2001FordF-150Ford F-1502001 Ford F-150 XL 2WD Regular Cab Styleside SBFull-size PickupRegular CabRWDKansas City, MO/Norfolk, VA/Ontario/Cuautitlan MexAfter the introduction of the four-door SuperCrew, America's most popular truck receives only minor changes in 2001. Power adjustable accelerator and brake pedals are now standard on all Lariat models and optional on XL and XLT trucks. The Work Series model is no longer available, but there is a newly created Work Truck option group that deletes certain equipment from the XL model. Child safety-seat anchors and four-wheel ABS are now standard equipment on all trucks. XL and XLT trucks have upgraded standard-equipment radios. Wide range of configurations and optional features, capable powertrain and suspension, attractive styling. Everybody and his brother have one.In the music scene, artists that top the sales charts are rarely considered the best in terms of quality. The same thing goes for prime-time TV shows or the most popular fast food restaurants. It almost seems to be an inverse relationship; the worse a product is, the more popular it is. This theory doesn't bode well for the Ford F-150. Not only is it the best-selling pickup in the country, it's the best-selling vehicle, period. But for whatever reason, the F-150 bucks the trend. It has the sales numbers and the quality. One particular advantage to the F-150 is its wide range of body and option configurations. You can order the F-150 as either a Regular Cab, SuperCab or SuperCrew, the SuperCrew being the double cab model with four doors and a short bed. Then, on everything except the SuperCrew, you have the choice of a 6 1/2- or 8-foot cargo box in either Styleside or Flareside design. There are three trim levels: XL, XLT and Lariat. Oh, and don't forget to pick either two-wheel or four-wheel drive. Ford offers three different engines. The smallest is a 205-horsepower, 4.2-liter V6 with either a manual or automatic transmission. Next up is a 4.6-liter V8 with 220 horsepower and 290 foot-pounds of torque. The biggest engine available is a 5.4-liter V8 generating 260 horsepower and 350 foot-pounds of torque. Towing and cargo capacities vary depending on model. For maximum payload ability, you'll want to order the 7700 Payload Group, which includes mechanical modifications that increase gross vehicle weight to 7,700 pounds. The F-150's feature list is comparable to many family cars and luxury sedans. Driver and passenger front airbags are standard, as are four-wheel ABS and child safety-seat anchor points. Lariat-trim F-150s are the most luxurious, and they come standard with features like 17-inch wheels, power adjustable pedals and leather seating. On both pavement and rocky trails, the F-150 offers up a stable ride and plenty of power. Steering is somewhat twitchy, but otherwise this truck can be used for long freeway trips with no problem. The front seats are comfortable, and the extra rear-seat space in SuperCab models is perfect for extra cargo or children. Use the handy Super Crew for adults who need to ride in back. The interior design mirrors that of the popular Expedition SUV, with most of the controls and switches easy to find and operate. Overall, the F-150 is an excellent blend of style, comfort and utility. The full-size trucks from General Motors, DaimlerChrysler and Toyota all have their individual advantages, but none can match the Ford's level of competence in all areas. About the only significantly negative thing you can say about a F-150 is that there's just too many of them on the road! Chevrolet Silverado 1500Dodge Ram 1500GMC Sierra 1500Toyota Tundra336,000336,000336,0005UnlimitedNANANA64.2 litersV6202 hp @ 4800 rpm252 ft-lbs. @ 3400 rpmNA1665 lbs.8800 lbs.206.9 in.78.4 in.72.7 in.3923 lbs.119.9 in.40.5 ft.NA40.8 in.NANANANANA40.9 in.NA3Not AvailableStandardNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableRating = Not TestedRating = Not TestedVery GoodNot TestedNot TestedNot Tested25 gal.16 mpg / 20 mpg16 mpg / 20 mpg400 mi. / 500 mi.400 mi. / 500 mi.Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not.