'11 F150: What do we know, whats speculation
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Well most power-steering pumps are driven off of a drive belt on the engine. I would assume that an electric power steering pump is all electric and thus does not have a direct link to the engine to rob horsepower. That being said, it just makes the alternator work harder to power the steering pump, so you lose some of the horsepower you gained.
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The problem with electric steering is it gives you awful feedback. I would never buy a performance car with it as I like to feel everything the roads telling me but on a truck I don't think it will bother me at all.
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Funny the guys with new 'Stangs don't agree. Most really like it. The thing is the feel can be adjusted.
Here's the full story:
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2010/05...-steering.html
Here's the full story:
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2010/05...-steering.html
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I can't wait for the new 5.0 engine. I've been looking closely at the 2011 mustang GT and and fighting the urge to order one everyday. I'm driving a 2003 FX4 with a 5.4 and I love it but gas milage is about 13mpg. The 5.0 is supposed to be near 20 mpg? Hopefully about a hundred horsepower more than my 5.4 too.
From what I've read it's going to be near the end of August before we know what we can order and what the price will be and then November before the first ones start showing up at the dealers.
ricosan
From what I've read it's going to be near the end of August before we know what we can order and what the price will be and then November before the first ones start showing up at the dealers.
ricosan
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Production starts Nov 23. (subject to change) I doubt we'll see one before Jan 1 even if no line issues. Whens the last time a MY first hit the lot in that actual MY! Crap the all-new 1997 hit in Jan 96! I'm suprised Ford didn't switch to MY 2011 mid calender year and then call the 2011 a 2012.
Order bank opens Aug 16.
Order bank opens Aug 16.
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I belive this is still speculation, not confirmed... If I am wrong, let me know where I can see the confirmation. (press release, etc)
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What will:
- new colors for the Raptor
More maybe's:
- the 2011 Super Duty was supposed to get a factory installed remote start, it never arrived, they might be saving it for the 2011 F-150
- Fusion type key to go with the remote start
- heated wheel
- new colors for other F-150's
- painted grilles, and Harley head lights and tails on more models, maybe in a luxury package
- improved mpg on all engines
- hill descent control on FX4 (probably saving that for the all new model)
Edit: - also electric steering (per pickuptrucks.com and it is already in the 2011 Mustang - will also improve mpg)
- new colors for the Raptor
More maybe's:
- the 2011 Super Duty was supposed to get a factory installed remote start, it never arrived, they might be saving it for the 2011 F-150
- Fusion type key to go with the remote start
- heated wheel
- new colors for other F-150's
- painted grilles, and Harley head lights and tails on more models, maybe in a luxury package
- improved mpg on all engines
- hill descent control on FX4 (probably saving that for the all new model)
Edit: - also electric steering (per pickuptrucks.com and it is already in the 2011 Mustang - will also improve mpg)
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You're right.
Hey Comet Flash, Ford finally updated the website.
Lariat
995.00 | 18 A MONTH
Lariat Interior Package includes rear view camera, memory power heated/cooled driver seat, power heated/cooled passenger seat, memory PowerScope™ trailer tow mirrors, remote start system, memory power adjustable pedals (not available with Lariat Ultimate Package).
Hey Comet Flash, Ford finally updated the website.
Lariat
995.00 | 18 A MONTH
Lariat Interior Package includes rear view camera, memory power heated/cooled driver seat, power heated/cooled passenger seat, memory PowerScope™ trailer tow mirrors, remote start system, memory power adjustable pedals (not available with Lariat Ultimate Package).
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From: Kelowna B.C, Canada
quite frankly, this refresh for the 2011 model year is loaded with options that should have been available in 2009(with the exception of the powertrains). it now sticks us with a much improved model over the 2009 and 10 and those of us who would like to trade up and get the latest and greatest will be paying through the nose to get rid of our now already out of date trucks..i dont know just my two cents..anyone else think this?