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.

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Standard equipment in the F-150 for 2008 and 2009 includes the 5.4 liter engine by Ford, weighing in at 8 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 6-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.

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Several things can be said about the Ford F-150 series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their truck. The eight-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

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