2012 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150
Offers the Ultimate in Performance, Style and Power
STURGIS, S.D.– The 2012 Ford
Harley-Davidson™ F-150 delivers on the custom cool design the
lineup is known for, with new snakeskin leather interior accents
and a stylized bodyside graphic. Also new are the wheel design
and a premium paint color. Combine that with a standard
6.2-liter V8 engine and plenty of technology, and it delivers
power, capability and style like no other.
“This is a great pairing of two
icons of the open road: Ford and Harley-Davidson. Both brands
appeal to truck owners and motorcycle enthusiasts alike,” said
Marc Lapine, Ford F-150 marketing manager. “For 2012 we worked
with Harley-Davidson to continue to push the styling envelope
while still delivering the durability and power that F-150 is
known for and that our collective customers expect. It perfectly
captures both brands.”
The successful collaboration
between Ford and Harley-Davidson has produced 10 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. Ford has sold
more than 70,000 Ford Harley-Davidson F-Series trucks since the
brands teamed up in 1999.
Design in the details The exterior
of the 2012 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 offers a bold front
fascia and six-bar billet-style bright chrome grille, and it
boasts “Harley-Davidson” bright chrome badging. The truck also
has a lowered appearance with a standard, fully integrated
deployable running board.
Also standard are new 22-inch
machined-aluminum wheels with painted accents and
Harley-Davidson bar and shield logo on center cap. The paint
selection is classic Harley-Davidson – Tuxedo Black and White
Platinum Tri-Coat; this is the first year white has been
offered.
New graphics on the bodyside of
the truck are executed in a unique snakeskin texture, while
“Harley-Davidson” dimensional lettering is featured on the box
side. The snakeskin is inspired by tank inserts on premium-level
Harley-Davidson motorcycles and also comes into play on the
interior.
“This is the first time we’ve
captured the full spectrum of light to dark on the exterior,”
said Mike Massara, F-150 program manager. “The graphic flows and
accents the design curve of the truck, yet brings the texture of
the snakeskin into the vehicle, which is something that’s very
difficult to do.”
Interior trim panels are covered
in high-gloss Tuxedo Black paint, while the console lid and
upper steering wheel carry the snakeskin leather. The scuff
plate features brushed aluminum with snakeskin texture. All
interior chrome surfaces feature a satin finish. Premium
snakeskin leather-trimmed seats come with accent color inserts
and unique cloisonné badge.
The 2012 Ford Harley-Davidson
F-150 interior is customized to appeal to the truck buyer who
appreciates the attention to detail for which both Ford and
Harley-Davidson are renowned.
Examples are the seats and the
console lid featuring handmade cloisonné badges that are
produced by the same company that makes badges for
Harley-Davidson motorcycles; the console has limited-edition
serialization plates, which include laser-engraved VIN and build
numbers.
Nearly every member of the
Harley-Davidson F-150 team at Ford is a Harley-Davidson owner.
Superior convenience The 2012 Ford
Harley-Davidson F-150 offers plenty of technology options to
meet customer needs. Key to helping customers take advantage of
all the capability offered by the Harley-Davidson F-150 is a
standard 4.2-inch LCD (liquid crystal display) productivity
screen.
This screen offers a range of menu
options, giving the customer important information on everything
from fuel economy to towing performance. The menu is navigated
through a five-way button on the steering wheel; the screen is
positioned between the tachometer and speedometer.
Additionally, the 2012 Ford
Harley-Davidson F-150 comes equipped with a standard
voice-activated Navigation System that integrates several
functions, including voice-recognition destination entry,
climate control and SiriusXM Satellite Radio into one
easy-to-use system, displaying them on an 8-inch touch screen.
For the customer who wants more
control of transmission gear selection, SelectShift Automatic™
transmission functionality is standard. A toggle switch located
on the console shift lever engages the mode, where the
transmission doesn’t second-guess the driver, giving total
control over gear selection and performance feel.
Potent power Ford tapped into a
bit of its proud racing heritage to create the 6.2-liter V8
gasoline engine, which uses big-bore architecture to produce
impressive horsepower and torque. The gasoline engine delivers a
best-in-class 411 horsepower and 434 lb.-ft. of torque and
provides maximum trailer towing capability of 7,500 pounds.
