The 2007 Ford F-150 is available in six distinct trim levels: XL, STX, XLT, FX2/FX4, Lariat, and King Ranch. Each boasts its own interior style and features. Engines, suspensions and cab configurations are designed to meet specific needs.
Engines include a 4.2-liter V6, a 4.6-liter V8, and a 5.4-liter V8. The V6 offers a choice of four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission, but comes in only the most basic Regular-Cab models. The 4.6-liter V8 comes standard in the popular models. Both V8s come with four-speed automatic transmissions, although the 5.4 comes with a heavy-duty unit. The flexible fuel version of the 5.4-liter V8 can run on E85 ethanol.
The XL ($18,220) is the budget-priced F-150 with a work-truck interior: vinyl-covered 40/20/40 bench seats with manually adjustable lumbar support for the driver, black vinyl floor covering, and an all-plastic dashboard housing a basic AM/FM radio. A tire-pressure monitor comes standard for 2007. XL is readily identifiable by its black grille and fascia, painted silver bumpers and 17-inch steel wheels. Regular cab and SuperCab (extended cab) styles are available, and the latter comes with air conditioning. Popular models include the F-150 XL Regular Cab 2WD short wheelbase model with a 4.6-liter V8 and automatic ($20,635) and the V6 and manual gearbox ($18,790); a SuperCab long-wheelbase 4WD with a V8 and automatic is also available ($27,275). Chrome bumpers and cloth seats are optional.
The STX ($22,765) is sportier than the XL, with body-color bumpers and body-color trim for its black grille, and 17-inch cast aluminum wheels. Cloth seats, air conditioning, and a CD player with an auxiliary audio input jack come standard. STX comes in Styleside and Flareside body styles, in regular cab or SuperCab, with either a 6.5-foot or a 5.5-foot cargo box. An audiophile sound system with subwoofer and six-disc CD changer is optional.
The XLT ($25,065) is the most popular model, nicer and better-equipped than XL or STX. It comes with chrome bumpers and a chrome-trimmed black honeycomb grille that set it apart from the other models. XLT comes in regular cab, SuperCab or SuperCrew; depending on cab style, buyers can choose 5.5-, 6.5-, or 8-foot bed lengths, in Styleside or Flareside body styles. Carpeting is standard, as is premium cloth upholstery on the standard bench seats or optional captain's chairs. The XLT instrument panel gets more flash than either the XL or STX dash; and power windows, mirrors and locks with remote keyless entry are standard. The XLT features an overhead rail console system that the owner can tailor to his or her needs. Fog lamps come standard on 4WD XLTs.
The FX4 ($30,515) is a special off-road model. The interior features a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a floor shifter, chrome accents, and black rubber off-road floor mats; while the exterior is distinguished by a unique bar-style grille, wheel-lip moldings highlighting 18-inch cast aluminum wheels, and body-color or Dark Shadow Gray bumpers, depending on paint choice. FX4 is available in regular cab, SuperCab, and SuperCrew body styles, but the long (8-foot) bed is not available. The standard engine is the 5.4-liter V8. The FX4 has its own instrument package with carbon mesh accents on the metallic dashboard. Captain's chairs in cloth or leather are optional, and the standard bench seat adds manually adjustable lumbar support for the passenger. Among the models is the F-150 FX4 SuperCrew 4WD ($35,495).
The new FX2 is a 2WD model that comes in SuperCab ($28,570) or Super Crew ($30,970) versions with a Styleside box. It includes a dark accent billet-style grille insert with body color grille surround, unique 18-inch aluminum wheels, available 20-inch aluminum wheels, a chrome exhaust tip, fog lamps, unique captain's chairs with center console and floor-mounted shifter, and a body color front bumper, rear bumper, door and tailgate handles.
The Lariat is the luxury model, distinguished visually by a chrome grille surround housing an Arizona Beige insert, and bright-finish 18-inch aluminum wheels. Bumpers are chrome or Arizona Beige, and power heated side mirrors feature integral turn signals. Lariat features black-on-cream instruments, lots of wood trim and brushed metal, a multi-function steering wheel, and a shiny floor shifter mounted in the console. A power-adjustable and leather-trimmed 40/20/40 split bench seat with memory is standard, along with power-adjustable pedals, an in-dash message center, and automatic climate control. Heated power leather captain's chairs are optional. Lariat 2WD models are available in all three body styles, but 4WD versions come only with Styleside fenders. Among the models is the Lariat SuperCrew 2WD ($32,165).
King Ranch features rich Castano leather designed to capture the spirit of the historic Texas cattle ranch. It is built only as a SuperCrew, and distinguished by a color-coordinated grille, Arizona Beige running boards, and other special trim. Inside are power-adjustable and heated captain's chairs in front, a 60/40 split bench seat in back, and unique interior trim. Power-fold heated side mirrors with approach lamps are standard. Among the models is the King Ranch Supercrew ($38,365).
The limited-run Harley-Davidson edition SuperCrew ($36,225) features a suspension tuned for handling and special colors and trim.
Dozens of options are available at every level, including mechanical or automatic shift-on-the-fly four-wheel drive, skid plates, limited-slip axle, traction assist for 2WD V8s, 35.7-gallon fuel tank, fog lamps, power-folding and heated side mirrors (FX4 and Lariat), reverse-sensing system, power-adjustable pedals, power sliding rear window, two-tone paint, 20-inch wheels, chrome dress-up packages, a six-disc CD changer, Sirius Satellite Radio, a heavy-duty payload package, a trailer tow package, a snow plow package, and a rear-seat entertainment system. New for '07 is a DVD-based navigation system with in-dash screen.
Safety features that come standard include dual frontal airbags designed to deploy according to the severity of the crash and who or what is occupying the seat. The seatbelts are equipped with pre-tensioners and energy-management retractors. (Seatbelts are your first line of defense in any crash, so wear them.) The F-150 earned a five-star safety rating