The Ford F-150 Lariat for 2003
Ford has been blessed with many award-winning designs, including the Ford F-150 of 2003. There are six trim levels to the F-150, including Lightning, XLT, King Ranch, Lariat, and Harley-Davidson Edition. The Lariat version is one of the more popular options. Like in 2002 the popular 5.4 liter Triton has made this a popular choice for standard cab pickup buyers across the country.
Ford F-150 Engine Specs
The restyled F-150 Lariat is equipped with a Ford 5.4-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 16 valves. The Triton engine is paired with a Ford 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.
The F-150 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The truck uses coil and leaf springs front and rear respectively.
The fuel system for the 2003 F-150 is a traditional SFI, running on BI-FUEL fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 25.00 gallons.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the F-150 Lariat are 79.30 inches wide by 206.90 inches long. It sits a comfortable 73.40 inches off the ground. It seats a standard three passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 119.90 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The standard warranty period for the F-150 is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the standard cab pickup market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
The listed retail price in 2003 (MSRP) was $19,970, with an invoice cost of $17,619. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Standard Cab Pickup.
Fuel Efficiency
The F-150 Lariat received a miles-per-gallon rating of 14 - 17 in-city driving and 19 - 20 when it came to long-distance. Being a bi-fuel-powered green truck, this was exceptional.
In 2002 and 2003 the F-150 Lariat was availble in the exterior colors of Arizona Beige Metallic, Black, Bright Red, Burgundy Red Metallic, Dark Highland Green Metallic, Dark Shadow Gray Metallic, Oxford White Metallic, Silver Metallic, Toreador Red Metallic, and True Blue Metallic.
Conclusion
There are several reasons why the Ford F-150 Lariat sold well in 2003. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Ford, specifically a F-150.
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