USPS orders new vehicles
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It may be ugly but, I for one am excited that we're getting something that's been tested by carriers in all weather conditions in various states, sent back to the builder to be tweaked then tested some more. Considering the USPS' habit of holding on to vehicles for twice as long as they should, it's nice to see that at least some thought went into this.
As for which 2.0L, I hadn't considered that it would anything other than the ecoboost version as every article is slamming the USPS for it's lackluster and unimproved MPG's over the current fleet of LV's. Either way, it's a great engine and I don't care.
As for which 2.0L, I hadn't considered that it would anything other than the ecoboost version as every article is slamming the USPS for it's lackluster and unimproved MPG's over the current fleet of LV's. Either way, it's a great engine and I don't care.
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It may be ugly but, I for one am excited that we're getting something that's been tested by carriers in all weather conditions in various states, sent back to the builder to be tweaked then tested some more. Considering the USPS' habit of holding on to vehicles for twice as long as they should, it's nice to see that at least some thought went into this.
As for which 2.0L, I hadn't considered that it would anything other than the ecoboost version as every article is slamming the USPS for it's lackluster and unimproved MPG's over the current fleet of LV's. Either way, it's a great engine and I don't care.
As for which 2.0L, I hadn't considered that it would anything other than the ecoboost version as every article is slamming the USPS for it's lackluster and unimproved MPG's over the current fleet of LV's. Either way, it's a great engine and I don't care.
Wound up owning 2 of them later down the line lol. But, one of them was a V8 SHO so there's that.
The 98 SE was a great car, the 97 SHO was a money pit.As for the NGDV, I'm especially liking the fact they're made by a company that knows how to build a rugged vehicle, they make a lot of our military vehicles. Perhaps they'll outlast the LLV ?
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I certainly hope that the USPS doesn't hold on to them for 30+ years. There isn't an LLV in the fleet that hasn't had at least ne new engine and trans replacement. The NGDV is built on an all Ford driveline and Ford builds a rock solid all wheel drive system just like what is being used on the new Maverick. The system is there and not that expensive, the USPS should have spec'd out AWD for the entire fleet or at least front wheel drive.
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I certainly hope that the USPS doesn't hold on to them for 30+ years. There isn't an LLV in the fleet that hasn't had at least ne new engine and trans replacement. The NGDV is built on an all Ford driveline and Ford builds a rock solid all wheel drive system just like what is being used on the new Maverick. The system is there and not that expensive, the USPS should have spec'd out AWD for the entire fleet or at least front wheel drive.
I can't find in depth specs on it anywhere.
Knowing how usps likes to hold on to vehicles beyond anticipated life span and the fact the truck is built by a defense company is a hopeful sign they might go the long haul. I'll be fully retired before the next new delivery vehicle is deployed that much is certain.
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