F-150's stock and trade, and basic versions are outfitted for just that. The F-150 XL has a radio, and air conditioning, and wind-up windows, and not much more. Stepping up from the XL into STX and XLT, while the equipment gets progressively more luxurious; the STX adds a CD player, while the mass-market XLT adds on power windows/locks/mirrors and cruise control. All the mainstream models of the F-150 offer buyers the chance to choose from among a few body styles, bed sizes, and powertrains.

The plush Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited editions piles on features. Lariat trucks add on an LCD screen that displays vehicle settings; steering-wheel controls for audio and phone; 18-inch wheels; leather seats; power-adjustable pedals; satellite radio; and a towing package. Lariats also have an option for an off-road package that bundles skid plates, tougher shocks, and a locking rear differential. Lariat Limited and Platinum models add even more, like remote starting, larger wheels, and heated rear seats.For the jacked-up, energy-drink-and-dirt-sandwich crowd, there are FX2/FX4 models and the F-150 Raptor, all with a macho look highlighted by exaggerated fenders and blacked-out trim. The Raptor's the hardcore thrasher of the group, with its 6.2-liter, 411-hp V-8, skid plates, and Baja-ready add-ons.

At the top of the lineup are the luxury trucks, like the King Ranch edition and its special untreated-leather interior, and the Harley-Davidson edition, which includes a power moonroof, rear view camera, second-row heated seats, ambient lighting and a remote start system. The Harley exterior gets a unique six-bar billet style grille and boasts specialized forged aluminum and Harley-Davidson chrome badging. The truck also has a lowered appearance due to a fully integrated deployable running board. Also standard are 22 inch Euroflange forged wheels with a polished center wheel cap and low-profile performance tires. The paint selection is classic Harley-Davidson—Tuxedo Black and Ingot Silver.

MyFord Touch is now offered in the F-150 as well, standard on Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited models. As in other Ford vehicles, MyFord Touch uses voice, steering-wheel controls, and an 8-inch touchscreen to run phone, audio, navigation, and some climate systems. In the pickup truck, it also comes bundled with a media hub that contains twin USB ports, an SD card reader, and a set of RCA jacks--perfect for plugging in a 3G dongle, a fresh map data card, or a gaming system. As soon as we're able to test this new version of MyFord Touch, with its specially designed controls made of ease of use in trucks.