Ford F-Max Explained

Ford F-MAX
Manufacturer:Ford Otosan
Aka:JMC Weilong HV5[1] [2]
Production:2018–present
Designer:Ford Otosan
Class:Heavy truck
Body Style:COE
Engine:Ecotorq 12.7L
Wheelbase:3600 mm
Length:5925 mm
Width:2540 mm
Height:3915 mm
Weight:7379 kg
Predecessor:Ford Cargo

The Ford F-Max (stylized as Ford F-MAX) is a heavy-duty truck produced by Ford Otosan. It was introduced in 2018.[3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

It was unveiled during the IAA 2018 in Hannover, Germany. It was also chosen to be the International Truck of the Year 2019.[8]

The truck was designed by Ford Otosan over the span of 5 years,[9] under the codenames H625 and "Big Boy".[10] [11]

It is only available in a 4x2 axle configuration and powered by the 12.7 liter Ecotorq Euro 6 engine, delivering and 2500abbr=onNaNabbr=on of torque, coupled to a 12-speed ZF Traxon gearbox.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 12月18日,江铃威龙HV5首批交车仪式在湘举行 . On December 18, the ceremony for the first delivery of JMC Weilong HV5s was held in Hunan . zh . yiche.com . 12 December 2018 . 11 November 2019.
  2. Web site: JMC Weilong Wide body HV5 Coming Off Line and Set to Launch Next Month . Chinatrucks.com . 25 October 2018 . 4 April 2019.
  3. Web site: F-Max - Ford Trucks . www.fordtrucks.com.tr.
  4. Web site: Ford F-Max named International Truck of the Year 2019; MAN and PSA also honoured at IAA. 19 September 2018.
  5. Web site: Ford Launches F-Max Tractor for Global Markets.
  6. Web site: THE STORY BEHIND THE FORD F-MAX - Truck & Bus News. 20 September 2018.
  7. Web site: IAA 2018: Ford Trucks unveils F-MAX, the "International Truck of the Year". 20 September 2018.
  8. Web site: International Truck of the Year award . www.truck-of-the-year.com.
  9. Web site: New Ford F-Max truck made entirely at Istanbul R&D center, where 1,200 engineers work. May 16, 2019.
  10. Web site: 2019-12-24 . "Project Success Award" from Ford Otosan to Standard Profil . 2021-08-31. Standard Profil . en.
  11. Web site: 2019-01-07. INTERNATIONAL TRUCK STOP - Ford takes it to the Max! . 2021-08-31. NZ Trucking . en-nz.