actually, as of the 2003/2004 models, you can get a Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab with a long bed and the bed is 6.5ft. Makes for a very nice truck... i just dont like the grill change... i think it looks kinda cool, but at the same time kinda ugly...

 

Well Ford sure the heck didn't talk to me about it!!

This is the single biggest reason why I have not ordered a new F150. The 5.5' bed is a huge compromise for me. Can't put a tool box in the 5.5' bed and have much room left for anything else. Can't put most of the bigger quads in 5.5' bed and still shut the tailgate. Can't get a larger gas tank for the 5.5' equipped bed. The extra foot of bed makes a big difference for those wanting to pull a fifth wheel trailer. Really too small to use a bed tent in that box. And the list goes on...

We had an earlier thread (see it here) in which we concluded the current production line is capable of building a truck with a 6.5' bed in a SuperCrew configuration, as they currently produce a longer truck in the SuperCab with an 8' bed. Sure you could buy an F250/350 SD in this configuration, but you would not have nearly as refined a truck as the F150 in that same configuration. Also, by our estimations, the overall length would be reduced from the F250/350 Crew Cab's 245.9" (on a 156.1" wheelbase) to a more garage friendly 236" (on a 150.7" wheelbase).

C'mon Ford, give the people what they really want!!

 

my vote is NO. i don't like the SuperCrew look, no matter what bed is on it. not a fan of the rear doors. love the Scab though.

 

I'm with BrewMaster. If I want to haul a bunch of people I'll use the wifes Explorer.

 

we're not talking about SUV's here we're talking about trucks. We're also talking on a level where most people don't have the "alternate" vehicle for carrying people. Therefore their truck is their main vehicle that needs to be for both dirty work AND ample space in the interior.

The fact is that this would be an option and makes no sense why Ford has never offered it. It's just common sense... hmm... kind of makes you wonder if the minds at Ford ever thought, "hmm... perhaps there are people that need the bigger bed AND more room on the interior?"... it's a very simple question to ask yourself.

But, as Ford has stated, their target market is those that aren't heavy duty workers, but use their trucks for every day use (groceries and driving the kids... yes, Ford ACTUALLY listed those)...so, a 5.5ft bed is perfect for groceries because it's bigger than your car trunk anyway... still, Ford needs to cater to a larger audience.

 

Nope. A 6.5 bed would be too long for a Screw. I don't think it would look good and it would be hard to park and garage. I went back and forth on deciding whether to get a FX4 Screw or Scab. I picked the Screw. Fully loaded. Ordered 10/9. The bed extender will make up for the one foot shorter bed. As far as the looks of the Screw and the Scab. I like the Screw. Being single. I took a survey from my family (Brother, Sister, spouses and kids) After looking at the two they all picked the Screw FX4 as the one I should get get. The FX4 Screw is a sharp looking truck.

 

I can't believe they aren't offering one. Very short sighted on Ford's part. The lack of 6'+ bed, may mean I'll have to buy Dodge.

Mark

 

8' bed is a must for me and Scabs with it are tough to find. Some days I would like a reg cab with 10' bed. But then I need a working truck more than a "big" car. For what most of you guys discribe you should be looking at the explorer or expedition! and bed extenders, what a joke!

 

from what ive noticed the people who said that wouldnt buy a screw w/ a 6.5 foot bed is because they wouldnt buy s screw period, which in my mind shouldnt be counted in the poll. I would definatley buy one, actually might wait till they come out before i go '04. a question though...w/ the supercabs, you have the option of getting a 35.7 gallon fuel tank, only b/c you have the big bed. cant get it w/ the current screw setup. but i wonder if when the screw bed size is(if ever) extended, you could get the opt. fuel tank. That would kick some big a**. I am having a HARD time deciding wether to go w/ supercab w/ the opt fuel tank and big bed, or comprimising and getting a screw w/ a smaller bed....uh! decisions, decisons!!

-Alan

 

Try to imagine the lenght of the Excursion, so got yourself the lenght of the Supercrew with the 61/2 Bed.

 

yea, seems like a fine length to me. THe bigger the truck the better And from what WhiteBlaze82 I agree, most people that voted against it don't like Supercrew's at all, so the vote should be considered null and void. And shockingly it seems that a lot of people are voting against it because they want to park their truck in their garage

 

You may want to look at a Dodge first, Their "Quad Cab" isn't really a crew cab, it compares better to the SuperCab. It's got forward opening rear doors to give the apearance, but its more of a cab and 3/4 than a double cab. Sit in one and you'll see what I mean, the seat is a compromise (like F-150 S/C) and isn't a roomy seat like a SuperCrew. However, I'm willing to bet the GM will offer a 6'+ box once their 1/2 ton crew cab comes out.

 

My previous truck had an 8 foot bed and I was worried about going to a 5.5 foot, but after today, hauling a load to storage, I was totally satisfied. The bed extender is great and the new deep bed adds a lot more storage. No need for the 6.5 bed here.

 

I'm sorry I was not expecting to get flamed for stating my opinion. I wont do it again.

 

not so fast. they do offer it. you have to buy a Super Duty, but they do offer it. i'm sure Ford has there reasons, stupid as they may be, but don't put them completely in the toilet. in fact, the smallest bed they offer on the Super Duty Screws is 6 3/4'. so you can get exactly what you want, just not on an F-150.