Ford Motor : 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 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 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, Ford F-Series vehicles remain the toughest, smartest, most capable 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 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. (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 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.