Three engines are available: The standard engine for the base-level XL is a 4.2-liter V6 that generates 202 horsepower. A 4.6-liter V8 rated at 231 horsepower is optional in XL models and Regular Cab XLT, and standard in all others. A 5.4-liter V8 rated at 260 horsepower is available as an option for most F-150s. Five-speed manual and four-speed automatic transmissions are available.
Body styles include short and long beds; Regular Cabs, SuperCab four-door extended cabs, and SuperCrew four-door crew cabs; plus flat (Styleside) and fendered (Flareside) bed styles. Two- and four-wheel drive models are available. All three cab styles are offered in XL, XLT, and Lariat trim levels; SuperCabs and SuperCrews can be promoted to ultimate King Ranch status, with leather captain's chairs, premium audio, and unique identification.
I love the SuperCrew, which features luxurious rear-seat accommodations that can be converted into covered cargo storage. The full-size SuperCrew far exceeds a compact four-door pickup for space and comfort, but it rides on a light-duty chassis rather than a heavy-duty platform with its excessive weight, rougher ride, and greater fuel consumption. Overall length is kept reasonable by using an ultra-short bed that measures just 5 1/2 feet. The bed is a compromise, but it relieves the driver of the daily burden of maneuvering a pickup that's as long as an aircraft carrier. The top-rung Lariat SuperCrew is equipped like a luxury sport-utility, with handsome leather upholstery, power-adjustable pedals and an optional moonroof and rear-seat entertainment system.
For 2002, even base-level XLs are air conditioned. Power-adjustable pedals are standard on all Lariat models and optional on XL and XLT trim lines. Antilock brakes (ABS) are standard throughout the F-150 line, and remote keyless entry is now a standard feature on XLT models.
With colors and options thrown in, the model matrix is huge. And this matrix includes some specialty models.
New for 2002 is the FX4 off-road package, which includes 17-inch cast aluminum wheels with exposed lug nuts, Rancho-brand shocks, three skid plates, a 3.55 axle and P265/70R17 white-outline tires. FX4 decals and Dark Shadow Gray accents announce your off-road intentions. The FX4 package is available only on 4x4 models, but the package price ranges from $620-$1165 depending on trim level and body style.
The high-performance SVT Lightning, packs a supercharged 5.4-liter V8 rated at 380 horsepower and 450 foot-pounds of torque. Specialized wheels, tires, and suspension are calibrated more for handling than for hauling. This limited production image-generator is available only as a 2WD regular cab on the 120-inch wheelbase.
Also available for 2002 is a new limited-edition Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 SuperCrew. It features a supercharged 5.4-liter Triton V8 engine, unique styling cues and a new color option: Dark Shadow Grey. The 2002 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 SuperCrew is the third truck jointly developed by Ford Motor Company and Harley-Davidson Motor Company. (It joins two other limited-edition models: the 2000 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 Super Cab and the 2001 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 SuperCrew.