High Tech Upgrades Modernize the 2024 Ford F-150

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Even though the last update of the Ford F-150 in 2021 was a remarkable redesign, the 2024 refresh is relatively minor, focused mostly on delivering value to customers. The F-150 retains all of the 14th-generation truck’s strengths: exceptional engine options, a practical cabin, and the highest towing capacity in its class. It also adds a few appointments for lower-trim buyers such as a standard 12.0-inch touchscreen and added access to Ford BlueCruise.

A Plethora of Standard Features

The most notable change for F-150 shoppers is that more trims now include more standard features. For example, inside the truck, there is an all-new 12.0-inch touchscreen unit running Ford’s seamless Sync 4 software as standard equipment. Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay are also standard. It is paired with a user-friendly 12.0-inch digital gauge cluster. 

The central screen is similarly easy to read, loads swiftly, and the center console hosts redundant physical buttons for almost every feature inside the F-150. This makes it extremely simple to utilize when the truck is in motion–even off-road–and the cabin feels more rugged than its more screen-forward rivals courtesy of those physical controls. Indeed, the F-150 has one of the most intuitive cabins not just on the truck market, but among all new vehicles.

Updates to BlueCruise

For customers seeking hands-off driving, more buyers can opt for hands-free Level 2 BlueCruise assistance, as it is now available as an option on the mid-trim Tremor and above. BlueCruise has been updated to version 1.2 for the 2024 F-150, integrating hands-free lane changes and intelligent speed management programming that automatically slows down for upcoming curves or reductions in the speed limit. It also adds semi-autonomous behavior to its programming, such as increasing buffer space when passing a semi-truck to help with passenger comfort.

Functionally, BlueCruise is a superb feature on the F-150. Engagement is smooth, and any requests to return the driver’s hands to the wheel arrive with sufficient warning. It is worth noting that BlueCruise 1.2 does not offer hands-free driving while towing, but it is available as a 90-day free trial upon purchase, with the option to subscribe for three years at $2,100 or monthly at $75 once the free trial expires.

F-150 Drivetrain and Pragmatic Tailgate

The F-150 rides and drives like a body-on-frame pickup. For context, it is effortless to find a comfortable driving position, and the interior feels well-built, with no unpleasant touchpoints or rattles. The hybrid drivetrain is excellently integrated with predictable, smooth brakes, and all of the available engines pull hard at full throttle. 

Meanwhile, for convenience outside the cab, 2024 F-150 pickup trucks now have an optional two-way Pro Access Tailgate that functions as a traditional tailgate and a center-access door. It provides users a way to open just a small part of the tailgate via a side-mounted hinge, making it easier to access items in the bed while a trailer is attached. Of the many different tailgate novelties currently on the market, it is one of the most convenient ones, and its usefulness is unsurpassed for buyers who plan to tow frequently.

Off-Road Assistance and Powering Up the Pickup

Trail Turn Assist presents some enjoyable overlanding technology. It brakes the rear inside wheel, minimizing the turning circle and assisting on tight mountain passes, particularly on a full-size truck like the F-150. Sources stated, “Ford’s explicit instructions to us were, ‘Turn it on, crank the wheel, and mash the gas.’” Even more helpful is the power supplied by the hybrid’s Pro Power Onboard inverter. A 2.0-kilowatt unit is standard on the Tremor trim, a 2.4-kilowatt version is standard on all hybrid F-150 trims, and there is also a $750 option for a 7.2-kilowatt inverter.

Step Up Your Ride with Ford’s State-of-the-Art 2024 F-150 at Sunrise Ford!

The 2024 Ford F-150 has not reinvented itself, but it does not need to. It remains a sturdy truck with unparalleled hauling capabilities. The newest features largely appeal to drivers doing real work with their trucks, and the additional convenience and power for base buyers only sweetens the deal. If you are searching for a new option to buy or lease, please come visit Sunrise Ford, where you can take a look at our new vehicle inventory or our quality pre-owned vehicles.