Eel Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 A very good look, in my opinion. Looks tough and sturdy as it should. I think it is a definite improvement over the previous truck. It should do well if the overall future economy supports large pickup sales in general. Looks better than the competition to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
range Posted October 1, 2006 Author Share Posted October 1, 2006 (edited) Edited October 1, 2006 by range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Does anyone know the purpose of the cut out slots in the tailpipes? I found the Pic of the '63 Super Duty. Check out the grille/fender lines. Strong heritage here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoman594 Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 (edited) The design is growing on me. Edited October 2, 2006 by Shoman594 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangeRover Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Ok, I see a new grille, headlights, vents in the fenders and a new tailgate. The rest of the body looks like a complete carry-over from 1999-2007. The cab, doors, bed etc look the same in the photos to me or am I missing something. I was expecting a completely new truck like the difference between the old 2003 F-150 vs the 2004 (p96 vs p221) The new Super Duty looks like a major refresh on a 9-year old body. The new interior is great though, well done! I think the level of refresh is fine since a completely new SuperDuty will be here in another 2 years. This will do. I think the design still looks better than the competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SysEng Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Looking at all the new features, I must say "NICE", particularly to the "fast heat", electronic traction control and GPS options. Question; What happend to the; -- dual fuel tanks -- air suspension -- 4X4 IFS option on the F350 options that were supposed to happen in 2008??? OH, and about the lowered headlamp setup, I take it nobody plans to use the new SD with a snow plow??? I see the headlights blocked by a rasied plow blade when running down the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizzler Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 OH, and about the lowered headlamp setup, I take it nobody plans to use the new SD with a snow plow??? I see the headlights blocked by a rasied plow blade when running down the road That's what lightbars are for. Or add-on lights that mount in the front, above the blade. If you're plowing, you would know how to get light to the front. Surprised you don't wonder how drivers with blades manage to see through the plows when they're raised and cry out for see-through blades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 I don't think I've ever seen a plow that DIDN'T have lights mounted above the blade. I take it SysEng doesn't know many people that move snow for a living. or a hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 (edited) Looking at all the new features, I must say "NICE", particularly to the "fast heat", electronic traction control and GPS options. Question; What happend to the; -- dual fuel tanks -- air suspension -- 4X4 IFS option on the F350 options that were supposed to happen in 2008??? OH, and about the lowered headlamp setup, I take it nobody plans to use the new SD with a snow plow??? I see the headlights blocked by a rasied plow blade when running down the road SysEng, You have to have auxilliary lights with a plow since the blade will cover the standard lights on any truck when it is in the up position for on the road travel. The light placement isn't that different anyway, 6-8" at best. Eventually all truck manufacturers will have to follow suit with upcoming regs. Ford is just ahead of the curve. Personally I like the new look. It did grow on me after seeing more pictures. Edited October 3, 2006 by Mark B. Morrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Anybody have an answer for the purpose of these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SysEng Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 That's what lightbars are for. Or add-on lights that mount in the front, above the blade. If you're plowing, you would know how to get light to the front. Surprised you don't wonder how drivers with blades manage to see through the plows when they're raised and cry out for see-through blades. Ah yes, added expense! OTOH, most of the light bars I see seem aimed where ever . And I've driven in a late model Silverado/DuraMAx with the blade up ( 'natch ) and using the trucks headlamps. So, Not sure how they do things where you are, :shrug: but around here, light bars are for plowing and headlamps are still for driving... even on SDs. The light placement isn't that different anyway, 6-8" at best. Eventually all truck manufacturers will have to follow suit with upcoming regs. Ford is just ahead of the curve. If your using ( high mounted ) light bars to drive, it kind of obviates the point of both the "regs" and lowering the headlamps don't you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 If your using ( high mounted ) light bars to drive, it kind of obviates the point of both the "regs" and lowering the headlamps don't you think? Yes. Because the regs should not impact the position of the headlights on the 2.5 million fullsize trucks sold every year, which are driven 365 nights a year. The regs should be left as-is, for the purpose of preventing Silverado and Sierra owners from relying on the headlights on their plow blades, those nights during the winter when it actually snows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelanieHasA Mustang Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 My goodness. The truck is somewhat unattractive but Mr. Mark Fields is adorable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportscraft Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 I response to the tailpipe, don't know what the slots are for, but I do know that will be one of the first things to be replace if I get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd87 Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Don't hold your breath on a complete redesign in the near future. remember, ford's full size trucks didn't change much from 1980 to 1997. but i sure hope that new grille gets tossed for '09. the 05-07's looked too good, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waloud Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 The tips on the exhaust are just prototype. That is what I was told anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swenson88 Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Don't hold your breath on a complete redesign in the near future. remember, ford's full size trucks didn't change much from 1980 to 1997. but i sure hope that new grille gets tossed for '09. the 05-07's looked too good, I guess. True, but the F150 has seen three completely different generations in the last ten years - old square model ending in 1996, curvy round model from 1997-2003, and now current model 2004+. Ford is refreshening the light-duty F-Series often to keep up with the finicky personal-use buyer, and keeping the SuperDuty on a longer cycle because the heavy-duty user is much more interested in what's going on under the sheetmetal than on the outside. Seems to be working so far, but I agree the SuperDuty could use a true redesign in the near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Star Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Looks good, but not as good as current model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportscraft Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 The upside to it not being a complete redesing is that atleast some of the existing aftermarket parts should work (cab lights, visors, etc), and others will just need a bit of an alteration which should get them out on the market faster. I think the grill is a trim level thing, but either way that is one of the easier pieces to swap out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWMJ-KTP Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Don't hold your breath on a complete redesign in the near future. remember, ford's full size trucks didn't change much from 1980 to 1997. but i sure hope that new grille gets tossed for '09. the 05-07's looked too good, I guess. As for a complete redesign, from what we are hearing in the plant, Ford is investing over $1 Billion into a new Super Duty for the 2010 model year, so they apparently have no plans to give the competition a chance to even catch up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 As for a complete redesign, from what we are hearing in the plant, Ford is investing over $1 Billion into a new Super Duty for the 2010 model year, so they apparently have no plans to give the competition a chance to even catch up. As someone that's managed the new vehicle inventory for a Ford store in CT for twenty years, I'll look forward to an all-new Super Duty line! Ford's touting the 2008 F-250+ models as all new but they look like last year's model with an F-150 style interior. Big deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportscraft Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Of course I keep forgetting that even though the sheet metal is mostly a carry over, it does have new suspension, engine, and isn't the frame new also? On top of all the new interior options/upgrade and the intro of 450 pickup - thats quite a bit of new stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pullz 5th wheel II Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 My dealer expects pricing this week, we are going '05 F350 to 450 in a flash with this one. Sorry to see the F350 grill :>( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadsider Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 (edited) I think I see what to do with those new headlight/parking light mess; go to downtown Louisville for a Slugger !!! They can't be serious and think that ugly mess is going to increase sales! Hope it doesn't stay more than 6 months or SD sales will fall faster Ford ever thought they could. Edited December 17, 2006 by Roadsider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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