There are solid reasons why the Ford F-150 is still the best-selling truck in America even after decades. For starters, the F-150 offers an overwhelming number of options and configurations for every customer in every price range. Each of the trims of the Ford F-150 offers a unique perspective on pickup truck driving to every customer. However, the F-150 has also come under the eye of several aftermarket manufacturers, who bring out their own stylized and upgraded versions of the F-150.
One of the coolest aftermarket trucks on the show is the 2021 Ford F-150 Black Ops Edition, produced by Tuscany Motors, a special-grade vehicle manufacturer based in Indiana. Tuscany Motors has received a thumbs-up from Ford for upgrading all of its vehicles, but its most special creation is the F-150 Call of Duty, also called the F-150 Black Ops. This Ford Special Ops truck commemorates the glorious contribution of every American military person in the world. Here are reasons why you should consider bringing home the Ford Black Ops edition F-150 to your home.
Beefy Engine
Although the Ford F-150 Black Ops isn’t a raw speedster compared to modified pickups like the Roush F-150 Nitemare and the RAM 1500 TRX, its 3.5-liter turbo V6 under its hood is no joke. The F-150 Black Ops uses a combination of electric and gasoline power to generate a robust power output of 430 hp and 570 lb-ft of torque. Tuscany Motors didn’t make any significant modifications under the F-150’s hood, as the powertrain was already powerful and dominating. The truck boasts a 0-60 mph run of 6.8 seconds and a quarter-mile run of 15.2 seconds.
Beefier Exterior Elements
To emphasize the F-150 Black Ops military-grade strength, the pickup is fitted with side body armor to defend itself against outside elements. The armor is embedded with the ‘Black Ops’ badge to remind other trucks of its intimidating presence. The grille design also includes mesh vent inserts to allow airflow inside the engine, building up forced induction. The active air fenders take the excess air out of the engine, and they stand out with a blacked-out F-150 Lariat emblem.
As you figured, the Ford F-150 Black Ops is heavily based on the F-150 Lariat. Hence, the driver gets all the standard equipment present on the Ford Lariat, like a power tailgate, tie-down hooks, LED bed-lighting, and powered running boards with rock guards and inbuilt lighting. The F-150 Black Ops is also more capable on dirt terrains than regular F-150 pickups, thanks to a set of Fox 2.0 Performance Series shock absorbers and a lift kit.
Tuscany has left no exterior element untouched, as the 20-inch Stealth Black Ops wheels go well with the BF Goodrich KO2 325/60R20 all-terrain tires. These capable off-roading tires needed extra calibrations for the tire sensors and speedometer as well. As expected, the Ford F-150 Black Ops settles for an all-black exterior, with blacked-out exterior bits like the Blue Oval badge, factory badging, and grille. Even the truck’s exhaust has a black coating to denote the truck’s stealthy exterior appearance. Tuscany even replaced the stock front bumper with a full-metal front bumper with an integrated LED light bar and powder-coated bull bar.
Increased Ride Height
The Ford F-150 Black Ops is an uplifted truck with extra ground clearance, which is several inches higher than the F-150 Lariat it is based on. The truck’s BDS suspension system specializes in off-road maneuvering thanks to its heavy-duty skid plate design for underbody protection. The ride height has increased by almost 6 inches, and the robust tires and wheels fill out that extra space. With this extra ground clearance and off-roading equipment, the F-150 Black Ops is a conqueror of rugged terrain.
Interior Goodies
On the inside, the F-150 Black Ops continues its rugged design language with its firm leather seats and carpet floor mats. The interior elements feature embroidered ‘Black Ops’ patches on the seat headrests and floor mats. Tuscany also introduces a 24-piece faux carbon fiber trim to highlight the rugged nature of the cabin. The cabin also includes tinted windows to make outside spectators wonder who could be behind the wheel of this mysterious truck. Tuscany also includes more details and touches on the instrument gauge.
Noisy Exhaust
The F-150 Black Ops announces its arrival with its raucous sound generated by its exhaust system. Tuscany Motors has equipped the F-150 with a Quiet-tone Performance Exhaust system. Contrary to its name, this system generates a fearsome sound as soon as you rev up the engine. The black coating on the exhaust creates an extra magic effect on the sound of the engine.
How much is the worth of the 2021 Ford F-150 Black Ops?
The 2021 Ford F-150 Black Ops includes all the expensive off-roading equipment and style elements, which makes it a very costly buy for any veteran truck buyer. For comparison, one can get a fully-equipped Ford F-150 pickup truck for a price of $70000. However, the Ford F-150 Black Ops puts an additional $20000 for all of its impressive assets, which grants it an outlandish price tag of $90000.
That price is equivalent to a fully-specced 2021 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, which makes you wonder whether it is worth shelling out this much of a fortune for a special edition truck. The answer is yes, as the hefty price tag of the Ford F-150 Black Ops also has a hidden noble cause behind it. Since the Black Ops name is inspired by the military, Tuscany Motors would be donating a portion of their earnings for every vehicle sold to charity. The donated money would be used for treating wounded military personnel.
