They also did a good job neutering the Harley-Davidson model. Especially when they came up with a wicked, mostly production ready concept. SRT can make a screamer out of the huge, heavy Dodge Ram so there's no excuse why SVT cannot do it with the current F-150. No SVT Model - This cannot be rationalized by Ford lovers, period.

GM has this stuff, why doesn't Ford? Nissan's interior is also much more contemporary and stylish. It doesn't offer things like DVD navigation, dual-zone automatic climate control, a wheel that adjusts for reach as well as rake, electic seat backs, and things you would expect on a truck with this much investment in it. It also has glaring omissions on the expensive Lariat model. Many of the vents on F-150s I've driven weren't securely seated into the dash, and could be wiggled around. This is unacceptable on parts you routinely handle. The interior door releases, huge shifter and other parts are made of extremely cheap plastic and feel very insubstantial. Interior Quality/Materials Falls Short - Though the interior design is pretty good, it's not exactly high quality or made of any better stuff than the competition. It doesn't look like Ford will offer cylinder deactivation anytime soon as well. It makes a laughable 300hp, and it's funneled through a crappy four-speed automatic when Chrysler and Nissan offer modern five-speed designs. Weak, Antiquated Powertrain - The 5.4L V8 will soon be the oldest design on the market, and will soon be the most anemic performing engine in a fullsize truck. Can anyone explain to me what makes the F-150 a class leader?įord poured over $3 billion into redesigning the F-150, and it still has glaring, headscratching flaws not present on the competition.

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