The Ford F-150 truck went through a total redesign for 2004, so we can expect to see refinements to the 2005 model, not major changes. New highlights include:
- A new King Ranch model
- A 4.2L V6 engine with electronic throttle control and manual transmission
- A Work Truck Group package for entry-level, commercial applications
- Occupant Position Sensing technology for the first-row passenger
F-150 Configurations
- Three cab choices: Regular Cab, SuperCab, SuperCrew
- Three box lengths: 5.5 ft., 6.5 ft, 8 ft.
- Two box styles: Flareside and Styleside
Trim Levels/Series
- Entry level F-150 XL
- F-150 STX
- F-150 XLT
- F-150 FX4
- F-150 Lariat
- F-150 King Ranch
Body Tweaks
- The passenger compartment in the Regular Cabs and SuperCabs is 6 inches longer.
- Regular Cab models have rearward-swinging access doors that make it easier to access areas behind seats.
- SuperCabs have rear door power windows on XLT, FX4 and Lariat. A power sliding rear window is optional.
Three Engine Choices
- 5.4L Triton V8, 300 hp and 365 lb.-ft. of torque
- 4.6L Triton V8, 231 hp and 293 lb.-ft. of torque (90% of torque is available at 2,000 rpm for good towing performance)
- 4.2L V6, 202 hp and 260 lb.-ft. of torque (offered for the first time with a manual transmission)
Towing and Payload
- Maximum tow rating of 9,900 pounds
- Maximum payload capacity of 3,000 pounds
A modular overhead rail system holds snap in modules, such as first-aid kits, toolboxes, flashlights and two-way radio holders.
Safety and Security
- Hydroformed front frame rails are designed to collapse in an accordion fashion on impact, dissipating energy before it reaches the passenger compartment.
- Ford Personal Safety SystemTM and occupant-sensing technology for the first-row passenger, where the system determines if the air bag should be on or off.
- Frontal air bags offer multiple deployment levels that tailor inflation force to the severity of the crash.
Major Equipment
F-150 XL:
- Chrome front and rear bumpers
- Black grille and front fascia
- Interval wipers
- 17-inch steel wheels
- AM/FM stereo
- Tinted glass
- Black vinyl floor covering
- Message center
- Interior map lights
- Cloth 40/20/40 front seat with driver's side manual lumbar support
F-150 STX Adds:
- Body-color front and rear bumpers and grille surround
- AM/FM stereo with single CD player
F-150 XLT Adds:
- Chrome front and rear bumpers
- Black honeycomb grille insert
- Remote keyless entry
- Power exterior mirrors
- Carpeting and floor mats
- Power locks and windows
- Privacy glass
- Outside temperature and compass display
- Premium cloth 40/20/40 front seat with manual lumbar support for driver and passenger
F-150 FX4 Adds:
- ]Body-color front and rear bumpers (with monotone paint), or
- Dark Shadow Grey front and rear bumpers (with two-tone paint)
- Black "bar style" grille insert
- Wheel-lip moldings
- Black leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Black rubber off-road floor mats
- Overhead storage system (on SuperCab and SuperCrew)
- Sport cloth seats
F-150 Lariat Adds:
- Chrome (monotone) or Arizona Beige (two-tone) front and rear bumpers
- Chrome grille surround with Light Arizona Beige honeycomb insert
- Power heated side mirrors with integral turn signal
- 18-inch wheels
- Electronic automatic temperature control
- Rear window defroster
- Carpeting and floor mats
- Message center with trip computer
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel with duplicate controls
- Power-adjustable driver's seat
- Leather-trimmed seating surfaces
King Ranch Adds:
- SuperCrew body style
- King Ranch exterior badges on tailgate and fenders
- Unique wheel centers
- Color-coordinated grille
- Arizona Beige running boards
- Power-fold heated side mirrors with approach lamps
- Castaño leather power-adjustable heated captain's chairs
- Flow-through front console
- Second-row 60/40 leather-surfaced bench seat
- Logo floor mats
- Woodgrain trim and unique colors
F-150 Options
- Mechanical or automatic shift-on-the-fly four-wheel-drive
- Skid plates
- Limited slip axle
- 35.7-gallon fuel tank
- Fog lamps
- Two-tone paint
- Six-disc CD changer
- SuperCab or SuperCrew bodies
- Heavy duty payload package
- Trailer tow package
- Snow plow prep package
- Work truck group
- Rear seat entertainment system
Fuel Economy
See 2005 Ford Truck & SUV Fuel Economy Ratings
F-150 Pricing
MSRP: $20,405 - $36,670