I was searching local classifieds and found an ad for a 98 F-150 XLT, power windows and mirrors, SWB stepside, 4x4, manual transfercase, 4.2L V6 and M5OD... whut? My impression was that V6 and especially M5OD's were only available on base level work trucks, not a fully loaded 4x4....

 

Might have been special order truck. Friend of mine had a a similar truck, but his was an XL.

 

I guess I just found it rather strange. I know that prior to 97, you could get an F-150 or F-250 with virtually any combination of drivetrain and interior trim. Once they replaced the 4.9L with the 4.2L, I figured they severely limited the options. Was it even possible to get a V8 with a 5-speed after 97? I know that now neither Ford nor Chevrolet offers a 5-speed at all in the half-ton range... which is kinda sad.

 

Some of the early year F150's (97-98) had the 4.6L Triton V8 paired with a manual.

 

Ford did some odd things. My 98 F150 Lariat 4.6, had the off road package, with all of teh skid plates, and decals but came with the 16 wheels, and matching door stickers. I did some research through Ford, and that is the way it was delivered, even though it should not have been possible. So anything is possible.

 

My buddy has a 2000 Lariat Super Duty with the 6 sp which isnt supposed to happen.

Ford's new slogan - "We will make it if you order it"

 

I have a 98 windsor 4.6 (eight bolt crank), m5odr2, 2wd, that my wife bought new off the lot.

 

i am thinking of swapping a 6 speed and a blown 5.4 for giggles.

 

Yep Ford made some weird combos with these trucks. Got a buddy with a 98 reg. cab xlt 4x4 with power everything and the 5.4 but has a 5 speed and the work truck rubber flooring

 

check the interior. it could have been an xl and the guy added power mirrors and windows to it.

mine is an xl with power windows locks and mirrors and 4.2 M5OD haha

 

My Base has Lariat seats!

bwahahahahaha!!!

 

tan ones at that haha. what are you gonna do about that

 

No kiddin'? You put in Lariat seats? Sweet! I'd love to find some lariat seats in gray from an 02-03.

 

Yea, JMC's 2000 4x4 came with a stick and a 4.6L. I think he's on trans #5 w/ pro charged 5.4L in front of that M5OD currently lol.