Summary & Specs
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For a while there, Dodge had the hot hand in terms of truck style and function. Then the title went to Chevrolet and GMC for chassis refinement. Then the new Ram one-upped them again.
Now, the Ford F-150 is the unquestioned truck leader, with a combination of style, interior decor, powertrain, and car-like ride and handling that the other trucks, including the new Nissan Titan and the Toyota Tundra, can't match.
These trucks reportedly cost $1,000 to $2,000 apiece more to build, but Ford plans to eat that in its aggressive pricing strategy to keep prices as close to the outgoing truck as possible. With 26 variations to choose from, there has to be a new Ford truck for everyone in this exciting new mix.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Pickups |
| Editor |
Jim McCraw |
| Model Lineup |
F-150 XL ($21,215); STX ($22,215); XLT ($30,085); FX4 ($32,185); Lariat ($35,570) |
| Engines (standard) |
5.4-liter sohc 24-valve V8 |
| Engines (optional) |
231-hp 4.6-liter sohc 16-valve V8; 300-hp 5.4-liter sohv 24-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) |
5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
ABS, EBD, smart front airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
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| Basic Warranty |
4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Louisville, Kentucky; St. Louis, Missouri; Norfolk, Virginia; Dearborn, Michigan; Wayne, Michigan |
| Manufacturer Phone |
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| Manufacturer URL |
www.ford.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$21,215 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Ford F-150 Lariat SuperCrew 4x4 5.4 auto Styleside ($35,570) |
| Standard Equipment |
air conditioning, power steering, power disc brakes, power windows, power locks, console, cruise control, message center, trip computer, floor shift, fog lamps |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
leather-trimmed captain's chairs with console and floor shifter ($595); 3.73 axle ratio ($50); trailer tow package ($350); reverse sensing system ($245) |
| Destination Charge |
795 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Price as Tested |
$37,605 |
| Layout |
rear-wheel drive |
| Horse Power |
300 @ 5000 |
| Torque |
335 @ 3750 |
| Fuel Economy |
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| Wheelbase |
144.4 |
| Length/Width/Height |
229.8/78.9/73.1 |
| Track Front/Rear |
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| Turning Radius |
46.4 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
40.9/66.3/41.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
39.6/66.5/32.7 |
| Trunk Volume |
1800 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
9500 |
| Front Suspension |
independent |
| Rear Suspension |
solid axle and leaf springs |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Curb Weight |
4890 |
| Stock Tires |
P265/60R18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity |
26 |