TheSmokingTire – Custom 2005 Ford F-150 – Video
Here is what Matt had to say about the owner of this Custom 2005 Ford F-150:
“Ok, I’ll admit it: when I first saw photos of Valen’s Ford F-150, I first didn’t believe it was really his, then I invited him on the show just so I could poke fun at him. But after hearing his story, and his dedication to both this build and the US Armed Services, I’m definitely with him.”
2005 Ford F-150 Info:
The 2005 Ford F-150 offers the industry’s widest variety of body configurations, including three cab choices, three box lengths two box styles, and five unique series: the entry level F-150 XL, fun and athletic F-150 STX, all-purpose F-150 XLT, powerful F-150 FX4, and the luxurious F-150 Lariat. New for 2005 is the F-150 King Ranch. Additionally, all cab configurations feature four doors for easy access.
With a maximum tow rating of 9,900 pounds and maximum payload capacity of 3,000 pounds, the F-150 is the most capable full-size pickup under 8,500 pounds.
Engines:
The F-150 offers three engine choices for 2005: a 4.2-liter V-6 engine, a 4.6-liter TritonTM V-8 and a 5.4-liter, 3-valve TritonTM V-8.
The 5.4-liter, TritonTMV-8 engine is designed with three valves per cylinder, variable cam timing and a host of other features that provide increased power – especially at low engine speeds – along with a quieter operation and improved fuel efficiency. It delivers 300 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 365 pound-feet of torque at 3,750 rpm.
Segment-first torque-based electronic throttle control uses driver input from the accelerator pedal to actively modulate the torque at the drive wheels. The technology produces a seamless and consistent engine response, improved fuel economy and enhanced integration of vehicle systems, such as the transmission, variable camshaft timing, vehicle speed control and idle speed control.
The 4.6-liter TritonTM V-8 achieves 231 horsepower at 4,750 rpm and an impressive 293 pound-feet of torque at 3,500 rpm. Ninety percent of this torque is available at 2,000 rpm for strong towing performance and solid acceleration while hauling heavy loads.
The 4.2-liter V-6 engine produces 202 horsepower at 4,350 rpm and 260 pound-feet of torque at 3,750 rpm, and is offered for the first time with a manual transmission.