Harley Edition Ford F-150

Harley Edition F-150 Overview, History, & Information

"Born in Detroit, dressed in Milwaukee" - the special edition Harley F-150 was introduced for the 2000 model year displaying unique aesthetic features and minor performance upgrades. The truck's unmistakable Harley Davidson badging, orange and gray pinstriping, and black exterior paint made the truck easy to spot. Under the hood a standard 260 horsepower, 350 lb-ft 5.4L V-8 powered the Harley Edition F-150, breathing through the same performance muffler found on the SVT Lightning and featuring a similar side exit dual exist system. The suspension design was also inspired by the SVT Lightning, dropping the Harley Edition 1 inch all around and utilizing both Lightning shock absorbers and a tuned sway bar. The Harley Edition was produced through the 2012 model year, but not before experiencing a number of aesthetic designs and powertrain options, which included several versions powered by a supercharged 5.4L.

With the exception of the 2004 an 2005 model year Harley Edition Super Duty (F-250 & F-350 models), the Harley Edition F-150 changed nearly every model year. The revisions included both styling changes, such as paint and badging options, as well as powertrain options. In 2002, for example, a supercharged 5.4L V-8 replaced the naturally aspirated version. In 2007, a Saleen supercharged version similar to that used in the Shelby GT500 Mustang was introduced, producing 450 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque. The Harley would go back to a naturally aspirated 5.4L shortly thereafter, and the 400+ horsepower 6.2L V-8 would find its way into the unique F-150 shortly before its retirement.

Harley Edition F-150 Model Year Specifics & Changes

Note - unless otherwise noted, options and features from previous model year carried over

2000 Model Year

Units Produced:

~8,200

Configuration(s):

SuperCab, flareside bed only

Interior:

Black leather

Exterior/Standard Features:

Black exterior paint, black leather interior, orange and gray pinstriping, Harley Davidson emblems, 20" wheels, tonneau cover, side exit dual exhaust w/ chrome tips

Suspension:

1.0" lowered suspension, tuned sway bar, SVT Lightning shock absorbers

Powertrain:

Naturally aspirated 2v 5.4L V-8
SVT Lightning muffler
260 hp, 350 lb-ft of torque
Automatic transmission only

Drivetrain:

3.73 : 1 limited slip differential, 2 wheel drive only

Available Options:

• 6 disc CD changer
• Sliding rear window
• Engine block heater
• Moonroof
• Heated front seats

Remarks:

Jay Leno received the 1st Harley Edition F-150, which he sold for $200,000 USD to raise money for charity. The truck delivered to Leno featured a supercharged 5.4L V-8 and was the only supercharged Harley F-150 built for 2000.

 

2001 Model Year

The 2001 model year Harley F-150 is largely unchanged, save for adding the SuperCrew configuration (4 full doors) and a revised pinstriping scheme. Approximately 6,300 trucks are produced.

 

2002 Model Year

Units Produced:

~ 12,500

Configuration(s):

SuperCab, SuperCrew, flareside bed

Interior:

Black leather

Exterior:

Charcoal gray or black paint w/ pinstriping

Suspension:

No change

Powertrain:

Supercharged 5.4L V-8
340 hp, 425 lb-ft of torque
4R100 automatic transmission

Drivetrain:

No change

Changes from Previous MY:

• Charcoal gray added as paint option
• Supercharged 5.4L standard

Remarks:

The Supercharged 5.4L V-8 is borrowed from the SVT Lightning, making 40 horsepower less than the SVT version do to different engine tuning.

 

2003 Model Year

The 2003 model year Harley F-150 is largely unchanged, save for special badging that commemorates the 100th anniversary of both Ford Motor Company and Harley Davidson. Roughly 10,000 trucks are produced in 2003.

2004 & 2005 Model Year

No Harley Edition F-150 was offered for the 2004 and 2005 model years. In its place, Ford introduced the Harley Edition Ford F-250 and F-350 featuring similar styling cues and features as the F-150. The F-250/F-350 Harley featured a unique two tone paint scheme. Most units produced featured the 6.0L Power Stroke diesel. The Harley F-150 returned for the 2006 model year.

 

2006 Model Year

Units Produced:

N/A

Configuration(s):

SuperCab, 6.5' flareside bed only

Exterior:

Black exterior paint, 22" forged aluminum wheels

Powertrain:

Naturally aspirated 5.4L 3v V-8
330 hp, 365 lb-ft of torque
Tuned exhaust sound, greater volume over previous generation
4 speed automatic transmission

Drivetrain:

3.73 : 1 limited slip differential, 2 wheel drive or all wheel drive

Remarks:

Harley Edition F-150 returns in Ford's 11th generation body style, reverts to naturally aspirated engine, and becomes available in AWD or 2WD

 

2007 Model Year

Units Produced:

N/A

Configuration(s):

SuperCrew, 6.5' flareside bed

Exterior:

No change

Powertrain:

Naturally aspirated 5.4L 3v V-8 (standard, 330 hp, 365 lb-ft of torque)
Saleen supercharged 5.4L V-8 (optional, 450 hp, 500 lb-ft of torque)
4 speed automatic transmission

Drivetrain:

3.73 : 1 limited slip differential, 2 wheel drive or all wheel drive (supercharged engine only available in 2wd)

Changes from Previous MY:

Intercooled and Supercharged 5.4L V-8 is added as an optional engine, Harley Edition F-150 becomes the most powerful truck Ford has ever produced. The engine is similar to that found in the Shelby GT500 Mustang. SuperCrew configuration replaced SuperCab from previous model year.

 

2008 Model Year

Same configuration and powertrain options as 2007 model year. 2008 marks the 105th anniversary of both Ford Motor Company and Harley Davidson. The F-250 and F-350 Harley Editions return.

2009 Model Year

No Harley F-150 produced for the 2009 model year. The Super Duty returns with a Harley option, and the F-450 is added to the Harley Edition family in addition to the F-250 and F-350.

 

2010 Model Year

Units Produced:

N/A

Configuration(s):

SuperCrew, flareside bed

Exterior:

Tuxedo black paint

Powertrain:

Naturally aspirated 5.4L 3v V-8
Performance tuned exhaust
320 hp, 390 lb-ft of torque
6R80 six speed automatic transmission

Drivetrain:

3.73 : 1 limited slip differential, 2 wheel drive or all wheel drive

Remarks:

Harley Edition F-150 returns for 2010 with a six speed automatic transmission and naturally aspirated 5.4L V-8. The package is available in both 2WD and AWD.

 

2011 Model Year

Units Produced:

N /A

Configuration(s):

SuperCrew, flareside bed

Exterior:

Tuxedo black or Ingot Silver paint

Powertrain:

6.2L V-8
411 hp, 434 lb-ft of torque
6R80 six speed automatic transmission

Drivetrain:

3.73 : 1 limited slip differential

Changes from Previous MY:

Ingot Silver paint option introduced, 6.2L V-8 replaces 5.4L.

 

2012 Model Year

Platinum replaces the Ingot Silver paint option while Tuxedo black carries over from 2011. The Harley Edition F-150 remains largely unchanged and is retired indefinitely following the 2012 MY.