| TEN WAYS FORD
F-150 STANDS OUT FROM THE PACK
    
 Ford
F-Series, America’s truck leader for 30 consecutive years, sets
the standard for strength and toughness – with more trucks on
the road with over 250,000 miles than any other brand. Ford
continues to raise the bar to give truck customers more of what
they’re looking for. The 2008 Ford F-150 introduces new models,
features and options that take “Built Ford Tough” to a new
level. Here’s a look at just a few of the ways the F-150
continues to lead full-size pickups:
- Bolted Ford Tough: With 1,000 pounds
more payload than the nearest competitor and a class-leading
11,000-pound towing capacity, the Ford F-150’s capability
leadership can be measured down to the bolts. Ford has the
largest, strongest bed and key suspension bolts in the
segment to hold up to the abuse of customers who move these
extreme loads. While its 300-horsepower, 5.4-liter V-8
engine, fully boxed frame and robust suspension get most of
the credit, the bolts hold it all together over the long
haul.
Check out the video at
http://youtube.com/watch?v=zShwG9l1F0Q&mode=related&search
to see how the Ford F-150 handles grueling rough roads
versus the competition.
- One tough customer: The Ford F-150’s
fully boxed frame is the strongest in the segment, providing
the foundation for improved durability, driving dynamics,
ride refinement and quietness. The result is increased
stiffness and stronger attachment points for the brackets
that attach the body and suspension to the frame – and
minimal shake and shudder on rough roads. With a driving
feel that is designed to be plush yet connected to the road,
F-150 has a front suspension system that readily absorbs
bumps but stands strong against steering forces. The frame
also contributes to the F-150’s leading payload and towing
capability.
- Safety in numbers: The Ford F-150 is
one of the only half-ton pickups to have earned NHTSA’s
five-star crash rating for both driver and front passenger
thanks to a solid structure and rigorous “Built Ford Tough”
testing. The structure includes strong hydroformed front
frame rails that are built with computer-designed front
horns to help manage crash forces. In an impact, these areas
of the frame are designed to collapse in an accordion
fashion, dissipating energy before it reaches the passenger
compartment.
- Fuel-saving innovations: The Ford F-150
features the segment’s only 4x4 system with integrated wheel
ends that automatically disconnect when the truck is shifted
into 4x2 and re-connect when it is shifted into four-wheel
mode. The system reduces fuel consumption by up to a half
gallon per mile in 4x2 driving conditions compared to more
traditional systems used by competitive trucks. Combined
with fuel-saving engine technologies such as the 5.4-liter
3-valve V-8’s variable cam timing, the F-150 gets comparable
real-world fuel economy while still delivering class-leading
capability.
- Eyes in the back of your bed: The 2008
Ford F-150’s new rearview video camera parking aid system
enhances visibility at the rear of the box through an
innovative video feed customers can conveniently see on the
rearview mirror. The Rearview Camera System is mounted in
the tailgate handle bezel and is activated when the vehicle
is shifted into reverse, giving the driver a clear view
behind the vehicle. The video image is displayed in the
self-dimming rearview mirror, a natural place for the driver
to look while in reverse. This system gives truckers who tow
the visibility they need to back up to their trailer and
line up precisely to hook up the hitch. The industry’s only
other truck application requires drivers to look down at the
navigation screen as they’re reversing.
- Six-door truck? Retail and fleet truck
customers can choose an innovative Mid-box feature – a
customizable box between the cab and bed – that provides
lockable storage for tools and other valuable items. The
rugged, steel construction features double-paneled doors
that are accessible from both sides of the vehicle and lock
and unlock with the same key that operates the driver’s
door. Latches feature double-bitted keys and lock tumblers
designed to provide additional security. Dent-resistant
exterior door panels wear factory Ford door handles for a
well integrated look and feature commercial grade sealing
delivering a weather- and dust-resistant interior
compartment. The Mid-box option is available on Regular Cab
and Super Cab models.
- The ultimate tool box: The 2008 Ford
F-150 works even harder and smarter with a factory-installed
feature that offers an easy-to-use solution for secure
storage of all types of cargo. The base Cargo Management
System comes with two side rails and four cleats. Additional
options include a pair of bins, a pair of crossbars and a
header bar. Extra bins and crossbars are easily added when
extra capability and flexibility is needed. In the “Built
Ford Tough” spirit, Ford engineered the system to handle
more load and last longer than competitive systems. For
example, the easily adjustable, cast-aluminum cleats can
hold more than 600 pounds. Side-mounted, blow-molded plastic
tool bins can hold up to 60 pounds and feature double wall
construction, providing a watertight, thermal barrier that
keeps beverages cold when used as a cooler.
