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Ford 2010 F-150

Check out all of 2010 F-150’s exciting work-driven features, including available trailer brake controller, trailer tow mirrors and rear view camera to ensure your truck is customized for your specific needs. From design to manufacturing and every point in between, the 2010 F-150 is a mean machine. And with a variety of models and equipment choices, this truck is the preferred choice for towing and hauling the heaviest loads. And it’s built with the kind of long-lasting durability and safety features that ensure you get the job done right, over and over again. Other  ford transit connect review redirects here.

features:

• Deep cargo boxes offering largest capacity in their class, plus class exclusive box side steps and tailgate step for easy access

• Four powerful and fuel efficient smart engine choices:

– 4.6L 2V V8 with 248 hp and 294 lb.-ft. of torque

– 4.6L 3V V8 with 292 hp and 320 lb.-ft. of torque

– 5.4L 3V V8 with 310 hp and 365 lb.-ft. of torque (Regular gas)

– 5.4L 3V V8 with 320 hp and 390 lb.-ft. of torque (E85 fuel)

• Three cab styles – Regular, SuperCab and SuperCrew. Other brands such like buick enclave review go here.

• Fully boxed frame construction with hydroformed high-strength steel welded through-rail cross members for superior handling control and responsiveness – strongest in its class

• 4-wheel vented disc brakes with standard 4-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and electronic brake force distribution for responsive, confident stops and exceptional control under hard braking

• Coil-over-shock front suspension, twin tube shocks at all four corners and rack-and-pinion steering for outstanding steering response and performance. Read acura mdx review for your comparations.

The Hummer H3Truck – Toss In The Kids, The Dog, And Gear For A Week

Back When the hammer H3 was introduced, we lamented the lack of power from the five-cylinder mill, and the need for additional drivetrain options and a front locking diff. The Hummer guys were listening though, and responded with the H3 Alpha (First Drive, Jan. ’08), which sports a 5.3l V-8, but no front locker. But we still wanted bigger tires, regular cogs behind the V-8, a front locker, and maybe even an sUT or a diesel mill. it was only a matter of time before the highly capable H3 followed its genetic destiny. Enter the H3T, a four-door shortbox pickup, with lockers front and rear!

We were fortunate enough to tag along on a recent engineering testdrive where components are validated, yet the looks are camouflaged for secrecy. By the time you read this, the beast will have been exposed, but we’re the first to give you our impressions of the new Hummer. While obviously longer than a regular H3, the shortbox can still carry plenty of gear, especially with the tailgate down. The rear camo makes the unit look more like a suburban than a pickup, while the front camo covers up nothing you haven’t seen before.

On the blacktop, the additional length of the H3T with its 134-inch wheelbase (23 inches longer that the H3) is immediately noticeable, adding an enhanced feeling of stability at speed. On long grades, the 295-horse 5.3l did as we expected, pulling the additional weight onfidently and without protest. The rigwith the five-cylinder i-5 still required pegging the tach and quick shifts to keep up.hummer2

On the trail, our immediate thought was that the 134-inch wheelbase would require a football stadium to do a U-turn. However, the engineering team was two steps ahead of us with a tight-ratio steering box that almost makes turns as tightly as the shorter H3. The flip side of the additional length is a reduced breakover angle and a strong argument for the heavy-duty skidplates. With both lockers engaged, the five-cylinder model mated with the fivespeed worked flawlessly in the rocks, as did the V-8. Both versions of the Adventure package are equipped with the 4:1 transfer case and lockers fore and aft, and provided a solid feel for the terrain. Once we get a chance, we’ll test them with the camo off and let you know about visibility as well.

Unfortunately, the H3T will still be burdened with the full array of electronic bells, whistles, bling, curtain airbags, child safety locks, DVD players, satellite babysitters, and other electronic nannies. But the heart of the beast is within, and the fact that you can slip your quad or a ton of gear in the bed, put a couple of kids in the backseat, and have dual-lockers right out of the box is a big plus in our books.

Hummer 3T – Spesification

Vehicle model: 2009 Hummer H3T
Base price: TBA
Engine type: 3.7L I-5
Valvetrain: DOHC, four valves per cylinder
Aspiration: Natural
Mfg.’s hp @ rpm: 242 @ 5,600
Mfg.’s torque (lb-ft) @ rpm: 242 @ 4,600
Transmission: MA5 five-speed manual
Axle ratio: 4.56
Suspension (f/r): Independent SLA with torsion bar, stabilizer bar/Hotckiss leaf spring, stabilizer bar
Steering: Power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Brakes (f/r): 12.4-inch disc/12.3-inch disc with four-wheel ABS
Wheels/Tires: P265/75R16 Bridgestone Dueler
Wheelbase (in): 134
Length (in): 211.9
Width (in): 85.5
Height (in): 72.2
Track (in): 65/65.5
Curb Weight (lb): TBA
Ground clearance f/r (in): 9.1
Approach (deg): 37.5
Departure (deg): 28.0
Max Towing capacity (lb): 4,400, 5,900 (V-8)
Fuel capacity (gal): 27
EPA mileage estimates (mpg): TBA
Seating capacity: 5

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