What does it mean--"XLT"?
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What does it mean--"XLT"?
Was there ever a meaning to XLT or is it just a jumble of letters that had the right ring to it? I kinda prefer the good old days of Ranger and Custom, over XL and XLT.
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What does it mean--"XLT"?
I can't guarantee the answer, but from what I can recall. The names are basically levels of trim package. I believe the order form least to most plush are...
XL XLT Laredo and finally the "super primo" Eddie Bauer" I think the XL is pretty much basic, no bells and whistles, not even sure if electric windows. XLT(what I have) Has the usual things like AC, Power windows and locks, AM/FM stereo etc, console, fancy hubcaps, carpets etc. I think the Laredo has a bit nicer interior, nicer hubcaps, and I think they all have that funky split side window on the supercab. The Eddie Bauer is really nice, pretty much a Cowboy Cadillac. It would be a shame if an Eddie Bauer were ever taken off road ;^)
Ford still makes Rangers, I think, they are the little Ford trucks with 4 bangers and V6s
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XL XLT Laredo and finally the "super primo" Eddie Bauer" I think the XL is pretty much basic, no bells and whistles, not even sure if electric windows. XLT(what I have) Has the usual things like AC, Power windows and locks, AM/FM stereo etc, console, fancy hubcaps, carpets etc. I think the Laredo has a bit nicer interior, nicer hubcaps, and I think they all have that funky split side window on the supercab. The Eddie Bauer is really nice, pretty much a Cowboy Cadillac. It would be a shame if an Eddie Bauer were ever taken off road ;^)
Ford still makes Rangers, I think, they are the little Ford trucks with 4 bangers and V6s
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What does it mean--"XLT"?
Now, I have an '89 F250 XLT Lariat. I have all the options except power windows and locks. I believe in 89, PW/PL were still just an option and not part of the trim packages.
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What does it mean--"XLT"?
My wife's '92 Aerostar has power locks and windows and tinted windows. We bought used, but I assume all that came with the XLT package. I know I have none of that on my '95 XL F150--and am perfectly happy without it. But to get back to the real issue, is XLT an acronym or just a jumble of letters, and if an acronym, what does it mean?
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I have heard extra luxury truck (?)
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What does it mean--"XLT"?
Yep, the good old days. Custom trucks, Rangers, etc. While the minipickup Ranger is nice, it is too bad the name couldn't have stayed with the F-series. Now Eddie Bower, I just never cared for--too long. But Ranger--short and sweet!
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