The Ford F-150 is a 2-door truck available at your Ford dealer. The F-150 came in six configurations: Lightning, XLT, King Ranch, Lariat, and Harley-Davidson Edition. The XL configuration is powered by the 5.4-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 19 - 20 highway miles and 14 - 17 city. The F-150 competes in the Standard Cab Pickup market segment, in direct competition with Acura.

Under the Hood

The F-150 XL 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.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The F-150 comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The truck uses coil front springs and leaf in the rear.

Statistics

The dimensions of the F-150 XL 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 2 doors. The wheelbase of 119.90 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $19,970 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $17,619. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Standard Cab Pickup.

Fuel Efficiency

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 XL received a miles-per-gallon rating of 14 - 17 in-city driving and 19 - 20 when it came to highway driving. Being a bi-fuel-powered green truck, this was within normal parameters.

What We Think of the Ford F-150

The 2003 model year was very successful for the Ford F-150. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the XL version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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