- Power play: The supercharged,
450-horsepower 2008 Ford Harley-Davidson™ F-150 is the most
powerful F-Series truck ever and races onto streets this
fall to help the famed motorcycle maker and automaker kick
off their 105 th anniversary celebrations. The new
limited-edition truck is the third supercharged Ford
Harley-Davidson™ F-150, following the best-selling 2002 and
2003 models that were among the more than 60,000 specialty
trucks sold since 1999. This supercharged beast is available
on both monochromatic and two-toned 4x2 models.
- More choice: The Ford F-150 offers the
industry’s widest variety of body configurations, including
three cab choices, three box lengths, two box styles and
five unique series. Ford further expands the leading lineup
of more than 60 unique models and configurations with the
addition of the 2008 Ford F-150 Lariat Limited and XL Super
Crew. The Lariat Limited takes Ford’s “Tough Luxury” to a
new level with a stunning White Sand Metallic monochromatic
paint scheme and massive 22-inch wheels. The XL Super Crew
offers the hottest truck model – four-door crew cabs – in a
more affordable package. Why so many choices? Ford customers
need different tools for different jobs. The competition
only offers half as many combinations as the Ford F-150.
- Paint by quality numbers: The Ford
F-150’s frame is painted with a high-tech e-coat paint
process that was perfected by Mazda and reduces paint waste.
The unique paint job reduces the environmental impact by
allowing a more uniform and consistent quality coating of
paint to be applied to parts. This paint process uses
electric energy to attract paint particles to a part,
minimizing waste and overspray.
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
|
Powertrain /Chassis |
|
POWERTRAIN |
4.2L V-6
|
4.6L TRITON V-8 |
5.4L TRITON V-8 |
|
Engine Type |
V-6 iron block, aluminum
heads |
V-8 iron block, aluminum
heads |
V-8 iron block, aluminum
heads |
|
Bore/Stroke |
3.81 x 3.74 |
3.55 x 3.54 in |
3.55 x 4.16 in |
|
Displacement |
256 cu in, 4196 cc |
281 cu in, 4606 cc |
330 cu in, 5400 cc |
|
Compression Ratio |
9.2:1 |
9.4:1 |
9.8:1 |
|
Fuel Injection |
Sequential multi-port
electronic |
Sequential multi-port
electronic |
Sequential multi-port
electronic |
|
Valvetrain
|
OHV, 2 Valves per
cylinder
|
SOHC, 2 Valves per
cylinder
|
SOHC, 3 Valves per
cylinder, Variable
Camshaft Timing |
|
Power |
202 hp @ 4,350 rpm |
248 hp @ 4,750 rpm |
300 hp@ 5,000 rpm |
|
Torque |
260 lb.-ft. @ 3,750 rpm |
294 lb.-ft. @ 4,000
rpm |
365 lb.-ft. @ 3,750 rpm |
|
Oil Capacity |
6 qt |
6 qt |
7 qt |
|
Coolant Capacity |
19.7 qt |
20.0 qt |
20.7 qt |
|
Transmission Type |
5-speed manual/4-speed
automatic overdrive |
4-speed automatic
overdrive (4R75E) |
4-speed automatic
overdrive (4R75E) |
|
Gear Ratios
|
5-speed manual
|
4-speed automatic O/D
|
4-speed automatic O/D
|
|
1st |
3.90:1 |
2.84:1 |
2.84:1 |
|
2nd |
2.25:1 |
1.55:1 |
1.55:1 |
|
3rd |
1.49:1 |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
|
4th |
1.00:1 |
0.70:1 |
0.70:1 |
|
5th |
0.80:1 |
- |
- |
|
Available axle ratios |
3.31:1 / 3.55:1 / 3.73:1
/ 4.10:1 |
|
SUSPENSION |
|
Front |
|
|
4x2 |
Coil-on-shock,
long-spindle double
