![]() For the Lariat trim level, which I was in the market for, the 5.0-liter V8 is the base, with the EcoBoost being a $750 option. The four new engines include a 3.7-liter V6, 5.0-liter V8, EcoBoost 3.5-liter V6, and a 6.2-liter V8. While the Mustang received new V6 and V8 engines, so has the F-150. That, combined with the updated gauge cluster, present a higher-tech, more classy look.įor 2011, Ford has done to the F-150 what it did to the Mustang: completely revamped the engine options. While the standard trip odometers and instantaneous fuel economy displays are present, the F-150 also includes a “Truck Apps” display, which shows yaw, pitch, steering angle and 4×4 status. Ford has added its 4.2″ LCD to the instrument cluster of the 2011 F-150. They wouldn’t be out of place in a luxury sedan, and really add a touch of class to a truck with an MSRP of over $45,000. ![]() Whereas the previous model reminded you that you were driving a truck with chunky gauges, the 2011 model has blue-lit gauges with chrome bezels. ![]() One area in particular that has seen a great improvement over the 2010 model is the instrument cluster. The front arm rests and other often-touched areas have been thankfully covered in soft-touch rubberized plastics, while the hard-plastic window sill isn’t at all uncomfortable to rest your arm on, if the weather permits rolling down the windows. At first, I thought it was a bit garish, but after spending some time behind the wheel, the light trim breaks up an otherwise dark feel. A bit of debate over the 2010 F-150 Lariat surrounds the color of the plastic wood trim, which went from dark in the old truck to lighter in the new one. Furthermore, while there are a lot of plastic surfaces, they’re all nicely-grained. The amount and design of controls at hand are well thought out, although temperature knobs for the dual-zone automatic climate control would be nice. Inside, the cabin is well-appointed, with a feature-rich steering wheel, the optional navigation system, SYNC, and for long-haul comfort, optional 10-way adjustable bucket leather seats featuring both heating and cooling. The F-150 is 97″ wide, just an inch and a half shy of the length of the Smart ForTwo. With a wheelbase of 145″ when equipped with the extended cab (SuperCab) and 6.5′ bed, its overall length is 19.25′ feet long – more than twice the length of a Smart ForTwo. While certain angles may make the F-150 appear small, it only appears so. Outside, the sheetmetal work is handsome, definitely muscular, and slightly Tonka-truckish. ![]() For a refresher on last year’s truck, see my previous review. While the body has stayed the same since the last review truck, meaning it’s still handsome, the drive train has gotten a huge upgrade, and this truck has a few more options on it. Continue reading for a full-on review of Ford’s latest F-150. It may be a spoiler, but I brought the Ford F-150 home for good, trading in my 2010 Nissan Maxima. I also reviewed the 2011 GMC Sierra and test drove a 20, so the inevitable comparisons began in earnest – which you’ll find in an upcoming article. Since I was in the market for a full-size pickup truck and with a complete overhaul of the F-150’s engine options, a test drive of the new truck was in order. It was a Lariat model with then-optional 5.4-liter V8. Two years ago, when I was starting up Road Reality, I reviewed a 2010 Ford F-150. ![]()
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