2000 FORD F-150

Ford F-Series, the No.1-selling truck in the United States for 20 years, will expand its lineup in the first quarter of 2000 by introducing the 2001 model year F-150 SuperCrew. The new entry will be the first under 8,500-pound GVW truck with four full-sized doors and a full rear passenger compartment.

A unique evolution of the Ford 150 pickup, the F-150 SuperCrew provides the comfort and interior package of a heavy-duty CrewCab truck with the versatility, ride, handling and garageability of the light-duty SuperCab pickup.

Major attributes of the new F-150 SuperCrew include a cab that is 12 inches longer than the F-150 SuperCab, providing best-in-class rear-seat roominess; four conventional doors for the easiest entry and egress of all the pickups available in the U.S. and a fold-flat, Expedition-like 60/40 rear seat that provides passenger comfort unmatched by any other light pickup.

Other significant F-150 SuperCrew features include an enclosed storage compartment that makes it possible to have an optional 6-disc CD player with a front bench seat, a unique 5 1/2-foot box design with steel inner and composite outer panels and the same length as the single-rear-wheel SuperCab for better maneuverability and garageability than other crew cab models.

Standard engine for the F-150 SuperCrew is Ford’s highly dependable, smooth and powerful 4.6-liter Triton V-8, with the 5.4-liter Triton as an option. Also standard is XLT trim, rear-seat reading lamps, cupholders, door map pockets and child-seat tethers, rear-sear power point — an industry first — rear door and backlight privacy glass, four-wheel anti-lock brakes, air conditioning, powers windows and locks and aluminum wheels.

Other industry firsts for pickups include a power glass moonroof with a unique overhead console, power-adjustable brake and accelerator pedals and a cargo cage bed extender.

F-Series (under 8,500 GVW) Line-Up Improvements

In addition to the new SuperCrew, the F-150 line for 2000 has a host of new comfort and convenience features in a lineup simplified by the dropping of the light-duty F-250 nomenclature.

Other changes include :

• Comfort-enhancing flip-up 40/60 rear seat and an improved 18-degree rear seating angle in the F-150 SuperCab
• New overhead console and left and right side visor vanity mirrors standard on XLT and Lariat F-150 pickups, optional on XL models.
• Driver’s side keypad entry system available on Lariat models.
• Chromed steel wheels and 17-inch OWL tires — previously available on 4x4 models only — available on 4x2 models as well.
• New colors are Island Blue Clearcoat Metallic and Chestnut Clearcoat Metallic

F-250 (under 8,500) Replaced

The under 8,500 GVW F-250 has been discontinued. The over 8,500 GVW

F-250 remains a cornerstone in the overall F-Series lineup. Functions previously handled by under 8,500 GVW F-250 pickups now go to a new F-150 7700 payload group with all of the attributes of the F-250, including heavier frame, larger brakes, higher-capacity wheels and 8,800 pounds towing capability.

Powertrains

F-Series’ standard 4.2-liter V6 is the most powerful V6 engine in a full-sized pickup.

The optional 4.6-liter Triton V-8 is teamed with a five-speed manual or automatic overdrive transmissions, while only the automatic transmission is matched with the 5.4-liter Triton V-8.

The Triton V-8 engine line features 100,000-mile tune-up intervals and a fail-safe cooling strategy to protect engines from seizing in the event of coolant loss.

The F-150’s 2,385-pound maximum payload rating also is best-in-class for a half-ton pickup and the 4x2 regular cab model’s 8,500-pound maximum tow rating is tops in its class.

F-150 natural gas, bi-fuel natural gas and bi-fuel propane vehicles will continue to be available.