The Ford F-150 is one of those trucks that have been around for years. It is designed for hauling anything for camping gear to a to that dresser just bought at a yard sale. Heavier hauling jobs are for the beefier F-350 or as it is better known as the Super Duty.

About.com gives us a brief view of Ford truck’s almost 100 year history. In those 100 years we have seen quite an evolution. Today’s trucks are more powerful, more rugged, and a more comfortable ride.

Edmunds.com calls the F-150 a no frills workhorse. The Ford F-150 has grown into a great utility vehicle. The pickup truck can handle the needs of small businesses. The F-150 has long been used by ranchers and contractors who  can use it for work by day, and use it to take their girl friend out for dinner.

Today’s Ford F-150 comes with 4.2 liter V6 engine producing a powerful 248 horsepower. You can get 4.6 liter V8 that produces a 292 horsepower or a large 5.4 liter that will give you 310 horsepower.

Power is put to the road by a four speed automatic transmission, or six-speed automatic. You can also choose between two or four wheel drive. Then add extras like a towing packages to pull a camping trailer.

A new F-150 will set you back an easy $45,000 fully loaded. You might get a stripped down version for around $20,000. A used 2005 model will run you in the range of $8 to $17 thousand. This is where getting a used truck, in good shape is a better deal that a shiny new one.

It has been over 5 years since the last recall on any Ford F-150. Then it was for a brake fluid leak over the speed control system. Since then Ford has kept on top of making quality job one.

Bottom-line: The Ford F-150 is a solid work truck. If you want to know more about Ford trucks, especially the F-150, I would go to FordF150.net. After checking out their website, I was impressed about the amount of honest reporting and help for the current and future F-150 owner.

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