow their F-150, making the truck even more useful
• An electronic locking rear axle replaces most of the limited-slip offerings on the 3.5-liter EcoBoost® and 5.0-liter engines
• All of the changes for 2012 complement the powertrain lineup that debuted in 2011

General Specs

Engines: 3.7-liter V6, 5.0-liter V8, 6.2-liter V8, 3.5-liter EcoBoost
Transmission: Six-speed automatic
Series: XL, STX, XLT, FX2/FX4, LARIAT, King Ranch, Platinum, SVT Raptor, Harley-DavidsonT

2012 Ford F-150 Fuel Economy

3.7-liter V6: Best-in-class 17 mpg city and best-in-class 23 mpg highway (4x2)
5.0-liter V8: 21 mpg highway, unsurpassed 15 mpg city (4x2)
6.2-liter V8: 13 mpg city, 18 mpg highway (4x2)
3.5-liter EcoBoost: Unsurpassed 22 mpg highway (4x2)
Dd you know?: Ford is the first and only manufacturer to equip its entire full-size pickup truck lineup with fuel-saving six-speed automatic transmissions as standard

Standard Safety Features

• AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control)
• Safety Canopy® System
• Dual-stage front airbags
• Auto lock features for child seats
• SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft Engine Immobilizer System
• SOS Post-Crash Alert SystemTM
• Four-wheel ABS
• Manual lap/shoulder safety belts with height adjusters, pretensioners and energy management retractors on outside front positions