My father was asking me, now that he bought his 2007 FX4 after riding in my 2004 (teehee!)....does anyone know what "FX4" really stands for?? I thought possibly "Ford Extreme 4x4". Anyone out there know for sure?? Just a "wanna know" type question. Thanks!!

Mr86GT

 

It's short for Fake Xlt

 

Fun times 4...

 

The FX4 was a name change for the Offroad package in 01.
I always assumed FX4 = Four X 4

 

I always thought it was the option code for the order form. Just like chevy, if you want the off road package, when you order a truck, you selecet option z71. The sticker on the side of the bed is all about marketing.

 

+1... You got it...

 

Probably someone setting around in the ad department thinking of a "cool" name to sell the off road package...Z71, ZR1, TRD all taken so they settled on FX4.

 

i thought it was a play on the word effects as in special effects as in a sticker and a skid plate.

 

Basically an off road package instead of a regular 4x4 FX4 gets you better shocks skidplates specific rims available only for FX4s

 

It really stands for Freakin eXpensive 4 wheeled conveyance.

 

I think in the movie industry FX stands for special effects

 

It stands for Ford X 4 it is done this way to separate it from the 4x4

 

Its a lot more than a 4x4 and the trim package is a step up from the XLT.