2016 Ford F-150 Gains Special Edition Packages
Ford is adding more sport to its 2016 F-150 pickup truck.
The American automaker has announced Special Edition Appearance Packages for the 2016 Ford F-150 Lariat and XLT models, featuring unique wheels, graphics and finishes. The packages further personalize the F-150 to customer tastes, adding 20-inch premium anodized dark-painted aluminum wheels with red sport lettering, black running boards, smoked headlights, unique bodyside graphics and badging, special edition seats with Alcantara inserts, red contrast stitching and red bolsters, as well as unique red stitching on the steering wheel, transmission gear selector boot and instrument panel. Finishing off the aesthetics is a dark anodized grille with black mesh on XLT models, while the Lariat gets a dark anodized grille with red accents.
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The Special Edition Appearance Packages will require the Sport Appearance Package and Ford hasn’t announced pricing yet on the packages.
Other updates to the 2016 Ford F-150 include an all-new Pro Trailer Backup Assist feature, SYNC 3 and the addition of a 5.0-liter V8 engine with gaseous-fuel prep option, making the 2016 Ford F-150 the only light-duty pickup capable of running on compressed natural gas or propane.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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