biggyj1206 Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Any new Mule shots of the 09' F 150? I haven't found any new shots in sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalu Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 (edited) It will still be an August 08 launch. DTP is running 130 or so through the system in January and then the launch team will be doing the 2008.5 launch.These are all just test runs to see how the system handles the new truck. Most of the tooling at DTP did not work when we ran our tests a few weeks ago. Trades will be working on that when we have an extra week off at Christmas. KCAP has already run some 2008.5 and 2009 ,also ran the 60 year aniversary 2008.5 edition. How many 09 has DTP run so far. Seems hard to believe that they would wait another 7 months from January for the 09 launch. The 09's were evaluation units. I bet they are going to run a limited number of the 60 year aniversary model on the 2008.5 a dive right into the 09 in late first quarter or early second. We had no problems running the 09 through our system. Edited October 4, 2007 by kalu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalu Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 (edited) Has anyone heard anything about better mpg? Like a displacement on demand type thing, a hybrid, or anything at all? oh and you said it was heavy, is it heavier then current models? thanks. Don't know for sure how much heavier, crew cab itself is taller and longer, the wheel base on the crew cab with 6.75 box is of course longer which means more frame also. Add a step tailgate, box side steps, ect. it all adds up. Wish they would put a straight 4 turbo diesel with about 4.5 liters in it, doubt a straight six would fit. The old 4.9 inline six gas motor was awesome. Edited October 4, 2007 by kalu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalu Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 (edited) Just curious. What is done with these early production models? Torn down to assess build quality, used as power-train mules, or maybe crash test vehicles? Do they have VIN's assigned to them? I suspect all the above, no VIN #'s.Usually her at KCAP we build these early trucks and give them to some guys here that do alot of farming also to run them in the ground so to speak. We then try to improve on what we find to be defficient. For example, on the pn96 model the box was not holding up very well, so parts were slightly re-engineered, or metal thickness added and spot welds added and or relocated. I wouldnt suggest putting a 3000lb+ hay bail in the back of an F-150 but thats what they do. Edited October 4, 2007 by kalu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Cool! Thanks for the reply! :happy feet: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray101988 Posted October 5, 2007 Author Share Posted October 5, 2007 (edited) anyone have any news at all on any ways theyre trying to salvage mpg now or in the next couple of yrs? thx. sorry i keep asking same question, just hoping for a good answer i guess lol. Edited October 7, 2007 by ray101988 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texer rangas Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 Great posts- Any more info on the interiors, guys. You said it was real good. Can you say any more about them? I am getting real up for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray101988 Posted October 8, 2007 Author Share Posted October 8, 2007 Interesting info. sounds accurate. is this our igor? lol check it out: http://www.autosavant.net/2007/10/predicti...-ford-f150.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblood Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 The spy pics make it look like a current F-150 with a SD grill and headlights, interior looks lifted out of the Expy, not going to cut it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fla.boy Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 the article is very encouraging! however at this stage of the game ford has to hit a home run with the f150, and releasing redisigned massive, awesome looking f150 that is as usual ! underpowered ! is a play the cannot afford! dammit ford if your going to do this go all the way with it! i want ford to be no#1 . sorry for the rant! i will go back to lurking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texer rangas Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 That's right. Has there ever been a more important time to go for a killer hit? Do everything to crush the competition. Everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 the article is very encouraging! however at this stage of the game ford has to hit a home run with the f150, and releasing redisigned massive, awesome looking f150 that is as usual ! underpowered ! is a play the cannot afford! dammit ford if your going to do this go all the way with it! i want ford to be no#1 . sorry for the rant! i will go back to lurking! Well, at least it should be equipped with a 6-speed auto at launch. Probably have to wait 6-8 months for the Boss V8s and diesel. The 6-speed alone REALLY woke up the Expedition though, so I'll wait and see to see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray101988 Posted October 9, 2007 Author Share Posted October 9, 2007 (edited) hey. interestig comment about 5.8L and 6.2L. says that there might be both and it sounds like they might mean