the new 2005 f sieries!!
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I like the new truck. Change is good sometimes. I remember how long it took me to get used to the T-Bird in 1983, and how long it took me to get used to the F-150 SEVERAL times over the years. I eventually did it, though. I'm not really sure about the coil-sprung front end deal, but overall, I like it....so far.........
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Originally Posted by shocky111
I didn't think there was enough to get upset about. They finally added a boost gauge. I'm not as fond of the new grill as I am the 04 grill. Was there something I missed?
1 Bigger Brakes
2 New steering
3 more power V10 3v 355hp 455tq
4 stiffer frame
5 new 5 speed tranny for gas moters 4r110w
6 built in brake controller
To list a few Problems from the older trucks
I like more than i dislike
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05-24-2004, 09:30 PM
Originally Posted by fordowner4life
From the looks of it, Ford may be making the same mistake on the 05 SDs as they did with the F-150 downgrade. The absence of any mention of the 6-speed manual trans leads me to beleive that it will not be a part of the 05. Not a good idea!
However; I'm sure it's a "late availability" option. The did the same thing with the adjustable peddles in 2001. Just give Ford a little more time.
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Point well made birdman.
I believe the 04 and maybe even the 03 had upgraded rotors.
I don?ft know enough about suspensions to dispute spring versus coil over. However, my truck seems to steer just fine.
I wouldn?ft own the V-10, ford or any other OE for that matter
Stiffer frame...I suppose that would be a nice option if I ever used my truck to its potential.
I got to pick out the type of brake controller installed in my 04.
If I?fm going to spend 43k on a truck, believe me, it wont have a manual tranny.
I can remember getting nervous when GM updated the Silverado. Here I had just spent 29k on a truck and it?fs going to look dated. Little did I know that GM was gonna bugger up a good thing. Keep in mind, I got out of a 95 F-150 into the Silverado because I thought Ford buggerd up a good thing. In fact, I still think the F-150 is buggerd up, just not as bad as it was. I guess my point is this, there isn?ft enough change to feel like I have wasted money on a 04. What a wonderful looking machine!!!! and I'm all about looks baby :-)
Just my 2?‘worth
Brent
I believe the 04 and maybe even the 03 had upgraded rotors.
I don?ft know enough about suspensions to dispute spring versus coil over. However, my truck seems to steer just fine.
I wouldn?ft own the V-10, ford or any other OE for that matter
Stiffer frame...I suppose that would be a nice option if I ever used my truck to its potential.
I got to pick out the type of brake controller installed in my 04.
If I?fm going to spend 43k on a truck, believe me, it wont have a manual tranny.
I can remember getting nervous when GM updated the Silverado. Here I had just spent 29k on a truck and it?fs going to look dated. Little did I know that GM was gonna bugger up a good thing. Keep in mind, I got out of a 95 F-150 into the Silverado because I thought Ford buggerd up a good thing. In fact, I still think the F-150 is buggerd up, just not as bad as it was. I guess my point is this, there isn?ft enough change to feel like I have wasted money on a 04. What a wonderful looking machine!!!! and I'm all about looks baby :-)
Just my 2?‘worth
Brent
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05-25-2004, 01:39 AM
Adjustable peddles and a tranny are two different thinks. If they dont affer it right away it would be stupid. I see no reason not too. I doubt it is a all new manual tranny and the power increases shouldnt be beyond the current 6 speed. How was the new F-150 a downgrade? You just crazy, you crazy man you!
