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2008 Ford F-150 Review

July 23, 2008

STYLING | 7 out of 10

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F-150s with the Lariat trim offer an upscale ambiance
Edmunds

Assertive trapezoidal grille beneath a muscled-up hoodline
Automobile

Regular cabs and SuperCabs have narrow rear-hinged back doors
Cars.com

The Ford F-150 was redesigned in 2004 and hasn't undergone any major changes, including the current 2008 Ford F-150, which is slated to be the last of the 11th-generation body style. Despite its age, the exterior of the Ford F-150 2008 edition scores well with reviewers, and the interior is not far behind.

The exterior of the 2008 Ford F-150 comes in a variety of flavors and is generally applauded in reviews read by TheCarConnection.com. Edmunds says that the Ford F-150 is "available in three body styles: regular cab, extended cab ('SuperCab') and crew cab ('SuperCrew')." They add that regular cabs "come with a 6.5-foot or 8-foot cargo bed, while SuperCabs can have either of those or a garage-friendly 5.5-footer," and "the SuperCrew can have either the 5.5-foot or 6.5-foot bed." The SuperCrew features four regular doors, while Kelley Blue Book finds that the other cabs have "a set of small, rear-hinged doors that allow easy access" to the rear.

Cars.com writes "some F-150 styling touches were borrowed from the Mighty F-350 Tonka concept truck," such as the "stepped-design side windows" that "improve mirror visibility and enhance the tough-truck look." Special packages and editions of the Ford F-150 2008 include a Harley-Davidson SuperCrew that Motor Trend says has an "aggressive look" accentuated by "body-colored bumpers and trim pieces and several Bar and Shield badges," along with "22-inch aluminum wheels and monster high-performance tires." The 2008 Ford F-150 Lariat gets "a chrome surround and honeycomb insert," according to Cars.com, and Edmunds adds that the Lariat Limited includes "polished running boards" and "smoked taillights."

The interior of the Ford F-150 2008 still holds up well after a few years on the market. ConsumerGuide writes that the Ford F-150's "gauges are handsome and well-placed," but when compared to more modern rivals, the "controls for audio" and "automatic climate systems are slightly undersized." Automobile reviewers rave about the "finely wrought instrument cluster" on their Ford F-150 Lariat tester, and Kelley Blue Book says "the dash and interior design on the base models look good enough." Edmunds also lists the "attractive and functional cabin" as one of their favorite features on the 2008 Ford F-150.

Conclusion

A 2004 makeover still wears well on the 2008 Ford F-150.

STYLING | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:F-150s with the Lariat trim offer an upscale ambianceEdmundsAssertive trapezoidal grille beneath a muscled-up hoodlineAutomobileRegular cabs and SuperCabs have narrow rear-hinged back doorsCars.com The Ford F-150 was redesigned in 2004 and hasn't undergone any major changes, including the current 2008 Ford F-150, which is slated to be the last of the 11th-generation body style. Despite its age, the exterior of the Ford F-150 2008 edition scores well with reviewers, and the interior is not far behind. The exterior of the 2008 Ford F-150 comes in a variety of flavors and is generally applauded in reviews read by TheCarConnection.com. Edmunds says that the Ford F-150 is "available in three body styles: regular cab, extended cab ('SuperCab') and crew cab ('SuperCrew')." They add that regular cabs "come with a 6.5-foot or 8-foot cargo bed, while SuperCabs can have either of those or a garage-friendly 5.5-footer," and "the SuperCrew can have either the 5.5-foot or 6.5-foot bed." The SuperCrew features four regular doors, while Kelley Blue Book finds that the other cabs have "a set of small, rear-hinged doors that allow easy access" to the rear. Cars.com writes "some F-150 styling touches were borrowed from the Mighty F-350 Tonka concept truck," such as the "stepped-design side windows" that "improve mirror visibility and enhance the tough-truck look." Special packages and editions of the Ford F-150 2008 include a Harley-Davidson SuperCrew that Motor Trend says has an "aggressive look" accentuated by "body-colored bumpers and trim pieces and several Bar and Shield badges," along with "22-inch aluminum wheels and monster high-performance tires." The 2008 Ford F-150 Lariat gets "a chrome surround and honeycomb insert," according to Cars.com, and Edmunds adds that the Lariat Limited includes "polished running boards" and "smoked taillights." The interior of the Ford F-150 2008 still holds up well after a few years on the market. ConsumerGuide writes that the Ford F-150's "gauges are handsome and well-placed," but when compared to more modern rivals, the "controls for audio" and "automatic climate systems are slightly undersized." Automobile reviewers rave about the "finely wrought instrument cluster" on their Ford F-150 Lariat tester, and Kelley Blue Book says "the dash and interior design on the base models look good enough." Edmunds also lists the "attractive and functional cabin" as one of their favorite features on the 2008 Ford F-150. ConclusionA 2004 makeover still wears well on the 2008 Ford F-150.  2008 FORD F-150 STYLING | [7 out of 10] Edmunds: "F-150s with the Lariat trim offer an upscale ambiance" Automobile: "Assertive trapezoidal grille beneath a muscled-up hoodline" Cars.com: "Regular cabs and SuperCabs have narrow rear-hinged back doors" The Ford F-150 was redesigned ...

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When it comes to light-duty trucks, the 2008 Ford F-150 and the Chevy Silverado are the two big dogs. They go at it every day. The Ford has kept selling well even since the Chevy Silverado's complete revamp for the 2007 model year. The Chevy does have some advantages, including a better ride (fewer jiggles) and more polished powertrains. While the Ford outsells the Chevy, if one combines the sales of the Chevy with its GMC twin the Sierra, GM sells more light-duty trucks cumulatively--at least this year. Things may change when the 2009 Ford F-150 arrives. The Dodge Ram 1500 is in the same situation as the Ford F-150; both are due for a remake in 2009. The Dodge needs it, as its truck has been around in current form even longer than the Ford. Styling and available HEMI power are the Ram's two biggest selling points. While the Toyota Tundra is capable, it hasn't proven nearly as popular as the Ford F-150. And even though we consider the Nissan Titan to be the sportiest-handling full-size truck out there, compared to all F-150 production, a year's worth of Titans barely equates to a month of Fords. Ford's got to be doing something right with this truck.

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