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112 0402 Toty 003z 2004 Ford F 150 Pickup Engine Chassis

This engine cutaway (above left) shows Ford's new 5.4-liter Triton V-8 with its variable cam timing, three-valve-per-cylinder design, and larger exhaust manifolds. A closer inspection will reveal longer piston skirts and charge motion control valves at the end of each looping, near-vertical intake runner.<br><br>The F-150's beefy new chassis features (above right) hydroformed front frame rails, fully boxed side rails, and "through-rail" crossmembers. Compared to its predecessor, it's nine times stiffer torsionally and resists bending 50 percent better.
Motor Trend 2004 Truck Of the Year Winner: Ford F-150

 This engine cutaway (above left) shows Ford's new 5.4-liter Triton V-8 with its variable cam timing, three-valve-per-cylinder design, and larger exhaust manifolds. A closer inspection will reveal longer piston skirts and charge motion control valves at the end of each looping, near-vertical intake runner.

The F-150's beefy new chassis features (above right) hydroformed front frame rails, fully boxed side rails, and "through-rail" crossmembers. Compared to its predecessor, it's nine times stiffer torsionally and resists bending 50 percent better.  Related Article