1999 Ford F-150 Review Summary & Specs
Styleside Regular Cab Pickup
The trendiest of the trucks.
Summary & Specs
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It's a little bit of a contradiction in terms to think of "truck" in the same sentence with "cutting edge, aerodynamic styling," but with the Ford F-Series, we think it works. Style is a matter of personal taste, of course, and you may prefer the traditional look of the Chevrolet or GMC offerings, or the macho, rugged big-rig appearance of the Dodge Ram. But the Ford is certainly the sleekest of the bunch.
There's a lot to like about it in addition to the look. The interior is extraordinary, the Triton V8s are silky and strong, the ride and drive is exceptional and it's full to the brim with worthwhile features. We don't see how you could go wrong.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Pickups |
| Editor |
Don Fuller |
| Model Lineup |
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| Engines (standard) |
5.4-liter sohc V8 |
| Engines (optional) |
210-hp 4.2-liter ohv V6, 220-hp 4.6-liter sohc V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) |
5-speed manual |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
Dual airbags, passenger deactivation |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
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| Basic Warranty |
3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Norfolk, Virginia |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-392-FORD |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.ford.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$15,685 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
F-150 4x4 XLT Flareside SuperCab |
| Standard Equipment |
(F-150 4x4 SuperCab) 4.6-liter V8, 5-speed manual transmission, P255/70R-16 tires, steel wheels, 40/60 split bench seat, four-wheel ABS, AM/FM stereo, third door for rear-seat passengers |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
XLT Package 507A, air conditioning, ABS, cloth captain's chairs, cruise control, tilt wheel, power mirrors, six-way power driver's seat, CD changer, remote keyless entry, 5.4-liter V8 engine, automatic transmission, California emissions, P265/70R17 tires, floor mats, electronic shift for four-wheel drive, trailer towing package, off-road package, 17-inch alloy wheels |
| Destination Charge |
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| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested |
$31,450 |
| Horse Power |
235 @ 4250 |
| Torque |
330 @ 3000 |
| Fuel Economy |
13/17 |
| Wheelbase |
138.8 |
| Length/Width/Height |
226.0/79.8/75.1 |
| Track Front/Rear |
65.4/65.4 |
| Turning Radius |
40.5 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
40.8/61.3/40.9 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
37.8/64.9/32.2 |
| Trunk Volume |
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| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
6100 |
| Front Suspension |
Independent |
| Rear Suspension |
Live axle |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Curb Weight |
4632 |
| Stock Tires |
P235/70R-16SL |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/drum |
| Fuel Capacity |
25.0 |