Ford Motor Co. said Friday that it is delaying the launch of its new F-150 pickup and is cutting its truck production amid rising demand for smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles. The automaker also pared its 2008 U.S. industry sales forecast to a range of 14.7 million to 15.2 million cars and trucks, down from its previous projection of 15 million to 15.4 million vehicles. Ford cut its third-quarter production plans to 475,000 vehicles, 50,000 units lower than prior targets and a decline of 25% from a year ago. Ford plans to produce 550,000 to 590,000 vehicles in the fourth quarter, down 40,000 units from previously announced plans and off 8% to 14% from a year earlier.

 

It just heard on WABC radio in New York...the delay will be a couple of months.

 

http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/...y_N.htm?csp=34

 

an effort to help sell the remaining 08s.

 

Exactly.... BTW Love those Roush wheels!

 

Thank you! I am really enjoying them. They are much easier to clean than I expected, really gives my truck a different look.

 

just the pic from pickuptrucks.com.. DAMN that is a beautiful truck!

 

The delay sucks, but I know times are very rough and they have to do what they have to do.

 

I would delay putting out this ugly a truck as well. I guess it's all about function over form now.

 

That front end looks like it's made out of Leggos.

 

I commented before about the fact my son made an 09 f150 out of legos.

 

Leggo my Eggo!

 

I love the pic.

 

Try as I might I just don't like this new F150. Even after all these months I can't help but feel that Ford ruined what was the best looking truck on the market. The new design has it's fans but it's a look that you either like it or you don't, there's no "warming up" to it over time. At least not for me.

 

Im gonna have to see one of these in person. Cause It just hasnt grown on me yet. It looks to much like some Never-gonna-be made concept car. Goofy lookin!!