Eleventh generation (P221) | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Ford |
Also called | Ford Lobo (Mexico) |
Production | June 2003 – July 2008 [1] |
Model years | 2004–2008 |
Assembly | Cuautitlán, Mexico Dearborn, Michigan, U.S. Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. Valencia, Venezuela (Valencia Assembly) |
Designer | Tyler Blake, Pat Schiavone (1999, 2000) |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 2-door pickup 4-door pickup |
Related | Ford Expedition Lincoln Mark LT Lincoln Navigator |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 4.2 L (256 CID) Essex V6 4.6 L (281 CID) Triton V8 5.4 L (330 CID) Triton V8 |
Transmission | 4-speed automatic (4R75E, 4R70E) 5-speed manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 126 in (3,200 mm) (Regular cab 6.5' box) 133 in (3,378 mm) (SuperCab 5.5' box) 139 in (3,531 mm) (SuperCrew 5.5' box) 145 in (3,683 mm) (SuperCab 6.5' box and regular cab 8' box) 151 in (3,835 mm) (SuperCrew 6.5' box) 163 in (4,140 mm) (SuperCab 8' box) |
Length | 211.8 in (5,380 mm) (Regular cab 6.5' box) 217.8 in (5,532 mm) (SuperCab 5.5' box) 223.8 in (5,685 mm) (SuperCrew 5.5' box) 229.8 in (5,837 mm) (SuperCab 6.5' box and regular cab 8' box) 235.8 in (5,989 mm) (SuperCrew 6.5' box) 247.8 in (6,294 mm) (SuperCab 8' box) |
Width | 78.9 inches (200 cm) |
Height | 73.5–76.1 inches (187–193 cm) |
Curb weight | 4,758–5,875 pounds (2,158–2,665 kg) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Ford F-Series (tenth generation) (MY 1997–2004) |
Successor | Ford F-Series (twelfth generation) (MY 2009–2014) |
The eleventh generation of the Ford F-Series , marketed as the Ford Lobo in Mexico, is the company's line of light-duty pickup trucks manufactured and marketed by Ford for the 2004 to 2008 model years. With a redesigned body and chassis, and marketed as its F-150 line, between the company's Ranger and the Super Duty trucks.
The 11th generation F-150 featured revised styling with a triple-bar grille and optional extended-width mirrors — and introduced side windows stepped down at their leading edge, a feature retained through the current generation.
A badge engineered variant of the 11th generation F-150 was marketed by Ford's Lincoln-Mercury division as the Lincoln Mark LT from 2005 to 2008 (replacing the Blackwood) — again serving as the basis for Ford full-size Ford Expedition and the Lincoln Navigator.
The eleventh-generation F-Series was assembled by Ford at numerous facilities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico; with either a 4.6-liter V8, a 5.4-liter three-valve-per-cylinder V8 or a 4.2-liter V6, the latter only available in regular-cab 4×2 trucks. Configurations short and long wheelbases and included a four-door cab marketed as SuperCrew, an elongated two-door cab marketed as SuperCab and third variant marketed as Regular Cab, featuring a small storage area behind the seats, accessible by a pair of narrow, rear-hinged doors, aft of the regular doors.
Designed between 1998 and January 2000 by Tyler Blake under the design direction of Patrick Schiavone the styling was a more angular update of the previous PN-96 generation. [2] On August 29, 2000, the final production design was frozen. Development began in 1997, with scheduled production for September 2002 alongside the U222 Expedition. Development later ended in 2003 because of delays. [3] [4]
Noticeably, the eleventh generation side windows dipped at their leading edge. Most F-150s of this generation also featured two large "closed loop" front tow hooks (or no hooks on some 4×2 models) as opposed to conventional open hooks.
Initially, the 4.6 L Triton engine and the new 3-valve 5.4 L three-valve-per-cylinder Triton V8 engines, respectively mated to a 4R70E and 4R75E four-speed automatic transmission, were the only two powertrain combinations available to the retail public on the new trucks. For the 2005 model year, Ford's 4.2 L Essex V6—mated to either a manual transmission or a four-speed automatic—became available on regular cab 4×2 models and automatic headlamps became available. This generation of F-150 is the last Ford vehicle with a gasoline pushrod V6.
