I'm seeking any information available on the SuperCrew. Although due to be released in Jan 00, there is very little information to quench the desire for this vehicle. Here is what I've found to date:

MSRP released on Dec 9; $29,300

Can view a promotional video at www.fordvehiclenews.com

Can custom build at www.encs.com or www.ecns.com which is a military car sales site. Sorry can't pinpoint which is correct site, server is terrible this time of night.

Only worthy magazine coverage was in Truck Trend magazine. Even that was limited, but offered some good picures.

If you have any leads to additional information, please advise.

 

The following is Ford's Press Release:

2001 Ford F-150 SuperCrew – Opening New Doors

"The F-150 SuperCrew adds more versatility and innovation to the
Ford F-Series lineup by offering customers a choice they can’t find
anywhere else in the full-size pickup market. SuperCrew seats up to six adult passengers comfortably,
without sacrificing its _work-truck capability." - Gurminder Bedi, Vice President, Ford North
America Truck

The new 2001-model Ford F-150 SuperCrew adds a new dimension to work- and personal-use trucks.
It is the only under-8500-pound gross vehicle weight (GVW) truck in its class with four full-size doors
and a full rear passenger compartment. It also is the only pickup on the market with power adjustable
pedals. SuperCrew is designed for a broad range of buyers who need all the capability of a "Built Ford
Tough" pickup along with passenger-carrying capacity and increased ease of entry and exit. Its
51/2-foot box and optional Bed Extender – which creates a total of seven feet of cargo carrying
capacity – ensures owners can put it to work like any other Ford pickup.

The Tough Truck Design

Offered in both XLT and Lariat trim levels, the F-150 SuperCrew has been designed for consumers
who want more interior space without compromising the functional capability and versatility of a
full-size pickup. Its looks reflect the same muscular, aerodynamic stance and styling of the current
F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCab models.

The F-150 SuperCrew is the same overall length as the 139-inch _wheel base SuperCab model, which
is an advantage when maneuvering in tight spaces like parking lots or garages. At the same time it
offers extra interior space, improving rear passenger comfort.

Unlike the SuperCab, which has smaller hinged doors that swing out from the C-pillar, the SuperCrew
has four full-size doors separated by a B-pillar on each side, with inside and outside handles on each
door. It is the same type of system currently available on the Super Duty F-Series Crew Cab trucks.

The Lariat has standard seventeen-inch chromed steel wheels and OWL tires, with standard
all-season tires on 4x2 models, and all-terrain tires on 4x4 models. On XLT, sixteen-inch polished
aluminum wheels and all-season OWL tires are standard on 4x2 and 4x4 models, while all-new
seventeen-inch cast aluminum wheels are optional on the 4x4 XLT.

SuperCrew Interior

F-150 SuperCrew boasts 12 inches more cab length than the current SuperCab model.

A front 40/60 bench seat, which seats up to three people, is standard. Captain’s Chairs with a
floor-mounted center console are optional.

A standard overhead console in the front of the cab includes a compass, outside air temperature gauge
and storage areas. An optional power moonroof, a pickup truck first in the under-8500-pound GVW
_segment, also is available.

A full-size 60/40 split rear seat with a fold-flat capability is standard, increasing interior space
versatility. It can accommodate passengers, bulky loads or a combination of both. The rear seating
area also features a power point, reading lamps, cup holders and door map pockets to increase rear
passenger comfort and convenience.

An optional audio-video entertainment system with VCR is available to expand entertainment
possibilities for rear passengers.

The Pickup Box

The F-150 SuperCrew is, first and foremost, a pickup. SuperCrew’s foundation is the chassis of the
acclaimed 139-inch wheelbase _SuperCab. The pickup box measures 51/2 feet long and is the same
width at the wheel houses as the rest of the F-150 lineup. Because there is no other full-size truck like
the F-150 SuperCrew, extensive customer research was conducted to gauge reaction to such a
configuration. The response from work and personal use customers was overwhelming. Customers
said they truly appreciated the extra interior space, not only for people, but for clean, dry and secure
storage for things such as tools and groceries.

