Ford F-150 Review - Revision history

98.215.30.73: /* Performance and Handling */

2010-01-30T16:52:02Z

Performance and Handling

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	The big 5.4-liter [[V8]] is smooth and quiet. Rated at 300 [[horsepower]] and 365 pound-feet of [[torque]], it delivers quick acceleration. The F-150's 5.4-liter V8 is part of Ford's Triton engine series, and features a single overhead camshaft per [[cylinder]] bank, three valves per cylinder, and variable valve timing. A 5.4-liter F-150 with 2WD rated 15/19 mpg City/Highway. The high-capacity 4R75E four-speed [[automatic transmission]] that comes with the 5.4-liter is smooth and responsive, downshifting quickly and crisply when you punch it, and shifting almost seamlessly when cruising.		The big 5.4-liter [[V8]] is smooth and quiet. Rated at 300 [[horsepower]] and 365 pound-feet of [[torque]], it delivers quick acceleration. The F-150's 5.4-liter V8 is part of Ford's Triton engine series, and features a single overhead camshaft per [[cylinder]] bank, three valves per cylinder, and variable valve timing. A 5.4-liter F-150 with 2WD rated 15/19 mpg City/Highway. The high-capacity 4R75E four-speed [[automatic transmission]] that comes with the 5.4-liter is smooth and responsive, downshifting quickly and crisply when you punch it, and shifting almost seamlessly when cruising.

	The smaller, 4.6-liter ~~Triton~~ V8 also features aluminum overhead-cam heads, but with a more conventional two valves per cylinder. Upgraded to 248 horsepower for 2007, the 4.6-liter V8 offers a broad torque band, with 90 percent of its peak torque available at just 2000 [[RPM\|rpm]] for strong towing performance and solid acceleration when hauling heavy loads. However, the main benefit of the 4.6-liter over the 5.4-liter may be price because fuel economy is not appreciably better.		The smaller, 4.6-liter V8 also features aluminum overhead-cam heads, but with a more conventional two valves per cylinder. Upgraded to 248 horsepower for 2007, the 4.6-liter V8 offers a broad torque band, with 90 percent of its peak torque available at just 2000 [[RPM\|rpm]] for strong towing performance and solid acceleration when hauling heavy loads. However, the main benefit of the 4.6-liter over the 5.4-liter may be price because fuel economy is not appreciably better.
	The 4.2-liter [[V6]] is an attractive option for work trucks. It's a nice, smooth engine of the traditional pushrod-overhead-valve kind, though performance is sluggish by modern standards. The V6 is rated at 202 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. The V6 2WD automatic is rated 16/20 mpg; with a five-speed [[manual transmission]], city mileage actually dropped to 15 mpg.		The 4.2-liter [[V6]] is an attractive option for work trucks. It's a nice, smooth engine of the traditional pushrod-overhead-valve kind, though performance is sluggish by modern standards. The V6 is rated at 202 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. The V6 2WD automatic is rated 16/20 mpg; with a five-speed [[manual transmission]], city mileage actually dropped to 15 mpg.

Dolphin674: /* High Points */

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High Points

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	*Quiet and refined		*Quiet and refined
	*Responsive steering and good cornering		*Responsive steering and good cornering
	*Pleasing interior
	*Attractive new styling		*Attractive new styling

Red marquis at 04:18, 15 July 2007

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	[[Image:f150_rocks.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|'''[[Ford]] F-150 FX4 Luxury package and 20" wheels''']]		[[Image:f150_rocks.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|'''[[Ford]] F-150 FX4 Luxury package and 20" wheels''']]
	[[Image:f150_quarter.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|'''[[Ford]] F-150 FX4 4-door SuperCrew''']]		[[Image:f150_quarter.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|'''[[Ford]] F-150 FX4 4-door SuperCrew''']]
	The [[Ford]] F-series has been one of Ford’s most popular car models for many years. Fully redesigned in 2004, the current rendition of the F-150 continues to improve on Ford’s long experience with full-sized trucks. Available in a multitude of trims and styles to accommodate many different purposes, the F-150 appeals to many different buyers. It can carry both people and work loads with a large towing capacity of over 10,500 pounds or 3,050 pounds in the bed. However, mechanically it is smooth, quiet, and performs excellently both off or on the road.		The '''[[Ford]] F-series''' has been one of Ford’s most popular car models for many years. Fully redesigned in 2004, the current rendition of the F-150 continues to improve on Ford’s long experience with full-sized trucks. Available in a multitude of trims and styles to accommodate many different purposes, the F-150 appeals to many different buyers. It can carry both people and work loads with a large towing capacity of over 10,500 pounds or 3,050 pounds in the bed. However, mechanically it is smooth, quiet, and performs excellently both off or on the road.

