A high point in the crew cab pickup market is the Ford F-150. In 2003 Ford rolled out an upgraded version of the F-150 with six versions: Lightning, XLT, King Ranch, Lariat, and Harley-Davidson Edition. Sales for the F-150, especially the F-150 King Ranch, were brisk during 2003 and 2004. The improved reliability and the sporty styling were responsible for the increased interest.

2003 Ford F-150 King Ranch Specs

Standard equipment in the F-150 for 2002 and 2003 includes the 5.4 liter engine by Ford, weighing in at 8 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the Triton engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the F-150.

The fuel system for the 2003 F-150 is a SFI design, using BI-FUEL fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 25.00 gallons.

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.

Statistics

The dimensions of the F-150 King Ranch are 79.30 inches wide by 206.90 inches long. It sits 73.40 inches off the ground. It seats a standard three passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 119.90 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The listed retail price in 2003 (MSRP) was $19,970, with a dealer invoice cost of $17,619. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Crew Cab Pickup.

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

Fuel Efficiency

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

What We Think of the Ford F-150

There are several reasons why the Ford F-150 King Ranch 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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