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2005 Ford F-150 Review Summary

Read this professional review summery and road test of the used 2005 Ford F-150 with a complete test drive evaluation in all driving situations including an overview of the Truck's specifications, 18 hwy / 14 city fuel economy, safety features and more.

2005 F-150 Review Summary & Specs

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2005 F-150 Review Summary & Specifications

There's never been a better time to buy a full-size pickups. They're all good trucks, and the Ford F-150 is among the best of them. 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. Some say the F-150 is the new leader, though others will argue.

Regardless, the Ford F-150 delivers a combination of style, interior comfort, performance, ride and handling that's hard to beat.

New Car Test Drive correspondent Jim McCraw reported from Dearborn, Michigan, with Mitch McCullough reporting from Los Angeles.

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2005 Ford F-150 Specs

Vehicle Category	Pickups
Editor	Mitch McCullough
Model Lineup	Ford F-150 XL ($19,610); STX V8 ($22,380); XLT ($24,640); FX4 ($30,955); Lariat ($29,755); King Ranch ($35,530)
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)
Basic Warranty	4 years/50,000 miles
Assembled In	Louisville, Kentucky; St. Louis, Missouri; Norfolk, Virginia; Dearborn, Michigan; Wayne, Michigan
Manufacturer Phone	1-800-392-FORD
Manufacturer URL	www.ford.com
Base Price MSRP

2005 Ford F-150 Specs as Tested

Model Tested MSRP	Ford F-150 4WD Flareside SuperCrew XLT ($32,535)
Standard Equipment	air conditioning, power steering, power disc brakes, power windows, power locks, console, cruise control, AM/FM/CD, remote keyless entry, Premium cloth, 40/20/40 split bench front seat w manual driver and passenger lumbar
Destination Charge	795
Options as Tested (MSRP)	5.4-liter V8 engine ($1,645); electronic 4-speed automatic overdrive with higher torque capacity ($1,095); electronic shift-on-the-fly ($160); 255/70R17 tires ($325); limited-slip rear differential with 3.55 axle ratio ($300); trailer tow package ($350); platform running boards ($250); AM/FM Stereo w/In-Dash 6 Disc CD Changer ($300); keyless entry keypad ($75); reverse sensing system ($245); power driver's seat ($285); two-tone paint ($225)
Gas Guzzler Tax
Price as Tested
Layout	four-wheel drive
Horse Power	300 @ 5000
Torque	365 @ 3750
Fuel Economy	14/18
Wheelbase	144.5
Length/Width/Height	229.8/78.9/75.6
Track Front/Rear
Turning Radius	46.4
Seating Capacity	6
Front Head/Hip/Leg room	40.9/66.6/41.3
Middle Head/Hip/Leg room
Rear Head/Hip/Leg room	39.6/66.5/32.7
Trunk Volume
Payload	1670
Towing Capacity	8300
Front Suspension	independent
Rear Suspension	solid axle and leaf springs
Ground Clearance
Curb Weight	5471
Stock Tires	P255/70R17 all-terrain
Brakes Front/Rear	disc/disc with ABS
Fuel Capacity	26.0

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