Engine: 5.4-liter sohc 24-valve V8

Engine Options: 231-hp 4.6-liter sohc 16-valve V8; 300-hp 5.4-liter sohv 24-valve V8

Transmission: 4-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS, EBD, smart front airbags

Optional Safety Equipment:

Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles

Assembled In: Louisville, Kentucky; St. Louis, Missouri; Norfolk, Virginia; Dearborn, Michigan; Wayne, Michigan

Model Tested: Ford F-150 4WD Flareside SuperCrew XLT ($32,535)

Standard Equipment: air conditioning, power steering, power disc brakes, power windows, power locks, console, cruise control, AM/FM/CD, remote keyless entry, Premium cloth, 40/20/40 split bench front seat w manual driver and passenger lumbar

Options as Tested: 5.4-liter V8 engine ($1,645); electronic 4-speed automatic overdrive with higher torque capacity ($1,095); electronic shift-on-the-fly ($160); 255/70R17 tires ($325); limited-slip rear differential with 3.55 axle ratio ($300); trailer tow package ($350); platform running boards ($250); AM/FM Stereo w/In-Dash 6 Disc CD Changer ($300); keyless entry keypad ($75); reverse sensing system ($245); power driver's seat ($285); two-tone paint ($225)

Destination Charge: 795

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: four-wheel drive

Horsepower: 300 @ 5000

Torque: 365 @ 3750

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 14/18

Wheelbase: 144.5 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 229.8/78.9/75.6 inches

Track Front/Rear: 67.0/67.0 inches

Turning Cycle: 46.4 feet

Seating Capacity: 6 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 40.9/66.6/41.3 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 39.6/66.5/32.7 inches

Trunk Volume: cubic feet

Payload: 1670

Suspension, f: independent

Ground Clearance: inches

Curb Weight: 5471 pounds

Towing Capacity: 8300 pounds

Tires: P255/70R17 all-terrain

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS

Fuel Capacity: 26.0 Gallons