2007 Ford F-150

Big, dirty hauling jobs. Family night out at the movies. Getting that half cord of seasoned oak. And the Monday-morning commute—with looks worthy of a second glance in the parking lot. These are the capabilities of the 2007 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCrew, a straight-shooting, all-purpose pickup that's as versatile as it is attractive—and the reasons why the F-Series has been the best-selling pickup in America for an amazing 29 years running.


Now there are more reasons the 2007 F-150 SuperCrew XLT is better than ever. Curb appeal has taken a step up thanks to a new available FX2 SPORT Package and standard chrome grille surround. Inside, SIRIUS Satellite Radio is optional, as is a DVD-based navigation system. Underhood, the 4.6-liter V-8 gets a horsepower bump from 231 to 248. The F-150 has also earned NHTSA 5-star driver and right-front-passenger frontal crash rating.

Bronco-Busting Performance
The F-150 XLT SuperCrew is available with a choice of 4.6-liter or 5.4-liter V-8 engines. We'll put our money on the cowboy-tough 5.4-liter V-8. Start up this unit and you'll find out real fast what makes it a favorite of folks with a variety of things to do. First, the thing hauls. It's a SOHC V-8 with electronic fuel injection feeding power to a four-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission, with available electronic shift-on-the-fly part-time four-wheel drive, and limited-slip rear differential.

Manufacturers don't publish performance figures for trucks, but if on-the-road experience counts for anything, you don't have to hide from anyone in this thing. With its three-valves per cylinder, the 5.4-liter engine counts torque as its hallmark and makes it in spades, producing 365 lb.-ft. of twisting influence at a low 3,750 rpm. (It also boasts 300 hp at a ripping 5,000 rpm.) In practical terms, this means strong acceleration regardless of whether you're riding solo or hauling a cage full of coyotes. And if you need to help out a neighbor with something such as by pulling their barn down for them, you'll be pleased to know that the big V-8 can tow up to 10,500 pounds, when properly equipped.


One unexpectedly nice thing about the F-150 pickup is how well it rides. Granted, the terms "truck" and "comfort" are not exactly kissing cousins, but the fact is that the SuperCrew's advanced suspension with cast-aluminum control arms in front and outboard mounted rear shocks, both class-exclusives, help deliver great ride and handling. No wonder the F-150 won just about every magazine award since it was introduced.