The thirteenth-generation Ford F-Series, introduced in 2015, is a range of pickup trucks known for being the first aluminum-intensive vehicles produced on a large scale by an American manufacturer. The 2017 model year brought significant design changes, with the fourth-generation Super Duty line adopting the cab design of the F-150, marking the first time Ford light-duty trucks shared a cab design since 1996. Despite this unification, Super Duty trucks maintained separate bodywork and a more robust frame.
In 2017, Ford also reintroduced the high-performance Ford Raptor as a second generation, omitting the SVT prefix. This variant of the F-150 is designed for off-road enthusiasts and showcases the brand's commitment to performance-driven models.
Moreover, the F-Series lineup is adapted for different markets, such as in Mexico where the XL trim is sold as the F-150, and higher trims are named Lobo (Spanish for "Wolf"). This demonstrates Ford's flexibility in catering to regional preferences and marketing strategies.
Key points:
- the thirteenth-generation Ford F-Series debuted in 2015 with an aluminum-intensive design
- 2017 marked a significant redesign for the Super Duty line with the adoption of the F-150's cab design
- the Ford Raptor reappeared in 2017 as a high-performance variant of the F-150
- in Mexico, the F-Series XL trim is marketed as the F-150, with higher trims
