Improving on 2006’s Model: The 2007 F-150 Revisited
The 2007 F-150 is an important vehicle to Ford for the extended cab pickup market segment. The XLT is a member of a series of eight trim levels for the F-150 which include FX4, Lariat, STX, XL, XLT, FX2, Harley-Davidson Edition, and King Ranch. The four-door truck with its four-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Ford. There is strong competition from vehicles from Honda.
Stop and Go
The restyled F-150 XLT is equipped with a 5.4-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The Triton engine is mated to a Ford four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2006 version.
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.
Statistics
The F-150 is inches long, 78.90 inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat 6 comfortably.
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.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2007 F-150 is a traditional SFI, running on FLEX fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 30.00 gallons.
The 2007 F-150 gets 18 miles/gallon on the highway and only 14 in the city. This is below average for a extended cab pickup truck.
Parting Shots
There are several reasons why the Ford F-150 XLT 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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