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2003 Ford F-150

2003 Ford F-150
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If you pay attention to the road while you're driving, chances are you've seen Ford F-series trucks all over the place. It seems like everywhere you turn, the confident pickup is smoothly maneuvering about. Naturally, this is no small coincidence - the F-series has been an extraordinarily popular line since its debut. Comfort and style, performance and handling are all standard with every pickup configuration, while what truly impresses is the ruggedness and durability of the line, giving models such as the 2003 Ford F-150 the type of high reputation they deserve.

Available Models
There are plenty of configurations to fit all sorts of customer needs. What results is a selection that can handle everyday driving just as easily as it does work-related jobs. The 2003 Ford F-150 is available in 2-door Regular Cab, SuperCab (with hinged back-doors) and 4-door SuperCrew Cab. For bed sizes, Regular and SuperCabs have cargo beds of 6.5 or 8 ft; SuperCrews use a 5.5-ft bed. The 6.5-ft bed comes in flat-side Styleside form or as a flare-fender Flareside, while all other beds are Styleside only. The F-150 XL and XLT models occupy the lower half of the entire ½-ton F-150 spectrum, as they are joined by uplevel Lariat and King Ranch models.

Interior Features
Even at the entry-level position, the XL model of the 2003 Ford F-150 is given a generous amount of comfort features. Air conditioning, cloth upholstery, AM/FM cassette player and power steering are standard. The XLT adds a tilt leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise control, power mirrors, windows and door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD player and carpeting.

The F-150 SuperCrew Cab offers a few extra features, including standard power adjustable pedals, available power moonroof and a functional bed extender. SuperCrew Cab models also offer an available rear-seat entertainment package option, with VHS player and video game outlets. All XL and XLT models can be seriously upgraded with the diverse options packages available.

Exterior Features
Functional equipment is standard with the F-150, just as one would expect from this workhorse. Tie-down hooks are located in each corner of all F-150 cargo boxes to help secure cargo. A cargo light on the back of the cab makes loading and unloading the pickup box easier at night.

Performance
Performance has never, and will never, be an issue with the F-150. XL and XLT Regular Cab models have rear-wheel drive with a 4.2-liter V6 engine with 202 horsepower. The 4WD SuperCab steps things up in terms of power with a 4.6-liter V8 with 281 horsepower at 4750 rpm. Customers can choose between 5-speed manual and four-speed automatic transmission.

All models offer an optional, award-winning 5.4-liter SOHC Triton V-8 engine that delivers 260 horsepower and 350 foot-pounds of torque.

Safety and Security
The Ford F-150 is given dual front airbags and antilock 4-wheel disc brakes for safety. Side-door intrusion beams help protect occupants in a side impact, while the LATCH child safety seat tethers are also part of the standard equipment package.

New for the 2003 F-150

Aggressive efforts to combat noise, vibration and harshness help provide a quieter driving experience. At 4,000 rpm, wide-open-throttle, the F-150's interior is now more than 5 sones quieter. The Speech Articulation Index, a measure of how easily one can hold a conversation, is improved by more than 10 percent across the engine speed range
New Heritage Edition F-150 commemorates 100 years of truck excellence at Ford Motor Company
New F-150 STX Edition is available on Regular Cab and SuperCab XL and XLT
King Ranch models (late availability) are now equipped with chrome tubular running boards, a six-disc in-dash CD changer and woodgrain center stack bezel and door switch bezels. Oxford White and Black have been added to the list of King Ranch color choices
A heated rear window is standard on Lariat and King Ranch SuperCrew models
Audio system choices now include a cassette/CD player (standard on Lariat) and an in-dash six-CD changer (standard on King Ranch)
Premium Imola Leather-trimmed seats now are available on SuperCrew models
Burgundy Red Clearcoat Metallic is a new exterior color
All F-150s are equipped with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system

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Fast Stats
Seats
2 / 3 / 5 / 6
MSRP from
$19,455
Engine
4.2L V6
4.6L Triton V8
5.4L Triton V8
Horsepower
202 @ 4800
231 @ 4750
260 @ 4500
Transmission
4-speed auto OD
5-speed manual
MPG: City/Hwy
4.2L auto -16 / 20
4.2L man.- 17 / 21
4.6L auto - 16 / 20
4.6L man.- 15 / 19
5.4L auto - 15 / 19

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