at launch or close to it. anyone have any ideas or comments? i havnt rlly heard anything about a 5.8 for the 2009 F150 for a while. http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-f-150-future.html Edited October 9, 2007 by ray101988 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 The spy pics make it look like a current F-150 with a SD grill and headlights, interior looks lifted out of the Expy, not going to cut it.. On point 1, your a blind idiot on point 2, your a blind idiot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 (edited) Edited October 9, 2007 by suv_guy_19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblood Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 On point 1, your a blind idiot on point 2, your a blind idiot Oh looky, BON's #1 troll called me an idiot, please go back to masterbating over Jac Nasser's headshot you imbecile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Oh looky, BON's #1 troll called me an idiot, please go back to masterbating over Jac Nasser's headshot you imbecile. No no, you have me confused with someone else. Its Bill Ford I like, not Jac Nasser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fla.boy Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 (edited) market domination ! thats the only acceptable strategy ford should be using for the 09 f150! that means complete and total inhalation of the competition! a truck that when presented to the public ,visually stimulates the senses, a truck that when the competition sees it, it knows they have a major problem! this strategy will not work if you give the public the most awesome looking truck they have ever seen and then no engine to back it up! to sum it all up mr.ford its called the total package! thats what kills the compettion the total package! badass truck + badass motor = SALES! i am a ford consumer, i currently drive a 07 mustang gt, convertable, my father is a ford consumer ,he is currently driving a 05 excursion with the powerstroke. this is his 2nd excursion. my mother is a ford consumer, she has a 06 explorer, this is her 3rd explorer DO THE BEST! SO YOU WILL BE THE BEST! THEN YOU ARE THE BEST! Edited October 10, 2007 by fla.boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 market domination ! thats the only acceptable strategy ford should be using for the 09 f150! that means complete and total inhalation of the competition! a truck that when presented to the public ,visually stimulates the senses, a truck that when the competition sees it, it knows they have a major problem! this strategy will not work if you give the public the most awesome looking truck they have ever seen and then no engine to back it up! to sum it all up mr.ford its called the total package! thats what kills the compettion the total package! badass truck + badass motor = SALES! i am a ford consumer, i currently drive a 07 mustang gt, convertable, my father is a ford consumer ,he is currently driving a 05 excursion with the powerstroke. this is his 2nd excursion. my mother is a ford consumer, she has a 06 explorer, this is her 3rd explorer DO THE BEST! SO YOU WILL BE THE BEST! THEN YOU ARE THE BEST! Ford has never been a horsepower leader. The lead comes in being able to tow and haul significantly more than the competition. It comes from having the most available configurations, over 1 billion in fact. For is the truck leader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray101988 Posted October 10, 2007 Author Share Posted October 10, 2007 hey where did u get those, i kinda of like the set up on the right better. less buttons you kno? anyway nice post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 (edited) hey where did u get those, i kinda of like the set up on the right better. less buttons you kno? anyway nice post. There are less buttons because of the navigation system. I got the future f150 interior from here, and the Expedition from ford.ca Still fewer buttons, but the ones on the F150 are obviously for something. Edited October 10, 2007 by suv_guy_19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray101988 Posted October 10, 2007 Author Share Posted October 10, 2007 There are less buttons because of the navigation system. I got the future f150 interior from here, and the Expedition from ford.ca Still fewer buttons, but the ones on the F150 are obviously for something. hey. is this suppose to be the f150? it looks rlly good. anyway wont the interiors look diff for the diff trims? nice pics. thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 hey. is this suppose to be the f150? it looks rlly good. anyway wont the interiors look diff for the diff trims? nice pics. thx that is the funkmaster flex expedition igor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 hey. is this suppose to be the f150? it looks rlly good. anyway wont the interiors look diff for the diff trims? nice pics. thx Yeah, its what Igor said, the only one I could find without navigation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92merc Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 The red interior one looks to have the same audio system, and HVAC controls my 2007 Montego have. Same as 500 then too. Not that I'm complaining. I have no problems using them I'd be satisfied with a XLT trim level Supercrew and those controls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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