kyle Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 First drive of the F150 that I have seen..... Good article and looking forward to seeing more positive reviews for this truck. I had the opportunity to sit in and really go over the F150 at NADA this year and I am impressed. Think Dodge is doing a great job of bringing some a new things to this market and it will only help make everyone better. What a great time to see this segment get some really good products and I fully expect Ford to deliver! http://www.autoblog.com/2014/10/02/2015-ford-f-150-first-drive-review-video/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I still think Ford is "sand-bagging" on the engine bay choices....my bet is with RAM's success with their 3.0L Ecodiesel model, Ford will just "show up" and bada-bing....bada-boom....it will have the 3.2L Powerstroke in it from Transit when Kansas City production goes under the knife to upgrade the plant for the Alumi-150's...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 (edited) While the loss of 500-plus pounds hasn't necessarily improved the F-150's ride quality F150s traditionally ride better when they're towing or hauling, i.e. "doing work." Disappointed to know that this vehicle also has the auditory equivalent of these accoutrements: Edited October 3, 2014 by RichardJensen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I found this part a tad comical: The metal is also highly resistant to corrosion, meaning rust should be less of a worry. Rust is a ZERO worry on the aluminum panels. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosetang Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I found this part a tad comical: Rust is a ZERO worry on the aluminum panels. I think they anticipated someone like P71 jumping up and down in the comments saying "the steel parts will still rust, Ford Sucks!" If they didn't leave themselves an out in the wording of that sentence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 .....Rust is a ZERO worry on the aluminum panels. But scratches and other damage will in time, corrode.....I hear ya though....I chuckled a little on the statement too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havelock Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 So the lightest F150(4,050) is only 130 lbs heavier than the lightest Colorado (3,920) 2wd,I4 auto, extended cab. The lightest v6 Colorado is 40lbs heavier than the lightest F150. Interesting times for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I think they anticipated someone like P71 jumping up and down in the comments saying "the steel parts will still rust, Ford Sucks!" If they didn't leave themselves an out in the wording of that sentence. No, I'm pretty sure he was just talking about the loominum and doesn't understand you can't get iron oxide without iron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 So the lightest F150(4,050) is only 130 lbs heavier than the lightest Colorado (3,920) 2wd,I4 auto, extended cab. The lightest v6 Colorado is 40lbs heavier than the lightest F150. Interesting times for sure. What if it actually gets better fuel economy than the Canyonado? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 What if it actually gets better fuel economy than the Canyonado? $20 says the F150's best FE number is better than the V6 Canyonado. IIRC, the I4 Canyonado is rated at 28...not sure if the F150 will match that though. I'm thinking 27, but they may hit 28 with the SFE model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 No, I'm pretty sure he was just talking about the loominum and doesn't understand you can't get iron oxide without iron. Oops. I just realized he said "corrosion" not rust so I withdraw my comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev-Mo Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 (edited) I find this most interesting - directly from the comment section: "Just built a basic plow truck. Regular cab, 6ft bed, 4x4, Stripped XL package, (steel wheels, rubber floor, etc), plow package which requires 5.0L V8. Came out to $37,000. Add sales tax and you're talking $40,000 for a basic work truck. I hope they're putting money on the hood right off the bat". Edited October 3, 2014 by Kev-Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Who, in their right mind, buys a NEW truck to move SNOW? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerdude20 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 (edited) I find this most interesting - directly from the comment section: "Just built a basic plow truck. Regular cab, 6ft bed, 4x4, Stripped XL package, (steel wheels, rubber floor, etc), plow package which requires 5.0L V8. Came out to $37,000. Add sales tax and you're talking $40,000 for a basic work truck. I hope they're putting money on the hood right off the bat". Not sure this person knows what a stripped truck is but I just built a XL F150 regular cab with 5.0L, 4x4, and 6.5' bed. Price is about 32k prior to any rebates or haggling. Edited October 3, 2014 by blazerdude20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherminator98 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Who, in their right mind, buys a NEW truck to move SNOW? Who buys a 50k+ new Raptor to go off roading? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherminator98 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Not sure this person knows what a stripped truck is but I just built a XL F150 regular cab with 5.0L, 4x4, and 6.5' bed. Price is about 32k prior to any rebates or haggling. Yeah I'm pretty sure he had leather, heated and cooled seats etc...I know I priced out a truck and it was $47K, but it also had all the stuff my SHO had too in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev-Mo Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Not sure this person knows what a stripped truck is but I just built a XL F150 regular cab with 5.0L, 4x4, and 6.5' bed. Price is about 32k prior to any rebates or haggling. image.jpg For the record - I love the truck. Many work trucks here in Colorado have plow frames on them. Same in SD-no? Someone is buying these trucks new with proper equipment. Landscapers, builders, other outdoor maintenance services companies take to plowing when the weather prevents them from working outside. What is so odd or unreasonable about that? Landscaping business in a 4 season climate buys a work truck(s) in the summer but equips it for plowing so come winter they can keep working when the snow flies. Add the equipment for required for plowing (as the comment clearly noted) and your $32k truck becomes a bit more expensive without leather etc. The guy just commented that basic properly equipped work trucks have become expensive and he is correct. All this advanced engineering comes at a price. Hopefully, the improvements provide a nice ROI for the business over the long term. I had a recent conversation with my neighbor (has a business that services the infrastructure for water districts) and he stressed that costs associated with his fleet of trucks and other vital equipment is a huge and growing expense for his company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Blame mandatory safety features and tougher crash standards for part of that. The average cost of any vehicle is closer to $32K (if not higher now). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinaw Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Who, in their right mind, buys a NEW truck to move SNOW? Contractors. I live in rural northern Michigan where forest management (logging) and gas/oil are big. I also live in the Lake Michigan snow belt. It’s not at all unusual to see fleets of trucks, many brand new with snowplows, opening up access roads to a logging job or well site. Either you plow your way in or you don’t work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Larson Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Really wish they would get around to releasing the fuel economy ratings. What is taking so long???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 It’s not at all unusual to see fleets of trucks Those people aren't paying retail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Someone is buying these trucks new with proper equipment. Landscapers, builders, other outdoor maintenance services companies take to plowing when the weather prevents them from working outside. What is so odd or unreasonable about that? I know very few landscapers and outdoor maintenance companies of small size that buy new equipment, and larger outfits buy through Ford's fleet ops and don't pay retail. There are very few businesses buying *one* brand new plow truck, unless they're bringing in enough cash and using the truck for enough other things to be able to afford new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherminator98 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Really wish they would get around to releasing the fuel economy ratings. What is taking so long???? Next month from what I heard and I'm assuming last minute tweeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Really wish they would get around to releasing the fuel economy ratings. What is taking so long???? EPA. Ford isn't releasing numbers until the government does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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