2008 Ford F-150 Review Summary & Specs
Styleside Short Bed Regular Cab Pickup
A pickup for any application.
Summary & Specs
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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.
Specs
| 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 |
$17,345 |
Specs as Tested
| 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) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested |
$39,560 |
| Horse Power |
300 @ 5000 |
| Torque |
365 @ 3750 |
| Fuel Economy |
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| Wheelbase |
138.5 |
| Length/Width/Height |
223.8/78.9/73.5 |
| Track Front/Rear |
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| Turning Radius |
45.1 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
40.9/63.8/41.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
39.6/63.1/39.0 |
| Trunk Volume |
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| Payload |
1565 |
| Towing Capacity |
9300 |
| Front Suspension |
independent, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension |
live axle, leaf springs |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Curb Weight |
5481 |
| Stock Tires |
LT 275/65R18 all-terrain |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
vented disc/vented disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity |
30.0 |