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For me the axle I choose is based on current and future towing needs. I thinks in just everyday driving you would be perfectly happy with the 3.55, but my opinion is based on the fact that I have a 2010 Taurus SHO with the 3.5 ecoboost and this motor has Torque. I have not driven an ecoboost F150 just so you know. By the way, I assume you are military being where you are, and if so thank you for your service and all that you guys do to keep us safe.

No problem, just airing my overall frustrations. Getting back on topic, I am trying to get my salesman to email the job 2 pdf to me so I can post it up, but he just preferred to print it for me. Regarding job2, things are really up in the air with the problem going on at both assembly plants regarding the pcm issue. We were on balls to the walls overtime and then last week all overtime cancelled and then last week they cancelled whole shifts, and now this week word of layoffs is coming up. We should still start job2 next week with the axles and then the assembly plant is 2-3 days after us to start production. However, this new issue could change all this. Also regarding job2, just because they start job2 doesn't mean they are ready to start running ecoboost. It is just that the ecoboost can't be built until there are job2 axles. Regarding myself, I have worked at the Ford Utica Trim plant building interiors for 7 years, Dearborn Truck Plant for 3 years in Final Assembly, and now Sterling Axle Plant building F150 axles. I also have family members at DTP currently. I only put up info that I am allowed to and have a good feeling that is actual info and not rumor to the best of my ability.

Thank you for posting the confirmation of the 4.10 elocker. I have the printed job2 from my dealer and don't understand why nobody else can seem to get it from their dealer. I tried to scan and post the changes pages which is 2, but couldn't get it to work. It is really aggrivating when Ford employees come on this site to help customers out, and all they get is doubted. I posted this 4.10 option to give people a heads up because I actually physically build the axles for all the f150's and thought people might want to know before they get their order in. I know things at Ford change on a daily basis but we the employees at Ford just want to help the customer out by coming on this site and posting information. One thing I have learned is that the dealer is the last to find anything out. My salesman is calling me to find out what is going on with these trucks.

Oh sorry, forgot Canada has differences than US. Did your dealer have the job 2 order guide? Thanks for the link, but the two asterisk next to the 4.10 say at the bottom of the page Raptor. The Raptor gets 4.10 elocker and all other trim levels with 6.2 get 3.73 limited slip. I would consider the 4.10 if it was an option.

I ordered a 6.2 Lariat, but have been very curious about the 4.10 option thinking it was possibly for the 6.2 trucks other than Raptor. Where do you see the 4.10 as a option for the Harley or Limited? I went to build and price, and it wouldn't let me put it on either truck and looked again at the job 2 order guide and nothing in there. Just curious if you are seeing something I'm not. I did not ask how much the 4.10 option was. The dealer didn't even know the job 2 guide was out or about the 4.10. I just asked them to look it up. Your dealer should be able to look it up.

If your order hasn't been scheduled yet, you can make changes to the order.

I just test drove my dealers first 2011. It was a screw lariat 5.0. They got it in yesterday. Also, new info about the 4.10 elocker option! I had my dealer look to see if there was a job 2 order guide and sure enough it came out nov 30. He printed it up for me, and right on the axle page it list a 4.10 ELOCKER for ECOBOOST trucks. At the bottom of the page it says requires FX4 package with 20" wheels and max tow package. Also the mileage on the 5.0 truck they got in said 14city/19hwy. Thats only 1 mpg better than 5.4. I know it has more power though.

No, I am trying to find that out myself as I am waiting on my order. I will post if I get any info from work.

F150's are now shipping! I just recieved news from my brother at dtp that they have recieved the oktb which means ok to buy. They will start shipping immediately!

Job 2 absolutely is for the ecoboost engines. I heard the ecoboost was breaking the job 1 pinion shafts and thats why they went to a thicker super duty size pinion shaft. Also the upgraded bearings are a precaution for the Raptors not that ford is having any problems but want to be cautious is what i was told. Job 2 upgrades will be on all 9.75 axles however. This 4.10 elocker is a last minute thing coming from ford. About three weeks ago we built about 10 axles for ford for mileage testing. Then we built about 20-30 more for more test trucks. This is not the same 4.10 elocker that is for the raptor 6.2. I was only told that the engineer thought it was a option for job 2 on the fx4 trim. Could it be an option for the 5.0 motor to make it a max tow package, that is just my guess. jmmec-the xlt's are built both at dtp and ktp however because of your location I would assume it will be built at ktp but that is only a guess. I would assume that cause you just ordered your truck it would be a job 2 build cause I have had a truck ordered since sept 13 and haven't even gotten scheduled yet. Also as far as I know the assembly plant hasn't even recieved the ok to ship yet. I would check your priority # though to see what the dealer set it at. 8-12 weeks is a real honest guess by the dealer.

