The Ford F-150 has for a long time been the king of trucks in the U.S. market. In fact, it has sold so many models that the F-Series has been the most popular vehicle sold in the United States for nearly every year of the past three decades. The original truck may have been a rugged, no-frills workhorse, the years have shown the used F-150 is now a refined, versatile, and comfortable truck, yet it still possesses every bit of work horse ability that it originally did, if not more. This used pickup truck can handle the needs of small businesses with the same aplomb it brings to a night on the town. And it isn't just ranchers and contractors who cherish it: Anyone who needs to tow a boat, haul stuff or transport recreational cargo can take the F-150 to heart. Ford redesigned its F-150 pickup truck for 2004 by giving it a new look, a wider track and new rack-and-pinion steering.
For 2008, little has changed beyond the addition of options and packages. The full-size F-150 truck competes with the Chevrolet Silverado, Dodge Ram and Toyota Tundra pickups. Looking for some specific features or options? The F-150 is available as Regular cab, SuperCab and SuperCrew. Five trim levels are available: workhorse XL, youth-oriented STX, mainstream XLT, offroad FX4 and luxurious Lariat. A new Lariat package, Lariat Limited, adds 22-inch wheels, a billet-style grille, stainless steel running boards and unique interior upholstery patterns. Used F-150s are a great choice, as the truck's wide array of configurations and numbers sold means you're almost guaranteed of finding the right one for your needs.
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The F-150 prior to 1997 placed utility first and luxury second. These trucks were available in two body styles and a few trim levels. The XLT Lariat was typically the top trim until the Eddie Bauer trim debuted in 1995. The 1997-2003 F-150 model was a capable truck. When it debuted, its smooth exterior styling was a dramatic departure from the angular previous F-150s. Cab styles, trim levels and powertrains were an improvement over the pre-1997 models. The previous-generation Ford F-150 was introduced for 2004 and ran through 2008. In keeping with tradition, it was available in a variety of trim levels and body styles. The XL was the basic truck and the STX offered a few additional features, but the volume-selling XLT provided the best bang for the buck. During this truck's run, available engines included a 202-hp 4.2-liter V6, a 231-hp 4.6-liter V8 and a 300-hp 5.4-liter V8.
In 2007, the 4.6-liter V8 got a power upgrade to 248 hp. Harley-Davidson models had a supercharged V8 that cranked out 450 hp. The Ford F-150 was redesigned for the 2009 model year. The styling, with its tall front end, big grille and slab-sided body said "truck" in a commanding voice. The interior was a far cry from the no-frills cowboy conveyance of yore, and in upscale Platinum trim, the F-150 gave one the impression of sitting in a plush Lincoln. Ford's Sync system, which allows voice control over one's cell phone and the audio system, became available, as did navigation and a back-up camera. Stability control and a full complement of airbags were standard equipment.
