Sorry all but I would think that it was the real thing due to the truck sitting at a Ford display located at Daytona Speedway. I looked over the truck real well, I was going to buy one , even at the high price there asking. I already own the same truck (2001 F350 crewcab) and I am very happy with it. I just wanted to inform everyone of what I have seen. I hope the ford has already fixed the problems and I would love to see it done right. I'll be down in Mrytle Beach for bike week and I'll stop at the Ford display and take pics.