The 2014 Ford F-150->ke423 is here and as expected, it still looks relatively the same compared to past year's models. This may be a bit of a gamble from Ford considering that its main rival, the Chevrolet Silverado, is sporting entirely new looks.Fortunately for Ford, the Ram has had the same look since 2009, when it was still under the Dodge umbrella.

But Ford is willing to roll the dice that the F-150's popularity will carry its best-selling status while waiting for the next-generation model to arrive in a year's time.

For now, Ford is offering a wide range of enhancements to the F-150, highlighted by the introduction of the F-150 STX SuperCrew trim and the SXT Sport Package.

The former gives us a full range of cab options that won't necessarily be detrimental to our wallets while the latter is offered for buyers looking for extra style and personalization of their F-150s.

That's about the length of changes you'll see in the 2014 F-150 with Ford believing that you can still get top-grade value on the current generation pick-up before the new era is ushered in by the next-gen model next year.

Click past the jump to read more about the 2014 Ford F-150 and the F-150 SXT SuperCrew

2014 Ford F-150

Specifications
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  • Model: 2014 Ford F-150
  • Engine/Motor: V6
  • Horsepower: 302 @ 6500
  • Torque: 278 @ 4000
  • Transmission: six-speed automatic
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Pros
Cons

Exterior

As one of the most popular pickup trucks in the world, the Ford F-150 has a lot to live up to. For the 2014 model, Ford went and kept the exterior changes to a minimum, opting only to expand on the wide range of available colors for the pickup with the addition of the Sunset Metallic color. The shade joins Blue Jeans Metallic, Kodiak Brown Metallic and Ruby Red Clearcoat Metallic as part of an even wider array of color options. Another new option for the 2014 model is the addition of a wide variety of 18-and 20-inch wheels that are offered in numerous trim packages.

If there’s one thing we can look forward to with the 2014 F-150 is the introduction of the F-150 STX SuperCrew. Slotted between the XL and XLT models, the STX comes with a wide range of exterior upgrades, including a body-color front bumper fascia, grille surrounds, front and rear step bumpers, and a set of 17-inch machined-aluminum wheels. The STX SuperCrew also boasts of the Power Equipment Group package, which includes power door locks, integrated keyhead transmitter remotes, power one-touch up/down windows and sideview mirrors, Illuminated Entry System and perimeter alarm.

Should that still be not enough, you can also snag up the STX Sport Package, which will undeniably drive up the look and appeal of what already is a sharply-dressed and imposing pickup truck.

STX Sport Package

-20-inch machined aluminum painted wheels with P275/55R20 tires

-Black billet grille with body-color surround

-Black tubular running boards

-Black and Gray Piston cloth front seats (40/console/40 on SuperCab and SuperCrew, 40/20/40 on Regular Cab)

-Color-coordinated carpet

-Unique box decals

Exterior Dimensions

Regular

Regular

6.5 ft. (4x2)

6.5 ft. (4x4)

8 ft. (4x2)

8 ft. (4x4)

Regular

125.9

125.9

144.5

144.5

Wheelbase

213.2

213.2

231.9

231.9

Overall length

74.8

76.0

75.0

76.0

Overall height

79.2

79.2

79.2

79.2

Overall width (excl. mirrors)

97.0

97.0

97.0

97.0

Overall width (with mirrors)

67.0

67.0

67.0

67.0

Track width, front

67.0

67.0

67.0

67.0

Track width, rear

78.8

78.8

97.4

97.4

Cargo box length (inside at floor)

50

50

50

50

Width (max) at wheelhouse

22.4

22.4

22.4

22.4

Inside box height

3

3

3

3


Seating capacity

Seating capacity

6.5 ft. (4x2)

6.5 ft. (4x4)

8 ft. (4x2)

8 ft. (4x4)

Regular

144.5

144.5

163.1

163.1

Wheelbase

231.9

231.9

250.4

250.4

Overall length

75.2

76.1

74.8

75.7

Overall height

79.2

79.2

79.2

79.2

Overall width (excl. mirrors)

97.0

97.0

97.0

97.0

Overall width (with mirrors)

