2003 Ford F-150 Review Summaries

What reviewers liked most about the Ford F-150:

Great road manners, stylish looks, and a 'Built Ford Tough' feel.

-- Edmunds.com

F-150 is the quickest truck in the segment.

-- Popular Mechanics

Lots of power, good ride for a 4x4, comfortable seats and plenty of creature comforts.

-- Cleveland.com

Among the most carlike of fullsize pickup trucks, with slick looks, pleasing performance, comfortable cabin and proven powertrain.

-- New Car Test Drive

Controls, instruments, and pedals are in the right places, and lots of cupholders.

-- Car and Driver

Handles just as good--if not better--with a full payload in the bed.

-- Truck Trend

What reviewers liked least about the Ford F-150:

Rear seat room is lacking.

-- Popular Mechanics

Cupholders in dash are too shallow, and console cupholder is placed too far back.

-- Cleveland.com

Truck's size makes for anxious maneuvering in parking lots and narrow byways.

-- Car and Driver

(high ride height) a curse when trying to load equipment into the bed.

-- New Car Test Drive

(interior's) overall look tries to be progressive but ends up looking goofy.

-- Edmunds.com

Ford F-150 Comparisons:

Much more attention paid to aerodynamic performance than either the Dodge or GM pickups.

-- New Car Test Drive

I think the F-150 has more 4x4 bounce than its bigger, heavier cousin (F-250 Super Duty).

-- Cleveland.com

Sierra and Silverado offer superior control and gauge placement.

-- Edmunds.com

The GM trucks have more rear legroom and the seatback angle is more comfortable.

-- Car and Driver

I thought the Dodge Ram was decent, until I drove the Ford.

-- Truck Trend

Best one-liner about the Ford F-150:

(body structure & rigidity) is tight as Carmen Electra's spandex.

-- Edmunds.com

We had to continually remind ourselves we were in a truck, not a Town Car.

-- Truck Trend