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Jabby: I had the same problem as you. I loved the F250 and wanted one really bad, although I was only going to tow an 18ft trailer and tractor 3-5 times a year. I drove a F250 with a 5.4L. It was a dog. It would not move out of its own tracks. It would not slip a wheel on wet pavement. So I drove a second F250 with the 5.4L, same diagnosis, total lack of power. I can not comment on the V10. I then drove the same truck except with a diesel. (NOTE: All three trucks were at the same dealer, and test drives were on the same day.) What a difference the diesel made, lots of power. My current research indicates that the MPG on the F250 with a 5.4L will be about 11 to 13 MPG mixed driving with no trailer. Towing will be a lot less with a 7000 lb trailer and the V10 will fair no better than the V8 I Got a F150 5.4L. It will do…

According to Ford’s build it web site you can ONLY get 20” with the 3.55 rear axle, but with the 3.73 rear axle you can get 18” or 20” rims. My problem is that I want the 3.55 rear axle (A little better fuel economy) , but not the 20” rims. I want the 18 rims due to the fact that I will have to be off road at times.

Why does a Lariat, Crew Cab, 4x4, 6 ½ foot bed truck equipped with the 3.55 limited slip rear axle require the addition of 20” wheels while the 3.73 limited slip rear axle will allow for the 18” wheel option? Similar STX or XLT models do not require the larger 20” wheels no matter what rear axle it has. Is there a brake diameter difference on the 3.55 axle for the Lariat or is there some other difference?

My Ford Dealer called today and said that he could place my 2009 F-150 order on May 16th an delivery would be 6 to 8 weeks later. :happy feet: Can anyone confirm this? I have no reason to doubt him as he has always been more than helpful and has went out of his way to make a customer 110% satisfied.

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-ford-f-150/577020/