I like them, just not sure about that fender emblem. That's minor though.

 

The RAM grille is far worse, but at least they don't have hideous stacked headlights. GMC either. Cause I bleed Ford blue, I am stuck with my 06' at least until the next refresh.

From 89' to 06', I got a new F350 every other year. Now I am into my 11th year with this one. Good thing it's a great truck.

 

I personally think it looks great. SO GO BUY A DAMN DODGE IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT.

 

Itll grow on you. I didnt like it at first, but after seeing a couple photoshops, both lowered and lifted, it looks way better than stock.

 

IMO it's awful But I would take that over a dodge or chevy. IMO dodge has the ugliest grille!

 

I think a LOT of people have been.

 

Just cause the diamond has a flaw isn't any reason to eat a fried turd. Good God man, at least recommend a used Ford before you sink to that level.

 

It doesn't usually take the aftermarket too long to come out with better looking grilles and headlite options.
Remove some of the ugly badges and decals.
And all trucks look better.
My trucks all get cleaned up aka removal of the ugly stick on decals etc.
They are all getting bumpers and grills to.
The ugliest part of the last gen trucks imo was the platinum trucks tailgate.
What was ford thinking...or drinking to make a tailgate that hideous.

 

I can't believe guys are getting caught up in the looks of the grill, really?

What I want to know is how long it will last. If I buy one I'm gonna keep it for a long long time, that's the only way it's worth it. What problems will it have in 15 yrs and 200k + miles? How will the transmission hold up? How about rust issues? What about ball joints and steering components? These things have to be more important then the looks of the grill. Now compare those things with a Dodge.

I guess it doesn't hurt that I think it's a beautiful truck.

 

I like the whole truck a lot including the grill, although the Ford emblem in the grill is a little too big for my tastes. Has anyone else noticed these emblems on Ford's newer trucks having little UV resistance?

 

I think the grille and the headlights look a little strange, but overall it's a nice looking truck. I for one never really liked the looks of the Super Duty, 2011-up being the worst. The '92-'98 F-250's and 350's were very good looking.


Still not sold on the aluminum body, I have a friend with a body shop and he says........

 

.....insurance payout rates are fair and not excessive, panels are easy to swap, and it's just as good as a steel body

 

I find it interesting that people think aluminium skins are a new idea or not commonly used.
Because in aviation that is almost all they use be it helicopters or planes.
In boats it is very common. My river boat is aluminum and damn tough.
The skin on my travel trailer is aluminum to.
The eaves trough on my house.
The floor jack in my sjop is even aluminum.
Aluminum is superior to steel in many aspects.
The best part is it does not rust.

 

If the XLT bars don't touch the headlights, they indeed do create that "nostril look" that the 1999-2005 Super Duties had.

I always did like that look. Like a charging bull with flared nostrils.

Just add your own horns, and you're set.

 

Or:

Acura
Volvo
Land Rover
Infiniti
Nissan
Plymouth Prowler
Subaru

and of course the exotics like Ferrari, Lotus, Lambo etc.

And not too mention Class 8 OTR truck doors and sleepers etc.

Big time body shops can handle an aluminum truck. The mom n pop and the fly by night shops will have to step up to do repairs of course.

Then again, most shops opt to replace fenders, doors and hoods anyways versus pounding out dents and welding in patches. The bed will take some work, but again I am sure a full re-skin is easier anyways.

Josh