does anyone know if the FX4 appearance package that comes with the black wheels and the flat black striping wil be avaliable in '13? My wife really wants one and we'd like to wait a little longer to buy a new truck, but if the package is going to be dropped we'll probably pick a '12 up before they're gone.

 

Yes, it will be available for the 2013 model on the 401A (MID) and 402A (LUXURY) packages of the FX:

FX APPEARANCE PKG.
Leather-trimmed, Bucket Seats w/Alcantara® inserts and Center Console,

6-way power adjuster (driver side only) (Required when ordering 66F FX
Appearance Pkg. with FX Mid)

Leather-trimmed Bucket Seats w/Alcantara® inserts and center console,
w/10-way power adjuster (driver and passenger), Heated and Cooled
(driver and passenger), memory (driver-side only) (Required when ordering
66F FX Appearance Package with FX Luxury)

 

thanks BlueOval

 

Blue oval, why a $3000 increase over the the2012 with same options. My buddy priced a 2012 on the Ford build page then went to the dealer and it went up $3000 for the same options.

 

Can't answer why there are price increase - I am not a dealer, just a regular Joe like you.

The OP asked if the FX-Appearance Pkg was available for 2013 model and I quoted the dealer order guide.

 

we decided to try and get one now and will know in a day or two if my dealer can make the swap with another dealer who has what we want. We have our choice of two both are Sterling Grey Screws with luxury package, one has the 5.0 and a moonroof and the other has an EB. The 5.0 is our first choice.