wishbone independent,
cast aluminum lower
control arm |
|
4x4 |
Coil-on-shock,
long-spindle double
wishbone independent,
cast aluminum lower
control arm |
|
Rear |
|
|
4x2 |
Hotchkiss-type
non-independent live,
leaf springs and
outboard shock absorbers
|
|
4x4 |
Hotchkiss-type
non-independent live,
leaf springs and
outboard shock absorbers
|
|
STEERING |
|
Type |
power rack-and-pinion
|
|
Overall Ratio |
20.0:1 (Regular Cab /
SuperCab 132.5-inch
wheelbase) 17.0:1 (SuperCab
144.5 and 163-inch
wheelbase / SuperCrew)
|
|
Turning circle,
curb-to-curb |
see Dimensions and
Capacities |
|
BRAKES |
|
Front |
13.0-in vented disc
|
|
Rear |
13.7-in vented disc
|
|
Assist type |
Vacuum, ABS |
|
WHEELS AND TIRES |
|
Base wheel and tire |
17-in steel, P235/70R17,
All-Season |
|
Largest wheel
available |
22-in aluminum,
P275/45R22 All-Season
|
|
FUEL ECONOMY
(city/hwy) |
|
4x2 4.2L V6 5-Spd Man |
2008 MY figures N/A |
|
4x2 4.2L V6 4-Spd Auto
|
2008 MY figures N/A |
|
4x2 4.6L V8 4-Spd Auto
|
2008 MY figures N/A |
|
4x2 5.4L V8 4-Spd Auto
|
2008 MY figures N/A |
|
|
|
|
4x4 4.6L V8 4-Spd Auto
|
2008 MY figures N/A |
|
4x4 5.4L V8 4-Spd Auto
|
2008 MY figures N/A |
|
DIMENSIONS & CAPACITIES
(All
dimensions are in inches
unless otherwise noted) |
|
|
|
Regular Cab |
|
SuperCab |
|
SuperCrew |
|
|
|
Styleside |
Flareside |
Styleside |
|
Styleside |
Styleside |
Flareside |
Styleside |
|
Styleside |
|
|
|
6.5ft |
6.5ft |
8ft |
|
5.5ft |
6.5ft |
6.5ft |
8ft |
|
5.5ft |
|
|
|
4x2 |
4x4 |
4x2 |
4x4 |
4x2 |
4x4 |
|
4x2 |
4x4 |
4x2 |
4x2 |
4x2 |
4x4 |
4x2 |
4x4 |
|
4x2 |
4x4 |
|
EXTERIOR |
|
Wheelbase |
|
126.0 |
126.0 |
126.0 |
126.0 |
144.5 |
144.5 |
|
132.5 |
132.5 |
144.5 |
144.5 |
144.5 |
144.5 |
163.0 |
163.0 |
|
138.5 |
138.5 |
|
Overall length |
|
211.2 |
211.2 |
211.2 |
211.2 |
229.8 |
229.8 |
|
217.8 |
217.8 |
229.8 |
229.8 |
229.8 |
229.8 |
248.4 |
248.4 |
|
223.8 |
223.8 |
|
Overall height |
|
73.7 |
75.6 |
73.7 |
75.6 |
73.7 |
75.6 |
|
74.0 |
76.5 |
73.5 |
75.6 |
73.5 |
75.6 |
73.4 |
75.4 |
|
73.5 |
76.0 |
|
Overall width |
|
78.9 |
78.9 |
78.9 |
78.9 |
78.9 |
78.9 |
|
78.9 |
78.9 |
78.9 |
78.9 |
78.9 |
78.9 |
78.9 |
78.9 |
|
78.9 |
78.9 |
|
Track width,
front |
|
67.0 |
67.0 |
67.0 |
67.0 |
67.0 |
67.0 |
|
67.0 |
67.0 |
67.0 |
67.0 |
67.0 |
67.0 |
67.0 |
67.0 |
|
67.0 |
67.0 |
|
Track width,
rear |
|
67.0 |
67.0 |
67.0 |
67.0 |
67.0 |
67.0 |
|
67.0 |
67.0 |
67.0 |
67.0 |
67.0 |
67.0 |
67.0 |
67.0 |
|
67.0 |
67.0 |
|
Cargo box length |
|
78.8 |
78.8 |
78.8 |
78.8 |
97.4 |
97.4 |
|
67.0 |
67.0 |
78.8 |
78.8 |
78.8 |
78.8 |
97.4 |
97.4 |
|
67.0 |
67.0 |
|
Width (max)
between wheels |
|
50.0 |
50.0 |
50.0 |
50.0 |
50.0 |
50.0 |
|
50.0 |
50.0 |
50.0 |
50.0 |
50.0 |
50.0 |
50.0 |
50.0 |
|
50.0 |
50.0 |
|
Inside Box
Height |
|
22.3 |
22.3 |
22.3 |
22.3 |
22.3 |
22.3 |
|
22.3 |
22.3 |
22.3 |
22.3 |
22.3 |
22.3 |
22.3 |
22.3 |
|
22.3 |
22.3 |
|
INTERIOR |
|
Seating capacity |
|
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
|
5/6 |
5/6 |
5/6 |
5/6 |
5/6 |
5/6 |
5/6 |
5/6 |
|
5/6 |
5/6 |
|
Headroom |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Front |
|
40.9 |
40.9 |
40.9 |
40.9 |
40.9 |
40.9 |
|
40.9 |
40.9 |
40.9 |
40.9 |
40.9 |
