so what are the true changes. my dream would be a fx4 with a 8' bed and manual tranny 4x4.
what did they actually change?

 

Added V-6, Manual trans, and work truck group.
Heritage trucks are done.
King Ranch model available.
New wiring leads to overhead console option.

 

desratt,

There were a couple of threads on the 2005's when the ordering guide 1st came out. You might find some helpful information in them, too:
2005 Ordering guide shows new options
2005 Info
New F-150 order guides are out!
Good luck!

 

apparently manual tranny is delayed for Job 1 2005 models:

http://www.blueovalnews.com/2004/tru...elayed0614.htm

 

Another change coming up is the nice quiet cab...hope you all go FX4 or higher....

"In a bid to cut costs, Ford will delete the under-hood and engine tunnel sound insulation in 2005 F150 XL, STX and XLT models"

blueovalnews.com

 

so do you have to buy a 2 wheel drive to get a manual tranny?

 

You will have to get the 4.2L V6 to get the manual, same old 4 speed auto on both the 4.6 and 5.4L V8s.

 

i would gladly get the v6 to get a manual but i can't live without 4x4. so can i get a v6 manual 4x4 or not?

 

This is probably to cause the engine noise to drown out the almost sure to be Rear End Howl.

 

I would like Ford to make an FX4 thats actually more offroad savy than the other trim lines (say a little 3" lift and tires). All you get with an FX4 is a different interior, and last time I checked it didnt help me too much on that trail.

 

Heritage trucks are done?

So, that means I bought the last of the group then, huh?

 

Yup... just like the big '97 redesign, they run production of the 'older' style for one year, then it's gone for good. If I were you, I'd put it up on block in the garage and keep it as a collectors item.

 

I dont know, maybe we will see a heritage-like model in the titan redesign...trying to get on the right track.

 

 

I would, but Im lazy, I hate to walk