Interior
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In Lariat trim, the Ford F-150 rivals luxury cars in terms of design, materials and completeness, with beautiful, rich wood trim, both shiny and matte metallic finishes on major panels, and a lovely three-pod instrument panel behind the multi-function steering wheel.
Although we were able to sample some of the other models, our test truck was a 2004 F-150 Lariat SuperCab 4X2 Styleside with a 6.5-foot bed and the 5.4-liter 3-valve V-8 engine, a black truck with beige lower trim and a beige leather interior.
Our truck had every known amenity: keyless entry, a rear power point, autolamp, delayed accessory power, outside temperature and compass readouts, message center and trip computer, adjustable pedals, the deluxe heated and self-dimming mirror package, power locks, power windows, visor vanity mirrors, HomeLink, and a set of overhead storage bins. (There are five different snap-in sets of these bins, which ride on overhead rails, and the aftermarket is already making additional versions with overhead entertainment systems and other specialty items built in.)
We would say without a moment of hesitation that this was the classiest, quietest, most completely equipped pickup truck interior we have ever spent time in. The Ford Truck folks committed only one unpardonable by us: the clear plastic over the instrument pod is way, way too reflective and makes most of the instruments difficult to see in bright sunlight. Everything else inside functions very well and looks beautiful.
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