Ford F-150

2024 FORD F-150 XLT DUAL CAB SWB — AUSTRALIAN SPECIFICATION

Engine and Drivetrain

The F-150 XLT is powered by Ford's 3.5-litre EcoBoost twin-turbocharged V6, a 60-degree six-cylinder petrol engine of 3,500 cc using combined direct and port fuel injection. Ford Australia rates it at 298 kW at 6,000 rpm and 678 Nm at 3,100 rpm on 91 RON unleaded. Drive reaches all four wheels through a 10-speed SelectShift automatic transmission and an electronic shift-on-the-fly dual-range transfer case, giving 2H, 4H, 4L and 4A modes. An electronic locking rear differential is fitted. Ford Australia's combined-cycle fuel consumption figure under ADR 81/02 is 13.4 L/100 km from a 136-litre tank.

Chassis, Steering and Brakes

The vehicle is built on a fully boxed high-strength steel ladder frame with an aluminium-alloy body. Suspension is independent double-wishbone with coil-over dampers at the front and leaf springs with outboard-mounted twin-tube dampers at the rear. Steering is electric power-assisted rack and pinion. Front and rear brakes are ventilated discs with electronic stability control, roll stability control and trailer sway control. Front track is 1,725 mm and rear track 1,735 mm.

Right-Hand Drive Conversion

Australian-market F-150s are not built right-hand drive in Dearborn. Ford Australia imports the vehicle in left-hand drive and has it remanufactured to right-hand drive locally under a factory-backed programme, with the converted vehicle sold through the Ford dealer network and covered by Ford Australia's own new-vehicle warranty. The conversion is engineered and validated by Ford rather than performed aftermarket, so the unit arrives as a genuine right-hand-drive vehicle with full Australian Design Rule compliance. This unit carries an October 2024 build date and an October 2025 Australian compliance date.

Dimensions and Capacities

This is the short-wheelbase Dual Cab body — Ford Australia designates it the 145-inch Wheelbase with the 5.5-foot Styleside box — on a 3,694 mm wheelbase. Overall length with the rear bumper and without a tow hitch is 5,894 mm, width is 2,030 mm excluding mirrors and 2,430 mm including them, and height from the ground to the top of the cab unladen is 1,995 mm. Kerb weight is 2,462 kg against a Gross Vehicle Mass of 3,315 kg, giving Ford’s published payload of 853 kg. Gross Combination Mass is 7,365 kg and the tow bar is rated to 4.5 tonnes. The fuel tank holds 136 litres. The pick-up box measures 1,650 mm wide, 1,285 mm between the wheelhouses, and 543 mm from load floor to the top of the box.

Towing and Capability

The F-150 is equipped from the factory with an integrated tow bar, trailer sway control and a trailer brake controller. Gross Combination Mass of 7,365 kg against a Gross Vehicle Mass of 3,315 kg governs the combination at full load. Dual-range four-wheel drive with an electronic locking rear differential and hill descent control covers unsealed and low-traction work.

Exterior

The vehicle is finished in Oxford White over a black grille with chrome surround, on 20-inch machined alloy wheels. LED tail lamps, box side steps, a power-locking tailgate and a rear step bumper are fitted. The cargo box is a 5.5-foot short bed with a spray-in style liner and integrated tie-down cleats.

Interior and Seating

Five-seat Dual Cab layout with cloth-trimmed seats in dark grey. The driver gets a 12-way power seat and the front passenger a 10-way power seat including power lumbar with two-way manual recline. Adjustable power pedals, dual-zone electronic climate control, an electrochromatic rear-view mirror, an electronic park brake and power windows front and rear are standard. The rear bench splits 60/40 and folds up to free load floor space.

Infotainment and Connectivity

SYNC 4A runs on a portrait centre touchscreen with voice-activated controls, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, embedded satellite navigation, DAB+ digital radio, AM/FM and Bluetooth phone and audio streaming. FordPass Connect provides an embedded modem for remote functions. A configurable digital instrument cluster sits ahead of the driver.

Driver Assistance and Safety

Pre-Collision Assist with Autonomous Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Information System, Lane Keeping Aid with Driver Alert System, Reverse Brake Assist, Post-Impact Braking, rear park assist sensors, a 360-degree camera, a reversing camera, tyre pressure monitoring and an emergency assistance system are fitted. The Australian F-150 is a low-volume remanufactured model and is not covered by an ANCAP rating.