Ford is no stranger to awards, especially the F-150. For 2012 Ford can chalk up another big win with the F-150 taking home the 2012 Motor Trend Truck of the Year? award. The F-150 beat out several  trucks from other car manufactures to take home the award.

The tests to win the award are rigorous, or as Ford refers to them, torture. The trucks must perform with and without payloads, on straight-aways and twisty mountain roads. Of course, the 2012 Ford F-150 came out of the week long process as the champion.

The specific Ford F-150 model that Motor Trend scrutinized was that equipped with a 5.0-liter V8 engine. But, the judges certainly didn't discount the smaller, more eco-conscious 3.5-liter V6 EcoBoost engine, while undoubtedly helped confirm the decision. And, with even more bi-partisan fanfare surrounding the EcoBoost engine, Ford expects just under half of all F-150 buyers to select that powerplant over the down-and-dirty V8, moving forward.

Speaking on the Ford F-150 pickup's 2012 Motor Trend 'Truck of the Year' title, Mark Fields, President, Ford Americas says, "We are proud to receive this award and even more pleased that our F-150 customers have additional validation of their choice."¹

For Ford customers new to the Ford brand, this isn't the only year the F-150 has taken home the award. The F-150 managed to win it in 2009, 2004 and 1997. Ford has continually pushed the envelope of truck technology and design in the last few years and has made huge strides with its EcoBoost engine.

If you would like to test drive the all new 2012 Ford F-150 in Bay Minette, come down to Chuck Stevens Ford on 1304 HWY 31 South. We can walk you through the truck and even discuss financing if you feel you might want to drive one home.

Source: ¹http://www.freep.com/article/20111213/BUSINESS01/112130348/1014/business01