"Offering a more user friendly, comfortable interior while maintaining pickup versatility is a swift
answer to a new customer demand," says Al Giombetti, Ford Truck group brand manager. "We’ve
seen the steady growth in the pickup truck market for several years, led, in part, by the personal use
area." For those times when the pickup box is called upon for hard work, SuperCrew meets the needs
of most customers with 44.2 cubic feet of cargo capacity. Standard payload of 1,765 pounds is the
same as F-150 SuperCab.

Larger items, such as 4x8 sheets of plywood, fit between the wheel houses and can be carried with
the tailgate lowered. An optional Bed Extender allows more flexibility when transporting large items
such as lumber, cinder blocks or firewood. The tubular steel bed extender is a curved cage unit which
attaches to the rear of the pickup bed. With the tailgate lowered, the unit pivots from its stowed
position within the box and locks into place extending the load-floor to seven feet. With the tailgate
closed the stowed bed extender provides a convenient storage area, keeping smaller items from sliding
around the bed while the truck is in motion. The Bed Extender can also be removed, allowing full,
unobstructed use of the 51/2-foot box.

Convenient All Around

The F-150 SuperCrew offers standard power adjustable pedals, a pickup truck first, designed to
improve driver comfort. The brake and accelerator pedals can be adjusted up to three inches rearward
in a horizontal plane from their standard location. This provides greater comfort for a wider range of
drivers, making F-150 SuperCrew even more appealing to a greater number of customers.

Remote keyless entry for F-150 SuperCrew is standard on Lariat and optional on XLT models. This
improves convenience for both drivers and passengers when they enter or exit the vehicle. Lariat also
includes a keyless entry keypad as standard equipment for further convenience.

A standard AM/FM radio with a single in-dash CD player satisfies customer demand for a
full-featured sound system. Also, the new enclosed rear storage compartment permits an optional
six-disc CD player with the standard front split-bench seat. When ordered with Captain’s Chairs, the
optional six-disc CD player is mounted in the floor console.

F-150 SuperCrew is equipped with three child safety seat tethers, located in the back seat, for
improved child safety. The tether anchors provide parents with an improved method for more securely
buckling in their child safety seats. Straps which attach to the tethers, available through child safety
manufacturers, are used to supplement the traditional safety belts for securing the child safety seats.

Powertrain

The F-150 SuperCrew offers a choice of two Triton™ V-8 engines – both of which meet federal Low
Emission Vehicle (LEV) standards – combined with a proven F-Series 4-speed automatic
transmission. The two-valve, 4.6-liter SOHC Triton™ V-8 delivers 220 hp at _4,500 rpm. Peak torque
is 290 lb.-ft. at 3,250 rpm.

The two-valve, 5.4-liter SOHC Triton™ V-8 delivers a maximum power output of 260 hp at 4,500 rpm
with torque of 350 lb.-ft. at 2,500 rpm.

The drivetrain, chassis and braking systems are adopted from the current-model under-8,500-pound
GVW F-Series trucks. When properly equipped, towing capability is up to 8,000-pounds trailer weight.

Driving Characteristics

To accommodate its extra passenger-carrying role, F-150 SuperCrew has improved on the excellent
ride qualities and interior quietness of its F-150 stablemates.

New body mounts and staggered shock absorbers on the rear suspension contribute to improved ride
smoothness with less freeway "hop," and reduced noise, vibration and harshness. The standard
four-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) provides an extra measure of control in bad weather or
emergency braking conditions.

Electric shift-on-the fly capability with a convenient rotary switch allows smooth engagement or
disengagement of the transfer case on 4x4 models.

The combination of these features deliver F-150 SuperCrew driving dynamics that are rugged enough
for cargo hauling, yet smooth and comfortable for passenger carrying.

Tough Truck Heritage

F-150 SuperCrew builds on the F-Series tradition of "Built Ford Tough" excellence and high customer
acceptance. It extends the F-Series range by answering customer demand for more passenger space
without compromising the pickup truck functionality, capability and versatility.

F-Series has been the best-selling truck for 23 consecutive years, and the best-selling vehicle of any
kind, car or truck, for the past 18 years.

The new 2001 F-150 SuperCrew models will be built at the Kansas City Assembly Plant in Missouri
and will be on sale at Ford Dealerships in February, 2000.