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2008 Ford F-150 Review
A pickup for any application.
2008 F-150 Review Summary & Specifications
The Ford F-150 delivers a strong combination of style, interior comfort, performance, ride and handling. With six major trim variants and a choice of drivetrains and body styles, there's an F-150 for every type of pickup owner.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Jim McCraw reported from Dearborn, Michigan, with G.R. Whale and Mitch McCullough reporting from Los Angeles.
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| Vehicle Category | Pickups |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Ford F-150 XL Regular Cab 2WD long bed ($17,645); STX SuperCab 4WD Flareside ($29,045); XLT SuperCab 4WD short bed ($30,295); FX4 SuperCab 4WD LWB ($32,295); Lariat SuperCrew 2WD LWB ($32,595); King Ranch 4WD LWB ($38,795); Harley-Davidson AWD ($39,500) |
| Engines (standard) | 5.4-liter sohc 24-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 202-hp 4.2-liter ohv 12-valve V6; 248-hp 4.6-liter sohc 16-valve V8; 300-hp 5.4-liter sohc 24-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | ABS, smart front airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | traction control, reverse sensing system |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Kansas City, Missouri; Dearborn, Michigan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-392-FORD |
| Manufacturer URL | www.ford.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 17345 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Ford F-150 SuperCrew FX4 short box ($34,395) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning, 5.4-liter V8, 4-speed automatic, P275/65R18 tires, power steering, power disc brakes, power windows, power locks, cruise control, AM/FM/CD, remote keyless entry, sport cloth 40/20/40 split bench front seat w/manual driver and passenger lumbar |
| Destination Charge | 925 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | limited-slip rear differential ($300); LT275/65R18 tires ($275); captain's chairs/console ($695); power driver seat ($285); adjustable pedals ($120); trailer tow package ($350); towing mirrors ($220); Audiophile stereo ($550); rearview camera ($450); moonroof ($995) |
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| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 39560 |
| Horse Power | 300 @ 5000 |
| Torque | 365 @ 3750 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Wheelbase | 138.5 |
| Length/Width/Height | 223.8/78.9/73.5 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 45.1 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.9/63.8/41.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.6/63.1/39.0 |
| Trunk Volume | |
| Payload | 1565 |
| Towing Capacity | 9300 |
| Front Suspension | independent, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | live axle, leaf springs |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 5481 |
| Stock Tires | LT 275/65R18 all-terrain |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/vented disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 30.0 |
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