2008 Ford F-150 XL Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door 4.2L

Detailed item info Model OverviewThe Ford F-150 is available in three cab styles for 2008--regular. SuperCab. and SuperCrew--plus three box lengths. two box styles--regular and Flareside--and five different models. Each body style features four doors. and each is available with either rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. On FX4 and Lariat models. two captain's chairs are available. with a floor shifter; other models have a 40/20/40-split bench seat. Three different engines are available on the F-150: a 202-horsepower. 4. 2L V6; a 248-horsepower. 4. 6L V8; and a top 5. 4L V8 that makes 300 horsepower and 365 lb-ft of torque. A flex-fuel version of the 5. 4L. capable of running on up to 85 percent ethanol (E85) is also available. Torque-based electronic throttle control helps improve drivability. fuel economy. and refinement. The F-150 has a fully boxed frame with hydroformed front rails. which helps provide strength for heavy loads and stiffness to reduce shuddering on rough roads. V8 engines also get liquid-filled engine mounts for improved refinement. Four-wheel vented anti-lock disc brakes are standard across the model line. The F-150's five trim levels span a wide range from basic hauler with wind-up windows and no air conditioning up to the luxurious Lariat model. The mid-range STX and XLT models add many popular features. while the FX4 comes with some of the hardware needed to be off-road ready. The Lariat brings expanded conveniences including automatic climate control. a trip computer. leather trim and upholstery. power heated side mirrors. and a power driver's seat. A new Lariat Limited model gets a custom White Sand Metallic paint. along with body-colored bumpers. fascia. door-handle bezels. and other pieces for a monochromatic appearance. Headlamps are presented in Dark Shadow Gray. four-inch stainless-steel tubular running boards and 22-inch polished forged-aluminum wheels draw attention. while inside there are two-tone leather captain's chairs. a unique instrument cluster. and leather trim. The new XL SuperCrew model gets power side mirrors. color-coordinated carpet and mats. an overhead console. 40/20/40-split cloth front seats. and a CD stereo. A feature unique to the F-150 is the mid-box. a steel storage box with double-paneled doors that's accessible from both sides of the vehicle and unlocks with the driver's door key. The mid-box arrangement is available on the regular cab and SuperCab. and only in an Oxford White color. A rearview camera system is also among the F-150's options; it uses a camera mounted near the tailgate handle and displays a video image on the rearview mirror.