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 XLT 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 around the world.

Engine Performance

The restyled F-150 XLT 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.

F-150 XLT Statistics

The F-150 is 206.90 inches long, 79.30 inches wide, and 73.40 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 119.90 inches. It is able to seat 3 comfortably.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $19,970 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $17,619. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Standard Cab Pickup.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel is handled for the F-150 is a SFI design, running on BI-FUEL fuel. The BI-FUEL is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 25.00 gallons.

The 2003 F-150 gets 19 - 20 miles/gallon on the highway and only 14 - 17 in the city. This is average for a standard cab pickup truck.

In Summary

The 2002 model began the promise of the Ford F-150. The 2003 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Ford hopes that the F-150 XLT will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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