40.9 |
40.9 |
40.9 |
|
40.1 |
40.1 |
|
Rear |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
39.6 |
39.6 |
39.6 |
39.6 |
39.6 |
39.6 |
39.6 |
39.6 |
|
39.6 |
39.6 |
|
Legroom |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Front |
|
41.3 |
41.3 |
41.3 |
41.3 |
41.3 |
41.3 |
|
41.3 |
41.3 |
41.3 |
41.3 |
41.3 |
41.3 |
41.3 |
41.3 |
|
41.3 |
41.3 |
|
Rear |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
32.7 |
32.7 |
32.7 |
32.7 |
32.7 |
32.7 |
32.7 |
32.7 |
|
39.0 |
39.0 |
|
Hip room |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Front |
|
65.4 |
65.4 |
65.4 |
65.4 |
65.4 |
65.4 |
|
65.8 |
65.8 |
65.8 |
65.8 |
65.8 |
65.8 |
65.8 |
65.8 |
|
63.8 |
63.8 |
|
Rear |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
66.5 |
66.5 |
66.5 |
66.5 |
66.5 |
66.5 |
66.5 |
66.5 |
|
63.1 |
63.1 |
|
Shoulder room |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Front |
|
66.5 |
66.5 |
66.5 |
66.5 |
66.5 |
66.5 |
|
66.5 |
66.5 |
66.5 |
66.5 |
66.5 |
66.5 |
66.5 |
66.5 |
|
65.8 |
65.8 |
|
Rear |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
66.7 |
66.7 |
66.7 |
66.7 |
66.7 |
66.7 |
66.7 |
66.7 |
|
65.8 |
65.8 |
|
Fuel capacity
(gal) |
|
26.0 |
26.0 |
26.0 |
26.0 |
27.0/
35.7 |
27.0/
35.7 |
|
26.0 |
26.0 |
27.0/
35.7 |
27.0/
35.7 |
27.0/
35.7 |
27.0/
35.7 |
27.0/
35.7 |
35.7 |
|
30.0 |
30.0 |
|
Turning circle,
curb-to-curb
(ft) |
|
41.8 |
41.8 |
41.8 |
41.8 |
46.4 |
46.4 |
|
43.6 |
43.6 |
46.4 |
46.4 |
46.4 |
46.4 |
51.2 |
51.2 |
|
45.1 |
45.1 |
|
|
|
|
Weight and
Towing (Pounds) |
|
|
|
Regular Cab |
|
SuperCab |
|
SuperCrew |
|
|
|
6.5ft |
8ft |
|
5.5ft |
6.5ft |
8ft |
|
5.5ft |
|
|
|
4x2 |
4x4 |
4x2 |
4x4 |
|
4x2 |
4x4 |
4x2 |
4x4 |
4x2 |
4x4 |
|
4x2 |
4x4 |
|
WEIGHT |
|
Base curb Weight |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4.2L |
|
4524 |
- |
4657 |
- |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
- |
- |
|
4.6L |
|
4611 |
4904 |
4748 |
5043 |
|
4881 |
5176 |
4971 |
5265 |
- |
- |
|
5025 |
5361 |
|
5.4L |
|
4763 |
5058 |
4896 |
5189 |
|
5072 |
5370 |
5089 |
5383 |
- |
- |
|
5188 |
5481 |
|
5.4L payload
pkg |
|
- |
- |
5066 |
5413 |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
5411 |
5758 |
|
- |
- |
|
Payload capacity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4.2L |
|
1930 |
- |
1940 |
- |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
- |
- |
|
4.6L |
|
1990 |
1840 |
2000 |
1850 |
|
1720 |
1670 |
1670 |
1630 |
- |
- |
|
1720 |
1480 |
|
5.4L |
|
1830 |
1740 |
2100 |
1700 |
|
1820 |
1720 |
1910 |
1760 |
- |
- |
|
1810 |
1660 |
|
5.4L payload
pkg |
|
- |
- |
3080 |
2730 |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
2730 |
2380 |
|
- |
- |
|
GVWR |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4.2L |
|
6500 |
- |
6650 |
- |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
- |
- |
|
4.6L |
|
6650 |
6800 |
6800 |
6950 |
|
6650 |
6900 |
6700 |
6950 |
- |
- |
|
6800 |
6900 |
|
5.4L |
|
6650 |
6850 |
7050 |
6950 |
|
6950 |
7150 |
7050 |
7200 |
- |
- |
|
7050 |
7200 |
|
5.4L payload
pkg |
|
- |
- |
8200 |
8200 |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
8200 |
8200 |
|
- |
- |
|
|
CONVENTIONAL TOWING �
Maximum loaded Trailer
Weight Ratings (lbs.
