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We’ve entered the second week of January, but Ford continues to receive year-end awards and accolades. For the fourth year in a row, Ford trucks was recognized by the North American Car, Utility, and Truck awards committee. This year, the 2024 Ford F-Series Super Duty took home the title of North America Truck of the Year. To commemorate the moment, Sky Ford takes an in-depth look at the Super Duty’s latest model – a physical manifestation of the company’s “Built Ford Tough” mindset. Power to the People Approximately 96% of heavy-duty pickup owners utilize their truck’s towing capability. The Super Duty boasts the most eye-opening power specs we’ve seen from a Ford vehicle yet. With its 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 diesel engine paving the way, the 2024 Super Duty’s towing and hauling specs are as follows: 40,000 pounds of towing. 8,000 pounds of maximum available payload. 500 horsepower. 1,200 lb.-ft. of torque. Designed to Shine The Super Duty is designed to make your daily routine simpler and more convenient, both at your worksite and away from it. Pro Power Onboard lets you charge tools or other electronics via power outlets in the trunk bed – perfect for on-the-spot charging in remote locations. Meanwhile, integrated box-side steps and rear corner bumper steps are built extra wide, enabling you to comfortably climb to the interior or trunk bed. The Super Duty exterior comes with a choice of seven distinct grille designs, each engineered to maximize cooling performance during hauling and towing. The muscular frame holds it all together, a light but durable, military-grade, aluminum-alloy shell. Bookending the body are powerful LED headlights and suave wraparound tail-lamps. Brain in Addition to Brawn The interior is outfitted with the latest modern amenities and technology. The 12-inch, customizable digital instrument cluster conveys important data in beautiful, high-resolution clarity. Together with the available Head-Up Display (HUD), information from driver assist features is projected onto your windshield, within your line of sight, so that you don’t need to take your eyes off the road for any sustained period of time. The infotainment console runs on standard SYNC 4 technology, which manages all your Super Duty tech. With Sync 4, cloud-based connectivity throughout your Super Duty runs seamlessly. With FordPass Connect, drivers have access to a 5G Wi-Fi hotspot, and the Super Duty also supports both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. And of course, Ford’s Co-Pilot360 technology offers the latest in increasingly important driver-assist features, including: Pro Trailer Backup Assist 360-Degree Camera System BLIS Adaptive Cruise Control Intersection Assist Pre-Collision Assist Pro Trailer Hitch Assist Put Yourself in a Ford Truck Today Sky Ford is Center Point’s home for all your Ford pickup needs. From the Super Duty to the F-150 to the Maverick, your perfect Ford truck awaits. And whether you need new tires, brakes, or an oil change, you can schedule your service now and drive confidently into the new year. Make 2024 the year you embrace raw power; get yourself behind the wheel of the award-winning Super Duty today. Experience firsthand why F-Series pickups are America’s best-selling trucks 46 years straight.

The age of the electric vehicle is upon us, and it has begun to flourish. This winter, Ford is upping the EV game in a big way with the arrival of the F-150 Lightning Flash. A new variant of Ford’s popular F-150 Lightning EV truck, the Lightning Flash will make its debut in January of 2024. Hitting the market at under $70,000, the F-150 Lightning Flash might as well be called the deluxe edition of the XLT; it includes an assortment of customer-recommended tech features, quality-of life additions, an expanded EPA-estimated range, and much more. A Tech-Forward Model The first thing you’ll notice about the Lightning Flash is the sheer amount of tech that’s loaded into it. Yet while it may appear to be more EV Batmobile than powertrain truck, the Lightning Flash prioritizes accessibility over all else. It’s a vehicle created through direct customer feedback, and its array of tech-forward features emphasizes its driver-first approach. Take the inclusion of Ford BlueCruise, an advanced hands-free highway driving feature. The newest version, BlueCruise 1.2, includes Lane Change Assist, which allows for hands-free lane changing. It also includes In-Lane Repositioning, which automatically maintains the Lightning Flash’s distance from other vehicles while keeping it locked in its lane. BlueCruise can be implemented any time post-purchase, and a 90-day free trial is available to new drivers. The Lightning Flash also comes equipped with one of the most powerful extended range batteries on the EV market, with an EPA-estimated range of 320 miles. With more charging options than ever before (see below) combined with this expanded mileage, the lopsided gas vs. charging debates of a decade ago have never felt more antiquated. Tech-retary of the Interior The F-150 Lightning’s tech-forward approach carries over into the interior of the vehicle. Drivers will have at their disposal a bevy of amenities, including: A 15.5-inch LCD Capacitive Touchscreen with Swipe Capability. A B&O® Sound System with HD Radio™ that includes eight speakers and a subwoofer. Push-Button Start, Approach Detection, & a SecuriCode® Keyless Entry Keypad. A wireless charging pad. In addition, a heat pump helps optimize climate control by implementing more efficient energy consumption. We’d call it a well-oiled machine – except in the case of this EV powerhouse, oil doesn’t factor into the equation. Charging Into the Future Regardless of whether the Lightning Flash is primarily charged at home or whilst traveling, there is no shortage of charging possibilities. Ford EV users have access to the expansive BlueOval Charge Network, the largest public charging system in North America. Plus, starting in Spring 2024, Lightning users will be able to utilize over 12,000 Tesla Superchargers. Home charging is as simple as powering any of your other devices. An overnight charge can be done using the Ford Charge Station Pro. If you’re looking for an additional power boost up to 80 amps, the Ford Connected Charge Station is available for purchase as well. Your Electric Experience Awaits A clear evolution on the XLT line, the F-150 Lightning Flash is a high-tech, driver-friendly refinement that is as much a tech-forward experience as it is a reliable EV truck. While we await its arrival, it’s still the perfect time to check out our entire inventory of new EVs and hybrids, including the original F-150 Lightning, at Sky Ford in Center Point. Whether you’re looking for a new or used vehicle, service or parts, Sky Ford is here for all your automotive needs this winter.