Kendall Ford of Anchorage has new Ford F-150s made with military-grade aluminum-alloy bodies and fully boxed, high-strength steel frames. Whether you’re interested in the F-150 Tremor, the F-150 Raptor, or a different model, you’re getting a top-of-the-line truck. Even the fully electric Ford F-150 Lightning has best-in-class horsepower and torque that will take you further on less fuel.
Visit us today at 1950 Gambell St., Anchorage, AK 99501, or shop online to find a new F-150 you can’t live without. If we don’t have your exact configuration, you can customize your new truck to get more features, like SYNC® 4 and locking under-seat storage. If you have any questions before you come in, give us a call or contact us online.
When you’re ready to buy a new truck, the experts at our Ford Finance Center can help you get financing incentives or lease offers. If you can’t make it to our dealership, use our online tools to get pre-qualified for a car loan and find the trade-in value of your current vehicle.
For a fully remote car-buying experience, use Kendall home delivery to get your new truck dropped off at your home or office. While we’re at your place, we’ll bring you the official paperwork to sign, and we can pick up your old car on our way out (if you want to sell it to us).
*Kendall home delivery is complimentary within 100 driven miles
With regular maintenance, the 2.7L EcoBoost can last hundreds of thousands of miles. In Anchorage, “regular maintenance” means more frequent oil changes due to extreme temperature swings and idling during the winter.
If you plan on “cowboy camping” (sleeping in the bed), the 6.5′ bed is better for stretching out comfortably. However, keep in mind that the longer wheelbase makes the turning radius noticeably wider. While the extra foot doesn’t have too much of an impact on gas mileage, it makes tight parking lots in downtown Anchorage more difficult to navigate. If you do most of your camping solo, the 6.5′ bed has space for gear and yourself without needing a bulky trailer.
Not at all. In a cold climate like Alaska, the 10-speed transmission fluid can be thick in the morning, leading to hesitant shifts until it reaches operating temperature. This issue has largely been solved in newer models. However, before buying used, have a mechanic perform a “lead frame” inspection and check for the latest TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) updates. For most drivers, the fuel economy benefits of the 10 gears outweigh the occasional quirk.
In Alaska, Ford trucks hold their value exceptionally well. Trading in every year or two can be a great plan if you have high-equity trades and want to stay under a certain mileage.
Anchorage often uses a 26% salt brine solution, which is more corrosive than ocean water and is notorious for damaging vehicles. However, you can prevent damage by:
Frequent Washing: Try to run your truck through an automatic car wash, one with an undercarriage spray, at least every couple of weeks during winter. Honestly, any time temps climb above freezing is a good excuse to go.
Undercoating: Every fall, get an oil-based rust inhibitor sprayed on the frame and undercarriage. Fluid Film and Woolwax are both solid choices. Just steer clear of rubberized or tar-based coatings, because they actually trap moisture underneath and can speed up rusting instead of stopping it.
Rinse Your Wheel Wells: Don’t overlook the wheel wells. Salt loves to pile up in there and just sit against the metal, so give them a good rinse with a hose whenever you get the chance.
For all your maintenance and service needs, visit our service center at 1950 Gambell Ave., Anchorage, AK, 99501, where our factory-trained technicians can help you. Also be sure to check out our monthly service specials to take care of your car without spending an arm and a leg.
*100-mile free home delivery applies to driven miles
