There have been several award-winning trucks from Ford over the years, including the Ford F-150 of 2007. There are eight trim levels to the F-150, including FX4, Lariat, STX, XL, XLT, FX2, Harley-Davidson Edition, and King Ranch. The XL version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2006 the popular 5.4 liter Triton has made this a popular choice for extended cab pickup buyers across the country.

Ford F-150 Engine Specs

Standard equipment in the F-150 for 2006 and 2007 includes the 5.4 liter engine by Ford, weighing in at 8 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the Triton engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Extended Cab Pickup arena.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The F-150 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and leaf in the rear.

The fuel system for the 2007 F-150 is a SFI system, running on FLEX . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 30.00-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the F-150 XL are 78.90 inches wide by inches long. It sits inches off the ground. It seats a standard six passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 60,000/60 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $34,625 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $31,303. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Extended Cab Pickup.

MPG Ratings

The F-150 XL received a miles-per-gallon rating of fourteen in-city driving and eighteen when it came to highway driving. Being a flex-powered green truck, this was within normal parameters.

The vehicle is available in Black, Black/Dark Shadow Gray Metallic, Bright Red, Bright Red/Dark Shadow Gray Metallic, Dark Blue Pearl Metallic, Dark Blue Pearl Metallic/Dark Shadow Grey Metallic, Dark Shadow Gray Metallic, Oxford White, Oxford White/Dark Shadow Gray Metallic, Silver Metallic, and Silver Metallic/Dark Shadow Gray Metallic.

Parting Shots

There are several reasons why the Ford F-150 XL sold well in 2007. 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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