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. The combination of these features makes these the best-handling, best-riding F-150s to ever leave a Ford factory. A beefed-up version of the 4R75E automatic transmission has been assigned to handle the engine's added muscle. 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. . Small Rear Door Regular Cab models have a small rear door to help load items behind the back seat.
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. 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. A higher speed becomes dangerous. A higher speed becomes dangerous. 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. Driving It Power is the name of the game when it comes to full-size trucks, and here Ford has made some significant advances.
A higher speed becomes dangerous. Look for your trim level below to get a color-coded explanation of your tire size. 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. 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. Fleet buyers can opt for a mid-box cargo container that fits between the cab and the bed.
We don't recommend this engine for towing or hauling heavy loads. Base Regular Cab models are powered by a tepid but fuel-efficient for a big truck V6. 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. Vehicle Details The F-150's interior is as close to car-like as you'll find in any pickup. Not only is the new F-150 better looking inside, it's also more quiet, safe and spacious. 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 F-150's silhouette is easy to spot, thanks to its tall bed wall about two inches taller than the previous-generation F-150. The Regular Cab features a set of small, rear-hinged doors that allow easy access to the narrow space behind the front seat. Look for your trim level below to get a color-coded explanation of your tire size. 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. A higher speed becomes dangerous. Safety-conscious consumers won't care for the lack of side-impact and side-curtain airbags.
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 you like your trucks rough, loud and shaky, this one won't cut it. If Ford does one thing better than building tough trucks, it's selling them. The 2008 Ford F-150 carries over with only minor exterior upgrades. Notable options include a 300-horsepower 5. 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.
Though it looks different, some may find the tall bed walls make it difficult to reach a toolbox from the side of the truck. The F-150 offers numerous trim levels, engine choices and bed and cab lengths. We prefer the 300-horsepower 5. . . . .
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