| Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | F-150 XLT 4dr SuperCab Styleside 6.5 ft. SB |
| Style | 3.7L 6cyl 6A |
| Base MSRP | $30,430 |
| Options on test vehicle | XLT Convenience Package ($950 -- includes power heated exterior mirrors with turn signals and driver-side self-dimming function; self-dimming rearview mirror; six-way power driver seat; power-adjustable pedals; Sync system with Bluetooth, USB input, iPod/iPhone controls and steering wheel audio and phone controls; 4.2 LCD information center; leather-wrapped steering wheel; five-way steering-wheel controls); XLT Custom Package ($845 -- includes chrome billet-style grille with body-color surround; 18-inch machined-aluminum wheels; P265/60R18 OWL all-season tires; body color front and rear step bumpers; 4-inch body-color running boards; chrome exhaust tip; black cloth 40/20/40 split-bench front seat with manual driver lumbar support adjustment; unique door-trim panels and instrument panel finish panels); Trailer Tow Package ($375 -- includes Class IV trailer hitch receiver, seven-pin wiring harness, upgraded radiator, auxiliary transmission oil cooler, SelectShift transmission); 3.73 Limited-Slip Axle Ratio ($300); Driver Side Securicode Keyless Entry Keypad ($75); XLT Convenience and Tow Package Discount (-$750). |
| As-tested MSRP | $32,225 |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Rear-wheel Drive |
| Engine type | Naturally aspirated port-injected V6, flex-fuel |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 3,720/227 |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, four valves per cylinder, variable intake + exhaust-valve timing |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.5 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 302 @ 6,500 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 278 @ 4,000 |
| Fuel type | Flex fuel (E85 or 87-octane) |
| Transmission type | Six-speed automatic and column shifter with shifter-mounted manual-select button |
| Transmission and axle ratios (x:1) | I=4.17l II=2.34; III=1.52; IV=1.14; V=0.86; VI=0.69; FD=3.55;Reverse=3.40 |
| Chassis | |
|---|---|
| Suspension, front | Independent double wishbones with high-mount upper arm, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Non-independent solid live axle, leaf springs |
| Steering type | Electric-assist, speed-proportional, rack-and-pinion power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 20.0 |
| Tire brand | Michelin |
| Tire model | LTX A/S |
| Tire type | All-season |
| Tire size, front | 265/60R18 109T M+S |
| Tire size, rear | 265/60R18 109T M+S |
| Wheel size | 18-by-8 inches |
| Wheel material | Cast aluminum |
| Brakes, front | 13.8-inch ventilated cast-iron discs with dual-piston sliding calipers |
| Brakes, rear | 13.7-inch ventilated cast-iron discs with single-piston sliding calipers |
| Track Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) | 3.1 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 5.4 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 8.2 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 12.2 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 16.1 @ 86.5 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 7.8 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 32 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 132 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 55.9 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.71 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 42.7 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 78.5 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 66.2 |
| Test Driver Ratings & Comments | |
|---|---|
| Acceleration comments | No wheelspin seemed to work best. I tried one with what felt and sounded like an appropriate chirp, but it was slower. This engine has fairly accessible torque (can start in 3rd gear!) but it also revs to 7,000 rpm. Very broad range of performance. Auto upshifts are smooth. Bangs on 7,000-rpm rev limiter in manual mode. |
| Braking comments | Good pedal feel, good fade resistance and, for a pickup, good stopping distance. |
| Handling comments | Skid pad: Nondefeat stability control limits speed with both throttle and brake intervention. Steering feels terribly light for a pickup. Nondefeat ESC comes alive at a very low level just as I'm trying to drive around the inherent understeer. That said, ESC on does return the faster run. Again, light steering belies 5,000 pounds of truck. |
| Testing Conditions | |
|---|---|
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 65 |
| Relative humidity (%) | 54 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 3.1, crosswind |
| Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 17 city/23 highway/19 combined |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 17.7 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 26.0 |
| Dimensions & Capacities | |
|---|---|
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 5,043 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 5,167 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 56/44 |
| Length (in.) | 231.8 |
| Width (in.) | 79.2 |
| Height (in.) | 75.2 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 144.5 |
| Track, front (in.) | 67.0 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 67.0 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 47.0 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 41.4 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 33.4 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 41.0 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 39.7 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 66.6 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 65.7 |
| Seating capacity | 6 |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 5 years/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Safety | |
|---|---|
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Head airbags | Standard |
| Antilock brakes | Four-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Brake assist/electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Stability control | Standard |
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