Do you have any idea when they will annouce anything else, ex. power and towing. I sure do love those wheels, and for an XLT the interior sure is nice, how do you get a job like that??
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Product specialist. I spent the last two years building the test mules and now help train the operators how to build the new trucks.
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How does it compare to the '04-'08 for handling, braking, power and overall feel?
It's hard to say how exactly the handling and braking felt, I'd say over all an improvement. As for power, I thought I was driving the 5.4 but when I popped the hood at home I found it to be a 4.6L 3V.
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I agree it looks GREAT, especially for an XLT. I just hope they fixed th A/C problem and made the 6sp tranny so it gives a bit better mileage. Those are my only real gripes on my 2004 FX4. Good work Ford!!
Awesome, great and I don't know ( I was too busy looking for Tundras to race LOL)
Seems there's a hint there....
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2004 F250 King Ranch Crew Cab 4x4 6.0L Powerstroke
2000 Ranger Supercab XLT 3.0 V6
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1975 F100
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Damn, lucky *******!!! Like most, I envy you and wish I had a job like that!
So it sounds like the handling is similar if not slightly better that the 04-08, 4.6L has good power and the truck is beautiful. Still not fond of so many buttons on the center control stack, but guess not every model has all the bells and whistles.
Keep us posted on your experience behind the wheel and if you get to take a 5.4L version for a spin.
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2006 Ford F-150 SuperCrew XLT Chrome Edition
5.4L Flex-Fuel, 3.73LS, 18" Stock Rims, 18" BFG Rugged Trail T/A's, Trailer Tow Pkg
Sun/Moonroof, Fog Lamps, Ford Bedliner
Lund Headlight & Taillight Covers, Lund VentVisors
By chance do you know the gearing setup the '09 F150 will have?
Is it still the 3.31, 3.55, 3.73 and 4.10?
Will they offer the 4.10 in something other than the 7700 series?
How well does the new 6spd auto keep the F150 in it's powerband?
What are your overall impressions of the truck?
Can you get some pics of the '04-'08 model next to the '09 for comparison?
Thanks!
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2006 Ford F-150 SuperCrew XLT Chrome Edition
5.4L Flex-Fuel, 3.73LS, 18" Stock Rims, 18" BFG Rugged Trail T/A's, Trailer Tow Pkg
Sun/Moonroof, Fog Lamps, Ford Bedliner
Lund Headlight & Taillight Covers, Lund VentVisors
That is a fine looking rig!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The back seat area is behemoth!!!!!
My loving bride gave me the green light for 2010 and I said, "i dunno".
To hell with that!!! I'm gettin it!!!!! XLT, 4x4, Screw, 6.5' box 4.6L 3V 3.73.1 LS axles.
Tim
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