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Getting 18 Miles a Gallon: The Ford F-150 for 2007

Ford F-150

The F-150 FX4 is equipped with a Ford 5.4 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 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 rack-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.

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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 standard warranty period for the F-150 is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the extended cab pickup market.

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 SFI design, using FLEX 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 30.00 gallons.

The F-150 FX4 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.

What We Think of the Ford F-150

There are several reasons why the Ford F-150 FX4 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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2 Responses to “Getting 18 Miles a Gallon: The Ford F-150 for 2007”

  1. Man, I disagree with the OP about the F-150. My father had similar experiences. Thanks for the post!

  2. niceguy38 says:

    Decode This has a review of this truck.

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