	See also the main fact sheets for the '''[[Ford F-150]]'''.		See also the main fact sheets for the '''[[Ford F-150]]'''.

Thatswhatsup: see previous edit on Ford F-Series

2007-07-15T03:38:29Z

see previous edit on Ford F-Series

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	==Low Points==		==Low Points==
	*Feels sluggish even with larger [[V8]]
	*Not much interior storage space.		*Not much interior storage space.
	*No side curtain or side-impact [[airbag]]s.		*No side curtain or side-impact [[airbag]]s.

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2007-03-16T09:30:30Z

External Links

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	'''''Community Sites'''''		'''''Community Sites'''''
	* [http://www.f150online.com ~~F15online~~.com] - Large Enthusiast Community for 1997-Present		* [http://www.f150online.com F150online.com] - Large Enthusiast Community for 1997-Present
	* [http://www.fordf150.net Fordf150.net] - Ford F150 Forums, Photos, Specs, etc.		* [http://www.fordf150.net Fordf150.net] - Ford F150 Forums, Photos, Specs, etc.

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2007-02-02T11:19:06Z

External Links

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	'''''Community Sites'''''		'''''Community Sites'''''
			* [http://www.f150online.com F15online.com] - Large Enthusiast Community for 1997-Present
	* [http://www.fordf150.net Fordf150.net] - Ford F150 Forums, Photos, Specs, etc.		* [http://www.fordf150.net Fordf150.net] - Ford F150 Forums, Photos, Specs, etc.

			'''''Maintenance & Cost History Example'''''
			* [http://www.ownersite.com/ws.cfm?veh_id=3323 Ownersite.com] - Maintenance Records & Fuel Costs Typical of 1997 F-150
	[[Category: Model Reviews]]		[[Category: Model Reviews]]

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2006-11-26T02:32:41Z

Low Points

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	*Not much interior storage space.		*Not much interior storage space.
	*No side curtain or side-impact [[airbag]]s.		*No side curtain or side-impact [[airbag]]s.
	~~ddd~~

	==Performance and Handling==		==Performance and Handling==

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2006-11-26T02:32:26Z

Low Points

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	*Not much interior storage space.		*Not much interior storage space.
	*No side curtain or side-impact [[airbag]]s.		*No side curtain or side-impact [[airbag]]s.
			ddd

	==Performance and Handling==		==Performance and Handling==

PNiddy: /* External Links */

2006-11-13T22:48:16Z

External Links

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	'''''Community Sites'''''		'''''Community Sites'''''
	* [http://www.fordf150.net Fordf150.net] - Ford F150 Forums, Photos, Specs, etc.		* [http://www.fordf150.net Fordf150.net] - Ford F150 Forums, Photos, Specs, etc.


			[[Category: Model Reviews]]

MQuan: /* Main Competitors */

2006-10-20T19:21:52Z

Main Competitors

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	==Main Competitors==		==Main Competitors==
	* [[Chevrolet Silverado 1500]]		* [[Chevrolet Silverado 1500]]: [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/compareresults?acodes=USB70FOT111A0,USB70CHT271B0 side-by-side comparison]
	* [[Dodge Ram 1500]]		* [[Dodge Ram 1500]]: [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/compareresults?acodes=USB70FOT111A0,USB70DDT111A0 side-by-side comparison]
	* [[Nissan Titan]]		* [[Nissan Titan]]: [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/compareresults?acodes=USB70FOT111A0,USB70NIT131A0 side-by-side comparison]
	* [[Honda Ridgeline]]		* [[Honda Ridgeline]]: [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/compareresults?acodes=USB70FOT111A0,USB70HOT011A0 side-by-side comparison]
	* [[Toyota Tundra]]		* [[Toyota Tundra]]: [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/compareresults?acodes=USB70FOT111A0,USB60TOT101A0 side-by-side comparison]
	* [[GMC Sierra 1500]]		* [[GMC Sierra 1500]]: [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/compareresults?acodes=USB70FOT111A0,USB70GMT171B0 side-by-side comparison]
	* [[Lincoln Mark LT]]		* [[Lincoln Mark LT]]: [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/compareresults?acodes=USB70FOT111A0,USB70LIT021A0 side-by-side comparison]

	==External Links==		==External Links==