The 2001 Ford F150 is one of the most fairly priced and capable trucks of the'01 model year. They are offered in 3 different cabin styles and multiple trim packages. These full size pickups offer superb ride comfort and quality and their own real competitors are the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra. With plenty of customization options and features consumers have a lot to choose from with the F150 half ton pickup. The overall quality of engineering has made owning one of these vehicles a rewarding experience, saving owners money on costly maintenance over the years.
The trim packages available include the XL, XLT, Fx4, Sport, and SVT lightning. XL models are simple work trucks that don't come with a lot of additional features. Most of these models lack standard power accessories and AC, but retain the overall workhorse capabilities provided by the frame and engines under the hoods. Stepping up in comfort and price is the XLT package which offers most power accessories, AC, CD players, better interior fabrics, cruise control, adjustable power driver seats, along with other features.
The off road package and Sports level package come with standard amenities like leather seats, full power accessories, cruise control, better tune suspensions, bucket seats, and other optional items. The Fx4 has a raised body which is supported by a sturdier suspension system meant for less rolling while in off-road situations. Sport models have suspension systems that have been tweaked for better highway performance. Most of these high end pickups come with the 5.4 liter V8 engine. Also available is the SVT lightning package which is a high-performance truck equipped with two wheel drive and a supercharged version of the 5.4 liter V8.
Cabin styles include the regular 2 door cab, an extended cab with 4 doors with the rear ones opening only if the front ones are, and a 4 independent door super cab. A larger rear seat is now available for super cab models giving better ride quality and comfort for passengers.
All of the engines offered for the 2001 Ford F150 are the 4.2 liter V6, 4.6 liter V8, and the 5.4 liter. Most basic models that only have two wheel drive are equipped with the smaller V6 engine. In moderate duty situations where heaving hauling isn't required consumers should find the V6 an adequate engine. For other situations however that require maximum hauling and towing, one of the V8 engines will definitely be necessary.
Fuel economy is fairly decent as well for these trucks, ranging from 14 mpg city to 22 mpg highway. The smaller 4.2 liter V6 engine gets the best gas mileage, while the larger 5.4 gets the worst. These numbers are nearly spot on with similar GM pickup truck models for the same year. Safety is also a place where the 2001 Ford F150 does well, garnering nearly perfect scores in most crash tests.
