The company’s engineering team is currently working on advanced technologies. They are also planning to expand their engineering team to produce more advanced vehicles.

Sustainable Mobility Technologies team has more number of talented engineers working on backgrounds like rockets, aerospace, missiles, unmanned aircraft, and satellites.

The automaker is planning to introduce more number of fuel efficient vehicles for the current year. It is concentrating more on EcoBoost technology that raises the fuel economy by 20 percent.

More interestingly, the company is offering Start-Stop technology for the new Fusion. You can also see this technology on hybrid vehicles like Honda Civic and Toyota Prius.

Stop-Start systems in the vehicle eliminate idling. This simple technique reduces the consumption of gas by 10 percent in city and 20 percent on highways.

Other efficient Technologies

EcoBoost engines adopted in the vehicles can generate same performance of engines using direct injection, turbocharging, and independent variable camshaft timing.

Electric power steering eradicates lines, engine-driven hydraulic pump, and fluid.

The 6-speed transmission will make sure that engine runs smoothly.

The company is benefiting in terms of sales by producing highly efficient cars due to hike in gas prices.

Engine Specs

2004 F150 is equipped with a standard 4.6-liter V-8 engine that can generate an output power of around 231-hp and runs on regular gas. It is also equipped with an optional engine that has a displacement of around 5.4-liter to generate 300-hp. All the engines are mated to a four-speed auto transmission.

Performance

With the above engine specs, F150 is capable of achieving 15 mpg in the city and 19 mpg on the highways.

Ford F150 2004 Pricing

2004 Ford F150 was best at handling, heavier, and bigger. MSRP of the vehicle is in the range of $21,455 – $33,465. Invoice price is in the range of $18,902 and $29,230.

Ford F150 2004 for sale

For more info regarding the sale cars associated with Ford F150 2004 version, follow the links:-

• Connect In
• CarsAdvisor

Overview

For the year 2012, F150 gets minimal changes after the 2011 model gets three new engines with standard 6-speed automatic transmission. Here is some information regarding the Ford F150 pricing for the year 2012.

Price Info

The price details for 2012 Ford F-150 have not been revealed yet as of now. But, it will give enough competitiveness for other heavy trucks. The automakers are planning to offer big cash rebates to help the sales boost. We expect the prices for the year 2012 to remain the same.



With various possible trim levels, wheelbases, cab styles, and options, 2012 Ford F-150 will be continued as the most extensive version in the lineup. Ford F150 pricing for the year 2012 ranges from $23,000 to $43,000.

The price of F-150 LX with regular-cab styling starts at around $23,000. STX models are expected to be priced around $26,000. FX4 pricing will be around $37,000. Sticker price of the vehicle is around $40,000. King Ranch or the SVT Raptor will be priced around $43,500.

1997-2003 F-150

F-150 trucks were available in two body styles and two trims- XLT Lariat and Eddie Bauer. These pickups weren’t much refined, and main engine choices were 5.8-L V8, 4.9-L inline-6, and 5.0-L V8 engine.

For more details on used F-150 pickups, follow the listed sites.

• Auto Trader

• Emerystoppers

2003-08 F-150 Models

The smooth exterior styling, trim levels, power-train, and cab styles were an improvement of 2003-08 F-150 over the previous pickups. Engines included a 4.6-L V8, 4.2-L V6, and 5.4-L V8 versions.

In 1998, crew cab body style and King Ranch trim were added and Harley-Davidson edition was released in 2000.

Here’s a handy listing of used 2003-08 F-150 models.

• Motor Trend

• Lemon Free

Used 2009-10 Ford F150

2009 F-150 was completely redesigned in terms of its styling, slab-sided body, and tall front end. Ford’s Sync system added in F150 allows voice control over mobile phones, navigation system became available, as did audio system and back-up camera. For safety, it added electronically controlled stability system, and more number of airbags.

If you’re interested to purchase 2010 F150, the pricing starts from $25,085 and you can buy used ones for as low as $15,000.

Here’s a handy listing of used F150 pickups.

• Motor Trend

• Motor Trend

Body Styles

The 2010 version of Ford F-150 is a large sized pickup truck, which is produced in different body styles such as extended cab, crew cab, and regular cab.

Coming to the dimensions of these body styles, the regular cab comes with an 8-foot cargo bed or 6.5-foot, whereas SuperCabs have a 5.5-footer.



The model has either the 6.5-foot bed or 5.5-foot bed. In both Supercabs and regular cabs, reverse-opening rear doors are designed as standard equipment.

Standard Features

The standard equipments on all models are 17-inch steel wheels, an AM/FM radio, vinyl seating, and air-conditioning system. The optional items are an upgraded cloth interior, full power accessories, cruise control, 18-inch wheels, shock absorbers, retuned springs, front bucket seats, a satellite radio, and a six-way power driver seat.

Mechanical Aspects

2010 F-150 can be selected with three different engine options- a 4.6-liter engine for 293 pound-feet of torque and 248 horsepower, a 4.6-liter for 320 lb-ft of torque and 292 hp of power, and a 5.4-liter V8 engine for 390 lb-ft of torque and 320 hp of power.

On the whole, 2010 Ford F 150 offers good handling dynamics and solid ride quality in the segment.