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2010 Ford F-150 Features Review

September 17, 2009

FEATURES | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

A number of desirable features
Edmunds

We especially appreciate the dash-mounted USB port
Kelley Blue Book

Optional navigation system uses an 8-inch touch screen that can show real-time traffic
Cars.com

With ten trim levels on tap, the 2010 Ford F-150 is bound to offer a standard features list that appeals to you. Sticker prices for some of the F-150 models may seem a bit high, but the value is undeniable thanks to Ford’s recent improvements in its features loadouts.

The 2010 Ford F-150 XL, the lowest trim level available, is designed as a fleet work vehicle, and accordingly comes equipped with little besides a radio and air-conditioning. The 2010 Ford F-150 STX is very similar, but it gets a CD player in addition to the radio tuner. Moving up to the Ford F-150 XLT, where most consumers will start shopping, brings a significant features increase, as Edmunds reports that you’ll get “cruise control and full power accessories” with this trim. Higher trims add ever-more features, including Ford’s superb SYNC system, which Cars.com describes as a “voice-activated multimedia system [that] is available with 911 Assist, a new service similar to GM’s OnStar.” Kelley Blue Book lists one of the newer standard features as the MyKey “programmable vehicle key [that] is made standard on all models except the base XL” and allows parents to set speed and volume limits on the F-150 for when their kids are behind the wheel.

Leading the way on the Ford F-150’s options list is a top-notch navigation system that gets rave reviews in articles read by TheCarConnection.com. Cars.com writes that the nav system “uses an 8-inch touch-screen that can show real-time traffic and gas prices for nearby stations when teamed with Sirius Travel Link.” Kelley Blue Book looks to the rear of the F-150, where they find an “integral tailgate step that makes clambering into the box easy” and a “stowable bed extender” that gets “high marks” from reviewers there. Ford clearly hasn’t lost sight of their commercial audience either, as Edmunds discovers the availability of “Work Solutions options [that] include an in-dash computer with Internet access, a Midbox storage system (a lockable compartment located between the cab and bed) and a ‘Tool Link’ system (which allows one to keep tabs on tools stored in the truck’s box via radio-frequency tracking.”

Conclusion

The 2010 Ford F-150 digs ever deeper into the high-tech toolbox, delivering tremendous value with its assortment of creature comforts and usable worksite features.

FEATURES | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:A number of desirable featuresEdmundsWe especially appreciate the dash-mounted USB portKelley Blue BookOptional navigation system uses an 8-inch touch screen that can show real-time trafficCars.com With ten trim levels on tap, the 2010 Ford F-150 is bound to offer a standard features list that appeals to you. Sticker prices for some of the F-150 models may seem a bit high, but the value is undeniable thanks to Ford’s recent improvements in its features loadouts. The 2010 Ford F-150 XL, the lowest trim level available, is designed as a fleet work vehicle, and accordingly comes equipped with little besides a radio and air-conditioning. The 2010 Ford F-150 STX is very similar, but it gets a CD player in addition to the radio tuner. Moving up to the Ford F-150 XLT, where most consumers will start shopping, brings a significant features increase, as Edmunds reports that you’ll get “cruise control and full power accessories” with this trim. Higher trims add ever-more features, including Ford’s superb SYNC system, which Cars.com describes as a “voice-activated multimedia system [that] is available with 911 Assist, a new service similar to GM’s OnStar.” Kelley Blue Book lists one of the newer standard features as the MyKey “programmable vehicle key [that] is made standard on all models except the base XL” and allows parents to set speed and volume limits on the F-150 for when their kids are behind the wheel. Leading the way on the Ford F-150’s options list is a top-notch navigation system that gets rave reviews in articles read by TheCarConnection.com. Cars.com writes that the nav system “uses an 8-inch touch-screen that can show real-time traffic and gas prices for nearby stations when teamed with Sirius Travel Link.” Kelley Blue Book looks to the rear of the F-150, where they find an “integral tailgate step that makes clambering into the box easy” and a “stowable bed extender” that gets “high marks” from reviewers there. Ford clearly hasn’t lost sight of their commercial audience either, as Edmunds discovers the availability of “Work Solutions options [that] include an in-dash computer with Internet access, a Midbox storage system (a lockable compartment located between the cab and bed) and a ‘Tool Link’ system (which allows one to keep tabs on tools stored in the truck’s box via radio-frequency tracking.” ConclusionThe 2010 Ford F-150 digs ever deeper into the high-tech toolbox, delivering tremendous value with its assortment of creature comforts and usable worksite features. 2010 FORD F-150 STYLING | [7 out of 10] Cars.com: “The front end emulates Ford’s Super Duty work trucks” Car and Driver: “F-150 SVT Raptor is about as subtle as the feeling one gets sitting on a cactus” Kelley Blue Book: “Interior is both attractive and functional” Few would argue ...

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As soon as GM introduced its redesigned full-size trucks in 2007, they became favorites because of their advancements in ride, handling, refinement, and interioe appointments. However, Ford has edged to the front in some areas. Interior packaging is a strength of the new F-150; the cab floors of competitive trucks are not flat (GM and Dodge) like the Ford or can't be accessed at all (Toyota). When we reviewed the 2009 Dodge Ram, we praised its on-road handling (a benefit of a link-coil rear suspension). The F-150 comes close to matching the Dodge's on-road ride but delivers greater payload and towing capabilities plus more steering feel, something we felt the Dodge could have used more of. While introduced with much fanfare in 2007, Toyota's Tundra lags well behind the domestics in terms of ride dynamics and features. Unless you are staunchly brand loyal, there's not much reason to choose the Toyota over the Ford…or the Dodge or GM models. The availability of a Hybrid models of the GM trucks might make the difference to some buyers.

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