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Where can I download the order guide for the 2011 F-series with EcoBoost engine option? Will the FX4 EcoBoost come with an e-locker rear differential or is it a limited slip? What about the front axle? How fast are the EcoBoost F-series?

I recall that there were promo videos floating around where "experts" talked about how the F-series was superior to the other pickups of the same class. I recall one discussion focused on how Chevy bolted all their stuff onto the fenders, while Ford used multiple layers. Another focused on the frame rails (boxed/hydroformed, etc...) and how much bed movement there was in the competition. Does anyone have any links to these or know of similar videos? I'm in the market for a pickup and it seems that the F-150 is the clear winner if you want something rugged. The Dodge is too expensive, the Chevy uses rear drum brakes, and the Nissan/Toyota aren't rugged.

Ford is killing itself slowly by eliminating everything that the customers want. In the business world, this is called delivering LOW QUALITY products and services, as in products and services that don't necessarily meet or even exceed customer requirements. A HIGH QUALITY product/service would entail meeting 100% customer requirements and then some.

I understand what you're saying. I guess all I really need to know are: When it was built/assembled, so I can celebrate its real birthday, and when I should expect to receive it. And yes, I celebrate the birthdays of all my Ford engines and Ford vehicles!

Ford does not have "too many models". If you compare Ford to GM or Toyota, you will see that Ford doesn't offer nearly as many platforms as GM or Toyota.

It's available online to dealerships only unless you know of a website that allows you to check the status using the dealer code, order number, MY, and body code. Why does Ford make it so difficult for the general public to track the scheduling of their ordered vehicle? I can track the progress of a $20 shipment via DHL or UPS. Why couldn't we do the same for a $30,000 - $50,000 car? It's the 21st century and Ford hasn't figured out a way to let non-dealerships track factory orders. It was the same way 10 years ago but I could understand since not all firms were that fluent with the internet. Ford lets its fleet customers access the same info online, it wouldn't be that much more difficult to let non-fleet buyers do the same thing online.

The ERL (Evil Robot lady) has been down for several days and I heard rumors that Ford is phasing that system out and moving it online only. Currently I hear Ford dealerships can access the online system using Concepts and Fleet buyers can use fleet.ford.com That leaves the question, what about the Average Joe/Jane who wants to know every up to minute detail on where their Mustang GT is or when their F-150 is going to arrive? If Ford is getting rid of the ERL, we won't have any way of accessing this information and we'll just have to annoy our local dealership. It's the 21st century where you can track the progress of almost every order you make. Why can't we track the progress of a $30k-$50k investment? For that much money, Ford should allow non-fleet buyers to track the progress of their investment. As a Ford shareholder, my investing confidence would increase if Ford appreciated its customers.

If it is indeed the new Boss engine or at the very least the 4.6 3V V8, Ford better damn well sell it to civilians as well as police.

4.6L 3V V8? The intake manifold runners on the 05-up GT appear to be quite larger than the 4.6L 2V V8 intake manifold runners.