$15,263$17,0457.35%$715N/A3% of the Total MSRPXL (5M): 4.2L V6 OHV SMPI 12-valve engine; 5-speed OD manual transmission; 540 amp battery with rundown protection; 130 amp alternator; rear-wheel drive, 3.08 axle ratio; stainless steel exhaust; front independent suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, gas-pressurized front shocks, rigid rear axle leaf spring suspension, gas-pressurized rear shocks; recirculating-ball power steering; 4-wheel antilock disc brakes; 25 gal. capacity fuel tank; side impact bars; trailer harness; front and rear chrome bumpers front with black rub strip, rear step bumper; clearcoat monotone paint; aero-composite halogen headlamps; additional exterior lights include pickup cargo box light, underhood light; driver's and passenger's manual black folding outside mirrors; 16" x 7" silver styled steel wheels, P235/70SR16 BSW A/S tires; full-size steel spare wheel; AM/FM stereo w/clock, seek-scan feature, cassette player, 4 speakers, fixed antenna; 2 power accessory outlets, driver's foot rest;instrumentation display includes oil pressure gauge, water temperature gauge, volt gauge, trip odometer; warning indicators include oil pressure, water temp, battery, key in ignition, low fuel, door ajar, brake fluid; driver's front airbag, passenger's cancelable front airbag; ignition disable; tinted windows; variable-speed intermittent front windshield wipers, sun visor strip; seating capacity of 3, bench front seats include fixed headrests, driver's and front passenger's seats include 2-way adjustment; height-adjustable front seatbelts; cloth seats, vinyl door trim insert, full cloth headliner, full vinyl floor covering, cabback insulator; interior lights include dome light with delay, front reading lights; passenger's side vanity mirror; day/night rearview mirror; glove box, front cupholder, instrument panel bin, driver's and passenger's door bins; chrome grille, black side window moldings, black front windshield molding, black rear window molding and black door handles.
XLT (5M) (in addition to or instead of XL equipment): Front and rear chrome bumpers front with body-colored rub strip, rear step bumper; body-colored bodyside molding; driver's and passenger's power remote chrome folding outside mirrors; air conditioning; premium AM/FM stereo radio, single-disc CD player; cruise control with steering wheel controls; power door locks with 2-stage unlock, remote keyless-entry; retained accessory power; instrumentation display includes tachometer, compass, exterior temp; warning indicators include low washer fluid, lights on; panic alarm; deep tinted windows with driver's 1-touch down function; 60/40 split-bench front seat with fixed headrests, center armrest with storage, driver's and front passenger's seats include 4-way adjustment and manual lumbar support; full color-keyed carpet floor covering with floor mats; interior lights include door curb lights, illuminated entry; leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt adjustment; vanity mirrors; fulloverhead console with storage; concealed cargo storage; body-colored door handles.
XL/XLT 2WD REGULAR CAB STYLESIDE LB (5M) (in addition to or instead of XL/XLT 2WD REGULAR CAB STYLESIDE SB (5M) equipment): 30 gal. capacity fuel tank.
LARIAT (in addition to or instead of XLT equipment): 4.6L V8 SOHC SMPI 16-valve engine; 4-speed electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up converter; rear-wheel drive, 3.55 axle ratio; body-colored wheel well molding; clearcoat monotone paint with bodyside accent stripe; aero-composite halogen fully automatic headlamps with delay-off feature; driver's and passenger's power remote body-colored folding outside mirrors with turn signal indicators; 17" x 7" chrome steel wheels, P275/60SR17 OWL A/S tires; driver's seat includes 14-way adjustment (6-way power); leather seats; auto-dimming rearview mirror; dual illuminated vanity mirrors; body-colored grille.
SUPERCAB (in addition to or instead of REGULAR CAB equipment): Seating capacity of 6; 60/40 folding rear bench seat; height-adjustable front and rear seatbelts; front and rear cupholders, rear door bins.
SUPERCREW (in addition to or instead of REGULAR CAB equipment): 4.6L V8 SOHC SMPI 16-valve engine; 4-speed electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up converter; rear-wheel drive, 3.55 axle ratio; 130 amp HD alternator; regular composite pickup box; P255/70SR16 BSW A/S tires; 3 power accessory outlets, front lighter element, smokers' package; rear child-safety door locks; driver's and passenger's front airbags; seating capacity of 6, 60/40 folding rear split-bench seat; front and rear height-adjustable seatbelts; carpeted floor mats, front and rear reading lights, glove box with light, front and rear cupholders, dashboard storage, interior concealed storage, driver's and passenger's door bins and rear door bins.
4WD (in addition to or instead of 2WD equipment): 4.6L V8 SOHC SMPI 16-valve engine; part-time 4 wheel drive, auto-locking hub control and manual shift, 3.55 axle ratio; front torsion springs, front torsion bar, skid plates, side impact bars; black wheel well molding.