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Is the 2015 Ford F150 Platinum a good truck?
The Good. The 2015 Ford F-150 Platinum constantly delighted us with luxurious cabin amenities and driver-aid tech. The 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 feels as powerful as a small V-8 engine and is very quiet and smooth around town. The ride is composed and a 360-degree camera system helps negotiate tight quarters.
What is a 2015 Ford platinum worth?
Looking at that same XL, you can upgrade to the excellent 2.7-liter EcoBoost for just $795, or to the 5.0-liter V8 for $1,595. On the other end of the spectrum, the most expensive trim level is the Platinum, which costs almost $64,000 when you check off most of the options boxes.
How much horsepower does a 2015 Ford F-150 Platinum have?
365 to 385 hp2015 Ford F-150 Platinum / Horsepower
What is the towing capacity of a 2015 Ford F-150 Platinum?
8,900 to 9,100 lbs2015 Ford F-150 Platinum / Towing capacity
What is better limited or Platinum?
POWER AND PERFORMANCE The Limited holds the larger turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 EcoBoost engine, which delivers top-tier 500 pounds per foot of torque, with a max towing rate of 14,000 pounds. Not only is there more power in the Limited, its fuel economy beats that of the Platinum as well with 18/24 miles per gallon.
Can a 2015 F150 pull a fifth wheel?
Technically, a Ford F150 could tow a fifth wheel recreational vehicle, but it is not recommended. A fifth wheel is rather large and very close to the tow capacity specifications almost to an unsafe level.
What does the Ford F-150 Platinum have to offer?
The F-150 Platinum is available with full LED illumination from the quad-beam headlamps to the tails. Antuan Goodwin/CNET Being a Supercrew model, the F-150 offered gobs of space, both in the bed — the shorter 5.5-foot box — and in the cabin. The rear seats offer enough space to comfortably hold three adults.
How much does a 2015 Ford F-150 4×4 SuperCrew cost?
The 2015 Ford F-150 4×4 Supercrew starts at $54,385. Our example adds the Platinum Series equipment group for $2,540 and $595 White Platinum Metallic paint. The 3.5-liter EcoBoost upgrade only adds $400 to the bottom line, but a twin-panel moonroof is a $1,295 upgrade — and worth it to add a lot of light to the cavernous cabin.
Why buy a 2015 Ford F-Series pickup truck?
It balances its potent 4×4 power train with a luxurious, leather-trimmed cabin. It’s not just a workhorse; it’s a well-groomed Clydesdale. It’s also smarter than your average truck. For 2015, the F-Series has undergone a tech transformation. The pickup now features full LED lighting from its quad-beam headlamps to its tails.
How much lighter is the Ford F-150 Platinum than the previous generation?
Ford says that the new F-150 is lighter than the previous generation by up to 700 pounds (depending on options), but at about 4,696 pounds, our Supercrew-configuration example is still a heavyweight. The Platinum model features a motorized step that extends when the door is opened. Antuan Goodwin/CNET