I think the new F-150 is absolutly gorgeous! Since '98 when they changed the F-150 body style I hated it (sorry but that's my opinion) They more than made up for it with this truck.

 

Actually the change was 1996. The all-new 1997 model F-150 was introduced in early 1996. I hated it when it came out but got used to it (never did think it was great but there are a few examples that look good).

 

I didn't think they were putting the 6.0 in the F150's.

 

I think the 2004 F-150 look better in person, but as for the fenders being plastic it does make it look cheap but that is also dependant on the model you look at. I think the 2003 Silverado's are just plain ugly. The main thing that concerns me is the recent quality issues Ford has been having.

 

What fenders are plastic? I don't know nuthin' about no stinkin' plastic fenders.

 

Isn't the H.D. a supercharged 5.4? It sure as He!! had better be faster than the hemi ram, cause a hemi ram is a special edition tha cost a lot of $$$$.

 

How do you figure "it sure as He!! had better be faster"? The hemi ram is not a "special edition" and is not expensive, comparatively speaking. The H.D. IS a special edition and does cost more. However, the number of $$$$ a vehicle cost doesn't automatically make it faster. Now to make a serious comparison you must look at hp and torque along with the weight. The hp is advertised to be within 5 hp of each. I have never seen where a hp from a blown engine is stronger than a hp from a naturally aspirated engine. I see no difference in hp between the two. The torque is slightly higher on the H.D. and that will help it get off the line a little better. The weight of a reg cab Ram is less than a supercrewcab F150. When all the numbers are crunched then there is no reason for the Hemi Ram to be a second slower in the 1/4. Someone tell me what I'm missing here.

 

What Ive seen in the pics I like the new style. I dunno about the interior from the pics but Im sure it will look better in person. I would probably buy one but not the first years model. I would want to wait and see if they will put the diesel in it.

 

Your missing the obvious....
The reason the dodge is that much slower is that the stupid ram head on the front causes drag
If it had a ford Oval it'd be more aerodynamic
Just remember:
M - Move
O - Over
P - People
A - Are
R - Racing

 

Well, Andy, that makes more sense than anything I've heard so far.

 

I own a 2002 F-150 Supercab and you can bet that when the 2004 hits the dealer, I'll be there to get mine. I like the possibility of getting one with bucket seats and the shifter in the floor. I owned a 99 Silverado and it was ok but just didn't really move me....I owned a 95 Dodge and loved it but it drank gas like Teddy Kennedy sucks down booze......Have really enjoyed the f-150....Looking forward to the 2004 though


course that's why they make different trucks...you pick what you like and pay your money.....

 

The part that you're getting confused on about Ford Quality, is that the quality problems that you are probably referring to are for model years 1994-1998. Before that time Ford was known for good quality, and they dropped the ball and got lazy. Luckily they fired Jacque Nasser (CEO), and put the family back in charge, somebody with the companys real value in mind. Their quality for new cars and trucks is some of the highest of any manufacturer. (J.D. Power and Assoc.)

 

i want a 04 NOW!!!!

 

HEEEYYYY!!! No breaking in line.

 

I can cut in line if I want !!!