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Ford F-150 Earns Top Green Vehicle Award for Pickups in 2017 AAA Green Car Guide

  • 2017 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCrew has earned a Top Green Vehicle award in the pickup category from AAA Green Car Guide for its best-in-class gas fuel economy, roomy interior and handling
  • With a lighter yet stronger military-grade aluminum-alloy body paired with the 2.7-liter EcoBoost® V6 with Auto Start-Stop, the 2017 F-150 has a best-in-class EPA gas fuel economy rating of 19 mpg city, 26 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined
  • As the best-selling trucks in America for more than 40 years, F-Series vehicles remain the toughest, smartest, most capable Ford trucks ever; with more fuel efficiency innovations, F-Series has also earned best truck value from Kelley Blue Book

DEARBORN, Mich., April 24, 2017 – The 2017 Ford F-150 has earned a Top Green Vehicle award in the pickup category for its best-in-class gas fuel economy from AAA Green Car Guide.

The 2017 F-150 4x2 with 2.7-liter EcoBoost® V6 returns 19 mpg city and 24 mpg highway, which is best-in-class gas fuel economy. (EPA shows the 2017 F-150 as the most efficient standard-size pickup, with a 19 mpg city, 26 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined rating.)

“Many drivers need the flexibility of a larger vehicle, but still want to make a green choice,” said Megan McKernan, manager, Automobile Club of Southern California’s Automotive Research Center. “AAA awarded the Ford F-150 XLT the 2017 pickup category winner in the AAA Green Car Guide for its best-in-class fuel economy, great visibility, spacious interior and exceptional handling.”

While gas prices are 40 percent lower than five years ago, consumer interest in fuel-efficient vehicles remains high. A survey from AAA shows fuel efficiency remains a major purchase consideration for all U.S. drivers, with 70 percent rating it an important factor. 

With the toughest, smartest, most capable Ford trucks, Ford continues to innovate with a variety of powertrain and fuel-saving options. These include the first 10-speed automatic transmission on a production truck, and standard Auto Start-Stop technology for improved fuel economy.

Winning Top Green Vehicle from AAA Green Car Guide comes on the heels of F-Series also earning best truck value from Kelley Blue Book and F-150 4x2 was named the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) Greener Choice award - the only full-size truck in the council’s Greener Choices list. These, among other recognitions highlight Ford’s yearlong celebration of F-Series as best-selling truck in America for 40 consecutive years and best-selling vehicle in America for 35 consecutive years. Join the #40YearsTough celebration at www.40YearsTough.com.

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan, committed to helping build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.  The company’s Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines existing strengths, new capabilities and always-on relationships with customers to enrich experiences for customers and deepen their loyalty.  Ford develops and delivers innovative, must-have Ford trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans and cars and Lincoln luxury vehicles, along with connected services.  The company does that through three customer-centered business segments:  Ford Blue, engineering iconic gas-powered and hybrid vehicles; Ford Model e, inventing breakthrough electric vehicles along with embedded software that defines exceptional digital experiences for all customers; and Ford Pro, helping commercial customers transform and expand their businesses with vehicles and services tailored to their needs.  Additionally, Ford provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company.  Ford employs about 174,000 people worldwide.  More information about the company and its products and services is available at corporate.ford.com.

About AAA Green Car Guide:

The AAA Green Car Guide is an annual report produced by the Automobile Club of Southern California’s Automotive Research Center that reviews and ranks electric, hybrid, alternative fuel, fuel efficient and low emitting gasoline-powered vehicles based on a number of characteristics including fuel economy, emissions, ride comfort, braking, handling, etc. The purpose of the guide is to provide motorists with useful information about green technologies and vehicles and assist motorists in the vehicle purchasing process. For more information, visit www.AAA.com.  

About the Automobile Club of Southern California’s Automotive Research Center:

The Automobile Club of Southern California’s Automotive Research Center is a state-of-the-art research facility in Los Angeles, California that conducts fuel efficiency, emissions, On Board Diagnostic (OBD), horsepower and other automotive test procedures. Additional road tests are also completed at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California. It is operated by Auto Club engineers and technicians with years of experience in automotive research and testing.