Ford F-150 tenth generation

Ford F-150 tenth generation
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The Ford F-150 tenth generation (1997–2003): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 48 versions in the United States and Canada.

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length5,136–6,081 mm
Width2,019 mm
Height1,847–1,908 mm
Wheelbase3,045–3,990 mm

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
13 years and older82.3% (79.4–84.9)69.2%758

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Brakes28.2%36.4%
Suspension25.6%41.6%
Lights and electrics20.3%28.8%
Body, chassis and structure13.1%18.6%
Tyres12.5%31.2%
Steering9.0%7.7%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

8,737 complaints for model years 1997–2003. 600 crashes · 1,145 fires · 516 injuries · 35 deaths

  • Engine 1,419
  • Speed control 733
  • Fuel system 690
  • Tyres 410
  • Electrical system 387
  • Body and structure 380

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 48 versions of the Ford F-150 tenth generation

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United States 42 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1999–2004CLKUP4.2 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1998–20044.2 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive15–17 MPG (13.8–15.7 L/100 km) EPA325–368 g/km
2003–2004IN COMMENT, CLKUP · RNG=250, CLKUP5.4 LNatural gas4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA336 g/km
2003–2004SUPERCHRGD, CLKUP5.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km
2001–20045.4 LLPG4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive12–15 MPG (15.7–19.6 L/100 km) EPA368–460 g/km
2001–20045.4 LLPG4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive12–15 MPG (15.7–19.6 L/100 km) EPA368–460 g/km
2003–2004BI-FUEL, CLKUP · RNG=120, CLKUP5.4 LNatural gas4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA460 g/km
2001–20034.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive15–16 MPG (14.7–15.7 L/100 km) EPA345–368 g/km
2000–20034.2E-R, CLKUP · CLKUP4.2 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
2000–20034.6E-R, CLKUP · CLKUP4.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1998–20034.6 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
1998–20034.6 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA368–394 g/km
1998–2003CLKUP4.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA368–394 g/km
2000–20030.00054, CLKUP · CLKUP5.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
1998–2003CLKUP5.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive13–15 MPG (15.7–18.1 L/100 km) EPA368–425 g/km
2003BI-FUEL, CLKUP5.4 LNatural gas4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km
2000–20025.4E-R, CLKUP · CLKUP5.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
2001–20025.4 LNatural gas4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA502 g/km
2001–20025.4 LNatural gas4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA502 g/km
2002SUPER-CHGD, CLKUP5.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA460 g/km
2002RNG=290, CLKUP5.4 LNatural gas4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA364 g/km
2000–20014.2E-R4.2 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
2000–20010.000464.6 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
2000–2001NGV, CLKUP · RNG250, CLKUP5.4 LNatural gas4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA336 g/km
20000.00042, CLKUP4.2 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1998–20000.000424.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
20000.00046, CLKUP4.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
20004.6E-R4.6 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1998–1999CLKUP4.2 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1998–1999CLKUP4.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1998–1999CLKUP5.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km
19995.4E-R FFS MPFI5.4 LPetrol4-speed automatic–13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km
1997–1998(FFS), CLKUP · CLKUP4.2 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1997(FFS), CLKUP4.2 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1997(FFS)4.2 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1997(FFS)4.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1997(FFS), CLKUP4.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1997(FFS)4.6 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1997(FFS), CLKUP4.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
1997(FFS)4.6 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1997(FFS), CLKUP5.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
1997(FFS), CLKUP5.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km

Canada 6 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
1997–2004Pickup truck: Standard4.2 LPetrol5-speed manual13.7–16.2 L/100 km 5-cycle315–373 g/km
2002–2004Pickup truck: Standard5.4 LNatural gas4-speed automatic18.6–19.1 L/100 km 5-cycle352–361 g/km
1997–2003Pickup truck: Standard4.2 LPetrol4-speed automatic13.9–16.1 L/100 km 5-cycle320–370 g/km
1997–2003Pickup truck: Standard4.6 LPetrol4-speed automatic14.5–17.4 L/100 km 5-cycle334–400 g/km
1997–2003Pickup truck: Standard4.6 LPetrol5-speed manual14.7–17.2 L/100 km 5-cycle338–396 g/km
1997–2003Pickup truck: Standard5.4 LPetrol4-speed automatic15.7–18.9 L/100 km 5-cycle361–435 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.