In 2001 Ford released the F-150 Lariat to the truck-buying market. The F-150 came in six configurations: XLT, Harley-Davidson Edition, Lightning, Lariat, and King Ranch. The Lariat configuration is powered by the 5.4-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 19 - 21 highway miles and 15 - 16 city. The F-150 competes in the Standard Cab Pickup market segment, in direct competition with Honda.

Ford F-150 Engine Specs

The F-150 Lariat is equipped with a Ford 5.4 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Triton engine is mated to a Ford 4-speed Transmission. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Standard Cab Pickup arena.

The F-150 uses power-assisted brakes, with 2-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The truck uses coil and leaf springs front and rear respectively.

Vehicle Statistics

The F-150 is 225.50 inches long, 79.30 inches wide, and 72.40 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 138.50 inches. It is able to seat 3 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2001 (MSRP) was $17,545, with an invoice cost of $15,693. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Standard Cab Pickup.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2001 F-150 is a SFI design, running on BI-FUEL fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 30.00 gallons.

The F-150 Lariat received a miles-per-gallon rating of 15 - 16 in-city driving and 19 - 21 when it came to long-distance. Being a bi-fuel-powered hybrid truck, this was exceptional.

We Think...

The 2000 model began the promise of the Ford F-150. The 2001 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 Lariat will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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