2007 Ford F-150 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The Ford F-150 does not lead the pack on power, but it sets the bar for cabin design and driving characteristics.
The full-size pickup truck segment is among the most competitive in the whole car market. These big, utilitarian vehicles need to be capable of towing, hauling, and other “truck” duties. But full-size trucks have evolved through the years to be more comfortable for daily commuting, road trips, and many of the other tasks that were once the sole domain of minivans and station wagons. This dual personality is never more apparent than in the 2007 Ford F-150.
The eleventh generation of the F-150 arrived for the 2004 model year and has been carried over to the 2007 model year, gaining additional features and trims along the way. The F-150 may not be the most powerful truck available, but it is an approachable, useful truck that puts as much priority on the commute as it does on the worksite.
The F-150 has a pretty conventional and unassuming exterior, and there’s nothing wrong with that—especially among full-size trucks, where conservative styling will endure for the life of the vehicle. There is a vast array of cab, bed, engine, and trim configurations, starting with the single cab truck, joined by the extended SuperCab, and topped off by the full four-door SuperCrew, and bed setups that include Styleside and Flareside.
The F-150's cabin is more forward-thinking than its exterior. It has a modern, industrial look to it and yet is inviting and comfortable. This will be a great place to sit out any long commute. Trims for the F-150 include XL, STX, XLT, FX4, and Lariat, as well as luxury trims, such as the King Ranch and the Harley-Davidson edition. Standard features on the XL include steel wheels, power steering, air conditioning, cruise control, running boards, manual windows, locks, and mirrors, and an AM/FM stereo. Moving up to the SuperCrew crew cab adds a CD player to the XL. Options include power windows and door locks, leather seats, a power moonroof, and a DVD-based navigation system.
There are three engine options on the 2007 F-150, some with flex fuel capability, including one V6 and two V8 options. The base engine is the 4.2-litre V6, making power specs of 210 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. The next engine up is the 4.6-litre V8, making 248 hp and 294 lb-ft of torque. The range-topping engine is the 5.4-litre V8, putting out 300 hp and 365 lb-ft of torque.
The V6 powertrain can include a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission, the latter of which comes standard with the V8 engines. All engines can be paired to rear-wheel drive (RWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD) drivetrain with low-range gearing. The Harley-Davidson edition swaps out the 4WD for all-wheel drive (AWD) and loses low-range gearing in the process.
These engines are not particularly powerful—not even the top-end V8. You’ll find more power and towing capability in the rival Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Where the F-150 shines, though, is in its driving manners. Whether around town or on the highway, the F-150 is composed with a smooth ride and won’t jostle you around the way other trucks may.
As mentioned, cab sizes are Regular, SuperCab, and SuperCrew. The Regular cab has a forward bench seat and actually has a small, rear-hinged quarter-door aft of the actual passenger door. This allows the owner to access the space behind the seat without having to fold that seat forward.
The SuperCab has larger rear-hinged doors, and the front doors must be opened to access them. This is a consideration if you have kids or carpool, and must open that door a lot. In that case, check out the SuperCrew, which has four full doors and tons of cabin space. There is more than enough head- and legroom for all passengers among the front seats and back seats.
The best fuel economy can be found with the V6 engine with RWD, which might not come as a shock. What might be surprising is that the 4.6-litre V8 performs nearly as well in this regard. The V6 returns 15.1 litres per 100 kilometres in city driving and 10.5 on the highway, while the V8 returns 16.2 L/100 km city and 11.6 highway. The big 5.4-litre V8 with 4WD is the least-efficient, returning 17.1 L/100 km city and 12.3 highway.
Base new-car MSRP for the 2007 Ford F-150 is $22,999, for a single cab, V6, XL with RWD. A Ford F-150 SXT starts at $24,099, a Ford F-150 XLT at $25,499, a Ford F-150 FX4 off-road oriented trim at $35,899, and a Ford F-150 Lariat at $39,999. The most expensive starting price is for a 4WD SuperCrew King Ranch, which has a suggested retail price of $49,599. Pricing falls largely in line with that of the rival Chevrolet Silverado 1500, which has been redesigned for 2007. The Silverado has more powerful engines, but the F-150 has better road dynamics and that welcoming interior.
Note: Images show a US model.
