When the redesigned Ford F-Series pickup, the best-selling truck for 27 years, was introduced a couple of years ago, it came only with V8 engines. For 2005, Ford adds a V6 model.
Ford boasts that the F-Series comes in the industrys widest variety of body configurations, including three cab choices, three box lengths, two box styles, and five unique series: the entry level F-150 XL, the sporty F-150 STX, the all-purpose F-150 XLT, the powerful F-150 FX4, and the luxurious F-150 Lariat. New for 2005 is the F-150 King Ranch. Additionally, all cab configurations have four doors for easy access.
The F-Series has a maximum tow rating of 9,900 pounds and maximum payload capacity of 3,000 pounds. The F-150 offers three engine choices for 2005: a 4.2-liter V6, a 4.6-liter Triton V8, and a 5.4-liter, 3-valve Triton V8.
The 4.2-liter V6 engine produces 202 horsepower at 4,350 rpm and 260 lb-ft of torque at 3,750 rpm, and is offered for the first time with a manual transmission. The 4.6-liter Triton V8 achieves 231 horsepower at 4,750 rpm and 293 lb-ft of torque at 3,500 rpm, which makes it suitable for heavy towing. The 5.4-liter Triton V8 is designed with three valves per cylinder, variable cam timing and a host of other features that provide increased power: 300 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 365 lb-ft of torque at 3,750 rpm.
F-150s 4.2-liter V6 has an EPA fueleconomy rating of 16 mpg for city driving and 20 mpg onthe highway.
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