There is an easy rule for truck fights: the number of trucks goes up. This year’s full-size trucks must be better in every way, whether it’s the most horsepower, cupholders, or weight they can pull. Because of this, we were surprised to learn that the new Ford F-150 for 2024 has a lower maximum volume than the model from the year before. The 2023 F-150 could be able to pull up to 3,315 pounds. This number goes down to 2455 pounds in 2024. A weight loss of 860 pounds looks like the end of the world. But the cars that people order won’t change because of it. Even though Ford could brag about being able to haul 3315 pounds, people rarely chose to order a truck with that kind of hauling ability as an option. All items must be bought along with a 5.0-liter V-8 single-cab 4×2 truck with an 8-foot bed, the Heavy-Duty Payload package, the Max Trailer Tow package, and an 8-foot bed. Ford removed the last item to reduce the number of possible combinations. This cost it an 800-pound edge in payload over the rest of the lineup. “The F-150 still has the best payload capacity in its class in 2024,” a ford source said that when the Heavy Payload package was taken away for the 2024 model year, the payload was cut. For the new F-150, the company put a lot of effort into making it easier to place orders. That means throwing away as many packets as you can. The Heavy Payload package was taken off the list of options because it needed a lot of changes, like different springs, tires, cooling for the engine, and so on. Even more so because an official says that Ford still has the biggest maximum payload of any of its rivals, you’ll need a truck with a lot of power if you need more. The spokesperson said, “We’re simplifying our offerings based on how we know customers use their vehicles, and we’re running the business more efficiently.” We’re also grouping the most popular features to make it easier for customers to build quickly, price, and order the F-150 that best fits their business and leisure needs. This has several benefits, such as making customers happier, making the product better, making it easier for clients and sellers to place orders, and moving units faster.
