I asked that *exact* question... the answer I got was that the Super Duty was available in the HD.

I then asked if we could expect to see a F-150 version of the HD which was met by a very grey and convoluted answer.

I was left with the impression that it would likely occur. Maybe they'd stuff the 6.2 in it?

 

Sorry, Tung. I missed your questions... let me give them a 'go'.

Good deal. I'm going to chop up your posts into individual quotes with answers to immediately follow.

I'm a geologist by trade but primarily manage an environmental compliance program for a Fortune 10 (yes, ten) large appliance manufacturer located on a site that is approximately 1,000-acres in size. The generic term for my position would be 'environmental consultant'.


Most were taken by me. A few of the others (mainly the overheating, mud-caked ones) were taken by the owner of ifitsgotanengine.com. (see footnote credit)

My 'real' job requires extensive thought, rationale, and comprehension. While there was quite a bit of technical data given to us, much of what was regurgitated in my article was from my memory.

The event was held during a full week and was by invite from Ford. I cannot attest to the other sessions but, my group was approximately 25 persons. Most of these individuals were 'high end' media guys associated with some of North America's most powerful news outlets. These media folks included individuals from, but not limited to: the Detroit Press, Edmunds.com, New York Times, Chicago Sun, and oodles of freelance automotive writers (and a few of us 'pee-ons').

Generally, yes. The 4-wheel drive module was in a stock FX4. Trailer tow was performed in a truck equipped with the Max Tow package. Competition vehicles were also equipped with tow packages.

The slalom course featured multiple variations with different wheel sizes and sidewall configurations. This was true on the competiton trucks as well. They were focused on allowing us to 'experience' the varying 'roll' that was created at high-speed reaction-style moves in each of the trucks.

We were able to view one of the mules at the training center. I cannot tell you how many miles that it had previously rolled but, I can confirm that it was a 'mule'. None of the vehicles that we were utilizing were 'high-mileage' vehicles but, the 4x4 session featured the same FX4's all week; or so we were told.

Being that I started in the 4x4 module, I can tell you that the truck I climbed in to was far from detailed and still featured smeared mud and a dirty windshield. It had seen mud before I sat in it.

All me. I put it together in a few hours. I do quite a bit of technical writing in my aforementioned 'real' job so, stuff like this will roll out pretty readily. What I always struggle with is the final editing. I am the writer and editor on many of my submittals to clients or to federal/state EPA as a Senior Project Manager.

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No offense taken, perceived, or interpreted. Nothing was 'staged' or pre-written. It's all my somewhat biased opinion and experience with no candy-coating or foo-foo dust added.

You bet.

Good question... I believe it's a tweeter.

 

I neglected to cite the camera that was utilized.

For my photos, a Nikon D40x was used (I only have a couple of lenses and am FAR from a 'photographer'). As for the 'ifithasanengine', I cannot remember. I do remember that it was a point and shoot style camera.

Also, I have a bunch of Ford-issued 'media' photographs. Unfortunately though, I don't have them with me as the thumb drive which was distributed by Ford is in my desk at work.

I will try to get that done on Monday and will link them in here.

Thanks again for the kudos!

 

Great Job, very informative. Will there be a 2009 with an SC?

 

Nothing within this realm was discussed during the event I attended.

 

Awesome job! That write up almost tempts me to forge the mortgage and buy a truck instead :P

 

Ha! It's your cash. Spend it wisely!

 

Here are some additional photographs...

Ford Work Solutions:

 

 

Lots of FoMoCo Media-provided photographs here:

https://www.f150online.com/forums/me...otographs.html

 

They ought to embed that printer into that shelf thing on top of the dash.

 

They did a little demo for us where we got to play with the Tool Link and the other Work Solutions products at the Ride & Drive... in a nutshell -- WOW.

The RFID tag thing (tool link) is one of the smartest (and most simplistic) ideas ever to go into a pick-up, in my opinion. The RFID tags are super cheap and identify what tools are in your bed (pending they're tagged).

One of the Engineers told me to hop out, go grab something out of the truck's box and lay it on the ground outside of the truck. I grabbed a Dewalt drill... He, of course, bet me that he'd be able to tell me what I pulled out... of course, he won (I didn't bet him though) because, by the time I got back in the truck, he had already run a scan and said that I'd removed the drill...

As for the printing and Crew Chief stuff -- again, WOW. A contractor that is using his truck can print information, invoices, and all kinds of stuff RIGHT FROM THEIR FRONT SEAT - just like that picture illustrates.

The system is ultra cool and will pay for itself (for the right type of person) very quickly -- I mean, leaving behind a miter saw or a drill is pretty expensive; pretty fast!

-RP-

 

Rockpick,

I appologize for my delayed response. Thanks for your comprehensive response.
Glad to see you weren't participating with an hidden agenda.

Sounds like a great truck and fun event to participate in.
Next time their looking for an extra, or your not available, keep me in mind! (hint, hint)
-Tung

 

Not a problem, Tung! I was wondering if I was going to hear back from you!

Rest assured that I'll dramatically rearrange my schedule for the opportunity to do something like that again. It was absolutely incredible...

Thanks again for the kudos.

 

Hard to believe that it's been OVER 5 years... we'll see the 2015 on lots in the VERY near future. In the meantime, I've loved my 2012 KR Ecoboost!

Sorry for digging up an old one... was kind of reminiscing.