This is not a question from me. The topic was brought up when I was hanging out with some friends. For the record I was defending FX2 owners

I know the FX package is one of the best interior designs, this is my opinion. I am assuming that's why FX2 owners buy this model. My friends were asking why buy an FX2 over the FX4 and why would Ford put the FX2 decal on rather than a decal that just says FX. Another person asked why would somebody broadcast that their truck is 2wd when the FX4 is "more truck". I said they don't want a 4X4 but they like the FX package and the price difference is rather significant.

I own a 2010 FX4 and love the truck, but I am curious as to why people purchase the FX2, other than not wanting 4X4 or liking the interior appearance. Would any FX owners (2 or 4) care to provide some insight?

 

My brother and dad just bought 2011 FX2s. Living in Texas, not doing any hunting or offroad type stuff, they really didnt need 4x4.

 

So why didn't they buy the XLT or Lariat 2WD models? The Lariat would provide more luxury features and I've heard a much better ride than an FX2. Again I'm curious as to why people purchase an FX2 other than not wanting 4X4.

 

a fx2 is going to ride the same as an xlt and lariat.

why? why not?

People have preferences, it's no different than saying why buy an fx4 instead of a lariat 4wd or xlt 4wd

 

My brother did not like the fake wood in the Lariat and obviously the XLT does not have center console shift.

 

Some people purchase FX2's because they don't like the chrome on the other models. With winter up here in the northeast I need 4x4. But if I didn't need 4x4 I'd buy an FX2.

 

Exactly...

 

its simple for me..i'll prolly never need to put it in 4wd, the interior looks amazing, and i wanted painted bumpers instead of the chrome. and cheaper insurance is just a bonus

 

So basically people purchase the FX2 for the FX interior design? That's pretty much what I told the guys that were asking.

 

why did you buy an fx4 over a xlt or lariat?

the reasoning is the same, it's not too difficult to figure out.

 

The reasoning is not the same. I got an fx4 because of the standard 3.73 gears and locking diff, and it's 4X4. But this is not about me, just trying to find answers for some of the questions I've been hearing.

 

Alot of people that live in/near cities don't have a need for 4x4 and don't want to spend the extra cash, but still want the convenience of having a truck. The usefulness of having 4x4 is all dependent on the buyers needs, so why pay extra for it if you don't need it? The extra MPG looks good to some people I'm sure as well

 

to me its not a truck unless its 4x4, but we need to remember our vehicles started with the f-1, f,2, and f-6. those all were 2x4's most trucks were 2x4 before i think the f-100's im not 100% but a majority at most.

 

I was waiting for somebody to say this

 

I think that of someone offered my father an FX4, he would ask if he could trade it in on an FX2. Some just don't see it as a necessity lol

I'd trade my STX 4x2 on a new FX4, but that's another story for another time