What wheelbases were offered on F-150 4x4 Regular Cab pickups?

A choice of either 117-inch or 133-inch wheelbases; the 117-inch Styleside has a 6¾-foot box, the 117-inch Flareside a 6½-foot box, and both 133-inch versions have an 8-foot box.

What is the fuel tank capacity of F-Series 4x4 trucks?

The standard tank for all base GVWR F-Series 4x4's (except F-350 Regular Cab) holds 19.2 gallons; with the available auxiliary tank, total capacity is up to 45.2 gallons.

What front suspension does the F-150 4x4 Regular Cab use?

Coil springs with the front drive axle held in position by two splayed radius arms and a transverse track bar, designed to combine comfort with four-wheel-drive versatility.

What fan is used with the 4.9L (300) Six?

A cross-design four-blade fan of 18.5-inch diameter, or a 7-blade 18.25-inch diameter flex fan with air conditioning.

What is the yield strength of F-Series 4WD frames?

36,000 psi, with frames constructed from hot rolled, low carbon steel and a partial box section in the engine mounting area.

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Ford F-Series 4WD Chassis/Body Features - Frames, Suspension, Fuel System

F-Series 4WD chassis and body features literature page with descriptive text and photo

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Dealer literature page describing F-Series 4WD chassis and body features including frames, suspension, and fuel system.

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This is page 18 of a Ford F-Series 4WD dealer/technical brochure covering chassis and body features of four-wheel-drive F-150, F-250, and F-350 trucks. It describes frames built of hot rolled low carbon steel with 36,000 psi yield strength; wheelbase choices (117-inch and 133-inch F-150 Regular Cab, 155-inch SuperCab, F-250 Crew Cab) with box lengths from 6½ to 8 feet; tread dimensions averaging 64.3"/64.4" for F-150 and 66.3"/65.0" for F-250. It explains the 3-point engine mounting system for Six and V-8 engines, tube-and-corrugated-fin radiator design, and fan configurations for the 4.9L (300) Six (4-blade 18.5" or 7-blade 18.25" flex fan with A/C) and V-8s (5-blade 18.5" spider or 7-blade 19.5" viscous clutch fan with A/C). The exhaust section notes a single right-hand exit system on all 4WD models. The fuel system section details steel tanks (.032"-.042"), a standard 19.2-gallon rear tank, and an optional auxiliary tank for up to 45.2 gallons total. Front suspension coverage explains the F-150 Regular Cab coil-spring setup with splayed radius arms and track bar, and the tapered two-leaf single-stage constant-rate springs on F-150 SuperCab and all F-250 4x4s, with a photo of the front axle assembly.

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Frequently asked questions

What wheelbases were offered on F-150 4x4 Regular Cab pickups?: A choice of either 117-inch or 133-inch wheelbases; the 117-inch Styleside has a 6¾-foot box, the 117-inch Flareside a 6½-foot box, and both 133-inch versions have an 8-foot box.
What is the fuel tank capacity of F-Series 4x4 trucks?: The standard tank for all base GVWR F-Series 4x4's (except F-350 Regular Cab) holds 19.2 gallons; with the available auxiliary tank, total capacity is up to 45.2 gallons.
What front suspension does the F-150 4x4 Regular Cab use?: Coil springs with the front drive axle held in position by two splayed radius arms and a transverse track bar, designed to combine comfort with four-wheel-drive versatility.
What fan is used with the 4.9L (300) Six?: A cross-design four-blade fan of 18.5-inch diameter, or a 7-blade 18.25-inch diameter flex fan with air conditioning.
What is the yield strength of F-Series 4WD frames?: 36,000 psi, with frames constructed from hot rolled, low carbon steel and a partial box section in the engine mounting area.