Truck owners spend a lot of time in their vehicles, so the designers at Ford paid a lot of attention to comfort and convenience. The interior features a fold-down armrest, a floor console that can accommodate a laptop, and a removable hanging bin for storage that can attach to the dash. Controls are big, easy to reach and manipulate. The only exception is the instrument panel dimmer, which is a bit hard to reach. Two large cupholders are provided. The standard cigar lighter is augmented with a second auxiliary power outlet.

A new instrument cluster for 2002 includes a transmission temperature gauge when an automatic transmission is ordered.

Also for 2002, Ford has added even more car-like luxury features, including six-way power for the passenger's seat on Lariat Crew Cab models. In fact, XLT and Lariat now feature entirely new seats with increased bolster height and shoulder width. An improved lumbar support provides a greater range of adjustment. Lariat now features a sunglasses bin and garage-door opener in its overhead console. Map pockets with integrated cup holders are now standard on SuperCab rear doors, and driver's-side grab handles are standard on all trim levels. Rear-passenger grab handles are now found in all Crew Cabs.

Passenger-side airbags offer a deactivation switch on regular cab and SuperCab models. Adjustable seatbelt anchors increase safety and comfort.