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Ford has been pumping out trucks for about 60 years now and they aren't slowing down. The Ford F-150 has several trim packages available on their F-series trucks and this article is going to run those down for you. You know those letters that accompany the name of the vehicle. They tell you a lot about what's inside and under the hood.

The base F-150 has the trim designation XL. This is also known as the work truck. You can add options to it, if you custom order one, but it comes standard with a 248-horse power, 4.6-liter 2v V-8 engine, four-speed automatic transmission. Black bumpers, mirrors, and door handles. No fog lamps and a dark interior environment with gray seats. Hose-out rubber floor mats and 17-inch steel or alloy wheels.

The affordable sporty F-150 is called the STX it comes standard with a 248-horse power, 4.6-liter 2v V-8 engine, four-speed automatic transmission. Body color bumpers, grille surround, fog lamps, dark interior with grey seats, 17-inch alloy wheels are standard, and 18's are optional.

Ford's most popular (best selling) F-150 is the XLT which has more options standard like: 248-horse, 4.6-liter 2v V-8 engine with a four-speed automatic transmission. Chrome grille, bumpers. The standard interior options are: black with gray (cool) or chocolate brown with tan (warm) interiors with silver paint on dash, dark finish on center stack, upgraded instrument cluster and 17, 18, or 20-inch wheels. The cab sizes for this model affect the engine size as follows: SuperCab and SuperCrew feature a 4.6-liter 3v V-8, six-speed automatic.

FX4 is also called the Euro truck trim and it comes standard with: a 310-horse power, 5.4-liter 3v V-8 engine and a six-speed automatic. Body color bumpers, door handles, and on the mirrors. Inside you get a black interior, with optional light gray seats, full-length center stack and center console with carbon-fiber look trim and silver gauges. The truck is complete with 17-inch wheels for off-roaders; 18s and 20s available.

Here come the serious option-having trim packages!

The Lariat trim refers to entry level luxury, you can add more luxury as you go, but standard with this trim package is a 310-horse power, 5.4-liter 3v V-8 engine with a six-speed automatic. Outside it has two-tone paint with Pueblo gold lower, a chrome grille with mesh instead of bars, body-color "skull caps" on mirrors with 18- and 20-inch wheels available. Inside there's wood trim on the center stack, console, and doors to complete the luxury feel.

The King Ranch trim package on the Ford F-150 means luxury, Texas style. With this trim package you get standard a 310-horse power, 5.4-liter 3v V-8 engine with a six-speed auto. Essentially, it's a Lariat with King Ranch leather on the seats, console and steering wheel, different wood trim and pale carpets. To complete the luxurious ranch feel are 18- or 20-inch alloys with premium paint trim.

It doesn't matter what you need a truck for, or if you need one at all. The Ford F-series family of trucks has you covered. For most people's general needs the F-150 easily handles the daily demands of their lifestyle.

By: Dawn Hatchard

Now you know what the trim letters/name mean. This can be powerful information when you're looking to buy a new or used Ford F-150 or trade in your current truck. The trim level has a significant impact on the value of the truck.

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Ford to Stamp Out Minivans

Ford Motor Co. is planning to eradicate all its minivans in its forthcoming lineup. The automaker's decision to wipe out minivans was triggered by its poor performance in said segment. In view of said eradication, the automaker is planning to create a new class coined as 'people movers'. The latter will be based on Fairlane which debuted at the 2005 Detroit auto show.

On one hand, a Lincoln version for said model is contemplated to be produced by the automaker. The concept and platform of the new car was based on Five Hundred sedan and Freestyle crossover utility vehicle.

This year the sales of Freestar vehicles dropped by 20 percent. Mercury Monterey, its sibling, slumped by 40 percent. Moreover, Ford has finally decided to end the production of minivans. Monterey has ended its production since August this year. Freestar, on the other hand, will follow in the spring of 2007.

Ford Freestar is quite similar to Monterey. In its 2007 version, Freestar is given 6 new exterior colors. Said colors are available for its 3 models SE, SEL and Limited. Also, a cargo van is made available by the automaker.

On its exterior, the vehicle uses sophisticated Ford Freestyle parts which include body-colored grille for SE model, chrome grille and 16-inch five-spoke aluminum wheels for SEL. Limited, on one hand, is given chrome exterior trim, 16-inch chrome wheels, power sliding doors and heated signal mirrors with puddle lamps.

Freestar's interior accommodates 7 occupants. It features fold-and-tumble second-row bucket seats, controllable third-row seat, bigger cargo space, covered compartment on top of the dashboard. SEL and Limited models are equipped with compass, conversation mirror, readouts for outside temperature and auxiliary buttons for the sliding doors (if installed). Freestar is also given 9 cupholders. The front-door cupholder is capable of holding 20-ounce beverages. Aside from that Freestar is also equipped with standard equipment such as CD player, cruise control, tire pressure monitoring system, power locks, remote keyless entry and more. The SEL model is given a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls.

Under the Ford Freestar hood is a 194-horsepower, 3.9-liter V-6, which is standard for SE model. On the other hand, 4.2-liter V-6 is given to both SEL and Limited models. These engines are incorporated to come up with an energetic and powerful performance.

About the Author

Chuck, a 38 year old freelance writer from Charleston, South Carolina, has been specializing on automotive-related articles and news. He has a degree in Automotive Technology.

what color should i paint my 1965 ford galaxie 500?

its a 4 door my dad gave it to me engine runs good. interior needs a little work. exterior needs painted. chrome is rusty in spots. the trunk is mostely paches. it was a robin egg collor. so what color should i paint it?

My firsat thought was a nice bright red, but if it was originally robin egg blue it probably has the blue interior so blue and red wont go together. Original blue was a nice color. My Grandpa had one just like yours with blue interior and white exterior.
So you could go White, maybe a different shade of blue

'Mint' best describes this 1940 Ford sedan
The term "mint" is used in the automotive world to describe a vehicle that has been kept or found in excellent original condition, just as it was the day it rolled off the assembly line.

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