67.0

67.0

67.0

67.0

Track width, front

67.0

67.0

67.0

67.0

Track width, rear

78.8

78.8

97.4

97.4

Cargo box length (inside at floor)

50

50

50

50

Width (max) at wheelhouse

22.4

22.4

22.4

22.4

Inside box height

5/6

5/6

5/6

5/6


SuperCab

SuperCab

5.5 ft. (4x2)

5.5 ft. (4x4)

6.5 ft. (4x2)

6.5 ft. (4x4)

Regular

144.5

144.5

156.5

156.5

Wheelbase

231.9

231.9

243.9

243.9

Overall length

75.0

76.7

74.6

76.5

Overall height

79.2

79.2

79.2

79.2

Overall width (excl. mirrors)

97.0

97.0

97.0

97.0

Overall width (with mirrors)

67.0

67.0

67.0

67.0

Track width, front

67.0

67.0

67.0

67.0

Track width, rear

67.0

67.0

78.8

78.8

Cargo box length (inside at floor)

50

50

50

50

Width (max) at wheelhouse

22.4

22.4

22.4

22.4

Inside box height

5/6

5/6

5/6

5/6


Interior

The interior of the 2014 Ford F-150 remains unchanged from its prior year models. The Limited trim does get a new Marina Blue specialty leather with natural perforation treatment so that's a cool new addition.

But just like all the exterior goodies that came with the new F-150 SXT SuperCrew, you can likewise have some interior upgrades should you avail of that trim.

Whether it’s the MyKey program that allows fleet owners and parents to limit top speed and audio volume, and set speed-alert chimes to encourage safer driving or a new customer information display, the SXT SuperCrew has these options at your disposal. There will also be an audio input jack, cruise control, a tilt steering wheel, an AM/FM stereo with a CD player, and a premium cloth bench seats on the front row.

All these new options come standard on the F-150 SXT SuperCrew.

Interior Dimensions

Regular

Regular

5.5 ft. (4x2)

5.5 ft. (4x4)

6.5 ft. (4x2)

6.5 ft. (4x4)

Regular

41.0

41.0

41.0

41.0

Regular

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Head room (Front)

41.4

41.4

41.4

41.4

Head room (Rear)

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Leg room (Front)

60.5

60.5

60.5

60.5

Leg room (Rear)

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Hip room (Front)

66.6

66.6

66.6

66.6

Hip room (Rear)

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a


Seating capacity

Seating capacity

5.5 ft. (4x2)

5.5 ft. (4x4)

6.5 ft. (4x2)

6.5 ft. (4x4)

Regular

41.0

41.0

41.0

41.0

Regular

39.6

39.6

39.6

39.6

Head room (Front)

41.4

41.4

41.4

41.4

Head room (Rear)

33.3

33.3

33.3

33.3

Leg room (Front)

60.5

60.5

60.5

60.5

Leg room (Rear)

65.4

65.4

65.4

65.4

Hip room (Front)

65.9

65.9

65.9

65.9

Hip room (Rear)

65.7

65.7

65.7

65.7


Shoulder room (Front)

SuperCab

5.5 ft. (4x2)

5.5 ft. (4x4)

6.5 ft. (4x2)

6.5 ft. (4x4)

Regular

41.0

41.0

41.0

41.0

Regular

40.3

40.3

40.3

40.3

Head room (Front)

41.4

41.4

41.4

41.4

Head room (Rear)

43.5

43.5

43.5

43.5

Leg room (Front)

60.5

60.5

60.5

60.5

Leg room (Rear)

64.6

64.6

64.6

64.6

Hip room (Front)

65.9

65.9

65.9

65.9

Hip room (Rear)

65.5

65.5

65.5

65.5


Performance

Four different engine options are available for the 2014 F-150, including a 3.7-liter V-6 engine that produces 302 horsepower and 278 pound-feet of torque. A 3.5-liter EcoBoost is also available, developing 365 horsepower and 420 pound-foot of torque. Moving up the list is a 5.0-liter V-8 that nets 360 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque and finally, a massive 6.2-liter V-8 that has 411 horsepower and 434 pound-feet of torque at its disposal.

