2008 Ford F150
Price range $14274. - $26852
Details
Due to a redesign in 2009 the 2008 Ford F150 gets a few more features. It now comes in regular cab, extended Super Cab, and crew cab Super Crew versions. Regulars and Super Cabs have Rear doors that are rear hinged and will not open independently of the fronts. A rear bench seat is provided with the Extended Cab and Super Crew Model for six-passenger capability. Bed lengths are 5.5 and 6.5 feet, and, for regular and Super Cabs, up to 8 ft.
All beds have flush fenders except for the 6.5 foot box that has Flare side fenders.
Engine sizes are as follows, 202-hp 4.2-liter V6; 248-hp 4.6-liter V8; and 300-hp 5.4-liter V8. Optional on the top-end Harley-Davidson model is a 450-hp supercharged V8.
The V6 F 150 is available with a 5 speed manual transmission or a 4 speed automatic transmission. The v8 is available with a automatic transmission only.
The V8 model is available with 4 Wheel drive and the Harley Davidson model is available with All Wheel Drive. Safety options include ABS braking system and Traction Control. The fuel tank holds 27 gallons.
Cargo area dimensions: are as follows; length (inches): 78.8, front width (inches): 65.2, width between arches (inches): 50.0, height (inches): 22.3 and loading floor height (inches): 32.6
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 211.2, overall width (inches): 78.9, overall height (inches): 73.5, ground clearance (inches): 8.0, wheelbase (inches): 126.0, front track (inches): 67.0, rear track (inches): 67.0 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 41.8
Performance Details
The 4.6 liters V 8 engine has a 90.2 mm bore, 90.0 mm stroke, 9.4 compression ratio, overhead cam and two valves per cylinder. Fuel is supplied via a Multi-point injection fuel system. The engine is rated at 248 HP SAE @ 4,750 rpm; 294 ft lb , 399 Nm @ 4,000 rpm. Estimatedmpg: 14, country/highway (mpg): 16, combined (mpg):
Personal Experience
A few weeks ago a few weeks ago, on the way home from New Jersey, I was driving on a road known as Old Orange Turnpike. There was a Ford F 150 that I later found out was a 2008 in front of me, it was swerving all over the road. First he was on the curb and then in the other lane, back and forth, this was going on for about ½ of a mile..
I phoned the Police but before I was off the phone. he was off the road and through a mail box at about 45 miles per hour...
The F150 went back on the road and then spun 180 degrees, went up on 2 wheels, skid a good 25 feet, and came to a halt and landed flat on its tires.
I was amazed that the truck did not flip and role..
In my mind that is one hell of a good handling Truck, it should have flipped. The driver walked away, uninjured, it turned out to be low blood sugar...
My own two eyes sold me on the handling abilities of this Ford F150 Truck..
Drivability
The engine accelerates nicely with smooth pedal response. The brakes are adequate with no shake or vibration. The Ford F 150 corners tight at speeds in excess of 45 mph, handles rough terrain well, and the 4 wheel drive grabs the road.
Heating A/C climate control functions are standard Ford and are just what you would need for a truck.
As all ford pick up trucks I have used driven or repaired it is a work truck and performs that function quit well.
