Around here the local dealers can sell an STX 4x4 with a V8 off the transport truck while the optioned out high end trims which can cost up to $20k more sit around. It's not that they don't stock STXs or lower optioned XLTs it's just that they sell fast. Now different areas have different income demographics and different customers. I live in a very rural area and for the country folk they still really like V8s for pickups that end up in small towns or out at the farm or ranch.
I'd say getting the right product/price matters a lot on the local market. Just the fact that RAM and Toyota have completely gotten rid of the V8 option (Not to mention RAM and Toyota have generally lost their mind with pricing) will push some of those customers to Ford or GM products in the 1/2 ton market.
Current trucks started in 1986. So 37 years. Article is off by nearly a decade.
And yes, butt ugly. But they'll have no excuse for not being able to see out the front. I wonder how those will cope with North Dakota winters and heating? Big a$$ windshield can't be easy to keep defrosted.
Ford Dealers get commodity restraints information updates almost daily, but I don't know if those authorized to order vehicles for military personnel have access to that information. The OTD (Order to Delivery) timeframe for F-450's is normally much longer than for the F-250 and F-350 models.
Hi everyone, I am new here but have been reading for a long time. I was wondering if anyone knew about the part constraints for a F450, lariat FX4, non hi output, moonroof and cabin heater with uplifter switches? I ordered it through the military auto source (basically gets ordered differently like a commercial type order I think) my guy said there’s constraints but doesn’t know what. I ordered back in early April. Tried to keep it basic to avoid issues. Thanks!
Just an update for anyone following, I was able to find the body mounts on ebay. There's a business on there that has all 5 positions in stock. I messaged them to confirm, and they did. Getting them shipped to my mechanic now and hopefully will have it done soon.