The Ford F-150 is a 2-door truck available at your Ford dealer. The F-150 came in six configurations: XLT, Harley-Davidson Edition, Lightning, King Ranch, and Lariat. The Lariat configuration is powered by the 5.4-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 19 - 21 highway miles and 15 - 17 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 configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

The fuel system for the 2002 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 front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-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.

Vehicle Statistics

The F-150 is 206.90 inches long, 79.30 inches wide, and 72.70 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 $19,550 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $17,309. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Standard 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 2002 F-150 gets 19 - 21 miles/gallon on the highway and only 15 - 17 in the city. This is subpar for a standard cab pickup truck.

What We Think of the Ford F-150

There are several reasons why the Ford F-150 Lariat sold well in 2002. 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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