From what I've read and seen, yes, they did dump it. There are a lot of pictures circulating of the upcoming Ranger replacement (or rumored replacement) and I'd say it'll take the place of the current Ranger and the F-100.
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2005 F-250 SD Lariat CC 4x4 6.0 TS Auto.
2007 GMC Yukon Denali
Here is another positive review. Although they didn't really care for the tranny. Jalopnik review
Do we know how many they are making? I have seen a variety of numbers. I know there is already 1500 orders for the 5.4 from the Dearborn plant which is the max they can manage right now.
Great link Matt! The only thing I've seen is the same as you as far as the 1500 that have been ordered so far. I bet that number is growing by the day though and they will probably have a backlog from hell by the time it's over with.
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2005 F-250 SD Lariat CC 4x4 6.0 TS Auto.
2007 GMC Yukon Denali
I'm impressed with the write up, Kudos to Ford! Recognizing that the truck was basically built for the Baja, I wonder how well she would perform in New England in the winter. I also wonder how well she'd hold up against the winter snow and salt conditions.
$3000.00 for the 6.2L is quite steep. I wonder as well if that will be the intended upcharge for the 6.2L in the normal version of the F-150.
Great job FORD! I've once again this model year been WOW'd.
Tim
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Four Wheeler magazine did a first drive review in their latest edition and they gave it high marks. They even found out that the Fox shocks in the front appear to have the ability to adjust the ride height to either a level or nose hight stance.
I know if I somehow get one it will be a pavement princess for me. I live in Houston but might have to find a stretch of sand somewhere to play once in a while. I am just waiting for the warranty complaints when the consumers take this truck out and work it over like the ads.
Also wonder what kind of resale these trucks will have in a few years.
The truck's built to take it. How are they going to deny a warranty claim? Would they deny you a claim even? I flogged my truck offroad and believe me, it takes some getting used to. You'll blast through a corner where you're sure that you'd flip it if you were in any other truck. Hit bumps that would dismantle any other truck.
Oh yeah, another feature... a 30" fording depth. Been there now, it's true!
Yeeeehaaawwwww!!!! I love my truck, really love it. The motor's great, the tranny's great, the suspension's unreal, the tech's perfect, the sound system rocks, the interior is perfect. My only two complaints: I'd like a telescoping steering wheel for my beat up shoulder and for the super cab back doors to open all the way.
Definitely a sweet rig by Ford...would love to see/drive one in person someday
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1998 F150 4x4, 4.6L V8, Ext. Cab Short Bed, 6" Rancho lift with Rsx9000 shocks, Cherrybomb single chamber with 7" tip, K&N Intake, Excellent CB Radio setup, 35x12.50 Nitto Terra Grapplers on 16x12 Pacer Baja Champs 185. Billet grill, Projector Head & Fog lights
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