Built to honor America's armed forces with the help of Tuscan Motor Company, this blacked-out beast might be the coolest special-edition F-150 ever.
The Ford F-150 is the world’s most popular truck and has reaped the benefits of that title for many years now. There are 6 main trim levels of the Ford F-150 and several other variants offered by aftermarket manufacturers. The Black Ops special edition F-150 is one of the more notable special-edition variants to have emerged in recent times. It is produced by Tuscan Motor Company, an approved Ford special vehicles manufacturer based in Indiana.
This pickup was commissioned to honor America’s armed forces who serve in various capacities all around the world. The truck is much more than a few cosmetic additions and features extensive modifications that set it apart from the standard Ford F-150 truck.
10 The F-150 Is No Road Rocket
That should not be too much of a surprise, considering the pickup’s bulk and huge knobby tires. It will lag behind steroid-infused trucks like the Roush F-150 Nitemare or the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX.
However, with a 5.0-liter V8 engine under the hood, the black Ops F-150 will still give a decent account of itself when fired up. It can run to 60mph in 6.8 seconds and complete the quarter-mile in 15.2 seconds. The truck is more about establishing a presence on the road and for this reason alone, these performance numbers are adequate.
9 A Very Pricey Ford
A standard 2020 Ford F-150 can cost up to $70,000 depending on the trim level and options package. The special edition Ford F-150 Black Ops , when new, tacks on almost $20,000 on top of that for a total price just shy of $90,000.
That’s a lot of money to pay for a Ford Pickup, special edition or not. Yes, the truck comes with a lot of extras and that stealthy paint coat is ‘next-level’ cool but the price tag will make you pause and ask if it’s truly worth it.
8 Behind The Price Tag
Yes, this is one very expensive Ford F-150 , about the price of a loaded 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. However, the premium pricing may become easier to 'swallow' when you realize it’s connected to a noble cause.
When the Black Ops Edition was first announced, the Tuscan Motor Company stated that, for every vehicle sold, a portion of the proceeds would be donated to charitable organizations committed to the support of military personnel wounded in the line of duty.
7 The Goodies On The Outside
Tuscany Motor Company worked really hard to make this special-edition pickup worthy of its name. The pickup is fitted with heavy-duty performance shocks which go nicely with the 35-inch all-terrain tires. The stock front bumper has been swapped out for a custom piece that includes an off-road LED light bar and powder-coated bull bar.
Also, because of its F-150 Lariat origins, features like power tailgate, tie-down hooks, LED bed-lighting, and powered running boards come as standard.
6 Goodies Continue On the Interior
The theme continues in the interior with special ‘Black Ops’ embroidered patches on the headrests and floor mats. The interior is also fitted with Tuscany’s special custom leather package for the seats.
To finish off the interior design, the motor company included a 24-piece faux carbon-fiber trim to heighten the sense of exclusivity as you step into the vehicle. Tinted windows come as standard and the instrument gauge also features some custom touches that set it apart from a regular Ford F-150.
5 The Engine In the Black Ops
Interestingly, the engine of this special edition Ford F-150 has not been modified in any way though you do get a few options from the Ford standard range. There’s a 2.7-liter twin-turbo V6 that cranks out 365hp and a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 that generates 365hp.
However, if you are spending that much on the pickup, you might as well opt for the 5.0-liter V8 powerplant. It was the only option when the truck was first introduced and it produces a healthy 395hp at 5,750rpm and 400 pound-feet of torque.
4 A Taller Stance
The special edition Ford F-150 gains several inches over the standard F-150 Lariat on which it’s based or any other stock F-150 for that matter. This is because the Indiana-based Ford partner raised the ride height by 6 inches.
That extra space is filled up by the massive 20-inch wheels and even more impressive 35-inch tires that now adorn the Black Ops F-150. The wheels, blacked-out of course, not only add a lot of macho credibility to the Black Ops name but should be able to conquer most types of terrain as well.
3 A Throaty Roar
The Ford F-150 Black Ops sounds way better than the standard F-150 pickup and that is all down to the work Tuscany Motor Company has done to the exhaust system.
The standard system has been replaced by what is called the Quiet-tone Performance Exhaust which is quite ironic as there’s nothing quiet about the deep bellow that ensues when you fire up the engine. The set-up is stainless steel but the exhaust tips are coated with black powder for added effect.
2 It’s Not The Only 'Black Ops' Special Edition
If, for some reason, the Ford F-150 trim is not to your specification, there’s the Ford F-250 Black Ops Edition on offer too. This full-size pickup is also produced by Tuscan and distinguishing features include an all-black Ford logo, black painted stripes on the grille, and massive 37-inch tires.
There are 2 engine options for this F-250; a 6.2-liter V8 and a 6.7-liter turbodiesel V8 that pumps out 450hp and 935 pound-feet of torque. Away from the Ford ecosystem, the same Tuscan Motor Company also offers the Black Edition package for some Chevy trucks.
1 It Has A Lot Of Competition
We have already established that this special edition truck does not come cheap and for less money, there are several other alternatives out there . Within the Ford family, there’s the F-350 Mac Truck Edition that can undoubtedly haul more load than the light-duty F-150.
You can also opt for a PaxPower V8 F-150 Raptor or the latest offering from a rival pickup maker - the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX. These options make it clear that buyers of the Ford F-150 Black Ops pickup are more likely won over by emotional appeal than any other reason.
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