) |
|
|
|
|
REGULAR CAB
4X2
|
REGULAR CAB
4X4
|
SUPERCAB
4X2
|
SUPERCAB
4X4
|
SUPERCREW
4X2
|
SUPERCREW
4X4/AWD
|
|
ENGINE |
AXLE
RATIO |
MAX.
GCWR
(LBS.) |
126.0"
WB |
144.5
WB" |
126.0"
WB |
144.5"
WB |
132.5"
WB |
144.5"
WB |
163.0"
WB |
132.5"
WB |
144.5"
WB |
163.0"
WB |
138.5"
WB |
150.5"
WB |
138.5"
WB |
150.5"
WB |
|
4.2L EFI V6
Manual |
3.31
3.55 |
7200
8500 |
2400
3700 |
2300
3600 |
--
-- |
--
-- |
--
-- |
--
-- |
--
-- |
--
-- |
--
-- |
--
-- |
--
-- |
--
-- |
--
-- |
--
-- |
|
4.2L EFI V6
Automatic |
3.55
3.73 |
10,000
10,500 |
5200
5700 |
5100
5600 |
--
-- |
--
-- |
--
-- |
--
-- |
--
-- |
--
-- |
--
-- |
--
-- |
--
-- |
--
-- |
--
-- |
--
--` |
|
4.6L Triton V8
Automatic |
3.55 |
11,500
11,700 |
6600
-- |
--
6700 |
6300
-- |
--
6400 |
6400
-- |
--
6500 |
--
-- |
6100
-- |
--
6200 |
--
-- |
--
6400 |
--
6300 |
--
-- |
--
-- |
|
3.73 |
12,000
12,200 |
7100
--- |
---
7200 |
6800
--- |
--
6900 |
6900
-- |
--
7000 |
--
-- |
6600
-- |
---
6700- |
--
-- |
--
6900 |
--
6800 |
--
6600 |
--
6600 |
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5.4L 3-Valve
Triton V8
Automatic |
3.55 |
13,000
14,000 |
8000
--- |
---
8900 |
7700
--- |
---
8600 |
7700
--- |
---
8700 |
--- |
7400
--- |
---
8400 |
---
--- |
---
8600 |
---
8500 |
---
8300 |
---
8200 |
|
|
3.73 |
13,500
11,000a
15,000 |
8500
--
-- |
--
--
9800 |
8200
--
-- |
--
--
9500 |
8200
--
-- |
--
--
9500 |
---
---
--- |
7900
--
-- |
--
--
9400 |
---
---
-- |
--
5300
9500 |
--
--
9500 |
--
5100
9300 |
--
--
9200 |
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4.10 |
15,300
16,400 |
--
-- |
--
11,000 |
--
-- |
9500
-- |
--
-- |
--
-- |
9500
-- |
--
-- |
--
-- |
9300
-- |
--
-- |
--
-- |
--
-- |
--
--
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WARRANTY INFORMATION |
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3-year, 36,000-mile
bumper-to-bumper |
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5-year, 60,000-mile
powertrain limited warranty
and roadside assistance |
Reduce GCWR/maximum trailer weight
by 500 lbs. on models with optional
18" or 20" wheels.
a
Ford Harley Davidson and Lariat
Limited Packages
only.
Note: Maximum loaded trailer weights
shown. The combined weight of the
towing vehicle (including hitch,
passenger, cargo) and the loaded
trailer must not exceed the Gross
Combination Weight Rating (GCWR).
Note: See RV and Trailer Towing
Guide for requirements, restrictions
and 5th-wheel towing.
Specifications subject to change.
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