Engine | Years | Power | Torque | Notes |
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4.2 L V6 | 2005–2008 | 210 hp (157 kW) @ 4350 rpm | 260 lb⋅ft (353 N⋅m) @ 3750 rpm | Available on regular cab 4×2 models only |
4.6 L V8 | 2004–2006 | 231 hp (172 kW) @ 4750 rpm | 293 lb⋅ft (397 N⋅m) @ 3500 rpm | |
4.6 L V8 | 2007–2008 | 248 hp (185 kW) @ 4750 rpm | 294 lb⋅ft (399 N⋅m) @ 4000 rpm | |
5.4 L V8 | 2004–2008 | 300 hp (224 kW) @ 5000 rpm | 365 lb⋅ft (495 N⋅m) @ 3750 rpm | Standard on FX4, Lariat, and higher trims; not available on STX |
For the 2006 model year, a flex-fuel version of the 3-valve 5.4 L Triton V8 became available, and the SuperCrew model was made available with the 6.5' box. The front bumper was also refreshed with circular fog lamps and a smaller bumper vent. Other updates included improved front seats with revised side bolstering, and new 20" wheels available for FX4, Lariat, and King Ranch. A navigation system was optional for the first time on the Lariat, King Ranch, and Harley Davidson trim. Ford offered an XLT Chrome Package, also known as XTR in Canada, as well as a Lariat Chrome package. SIRIUS satellite radio became available on all trims except the XL. The FX4 became more upscale with a Luxury package. A Harley-Davidson special edition was offered for 2006, available on SuperCab models with two- or all-wheel-drive. Other mid-cycle revisions included five-inch running boards, traction assist on 4×2 V8 models, and "Smokestone Clearcoat Metallic" paint for the Lariat trim.
For 2007, Ford introduced a complement to the existing FX4 model, the new FX2 Sport package (a 4×2 truck with an appearance package). A SuperCrew was offered in the Harley-Davidson trim as well. Ford states that a properly equipped 2007 F-150 (regular cab or SuperCab 8' box 4×2) can tow up to 11,000 lb (5,000 kg) maximum and carry maximum payload 1800–3050 lb.
For 2008, a 60th anniversary package became available to celebrate 60 years of the Ford F-Series. This was also the last year for this generation, as well as the last year of the F-150 with manual transmission.
Saleen has offered its own OEM version of the F-150, badged as the S331. Additionally, Roush has offered an aftermarket version with similar power. Beginning with the second half of the 2007 model year, Ford offered the Saleen forced-induction package on the Harley-Davidson edition as an OEM option.
The F-150 Foose Edition debuted in fall 2007 as a 2008 model. Based on an F-150 FX2 Sport, it uses a Roush-developed powertrain. The supercharged 5.4 L V8 puts out 450 hp (340 kW) and 500 lb⋅ft (680 N⋅m) of torque. [5]
The Heavy Duty Payload Package (HDPP) marked a significant advancement from the prior-generation F-150, which had a 7,700-pound GVWR. The HDPP introduced several enhancements, including a reinforced frame and suspension, LT245/70R17D BSW all-season tires mounted on 17-inch steel seven-lug rims, and a more robust 10.25-inch rear axle with a 4.10:1 ratio (optionally available with limited-slip differential), resulting in an increased GVWR of 8,200 pounds. Additionally, it featured a 72-ampere-hour battery, an improved radiator, and an upgraded transmission oil cooler. The HDPP configuration was exclusively offered with the 5.4L V8 engine and the 8-foot bed, and was standard on SuperCab 8-foot bed models and optionally available on the Regular Cab 8-foot bed models. [6]
The F-150 received top safety ratings (five stars) from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in frontal collisions, and not only got a "Good" rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's frontal offset test, but also a Best Pick. The dummy sensors recorded no injuries to any body region.
The 11th generation F-150 earned the North American Truck of the Year award for 2004 and was Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year for 2004. It also beat the three-time winning Chevrolet Silverado for Car and Driver magazine's Best Pickup Truck for 2004 and 2005. Over 939,000 F-Series trucks were sold in 2005, [7] a single-year sales record for trucks.
The 2006 F-150 was named Fleet Truck of the Year by Automotive Fleet and Business Fleet magazines, [8] and the 2007 models of the F-150, F-250 and F-350 were chosen Best Fleet Value vehicles in their respective categories by automotive data-analysis firm Vincentric. [9] Winner of the 2006–2007 Golden Icon Award (presented by Travolta Family Entertainment) for "Best Truck." [10]
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