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Mar 6, 2011 | 06:34 AM

Joe Finn

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115v outlet

I looked at some 2011 F150's yesterday and the salesman pointed out a 115v outlet in the center console. The truck was a Lariat. I haven't seen Ford promoting this feature at all and was wondering what trim level or package it comes with. There was an XLT on the lot that didn't look like it had the outlet.

Mar 6, 2011 | 10:13 AM

FI50

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Believe it is on the FX2 and higher trim levels.

Mar 8, 2011 | 05:21 AM

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It's standard on the Platinum, Lariat Limited, King Ranch and Harley. Optional on the FX's and regular Lariats.

While it's a nice add on, it's not the sort of thing Ford marketing thinks F150 buyers really care about. Their money is better spent focusing on selling HP/TQ or Tow Capacity or MPG. But that's just my opinion.

I've not looked it up yet and will one of these days, but how many watts is the outlet good for?

Mar 8, 2011 | 05:39 AM

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Im figuring 500 watts or less.Typically these are used for Laptop power packs.Using any "power tool" of any size is likely out.

Mar 8, 2011 | 05:55 AM

Joe Finn

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I was thinking it would work great for charging cordless tools.

Mar 8, 2011 | 05:28 PM

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I think your right Joe,most anything that doesnt draw alot of current should be fine.Try plugging in a circular saw or Hammer drill,and its a different story!...:-)

Mar 8, 2011 | 06:07 PM

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Well, I looked. It's all of up to 150 watts and somewhat restricted on the type of device that you can or should run.

Still should work just fine with the lap top or other low power drawing non motorized devices.