As for the F-150 SXT SuperCrew, two engines will be made available - the 3.7-liter V-6 and the 5.0-liter V-8.

All engine options will come mated to a six-wheel automatic transmission.

Engine Specs

Powertrain

3.7L V6

5.0L V8

6.2L V8

3.5L EcoBoost

Valvetrain

Ti-VCT DOHC

Ti-VCT DOHC

iVCT SOHC

Ti-VCT DOHC

Block/head

Aluminum/aluminium

Aluminum/aluminium

Cast iron/aluminum

Aluminum/aluminium

Bore x stroke

3.76 x 3.45 in.

3.63 x 3.65 in.

4.02 x 3.74 in.

3.64 x 3.45 in.

Displacement

226 cu. in.

302 cu. in.

379 cu. in.

214 cu. in.

Compression ratio

10.5:1

10.5:1

9.8:1

10.0:1

Electronic fuel injection

Sequential multiport

Sequential multiport

Sequential multiport

Sequential direct

Valve operation

Direct-acting mechanical bucket

Roller finger follower

Roller-rocker shaft

Direct-acting mechanical bucket

Horsepower

302 @ 6,500 rpm

360 @ 5,500 rpm

411 @ 5,500 rpm

365 @ 5,000 rpm

Torque

278 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm

380 lb.-ft. @ 4,250 rpm

434 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm

420 lb.-ft. @ 2,500 rpm

Est. fuel economy

17 city/23 highway

15 city/21 highway

13 city/18 highway

16 city/22 highway

Recommended fuel

Regular unleaded or E85

Regular unleaded or E85

Regular unleaded

Regular unleaded

Transmission type

Six-speed automatic

Six-speed automatic

Six-speed automatic

Six-speed automatic


Pricing

No pricing details have been revealed about the 2014 Ford F-150. Based on past model years, expect the range to go from $24,070 – $53,300.

The 2014 Ford F-150 STX model lineup does have a price tag, starting under $30,000 with the STX SuperCrew. $33,145 for the 4x2 version with the 3.7-liter V-6 powertrain, and $37,570 for the 4x4 with 5.0-liter V-8 engine.

Competition

The Ford F-150's status as the most popular pickup in the US also means that it belongs in a pretty competitive market with various models from other brands also flexing their own pickup muscles.

2014 Ram 1500

For the 2014 model, Ram starts out with a 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 which is capable of producing a stout 305 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque with a fuel efficiency returns at 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg in the highway, putting it on par with the base level F-150.

Another carryover into 2014 is the rage-topping HEMI 5.76-liter V-8, which cranks out 395 horsepower and 407 pound-feet of torque. This engine gives the Ram 1500 something to compete with the F-150'5-liter V-8.

All new for 2014 is something that neither Chevy or Ford have in their light-duty pickup lineups, a 3.0-liter diesel V-6. This puppy cranks out 240 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of tow-ready torque. Not only does this engine turn in up to 25 mpg, but it also tows up to 7,450 pounds.

2014 Chevrolet Silverado

The 2014 Silverado sports a distinctive new look that was finally adopted after year’s of sticking with the old design. It’s a welcome surprise considering that the new Silverado looks more muscular and stout on the shoulders.

Powertrain options also abound with the 2014 model, including a 4.3 liter V-6, a 5.3 liter V-8 and a 6.2 liter V-8.

The base 4.3-liter EcoTec V-6produces 285 horsepower and 305 pound-feet of torque, numbers that are equally in the ball park of the entry level F-150. The Silverado gets 18 mpg in the city and 24 mpg, slightly higher than what you can get from the F-150.

Conclusion

There's a reason why the Ford F-150 is a popular model. It offers the right combination of rugged style and break-the-neck performance that few pickups in the market can compete with. It would've been nice if there were more changes to the overall make-up of the F150, but given that the next-generation model is due next year, Ford is banking on another year of stout sales in anticipation for what's being rumored to be an Atlas Concept-inspired model that will take the F-150 to new heights.

We're not overly worried about another year of pretty much the same look because the pick-up still sells. But expectations are high for the 2015 model year, that much we can tell you.