2007 Ford F-150 Exterior Review [ 2009 , 2008 ]
Ford F-150 Exterior Review
Exterior - 7.4 (Good)
Reviewers judge the exterior styling of the F-150 to be more refined than some of its competitors, if a bit staid. The Los Angeles Times opines, "Suburban cowboys will appreciate the sophisticated, Explorer-like exterior styling," saying the truck "hasn't a trace of the bruised-knuckle machismo of the Dodge Ram."
Last redesigned for model year 2004, the F-150 "carries on for 2007 with only minor exterior upgrades," explains Kelley Blue Book, with "some new chrome trim and a crop of fresh new colors." Truck beds come with flared fenders (flareside) or without (styleside).
Automotive.com likes the F-150's "functional look," calling it "at least as stylish as the much-heralded Dodge Ram. In fact, the F-150 has a unique image, no small feat when designing within the hard parameters imposed by a pickup. It's at once crisp, bold, and sturdy." The Arizona Republic says it "looks massive," with "broadly flared fenders, a raised hoodline," and "prominent grille and bed walls that are two inches higher" and "give the pickup substantial size and presence." Dissenting opinions come in the form of ambivalence. The Sacramento Bee, for instance, decides that the F-150's look is really "only a slight variation from the standard pickup theme -- snazzy grille, slightly rounded cabin and basic bed in back."
Exterior Trims
XL
The XL has a black grille, silver bumpers and 17-inch steel wheels.
STX
The STX has body-colored bumpers and trim, a black grille and 17-inch aluminum wheels.
XLT
The XLT has chrome bumpers and a black honeycomb grille with chrome trim.
FX4/FX2
The FX4 has body-color or gray bumpers, a black grille and 18-inch aluminum wheels. The FX2 is a two-wheel drive version that has a body-colored grille surrounded with a dark insert, optional fog lamps and body-colored bumpers and handles.
Lariat
The Lariat has a chrome grille, "Pueblo Gold" or chrome bumpers and 18-inch wheels.
King Ranch
The King Ranch has a color-coordinated grille and beige running boards. It's only available as a SuperCrew.
