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2008 F-150 XL Styleside Short Bed Regular Cab Pickup Specs

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2008 Ford F-150 Research

2008 Ford F-150

MSRP Range:$20,715 - $28,900  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Transmissions: 4-Speed Automatic; 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Two Wheel Drive; Four Wheel Drive

Specifications

Performance & Efficiency Hide
4,196 cc 4.2 liters V 6 front engine with 96.8 mm bore, 95.0 mm stroke, 9.2 compression ratio, overhead cam and two valves per cylinder 992
Unleaded fuel 87
Multi-point injection fuel system
26.0 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 21.6
Power: 151 kW , 202 HP SAE @ 4,350 rpm; 260 ft lb , 353 Nm @ 3,750 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Hide
Four-wheel ABS
3.550:1 axle ratio
Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
Electronic brake distribution
Immobilizer
Fullsize steel rim under body spare wheel
Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, beam rear suspension rigid with leaf springs
Exterior & Aerodynamics Hide
Chrome front and rear bumpers
Driver and passenger power black door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 211.2, overall width (inches): 78.9, overall height (inches): 73.5, ground clearance (inches): 8.0, wheelbase (inches): 126.0, front track (inches): 67.0, rear track (inches): 67.0 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 41.8
Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
Pearl paint
Straight side pickup bed
Driver side and passenger side fixed rear side windows
Fixed rear window
Rear platform step
Tinted glass on cabin, rear and side
Trailer towing preparation
Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (lbs) 6,500, curb weight (lbs) 4,524, gross trailer weight braked (lbs) 3,700 and max payload (lbs) 1,976
Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
Interior Hide
12v power outlet: front and 1
Air conditioning
Fixed mast antenna
Front ashtray
Audio system with AM/FM and CD player CD player reads MP3
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 78.8, front width (inches): 65.2, width between arches (inches): 50.0, height (inches): 22.3 and loading floor height (inches): 33.1
Cargo area light
Rear tailgate cargo doors
Front seats cigar lighter
Clock
Compass
Full dashboard console with open storage box, partial overhead console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats cup holders pop out
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
External temperature
Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment
Floor mats
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors, occupant switch off and multi-stage deployment
40/20/40 split driver seat with lumbar adjustment, 40/20/40 split passenger seat, 40/20/40 split center seat
3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat with pre-tensioners integrated, 3-point reel front seat belts on passenger seat with pre-tensioners integrated, 3-point reel front seat belts on center seat
Front seat center armrest
Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats
Headlight control with time delay switch-off and dusk sensor
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.9, front hip room (inches): 65.4, front leg room (inches): 41.3 and front shoulder room (inches): 66.5
Low tire pressure indicator
Remote power locks
Power steering
Front power windows with one one-touch
Front reading lights
Rear view mirror
Upgraded cloth/velour seat upholstery with additional upgraded cloth/velour
Seating: three seats
Four speaker(s)
Plastic multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment
Tachometer
Driver and passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system
 
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