The F-150's silhouette is easy to spot, thanks to its tall bed wall about two inches taller than the previous-generation F-150. Cargo Management System Installed at the factory, Ford's new Cargo Management System available only on short-bed Styleside models consists of two rails, a pair of bins, a pair of crossbars and a header bar. A beefed-up version of the 4R75E automatic transmission has been assigned to handle the engine's added muscle. Rising fuel prices and a move toward smaller vehicles have forced the company to revise its 2008 F-150 line-up by offering more features and options with an aggressive new pricing strategy. We prefer the 300-horsepower 5. Small Rear Door Regular Cab models have a small rear door to help load items behind the back seat.
Driving It Power is the name of the game when it comes to full-size trucks, and here Ford has made some significant advances. The Regular Cab features a set of small, rear-hinged doors that allow easy access to the narrow space behind the front seat. Vehicle Details The F-150's interior is as close to car-like as you'll find in any pickup. Notable options include a 300-horsepower 5. A look at the Fair Purchase Price shows the typical transaction price being paid for the F-150 in your area, so be sure to give it a look before you set out to buy.
Those who like to have as much fresh air in the cabin as possible will appreciate the SuperCab's optional rear roll-down windows, a first in this segment. New options include a factory-installed cargo management system, remote start, manual telescoping trailer mirrors and a rear backup camera which displays its image in the rearview mirror. The recently redesigned shapely Ford body, egg-crate grille and Blue Oval badging remain intact, surrounded by some new chrome trim and a crop of fresh new colors. Fleet buyers can opt for a mid-box cargo container that fits between the cab and the bed. On a serious note, the 2008 Ford F-150 cannot claim the most horsepower or torque in its class, an important bragging right for some truck owners. Determined to keep the F-150 America's best-selling pickup, Ford continues to offer a dizzying array of configurations as well as a new 5. Not only is the new F-150 better looking inside, it's also more quiet, safe and spacious.
If you like your trucks rough, loud and shaky, this one won't cut it. The 2008 Ford F-150 carries over with only minor exterior upgrades. The F-150 is expected to retain a better-than-average residual value, with the Super Cab models at the top of the chart, followed by the SuperCrew and then the Regular Cab. If Ford does one thing better than building tough trucks, it's selling them. We don't recommend this engine for towing or hauling heavy loads. The dash and interior design on the base models look good enough, but the addition of leather, wood, chrome and center console-mounted shifter found on the high-end models combine to raise the bar on the plush pickup concept.
The F-150 offers numerous trim levels, engine choices and bed and cab lengths. The combination of these features makes these the best-handling, best-riding F-150s to ever leave a Ford factory. Though it looks different, some may find the tall bed walls make it difficult to reach a toolbox from the side of the truck. If you grew up driving older F-150 models 2004 or prior , you'll be duly impressed by the dead-on steering feel and straight-line tracking of today's F-150s. Base Regular Cab models are powered by a tepid but fuel-efficient for a big truck V6.
Safety-conscious consumers won't care for the lack of side-impact and side-curtain airbags. . Gone are the long-familiar Ford power steering system and torsion bar front suspension; replacing them are a modern rack-and-pinion steering and front coil-over-shock suspension. . . . .
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