Smooth ride, sharp handling, serious capability.
2007 F-150 Review Summary & Specifications
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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 Mitch McCullough reporting from Los Angeles.
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| Vehicle Category | Pickups |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Ford F-150 XL regular cab 2WD ($18,790); STX SuperCab 2WD Flareside ($28,855); XLT SuperCrew 4WD ($33,160); FX4 SuperCab 4WD LWB ($33,495); Lariat SuperCrew 2WD ($32,995); King Ranch 4WD ($39,615); Harley-Davidson 4WD ($38,130) |
| 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; high-capacity 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; Norfolk, Virginia; Dearborn, Michigan . |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-392-FORD |
| Manufacturer URL | www.ford.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 18790 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Ford F-150 4WD Flareside SuperCab XLT ($31,850) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning, power steering, power disc brakes, power windows, power locks, 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 | 850 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | 5.4-liter V8 ($895); electronic shift-on-the-fly 4WD ($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/6 CD stereo ($300); keyless entry keypad ($75); reverse sensing system ($245); power driver's seat ($285); two-tone paint ($300) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 36185 |
| 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 | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.9/66.5/41.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.6/NA/32.7 |
| Trunk Volume | |
| Payload | 1670 |
| Towing Capacity | 8300 |
| Front Suspension | independent, double wishbones with coil springs over shock absorbers |
| Rear Suspension | live axle on leaf springs, outboard shock absorbers |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 5471 |
| Stock Tires | P255/70R17 all-terrain |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 27.0 |