StevenCaylor Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 (edited) I'm signed up for the DriveF150 program this Saturday in Fontana, CA (near Los Angeles). Are there any questions you want asked or things that you want me to check out? Edited November 11, 2010 by StevenCaylor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonettech Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 I'm signed up for the DriveF150 program this Saturday in Fontana, CA (near Los Angeles). Are there any questions you want asked or things that you want me to check out? Yes. When will we see the 5.0L at the dealers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevensecondsuv Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 I'm signed up for the DriveF150 program this Saturday in Fontana, CA (near Los Angeles). Are there any questions you want asked or things that you want me to check out? Did you get any kind of confirmation email or call from Ford after signing up? I signed up for December 9th but I haven't received an email or call confirming my appointment. I looked again today, and now the website is saying that my zip code is outside of their supported area. I'm now wondering if I'm signed up or not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonj80 Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Yes. When will we see the 5.0L at the dealers. There are lots full of them around Dearborn and Allen Park, I'm guessing week of 22 they might start showing up assuming there isn't any issues with them, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpvbs Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 (edited) Did you get any kind of confirmation email or call from Ford after signing up? I signed up for December 9th but I haven't received an email or call confirming my appointment. I looked again today, and now the website is saying that my zip code is outside of their supported area. I'm now wondering if I'm signed up or not... I have an appointment scheduled 12/7. I received both a confirmation email the day after I scheduled it online and a telephone call a couple of days later. Edited November 12, 2010 by jpvbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenCaylor Posted November 12, 2010 Author Share Posted November 12, 2010 Did you get any kind of confirmation email or call from Ford after signing up? I signed up for December 9th but I haven't received an email or call confirming my appointment. I looked again today, and now the website is saying that my zip code is outside of their supported area. I'm now wondering if I'm signed up or not... Yes. I received an email with a registration bar code right after I registered. Then two days ago, I received a reminder email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevensecondsuv Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Yeah, I'm thinking that something was screwed up with the website when I registered because now it's saying that my zip code (about 70 miles west of Chicago, IL) is outside their coverage area. That's really too bad, because I was looking forward to driving the dang thing and asking the Ford guy(s) some questions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLPRacing Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Did you get any kind of confirmation email or call from Ford after signing up? I signed up for December 9th but I haven't received an email or call confirming my appointment. I looked again today, and now the website is saying that my zip code is outside of their supported area. I'm now wondering if I'm signed up or not... I have an appointment scheduled 12/7. I received both a confirmation email the day after I scheduled it online and a telephone call a couple of days later. Yes. I received an email with a registration bar code right after I registered. Then two days ago, I received a reminder email. I got an instant email and a phone call the same day. Can't wait! I'm going to see if they will let me tow my boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonettech Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 There are lots full of them around Dearborn and Allen Park, I'm guessing week of 22 they might start showing up assuming there isn't any issues with them, I have heard so many different thing I not sure what to believe anymore. My old truck was in a wreck and I need one asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonettech Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 I'm signed up for the DriveF150 program this Saturday in Fontana, CA (near Los Angeles). Are there any questions you want asked or things that you want me to check out? Give us an update when you can, hopefully with 5.0L arrival date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixt9coug Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 I had a slot at 12. However, my stupid ass slept in today and I didn't wake up until 11am!! Dammit!!!! There is no way in hell I can shower, and get my ass from Norwalk to Fontana in less than an hour. I can't remember the last time I slept in so long for no reason either. Way to screw things up Steve. Good job. Yes, I also had the confirmation email too. I suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah Harbinger Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 There are lots full of them around Dearborn and Allen Park, I'm guessing week of 22 they might start showing up assuming there isn't any issues with them, You should have gone - maybe they would have given you Sixt9coug's spot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixt9coug Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 Rub it in why don't ya? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixt9coug Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 So how'd it go you jerks.... i mean, you fine gentlemen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprink696 Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 So has anyone driven one yet? How'd they handle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenCaylor Posted November 15, 2010 Author Share Posted November 15, 2010 (edited) Just got home. I have a neice that lives 5 minutes from the race track, so we all met at her place and then the 8 of us carpooled in her Armada. Beautiful day, light breeze and 78 degrees. With the reservation system Ford had in place, crowd control was great. It was never crowded enough where you had to wait a long time for the test drives. Check in was quick. We filled out the appropriate forms and were assigned writst bands, Blue for those over 18 with valid drivers licences. Yellow for those kids who could do ride alongs. Red for those too young (still needed safety seats). The intro area had some trucks with the hoods up and you could sit in. There was a trailer that had exhibits for the four new engines with engineers who could answer questions. The first test I did was trailer towing. I told them I've never towed anything before, so they had me try the lighter of the two trailers, 6500 pounds. All the F150s for this test were SuperCrews with the EcoBoost engine and the Max Trailer Towing package with 3.73 gears. Got in, adjusted seat and mirrors, started the engine, engaged tow/haul mode and then stopped and asked how the Integrated Trailor Brake Controller worked. He was very knowlegable and gave a lot of the technical aspects of the system (I had to smile. He had an accent exactly like Vin Diesel). I don't have any reference to go by, but it felt like we weren't towing anything. From the staging area, we went down a connection road to another large parking lot where there were cones set up where we could brake, accelerate and turn corners. Even under moderate throttle, with the low end torque, there was no lag. When you punch it, it was amazing. You'd have no problem merging on a freeway or passing a slow vehicle. For braking, I didn't go for full ABS mode, but found it braked again like there was nothing behind you. Now, on to the performance tests. They had a staging area set up with four lines, one for each of the new drivetrains. Of course, the shortest line was for the 3.7 and the longest for the 6.2. Out from the staging area was a short chicane course where you could test the handling. You approach the short drag strip and slowly approach until you are staged. The Christmas Tree goes off and out you go. There were also a few of the competitors trucks available for testing. Here's how it went (all trucks were SuperCrew except for the SuperCab N/A 3.7 Ford and 4.3 Chevy). Sorry, didn't get a chance to test every single truck. 46.3 @ 8.0 Chevy V6 4.3 52.2 @ 7.2 Ford V6 3.7 55.4 @ 6.8 Ford V8 5.0 52.5 @ 6.7 Ford V6 EcoBoost (Please remember, I'm a total amateur when it comes to drag racing) The one that was most impressive was the N/A 3.7. You expect the others to be quick, but you don't expect the 3.7 to haul ass (relatively, it definitely wasn't a dog). If you have kids, the older ones can ride along. As promised, there were things to do for the young ones. like a bounce house and a semi with some road racing games to play, in addition to a viewing area (hay bales!) where they could watch the adults run the drag strip. On exit, they ask you to fill out a quesstionare. They supplied Gatorade and cold water (I was so thirsty). As a bonus, on the way back to the neice's Armada, I noticed that a new Explorer was parked next to us. PS I asked them when the new trucks would hit the show rooms. They said that they would start arriving Mid-December. Edited November 15, 2010 by StevenCaylor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixt9coug Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Sounds like a blast. I wish I had made it out there but oh well. Did they allow pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenCaylor Posted November 15, 2010 Author Share Posted November 15, 2010 I am assuming they did allow pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 (edited) Sounds like a blast. I wish I had made it out there but oh well. Did they allow pics? I took a few pics at the Houston event. I posted them in a thread awhile back, Edit: My link Edited November 15, 2010 by TomServo92 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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