On the minus side, maneuvering the F-150 in tight situations is a bear. With a 45' turning radius and 138.5" wheelbase, getting into that parking space requires just the right angle and some careful calculation. Forget about slipping into those "compact" spaces at the mall. Oh, and check the headroom at the parking garage -- at 73.5", the F-150 will test your nerves and make some noise with its antenna.
The F-150's 5.4 liter V8, which cranks out 300 hp and 365 lb ft of torque, manages to feel just adequate through the four-speed automatic transmission. Expect 14 mpg city/19 mpg highway, according to EPA estimates, good for up to 570 miles of cruising with the F-150's 30 gallon fuel tank.
