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24 messages, Last post on Dec 15, 2008 at 9:05 AM
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First Look: 2009 Ford F-150 - When you've had the best-selling full-size pickup in America for decades, the last thing you want to do is screw things up. That's why the new 2009 Ford F-150 that debuted at the Detroit auto show has an instantly recognizable, comfortingly familiar presence. (more)
2009 Ford F-150 First Drive- First Impressions: The new F-150 is a fine all-around pickup truck — nearly good enough to justify Ford talking all that smack. (more)
2009 Ford F-150 Full Test and Video - Bottom Line: This is the best Ford F-150 to date, but work remains to be done under the hood.(more)
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when Ford does it's remodel from head to toe as it did in '04, I'd advise avoiding the first model year unless they up the warranty antie. too many bugs came with the '04 imo |
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Heard Ford will delay the intro of the 09 F150 due to financial concerns. Does anyone know how long the delay will be and how the eventual release of the 09 will be affected?
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Replying to: markan (Jun 23, 2008 7:46 am) However, the other announcement Ford made was a bit more telling... they have told their suppliers to stop work on the new 6.2L V8 that was due next year. kcram - Pickups Host
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Replying to: kcram (Jun 24, 2008 3:52 pm) In your opinion, does cancelling work on the new engine send the message that Ford is cutting back on pickup R and D or is this just a temporary slow down? I know pickup sales are down but for those of us that really need a pickup I hate to see Ford back off. The competition is fast approaching.
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Replying to: markan (Jun 27, 2008 10:18 am) I also think Ford will cut some of the trim levels of the 09 F150 - with a drastically smaller market, there's absolutely no need for three luxury trim levels (Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum) - those $50,000 luxury rigs don't have the buyers they did just a year ago. Same with sport models... pick the FX4 or the STX; both are not necessary. kcram - Pickups Host
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| I actually like the front styling better than GM's. But I hope GMC follows suit with the 6-speed transmission since they already have plenty horsepower, E85 capability and the best fuel economy in its class with the Active Engine Management System. Plus their brakes last about 100,000 miles as they did on my Silverado. Unlike F-150's 20,000 miles, according to F-150 owners. In addition, GMC is coming out this Fall with a Hybrid version with a 6-speed/ CVT combo tranny. | |
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Replying to: kcram (Jun 27, 2008 3:43 pm) If someone really needs a 6 litre truck they can alway go with the 250 or 350 or 450 or catapiller - it's too bad no one has come up with a decent balance between gas milege and power - |
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Will the new F-150 have the Blue Tooth? Since several states now prohibit the use of cell phones unless you have a hands free connection Blue Tooth or similar device will become a necessity,
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Replying to: sirraf (Jul 16, 2008 3:05 pm) |
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| 2009 Ford F-150 will offer Sync. Comparing Sync with an ear piece is like comparing GW Bush to Abe Lincoln.... | |
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