If you pay attention to the road while you're driving,
chances are you've seen Ford F-series trucks all over the
place. It seems like everywhere you turn, the confident
pickup is smoothly maneuvering about. Naturally, this is
no small coincidence - the F-series has been an extraordinarily
popular line since its debut. Comfort and style, performance
and handling are all standard with every pickup configuration,
while what truly impresses is the ruggedness and durability
of the line, giving models such as the 2003 Ford F-150 the
type of high reputation they deserve.
Available Models
There are plenty of configurations to fit all sorts of customer
needs. What results is a selection that can handle everyday
driving just as easily as it does work-related jobs. The
2003 Ford F-150 is available in 2-door Regular Cab, SuperCab
(with hinged back-doors) and 4-door SuperCrew Cab. For bed
sizes, Regular and SuperCabs have cargo beds of 6.5 or 8
ft; SuperCrews use a 5.5-ft bed. The 6.5-ft bed comes in
flat-side Styleside form or as a flare-fender Flareside,
while all other beds are Styleside only. The F-150 XL and
XLT models occupy the lower half of the entire ½-ton
F-150 spectrum, as they are joined by uplevel Lariat and
King Ranch models.
Interior Features
Even at the entry-level position, the XL model of the 2003
Ford F-150 is given a generous amount of comfort features.
Air conditioning, cloth upholstery, AM/FM cassette player
and power steering are standard. The XLT adds a tilt leather-wrapped
steering wheel, cruise control, power mirrors, windows and
door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD player and carpeting.
The F-150 SuperCrew Cab offers a few extra features, including
standard power adjustable pedals, available power moonroof
and a functional bed extender. SuperCrew Cab models also
offer an available rear-seat entertainment package option,
with VHS player and video game outlets. All XL and XLT models
can be seriously upgraded with the diverse options packages
available.
Exterior Features
Functional equipment is standard with the F-150, just as
one would expect from this workhorse. Tie-down hooks are
located in each corner of all F-150 cargo boxes to help
secure cargo. A cargo light on the back of the cab makes
loading and unloading the pickup box easier at night.
Performance
Performance has never, and will never, be an issue with
the F-150. XL and XLT Regular Cab models have rear-wheel
drive with a 4.2-liter V6 engine with 202 horsepower. The
4WD SuperCab steps things up in terms of power with a 4.6-liter
V8 with 281 horsepower at 4750 rpm. Customers can choose
between 5-speed manual and four-speed automatic transmission.
All models offer an optional, award-winning 5.4-liter SOHC
Triton V-8 engine that delivers 260 horsepower and 350 foot-pounds
of torque.
Safety and Security
The Ford F-150 is given dual front airbags and antilock
4-wheel disc brakes for safety. Side-door intrusion beams
help protect occupants in a side impact, while the LATCH
child safety seat tethers are also part of the standard
equipment package.
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Fast Stats
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Seats |
2 / 3 / 5 / 6
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MSRP
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$19,455
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Engine |
4.2L V6
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4.6L Triton V8
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5.4L Triton V8
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Horsepower |
202 @ 4800
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231 @ 4750
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260 @ 4500
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Transmission |
4-speed auto OD
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5-speed manual
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MPG:
City/Hwy |
4.2L auto -16 / 20
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4.2L man.- 17 / 21
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4.6L auto - 16 / 20
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4.6L man.- 15 / 19
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5.4L auto - 15 / 19
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