The F-150 is a stylish truck, one that pays more serious attention to aerodynamics than either the Dodge or GM pickups. It's rounder, friendlier and looks more like a car. That may be part of the reason it outsells all other pickup trucks by a considerable margin. In two years, the whole F-150 design will change to something far more radical and big-truck-like, putting an end to the aero truck phase at Ford Design, but for now, the F-150 is still a looker, loaded with features.The F-150's aerodynamic hood drops away very rapidly from the base of the windshield, so it's easier to see what's immediately in front of the truck, handy for maneuvering off-road, for parking, and when navigating in the city. Its fenders seem to make small rural roads smaller. In tight quarters, this feels like a big truck.
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