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16
Aug
10

2011 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 is Most Powerful, Capable Edition Ever Offered with 6.2-Liter Engine

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STURGIS — The 2011 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 combines two rich traditions into
an extraordinary package for customers who crave capability and long for the open
road. With authentic styling, a new standard 6.2-liter V8 engine and plenty of
technology upgrades, it’s the most powerful and capable Ford Harley-Davidson F-150
yet.
The new 2011 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 perfectly blends the flexibility and
capability of F-Series trucks with the free spirit of Harley-Davidson® motorcycles, said
Eric Kuehn, chief engineer. Both companies have a passion for the road, which shines
through in our specialized truck.
The successful collaboration between these two icons of the open road has produced
nine F-150 models, as well as six Super Duty F-250 and F-350 models, and in 2009,
the first Harley-Davidson F-450 edition truck. The exterior of the 2011 Ford Harley-
Davidson F-150 offers a bold front fascia and six-bar-shaped billet-style satin chrome
grille and boasts Harley-Davidson satin chrome badging. The truck also has a
lowered appearance because of a standard, fully integrated deployable running board.
Also standard are 22-inch Euroflange forged wheels with a polished center wheel cap
and low-profile performance tires. The paint selection is classic Harley-Davidson
Tuxedo Black and Ingot Silver.
New graphics on the hood and body side of the truck are executed in an engine-turned
finish and feature dimensional satin chrome Harley-Davidson lettering. The graphics
are reminiscent of the speed scallops used on hot rods.
Interior trim panels are covered in Tuxedo Black paint, while the door scuff plate and
console lid also carry the engine-turned finish. All interior chrome surfaces feature a
new satin finish. Premium leather-trimmed seats come with accent color inserts and a
unique cloisonné badge.
18
Feb
09

2010 Ford F-150 Harley Davidson Edition Unveiled

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Categories: F-Series, Future Vehicles, Harley Davidson and fun stuff

2009 brought us a new Ford F-150, and every time there is a new F-150, we get a new Harley Davidson edition one year later. True to form, Ford has released images and details of the next Hog-lover’s truck, due in the 2010 model year.

Edmunds Inside Line reports, “Some of the more intriguing elements can be found in the cabin, where Ford said it took pains to pattern the seats after a Harley biker jacket.” Deep red and black seats are wrapped in the same leather used for the jackets, “with engraved Harley-Davidson button snaps and zippered map pockets,” using the same zippers as the official apparel. Seat bolsters are even built of the same ribbed leather used on the shoulders and elbows of Harley jackets. The center console bin is capped off with a huge Harley logo carrying the truck’s serial number and VIN.

Mechanically, Jalopnik reports, ” It gets the same 320 HP 5.4-liter you’ll find in the engine bay of the regular 2009 Ford F-150 mated to a six speed automatic powering the rear wheels or an optional Harley-unique driveline, which can be operated in 4×2 mode, AWD or 4×4 high. The suspension, on the other hand, is completely retuned for a sportier ride with more aggressive springs and shocks as well as a thicker anti-roll bar. The truck takes advantage of the sportier tune with some custom 22 inch wheels shod in 275 series, low profile, high performance Pirelli Scorpion Zeros.”

It’s a sharp-looking truck. Autoblog reports, “The body work can be ordered in either a deep maroon called Lava or the same Tuxedo Black available on the Lincoln MKS.” The Lava color is so dark it looks black in many conditions, while the actual black “color features tiny glass balls in the paint that give it even more luster in the sunshine than a conventional metallic paint. Along the flanks, a red sweep adorns the rocker panels and chrome Harley badging stretches just below the top edge of the bed.” The Harley Davidson edition’s grille differs from the one seen on other F-150s, with “a six-bar billet-style setup” heavy on the chrome.

No price has been announced.

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13
Feb
09

Ford teams up with Harley for newly inspired truck

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Categories: F-Series, Future Vehicles, Harley Davidson and fun stuff

By KIMBERLY S. JOHNSON

DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — People who like riding Harley-Davidson motorcycles are likely to have an affinity toward a Ford truck. That’s the thinking at Ford Motor Co. at least, as it furthers its collaboration with the motorcycle maker with the introduction of a new F-150 truck.

The 2010 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150, set to be unveiled this week at the Chicago Auto Show, blends the stylings of the popular motorcycle brand with Ford’s top-selling truck. It’s the 14th truck the two companies have designed together.

The vehicle is a niche for Ford, which has sold 74,000 co-branded trucks since the partnership began in 2000. Ford executives acknowledge that, while sales of luxury vehicles have fallen off during the recession, “image buyers” remain.

“Image buyers buy based on what the product represents,” said Matt O’Leary, chief engineer for Ford, during a preview of the truck last week. “We have a very loyal following.”

The F-150 comes decked out with a bolder front grille, two-tone leather seats, and 22-inch performance tires. The deep red and black leather seats were designed to resemble a Harley-Davidson biker jacket, Ford said.

The 2010 Harley F-150 is the first Harley-Davidson edition vehicle built off the 2009 Ford F-150 platform. It is equipped with a 5.4-liter, three-valve engine.

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