2007 Ford F-150 Reviews, Pricing & Specs

The F-150 has a pretty conventional and unassuming exterior, and there’s nothing wrong with that—especially among full-size trucks, where conservative styling will endure for the life of the vehicle. There is a vast array of cab, bed, engine, and trim configurations, starting with the single cab truck, joined by the extended SuperCab, and topped off by the full four-door SuperCrew, and bed setups that include Styleside and Flareside.

The F-150's cabin is more forward-thinking than its exterior. It has a modern, industrial look to it and yet is inviting and comfortable. This will be a great place to sit out any long commute. Trims for the F-150 include XL, STX, XLT, FX4, and Lariat, as well as luxury trims, such as the King Ranch and the Harley-Davidson edition. Standard features on the XL include steel wheels, power steering, air conditioning, cruise control, running boards, manual windows, locks, and mirrors, and an AM/FM stereo. Moving up to the SuperCrew crew cab adds a CD player to the XL. Options include power windows and door locks, leather seats, a power moonroof, and a DVD-based navigation system.

There are three engine options on the 2007 F-150, some with flex fuel capability, including one V6 and two V8 options. The base engine is the 4.2-litre V6, making power specs of 210 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. The next engine up is the 4.6-litre V8, making 248 hp and 294 lb-ft of torque. The range-topping engine is the 5.4-litre V8, putting out 300 hp and 365 lb-ft of torque.

The V6 powertrain can include a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission, the latter of which comes standard with the V8 engines. All engines can be paired to rear-wheel drive (RWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD) drivetrain with low-range gearing. The Harley-Davidson edition swaps out the 4WD for all-wheel drive (AWD) and loses low-range gearing in the process.

These engines are not particularly powerful—not even the top-end V8. You’ll find more power and towing capability in the rival Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Where the F-150 shines, though, is in its driving manners. Whether around town or on the highway, the F-150 is composed with a smooth ride and won’t jostle you around the way other trucks may.

As mentioned, cab sizes are Regular, SuperCab, and SuperCrew. The Regular cab has a forward bench seat and actually has a small, rear-hinged quarter-door aft of the actual passenger door. This allows the owner to access the space behind the seat without having to fold that seat forward.

The SuperCab has larger rear-hinged doors, and the front doors must be opened to access them. This is a consideration if you have kids or carpool, and must open that door a lot. In that case, check out the SuperCrew, which has four full doors and tons of cabin space. There is more than enough head- and legroom for all passengers among the front seats and back seats.

The best fuel economy can be found with the V6 engine with RWD, which might not come as a shock. What might be surprising is that the 4.6-litre V8 performs nearly as well in this regard. The V6 returns 15.1 litres per 100 kilometres in city driving and 10.5 on the highway, while the V8 returns 16.2 L/100 km city and 11.6 highway. The big 5.4-litre V8 with 4WD is the least-efficient, returning 17.1 L/100 km city and 12.3 highway.

Base new-car MSRP for the 2007 Ford F-150 is $22,999, for a single cab, V6, XL with RWD. A Ford F-150 SXT starts at $24,099, a Ford F-150 XLT at $25,499, a Ford F-150 FX4 off-road oriented trim at $35,899, and a Ford F-150 Lariat at $39,999. The most expensive starting price is for a 4WD SuperCrew King Ranch, which has a suggested retail price of $49,599. Pricing falls largely in line with that of the rival Chevrolet Silverado 1500, which has been redesigned for 2007. The Silverado has more powerful engines, but the F-150 has better road dynamics and that welcoming interior.

Note: Images show a US model.