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Summary
It's obvious the F-150 has been a good truck. People don't buy you into the top spot year after year if you aren't top spot material. But Ford decided keeping its top spot meant making a good thing better, and showed confidence in also making it quite a bit different in the process. There may seem to be a bit of bet-hedging here, since Ford will keep the 1996 model on sale through most of the year, but that's only because of the changeover required at two more plants. Will Ford's new F-150 encounter resistance? Or will it lure buyers in even greater numbers? Only time will tell. But we're betting on more buyers. The North American Truck of the Year jury gave the F-150 top honors this year, and we think they called it right. This one's a winner.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Engines:
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4.2-liter ohv V6 |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed manual |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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Rear ABS, dual airbags |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Norfolk, VA; Kansas City, MO |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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F-150 Styleside |
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Standard Equipment:
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AM/FM radio,power steering, intermittent wipers, removable tailgate |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Air conditioning, AM/FM radio, chrome bumper, chrome grille, tilt steering |
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Destination Charge:
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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15450 |
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Layout:
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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205 @ 4400 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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255 @ 3000 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed manual |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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16/20 |
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Wheelbase:
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119.9 |
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Length/width/height:
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202.2/78.4/72.4 |
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Track, f/r:
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65.4/65.4 |
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Turning circle:
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40.5 |
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Seating capacity:
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2/3; 5 (SuperCab) |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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40.8/61.3/40.9 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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37.8/64.9/32.2 in. (SuperCab) |
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Cargo volume:
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Payload:
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1700 lbs; 2435 lbs. (long-bed V8) |
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Towing capacity:
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2300; 7200 (V8) |
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Suspension, f:
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Independent |
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Suspension, r:
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Independent |
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Ground clearance:
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7.3 |
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Curb weight:
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3850 |
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Tires:
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P235/70R-16 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/drum |
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Fuel capacity:
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25.0 |
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