Ford tests F-150 prototype in Arizona desert ahead of 2027 launch

Ford is conducting extreme heat testing of its F-150 prototype in Arizona, with ambient temperatures up to 45°C and track temperatures over 65°C, towing a dynamometer simulating a 4.5-ton load. The tests validate component durability and autonomous driving with a trailer ahead of a 2027 market release. This is a routine pre-production validation, not a market-moving event.