If we all worked for Ford....
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From: Stephensville WI
I'll go with mizzitch's list and add the following:
#15 - Front 4x4 hubs (manual and automatic) that are strong enought to withstand actual use.
#16 - An ESOF transfer case system that is reliable and has a neutral position.
#17 - Standard skid plates
#18 - A fold down step on the front bumper for better access to the engine compartment.
#19 - A supercharged all wheel drive SVT version of the F-250, something like the F-150 Lightning. The F-250 Tsunami was a great start.
#15 - Front 4x4 hubs (manual and automatic) that are strong enought to withstand actual use.
#16 - An ESOF transfer case system that is reliable and has a neutral position.
#17 - Standard skid plates
#18 - A fold down step on the front bumper for better access to the engine compartment.
#19 - A supercharged all wheel drive SVT version of the F-250, something like the F-150 Lightning. The F-250 Tsunami was a great start.
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From: northern,california
Since a lot of us tow; optional goose-neck/5th wheel hitch. A bumper pull hitch with higher ratings.
What I think would be best of all is for Ford to hook-up with after market vendors so the trucks can be up-fitted with whatever we want. So when delivered to the consumer it is ready to go. And warranted by ford.
What I think would be best of all is for Ford to hook-up with after market vendors so the trucks can be up-fitted with whatever we want. So when delivered to the consumer it is ready to go. And warranted by ford.
Freshman User
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Kentucky Lake
I really like the front bumper idea. It sucks to be short.
Turn the radio and climate controls towards the driver a bit.
How about a screw on filter for us gas burners.
Turn the radio and climate controls towards the driver a bit.
How about a screw on filter for us gas burners.
Last edited by rocket80; May 2, 2007 at 11:37 AM.
Cargo Master
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From: So Oregon
You know, reading these really gets a person thinking.
I posted about an inverter, but after thinking about it a little more a true offroad package would be nice and even conservative it could be really beneficial. Some electric/air lockers like Toyota or Jeep and maybe some 35" true all-terrains like BFGs. The stock suspension supports a 35" tire and the lockers or even limited slips would put the truck over the top offroad.
I posted about an inverter, but after thinking about it a little more a true offroad package would be nice and even conservative it could be really beneficial. Some electric/air lockers like Toyota or Jeep and maybe some 35" true all-terrains like BFGs. The stock suspension supports a 35" tire and the lockers or even limited slips would put the truck over the top offroad.
New User
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Renton, Washington
An integrated bed rail tie down system similar to the new Japanese pickup.
Optional under bed tool storage like the old 60/70's pickups
A metal door handle lock assembly that takes more than 3 seconds to break into
More powertrain options: I like my 7.3 with the 6 speed, but how many guys would order the Superduty cab and body with the Cummins and Allison?
Most importantly: Stand behind the service, should be bumper to bumper 100K miles
Optional under bed tool storage like the old 60/70's pickups
A metal door handle lock assembly that takes more than 3 seconds to break into
More powertrain options: I like my 7.3 with the 6 speed, but how many guys would order the Superduty cab and body with the Cummins and Allison?
Most importantly: Stand behind the service, should be bumper to bumper 100K miles
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From: Dinwiddie, Virginia
1) I would like to see a non working mans diesel. For people who like the performance of a diesel but don't need to pull a house down each day.
2)A open shoping list of options not so many package deals. So what if a want leather and no power windows ( I don't just the first example that came to mind )
3)Programming options on the fly. Gas or diesel. A **** on the dash board that says Cruise (for milage), Tow ( for torque power ), Performance ( for play time ). That is what we all do with a aftermarket programmer anyway. Make it a factory option. We pick our poison. We except slower accelaration in Cruise mode but have the option to flip to Perforance when the Chevy is in the rear view.
2)A open shoping list of options not so many package deals. So what if a want leather and no power windows ( I don't just the first example that came to mind )
3)Programming options on the fly. Gas or diesel. A **** on the dash board that says Cruise (for milage), Tow ( for torque power ), Performance ( for play time ). That is what we all do with a aftermarket programmer anyway. Make it a factory option. We pick our poison. We except slower accelaration in Cruise mode but have the option to flip to Perforance when the Chevy is in the rear view.
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From: Medford USA!
I would want an affordable diesel (less than a $2000.00 option), with an easy to work on straight 6 engine, no EPA crap, 7 liter displacement, with one turbo, 275 hp/ 580 torque that would be proven to run 300,000 miles RELIABLY,without being "upgraded, new and improved, blah blah" so it always is "in the shop", that has a flip chip in it so you can run for groceries at 22 mpg in town, 30 mpg highway when running unloaded, and then can flip that switch for hauling with those serious torque numbers that are reasonable and don't belch the motors guts out. I really could care less who "wins" horsepower/torque wars when the +*%_ trucks are always in the shop.
Thats what I want
Thats what I want
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From: Wickenburg, AZ
Speaking of the fifth wheel/gooseneck thing, is it really too much to ask for them to put a box with a connector right in the bed there so we wouldn't have to run extension cords through the tailgate gap or cut up the factory harness? GM's offered a 5th wheel box as an option for years...
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From: Cocoa Beach, FL
All ghreat ideas but none of them are worth a damn if FORD dosn't stand behind them. The best idea I have is that Ford get involved with their independently owned & operated dealerships to settle problems rather than tell us we have to just work it out with the dealership and let them screw us. If they do that I may one day consider buying a new Ford again. Untill then I'll find my trucks slightly used from a private seller.
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