Football season is finally here and along with it comes everyone's favorite game day pastime: tailgating! There's nothing like kicking back in the stadium parking lot with food and drinks in hand before the big game, and the 2015 Ford F-150 is the perfect vehicle to help you carry out this season-long tradition. Redesigned this year, the F-150 now comes with everything you need and more to make your tailgate party an absolute success. Take a look at the top five tailgate-friendly features available on the all-new pickup below and discover why it's a must-have for football fans everywhere.

High-Wattage Power Outlets

If you're looking to hold the ultimate tailgate party, flat screen TVs are a must and the 2015 Ford F-150 has just what you need to power them. Equipped with high-wattage power outlets offering 400 watts, 110 volts, the full-size pickup truck can easily power TVs, stereos and any other electronic gadgets you can think of bringing with you to ensure your tailgate experience is a memorable one.

Satellite Radio (SYNC with MyFord Touch)

With the F-150's highly advanced infotainment system, SYNC with MyFord Touch, you can subscribe to SiriusXM Satellite Radio and gain access to multiple live radio broadcasts of games and races. Just turn up the volume in your F-150, relax and enjoy the game while you tailgate in the stadium parking lot.

Ford BoxLink System

For the first time this year, the F-150 is available with BoxLink, a collection of metal brackets and cleats used to secure items in the cargo box. By outfitting your truck with this system, you can easily use it to hold down your chairs, cooler and grill while on your way to a tailgate party. You can even choose to equip the F-150 with integrated loading ramps in order to, which will allow you to effortlessly transport each item to and from the cargo box.

Tailgate Cupholders

The Ford F-150 introduced cupholders on the tailgate for the 2015 model year. The round indentations were stamped onto the tailgate after Ford Stamping Process & Design Manager Kevin Blaser suggested engineers create a spot for owners to put their coffee on the tailgate when out hunting. In addition to hunting, the round indentations are perfect for tailgating, giving partygoers hanging out by the bed of the truck a place to house their drinks.

360-Degree Camera View

Trying navigate through a crowded parking lot and successfully park your truck in an ideal spot can be a difficult feat when tailgating; however, thanks to the Ford F-150's new 360-degree camera this grueling task can be drastically simplified. Using exterior cameras to create a bird's eye view around the truck, the 360-degree system makes it easier for drivers to back up into tight spots and avoid obstacles within range of the F-150.

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