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Summary
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.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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F-150 XL ($21,215); STX ($22,215); XLT ($30,085); FX4 ($32,185); Lariat ($35,570) |
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Engines:
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5.4-liter sohc 24-valve V8 |
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Transmissions:
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4-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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ABS, EBD, smart front 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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Louisville, Kentucky; St. Louis, Missouri; Norfolk, Virginia; Dearborn, Michigan; Wayne, Michigan |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Ford F-150 Lariat SuperCrew 4x4 5.4 auto Styleside ($35,570) |
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Standard Equipment:
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air conditioning, power steering, power disc brakes, power windows, power locks, console, cruise control, message center, trip computer, floor shift, fog lamps |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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leather-trimmed captain's chairs with console and floor shifter ($595); 3.73 axle ratio ($50); trailer tow package ($350); reverse sensing system ($245) |
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Destination Charge:
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795 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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37605 |
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Layout:
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rear-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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300 @ 5000 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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335 @ 3750 |
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Transmission:
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4-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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Wheelbase:
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144.4 |
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Length/width/height:
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229.8/78.9/73.1 |
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Track, f/r:
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67/67 |
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Turning circle:
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46.4 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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40.9/66.3/41.3 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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39.6/66.5/32.7 |
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Cargo volume:
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1800 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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9500 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent |
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Suspension, r:
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solid axle and leaf springs |
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Ground clearance:
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Curb weight:
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4890 |
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Tires:
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P265/60R18 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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26 |
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