Information on Ford F-150 Trucks

The Ford F-150 pickup truck is one of the longest running nameplates in North American automotive history. The F-Series has been in production since 1948. The F-150 has consistently outsold Chevrolet, GMC and Dodge trucks.

Types

The Ford F-150 comes in regular, extended and crew cab styles. The crew models have 4 doors. The cargo boxes are 5.5, 6 or 8 feet long. The wheelbase is either 126 or 145 inches with an overall length at 213.1 for regular and extended cab versions or 231.7 for crew cab models.

Power

Three V-8 engine options are available: the 248-horsepower 4.6-liter, the 292-hp 4.6 liter or the 310-hp 5.4-liter V-8, with 4- or 6-speed automatic transmission.

Capacities

The 2010 Ford F-150 with the 4.6-liter V-8 is capable of towing up to 8,200 lbs. and the 5.4-liter V-8 can tow up to 11,300 lbs. Towing capacities depend on the transmission and axle ratios.

Features

The 2010 F-150 features a trailer towing preparation kit, tinted glass, fixed rear window, air conditioning, 4-speaker audio system with MP3 player, driver and front passenger airbags and front side curtain airbags and tachometer.

References

• MotorTrend.com: 2010 Ford F-150 Pickup Specifications
• FordVehicles.com: F-150 Specifications