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2011 Ford F-150 XL Regular Cab Pickup

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  • 2008 Ford F-150 XL Regular Cab, Styleside Shown View photos
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  • 2007 Ford F-150 XL 2dr Regular Cab 4WD Styleside 8 ft. LB View photos
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  • 2001 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning 2dr Regular Cab 2WD Flareside SB View photos
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The Ford F-150 is part of the F-Series, a descriptor used to cover the entire succession of Ford pickups that have been in production for 60 years. Since that genesis, millions of Ford trucks have been sold. In fact, the F-Series has been the most popular vehicle sold in the United States for nearly every year of the past three decades.

Originally conceived as a rugged, no-frills workhorse, the Ford F-150 has since morphed into a well-appointed ride. Versatility is the goal: This pickup truck can handle the needs of small businesses with the same aplomb it brings to a night on the town. And it isn't just ranchers and contractors who cherish it: Anyone who needs to tow a boat, haul stuff or transport recreational cargo can take the F-150 to heart.

There's a lot of competition in the full-size pickup truck market segment these days. To keep its truck fresh, Ford recently introduced a fully redesigned F-150, which boasts more power and new features. Used F-150s are also a great choice, as the truck's wide array of configurations and numbers sold means you're almost guaranteed of finding the right one for your needs.

Current Ford F-150
Ever the jack of all trades, the Ford F-150 is available in 10 trim levels. As before there are base XL, the popularly equipped XLT, sporty STX, rugged FX2/FX4, luxurious Lariat, even plusher Lariat Limited, horse saddle-inspired King Ranch and the flashy Platinum. There is also the leather-and-chrome-trimmed Harley-Davidson version as well as the extreme off-road machine called the SVT Raptor. There are three cab sizes and three bed lengths.

For 2011, the engine line was completely revamped, effectively addressing the previous complaint about the otherwise competent truck being down on power compared to burlier rivals. A 302-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 is the base engine, while the other choices (depending on trim level) consist of a 360-hp 5.0-liter V8, a 365-hp twin-turbo ("EcoBoost") V6 and a 411-hp 6.2-liter V8. All come matched to a six-speed automatic transmission.

Feature highlights again include Sync (Ford's popular voice-command system for cell phones and the audio system), a navigation system and a back-up camera. Standard safety features include stability control and all manner of airbags.

In reviews, we've found the F-150's ride and handling to be superb and its interior comfortable and quiet. The new powertrain lineup provides performance ranging from adequate to downright thrilling. Existing in its own ultra-specialized world, the incredibly capable, desert-racing-inspired SVT Raptor stands apart from all other pickup trucks.

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The Ford F-150 was redesigned for the 2009 model year. The styling, with its tall front end, big grille and slab-sided body said "truck" in a commanding voice. The interior was a far cry from the no-frills cowboy conveyance of yore, and in upscale Platinum trim, the F-150 gave one the impression of sitting in a plush Lincoln. Ford's Sync system, which allows voice control over one's cell phone and the audio system, became available, as did navigation and a back-up camera. Stability control and a full complement of airbags were standard equipment.

Powertrain choices consisted of three V8s: a base 4.6-liter V8 (248 hp), a high-output 4.6-liter (292 hp) and a 5.4-liter (310-hp). The 4.6 was paired to a four-speed automatic transmission, while the other two came mated to a six-speed automatic. The base V8 was a bit outmatched by the truck's heft, so either of the more powerful V8s will be better choices for most buyers.

The following year, the Harley-Davidson trim level returned and an extreme off-road version dubbed the SVT Raptor debuted, sporting a wider track and a full complement of serious hardware such as ultra heavy-duty suspension components, full skid plates and massive Baja-ready tires. The 5.4-liter V8 was standard for the Raptor while a new 6.2-liter powerhouse with 400 hp was optional. Beyond that, the Flareside body style was phased out.

The previous-generation Ford F-150 was introduced for 2004 and ran through 2008. In keeping with tradition, it was available in a variety of trim levels and body styles. The XL was the basic truck and the STX offered a few additional features, but the volume-selling XLT provided the best bang for the buck. You'll also encounter the off-road-oriented FX4 trim level, the sporty FX2 (in 2007), the luxurious Lariat, the even plusher Lariat Limited (for 2008) and the thematic King Ranch and Harley-Davidson editions. During this truck's run, available engines included a 202-hp 4.2-liter V6, a 231-hp 4.6-liter V8 and a 300-hp 5.4-liter V8. In 2007, the 4.6-liter V8 got a power upgrade to 248 hp. Harley-Davidson models had a supercharged V8 that cranked out 450 hp.

Almost all variants had a four-speed automatic transmission from 2004-'08, but the V6 came standard with a five-speed manual. All F-150 trim levels and body styles could be configured as either rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, although the FX4 trim came standard with four-wheel drive.

In reviews, we found this generation Ford F-150 to be the best in the long history of the pickup. Ride and handling were excellent, and the interiors were attractive and functional. Acceleration and braking, however, were lackluster, and we often found the F-150, even with larger engines, to be underpowered relative to the competition. The truck's heft and old-school four-speed transmissions didn't help.

The 1997-2003 F-150 model wasn't as refined as the 2004-'08 model, but it was a capable truck. When it debuted, its smooth exterior styling was a dramatic departure from the angular previous F-150s. Cab styles, trim levels and powertrains were an improvement over the pre-1997 models. Engines included a 4.2-liter V6, a 4.6-liter V8 and a 5.4-liter V8. In 2000, the first Harley-Davidson edition was released. The King Ranch trim and the crew cab body style were introduced in 1998. In 1999, the high-performance Lightning version, which had been added in 1993 but discontinued in 1997, reappeared.

Prior to 1997, F-150 models placed utility first and luxury second. These trucks were available in two body styles and a few trim levels. The XLT Lariat was typically the top trim until the Eddie Bauer trim debuted in 1995. Main engines choices were a 4.9-liter inline-6, a 5.0-liter V8 and a 5.8-liter V8.

For more on Past Ford F-150 models, view our Ford F-150 History page

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