ford is shipping in some trucks made in another country. Its unknow as of right now but who wouldnt want the raptor, Its comes just as you see no options on cab size or box size. The truck comes in red or black. The red has a gold flake. The truck will have a 6.2L V-8 in 2011.
Well, this is a most interesting thread. One of the reasons I'm personally hung up on towing capacity is that I actually need it. If I could get a smaller truck with a reasonable tow limit, I could actually own a smaller truck that would be a little more affordable to drive and be able to use a trailer to haul my water tank instead of having to leave it on the truck all the time. And yeah, I would love to see an extended cab with an actual 8 ft bed. Again.
I would also like to see them keep the option list rather short. Gas or diesel. v6 orv8. 4wd with manual hubs or 2wd. Extended cab or standard cab with a very short options list. Short or long bed. 6 speed manual or automatic (with a deep 1st gear to get it moving). And maybe 3 sets of gearing options for the axles.
I would just hate to see this one hijacked by the yuppies like the rest of the truck market.
but, what do I know. I'm just a half crazed, diesel sniffing, freight relocation technician.
I disagree with the lightning, it isnt a huge money maker. Ford needs to build what will sell right now. Recapture sales that are going to toyota and nissan.
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99' F-150 Super Cab Step Side
5.4l/4R70W (previously a 4.6l romeo)
CAI,Flowmaster 50 series dual exhaust,Gryphon Tuner with custom tunes (300 bhp est)
900LB AAL, cranked front Torsion Bars =(2in lift)Lariat LE Seats, Alpine cd player/6x9 speakers
2003 Fx4 Rims, 255/75/17 BFG MT KM
I disagree with the lightning, it isnt a huge money maker. Ford needs to build what will sell right now. Recapture sales that are going to toyota and nissan.
I don't think Ford should come out with one yet ether thats my point, also i don't see the Recapure even if it does come to production to see the show rooms for a few years.
Remember when ford was going to come out with the 2004 Gen 3 L but insted svt spent all there money on the Ford GT.
ford must be pretty stupid.that raptor looks like a joke,i dont understand what they dont get,why would anyone buy that truck,im sure it looks pretty bling,but i can tell u of a few people who would rather get from point a to point b in a cheaper more efficient truck...just my .02
People like the 300 because of it's simplicity, reliability, power, and decent gas mileage for the vehicles it was put in. I'm not one to say the 4.6 sucks or the 5.4 sucks, because they are awesome, but to say they are better than a 300 or the 302(which I would agree on that one), well I guess it's just an opinion. It's hard to compare them. The 300 could have been much more powerful than it was, and could be much more powerful today with all the cool fuel injection, and computer contols they have now the 300(and any old engine really) would be a great engine even right now. Most Ford people love that engine for a reason, and you won't be able to convince them otherwise. I'm not a big 302 fan but the HP(capability), and reliability for that engine is pretty awesome. Not knocking the 4.6 or 5.4, but a modern day 300 would mop the floor with the 4.6 when it comes to doing any thing a truck was meant to do. Just my opinion.
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1983 Ford F-150, Reg Cab, 300 six, probably 3.55's Black with red pinstripes.
Not knocking the 4.6 or 5.4, but a modern day 300 would mop the floor with the 4.6 when it comes to doing any thing a truck was meant to do.
Not going to happen. I just don't know why people think the 300 is such a powerhouse. It has decent low end torque and is a stout design, but thats about it. Don't get me wrong, I like the older pushrod motors but stock to stock the modulars have them beat hands down.
Not going to happen. I just don't know why people think the 300 is such a powerhouse. It has decent low end torque and is a stout design, but thats about it. Don't get me wrong, I like the older pushrod motors but stock to stock the modulars have them beat hands down.
Exactly, i loved the older motors, but the newer ones have them coverd in every department. minus the extreme low end grunt of the 300. But pullig a trailer down the highway, I had both engines and my 4.6l towed a 5500 lbs trailer at 75mph easily, slow getting there but no problems. My 300 had a har enough time cruising at 75 empty let alone draging another 5500 lbs.
I loved the 302 but in a equally equpied 97-03 with a 4.6l the 4.6l is better in every way and has to haul another 500lbs while doing it.
Any ways Back on topic, im the OP and i think that we need to go back to what you want to see on the new F-100 if it comes out, realistic or not keep them coming. Lets not turn this to an argument about our own engines when it should be our engines vs the compitions.
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99' F-150 Super Cab Step Side
5.4l/4R70W (previously a 4.6l romeo)
CAI,Flowmaster 50 series dual exhaust,Gryphon Tuner with custom tunes (300 bhp est)
900LB AAL, cranked front Torsion Bars =(2in lift)Lariat LE Seats, Alpine cd player/6x9 speakers
2003 Fx4 Rims, 255/75/17 BFG MT KM
Vent wing windows should be on the smokers option, because there are so many people who love those, and I'm sure the comercial would say "introducing the new Ford F-100, the only truck that with available vent wing windows, because we know what you want in a truck."
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1983 Ford F-150, Reg Cab, 300 six, probably 3.55's Black with red pinstripes.
The new ford raptor is an off road lighting put out by SVT. It will ahve a 400 hp 6.2. Also ford is working on a fusion GT with a 340 hp ecco force 3.5. They are also working on another performance focus. With ford's one car for all market stradegy, we will be seeing alot of european stuff comming this way in the future. Ford will save alot of money by making the same car for all markets, instaed of individual cars for different markets and should benifit us here in the states greatly.
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2009 FORD RANGER fx4 off/road, 5-speed manual, torson diff and rancho's!
I absolutley agree. Bring back the 300/6!! An f100 with a 300/6, 4x4 option and axle options up to 3.73. would sell. If guys want a V8 then offer a 302 and 351. I would also like to see a real standard transmission not a mazda truck tranny in a full size (no idea what ford was thinking!) Ford would also benefit if they kept the truck simple and clean and only offer XL , and XLT trim levels. This is Ford's chance to win back its loyal clients and gain distance on GM and Chrysler.
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