Pumped! Getting 2017 experience early 😉
Post Fiend
Joined: Jun 2014
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From: DFW, TX-GoldCanyon, AZ
A returnless fuel system on a diesel means that they will need to heat the fuel tank somehow in order to keep the truck running in sub-zero temperatures...
Those that have ever run diesels in the GWN know what I'm talking about..
Those that have ever run diesels in the GWN know what I'm talking about..
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Las Vegas
As has been discussed ad nauseum, the F150 cab is bigger than the current SD cab.
Hotshot
Joined: Apr 2013
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From: NH
Returnless fuel injection system would mean no more metal shavings being shoved back to the fuel tank and through the entire fuel system when the HPFP fails.
I doubt we'll see a 9th injector. GM is the only company using it. I'd prefer it, but cost and complexity are working against us there.....
I doubt we'll see a 9th injector. GM is the only company using it. I'd prefer it, but cost and complexity are working against us there.....
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Lead Driver
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Cartersville, Ga
I personally feel the cab is larger than my current truck. The only thing you have smaller room is hip room. Everything else is larger.
Tuned
Joined: Dec 2007
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Also this post:
F250 has the F150 small cab
I'll keep my 2013 and 2+ inches of sholder and hip room. I've driven the new F150(same cab as the 2017 F250) and I feel cramped. Not only a loss of hip and sholder room the windshield is a lot closer and cabin slopes in on the sides.
Hotshot
Joined: Apr 2013
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From: NH
Going back and reviewing, individuals who sat in the truck at the September State Fair said it was considerably smaller (Super Crew Cab)
Also this post:
F250 has the F150 small cab
I'll keep my 2013 and 2+ inches of sholder and hip room. I've driven the new F150(same cab as the 2017 F250) and I feel cramped. Not only a loss of hip and sholder room the windshield is a lot closer and cabin slopes in on the sides.
Also this post:
F250 has the F150 small cab
I'll keep my 2013 and 2+ inches of sholder and hip room. I've driven the new F150(same cab as the 2017 F250) and I feel cramped. Not only a loss of hip and sholder room the windshield is a lot closer and cabin slopes in on the sides.
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Lead Driver
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Cartersville, Ga
I'm 6'5" and 250lbs - perfectly comfortable in my current Super Duty, but I'm also perfectly comfortable in our 2011 F-150, with the one caveat of the seat feels too close to the floor. That is the driver's seat. I think overall, the new cab will be fine and most will appreciate the added length. I think some folks are worrying to much about something that will be a non-issue.
And the back seat is absolutely gigantic compared to our current trucks. Love the fold flat floor also.
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Tuned
Joined: Dec 2007
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Comfortable hip room is important for us guys that are 6'4" 215" with a 40" waist, we need that room.
Lead Driver
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I'm 4' 10" and 450 lbs.... I need all the hip room I can get...
(kidding)
This is something I will have to see for myself to make a decision. For the longest time the interior space (or lack thereof) precluded me from looking at trucks as I couldn't get comfortable in them.
I was sorta hoping the new ones were bigger in all aspects than the current trucks, not that I am especially cramped in mine.
(kidding)
This is something I will have to see for myself to make a decision. For the longest time the interior space (or lack thereof) precluded me from looking at trucks as I couldn't get comfortable in them.
I was sorta hoping the new ones were bigger in all aspects than the current trucks, not that I am especially cramped in mine.
Prolocutor
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Western MA
There is a very easy way to see if this is an issue. Go to a dealer and sit in a 150 as they are identical other than the upfitter switches, trailer brake controller location, and shifter location. I did while getting my annual inspection sticker a few weeks back. I was more encouraged than ever about my upcoming 2017....
Hotshot
Joined: Apr 2013
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From: NH
And the exhaust brake switch, and the "Super Duty" motif above the glovebox, and the turbo gauge in the instrument cluster. But dimensionally it should be pretty close.
Tuned
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It's a major expense and most of us want most of our preferences met when spending this type of money. Also there are still are few details on the engine.
$7000 more for some led lights and wrap around cameras and a boxed frame.
For comparison the current F150 interior feels more like a SUV than a truck.
$7000 more for some led lights and wrap around cameras and a boxed frame.
For comparison the current F150 interior feels more like a SUV than a truck.