In 2004, Ford redesigned the F-Series using the
new P2 platform. Initially, only Ford's 4.6 L Triton
and new 3-valve 5.4 L 3V Triton V8 engines and automatic
transmissions were offered on the new luxurious
trucks. Work-oriented versions with an available
4.2 L Triton V6 and manual transmission debuted
for 2005.
The
previous F-150 was continued in production until
the summer of 2004 as the Heritage model. The
new F-150 won the North American Truck of the
Year award and was Motor Trend magazine's Truck
of the Year for 2004. It also beat the three-time
winning Chevrolet Silverado for Car and Driver
magazine's Best Pickup Truck for 2004 and 2005.
Additionally, over 912,000 F-Series trucks were
sold in 2004, giving it a single-year sales record.
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