Ford F-Series (eleventh generation)
The eleventh generation of the Ford F-Series, also known in Mexico as the Ford Lobo, is a line of light-duty trucks manufactured by Ford from the 2004 to 2008 model years. Slotted between the Ford Ranger and the Ford (F-Series) Super Duty trucks, the model line includes the Ford F-150 pickup truck. Both the body and chassis had undergone a redesign.
| Eleventh generation (P221) | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Also called | Ford Lobo (Mexico) |
| Production | June 2003 – July 2008 |
| Model years | 2004–2008 |
| Assembly | Cuautitlán, Mexico Dearborn, Michigan, U.S. Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. Valencia, Venezuela (Valencia Assembly) |
| Designer | Tyler Blake, Pat Schiavone (1999, 2000) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door pickup 4-door pickup |
| Related | Ford Expedition Lincoln Mark LT Lincoln Navigator |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.2 L (256 CID) Essex V6 4.6 L (281 CID) Triton V8 5.4 L (330 CID) Triton V8 |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic (4R75E, 4R70E) 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 126 in (3,200 mm) (Regular cab 6.5' box) 133 in (3,378 mm) (SuperCab 5.5' box) 139 in (3,531 mm) (SuperCrew 5.5' box) 145 in (3,683 mm) (SuperCab 6.5' box and regular cab 8' box) 151 in (3,835 mm) (SuperCrew 6.5' box) 163 in (4,140 mm) (SuperCab 8' box) |
| Length | 211.8 in (5,380 mm) (Regular cab 6.5' box) 217.8 in (5,532 mm) (SuperCab 5.5' box) 223.8 in (5,685 mm) (SuperCrew 5.5' box) 229.8 in (5,837 mm) (SuperCab 6.5' box and regular cab 8' box) 235.8 in (5,989 mm) (SuperCrew 6.5' box) 247.8 in (6,294 mm) (SuperCab 8' box) |
| Width | 78.9 inches (200 cm) |
| Height | 73.5–76.1 inches (187–193 cm) |
| Curb weight | 4,758–5,875 pounds (2,158–2,665 kg) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ford F-Series tenth generation (MY 1997–2004) |
| Successor | Ford F-Series twelfth generation (MY 2009–2014) |
Introducing a sharper-edged version of the aerodynamic styling from the tenth generation, this generation adopted several design elements from the larger Super Duty trucks, including the stepped front door windows (a design feature which remains in use), triple-bar grille (also shared with the Ranger), and optional extended-width mirrors.
This generation of the F-150 was marketed by Lincoln-Mercury as the Lincoln Mark LT from 2005 to 2008 (replacing the Blackwood); again serving as the basis for Ford full-size SUVs, the F-150 shares a degree of mechanical commonality with the Ford Expedition and the Lincoln Navigator.
Through its production, the eleventh-generation F-Series was assembled by Ford at multiple facilities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The F-150 features three engine options, including the 4.6-liter V8, which is also featured in the contemporary Ford Mustang. The other two options are the new 5.4-liter three-valve-per-cylinder V8 and a 4.2-liter V6, the latter only being available in regular-cab 4×2 trucks. The regular-cab features suicide doors behind the regular doors, as access to the area behind the seats, which can be used as a small storage area.