Ford has announced a limited run of 400 Dallas Cowboys F-150 Special Edition models just in time for tailgate season.

2017 Ford F-150 Dallas Cowboys Edition side 7/8 view

Ford F-150 Dallas Cowboys Edition

Texas is not only the nation's largest truck market, it's also home to the NFL's self-proclaimed "America's Team", the Dallas Cowboys. So it seems fitting that, with tailgate season upon us, Ford has chosen to release a limited-edition Dallas Cowboys F-150 in little more than a week before the Cowboys open their season at home against the New York Giants.

2017 Ford F-150 Dallas Cowboys Edition tailgate badge

It makes sense. The Ford F-Series is the best-selling truck in Texas, while the Cowboys, despite a disappointing 2015 season, still hold the NFL record for most consecutive sell-outs and are the only NFL team to record 20 straight winning seasons.

While not the first time Ford has teamed up (pun intended) with the organization, it's been awhile, as the last time this occurred it resulted in the 1994 Dallas Cowboys Limited Edition XLT.

2017 Ford F-150 Dallas Cowboys Edition in front of The Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas

"It has been 22 years since Ford and the Dallas Cowboys offered a Cowboys edition F-150," says Greg Wood, Ford Dallas regional sales manager. "I can't think of a better way to celebrate the opening of the Ford Center at The Star and the beginning of a new Cowboys season than to offer fans of both F-150 and the Dallas Cowboys the opportunity to purchase one of these incredible trucks."

2017 Ford F-150 Dallas Cowboys Edition door trim plate

2017 Ford F-150 Dallas Cowboys Edition

Like its predecessor, the 2017 Dallas Cowboys F-150 is based on the XLT trim with Chrome Package (which, not coincidentally, is the number one volume seller in Texas. Painted in "legendary Cowboys helmet silver", in addition to the standard fare found on the F-150 XLT series, the Cowboys Edition pickup includes:

• Exclusive Cowboys edition star badging on front doors and tailgate
• Blue-white-blue rocker panel striping paying tribute to team's over-the-top helmet stripe
• 20-inch chrome wheels with unique Cowboys star center caps
• Molded heavy-duty cargo bed mat with iconic Cowboys star logo
• Laser-etched chrome foot plates featuring legendary Cowboys word mark for front doors
• Cowboys edition logo stitched in front and rear floor mats
• "1 of 400" Cowboys edition interior badge autographed by Jerry Jones (that would be the owner, president, general manager and overall Grand Poobah of the Dallas Cowboys)

2017 Ford F-150 Dallas Cowboys Edition unique content sheet

"Everyone in our organization is excited about the new Dallas Cowboys edition F-150," says Jones. "Ford F-150 and the Dallas Cowboys are known worldwide for their rich heritages and long winning traditions. Our Cowboys fans are among the most passionate in all of sports. We are proud to partner with Ford and Texas Ford dealers to bring this Cowboys edition F-150 to our incredible fans. I think you will agree it is the ultimate truck for the ultimate Cowboys fan."

2017 Ford F-150 Dallas Cowboys Edition front 3/4 view

2017 Ford F-150 Dallas Cowboys Edition price

The Manufacturer's Suggest Retail Price for the Dallas Cowboys F-150 is $41,925 but good luck finding one if you're a Dallas fan living anywhere other than in the Lone Star State as it is, according to Ford, "on sale now at select Texas Ford dealers."

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