2011 Ford F-150 Platinum Review - Digitaltrends.com
when you open a side door, a step slides out automatically – which is helpful since you’ll need the boost to get on board. There’s also a snap-out step for accessing the bed on either side – with the step, you can grab a tool or start loading in your gear. Our only slight issue is that, to push the step back, you have to press away from the button with your foot. The F-150 also provides most of Ford’s recent technology advancements from other models. The truck uses Ford Sync as well for analyzing your music, allowing you to say an artist name or album to play it. Sync also works for voice-enabled navigation, but interior controls are not quite as advanced as the Ford Fiesta (which supports... Our test truck also lets you play DVD movies using the front LCD touchscreen, but only when parked. Yet, it’s hood and front-facing stance are not quite as rugged and robust as the Silverado or GMC Sierra. The F-150 is a truck that would work fine for taking your spouse out on a date without looking like you just installed a new air conditioner at work. For fuel economy, our F-150 4X4 Supercrew Platinum. Source: www.digitaltrends.com