No the raptor axles are wider than the standard axle, and when we started running them I thought somebody put the wrong axle tubes on, but the engineer said the 4.10 ELocker would be an option on regular F150's for job2. He said he thought it was for the FX4 but wasn't sure. Also, the job 2 axles are upgraded with better bearings and a thicker pinion shaft. There might be more upgrades but that is what I know so far. I saw our schedule and we have 11 days of job 1 production left then start job 2. I would wait for job 2 cause you are getting a stronger better rear axle. They said it was almost as strong as the super duty.

We are about 2 to 3 days ahead of the assembly plant. Also we are running 4.10 elockers which will be a new option for the regular f150. Dont know which trim levels or motors. I asked an engineer and he thought it was for the fx4.

We at sterling axle start running the job 2 axles week of dec 13

Does anybody know when job1 is at either DTP or KC for the 2011 trucks?

Here is the prices from the order sheet. Option Retail DLR INV F150 4x4 SS Crew 39615 35858 LTHR CPT CHAIRS 975 809 6.2 EFI 2V V8 1995 1656 CHROME PK 1495 1241 POWER MOONROOF 995 826 SONY NAVIGATION 2495 2071 MAX TRL PKG 565 469 LARIAT PLUS PKG 950 789 20" CHROME WHL 995 826 FUEL CHARGE 104.76 FDAF ASSESSMENT 503 DEST AND DELIV 975 TOTAL BASE AND OPTIONS 51055 46127.76 LARIAT PREMIUM DISCOUNT (1000) (830) TOTAL 50055 45297.76

I went and finalized my order tonight and the cost of the 6.2 V8 was $1995. Didn't know if you wanted me to list any other option cost, which I would be happy to do, just let me know.

I haven't seen the actual cost per option yet cause I still have to go back to dealer and confirm the DORA is correct and sign off on the order. I will see the price per option and post as soon as I get back to the dealer to finalize order.

I just placed an order for a 2011 F150 Lariat 6.2 V8. It had to be a crewcab with the 5.5 bed. I had to get the max tow package which also forced me to get the chrome package. I also opted for the 20 inch chrome wheel option. Other options, Nav Sony system, Sunroof, Lariat plus package, was forced to get the seats with center console cause of the 6.2 motor. I think thats all the options and the MSRP came to $50,105. I get A plan which was a nice discount as well.

Bob, I had a similar issue with a vibration in the body at the same rpm range, and the dealer tried to tell me thats just a normal sound. I contacted Ford and they recognized the problem and said this was happening in other vehicles as well. I took the car back to the dealer and they thought they fixed it but it came back and even louder. Now, a friend of mine has a performance shop and he lifted it and we looked under the car where they said it was and he was able to locate the problem immediately. I will try to explain this the best I can. On the passenger side of the car in front of the rear tire is where you want to look. If you find the gas tank and look right in front of it there is a black kind of box that is the charcoal filter. You will also see black fuel lines that run along side the gas tank and then turn and run inside a black plastic cover next to the charcoal box like between the gas tank and charcoal box. If you follow the fuel lines into the cover you will see a plastic bracket the holds the fuel lines and if you move the fuel lines up and down that bracket hits the body of the car. Well at that certain rpm those fuel lines vibrate and cause that bracket to hit the body of the car causing a vibration humming sound. What I have done to temporarliy fix this is just pulled the lines down a little bit and shoved a shop towel in there and the sound is completely gone. Hopefully this will help.

When did you order the car? I ordered mine two weeks ago and haven't heard anything.

I work at DTP, and we have built some Job#2 trucks and I didn't notice any difference. I asked around about changes and was told that there are only minor changes like different bolts and small parts like that.

Do you know how many went to Wayne from DTP?

I am on ILO from DTP and called the 866# and they said if you work for Ford and recieve Sub Pay, you do not have to register with Michigan Works. She said she just has to change some code in the computer and I was all set, to keep calling Marvin on my scheduled weeks.

I'm from DTP as well, and got the same paperwork. Won't we go into JSP before that 2009 date occurs, which would keep our health benefits going?

I also recieved my sub pay today to be deposited on 7-21. I also have a question about when we claim our first two weeks of layoff starting after shutdown. This is for people on C crew or were on C crew. Do we have to claim any Sunday pay for the first week of layoff starting 7-20? Like vacation pay for that day since we would have worked, or claim nothing because there is no more C crew as of 6-30?