Yep, just checked and heated and cooled seats with luxary package! Sorry if that's not as exciting for you guys but in Texas cooled seats on black leather is kind of a big deal.

Anyone know more about the "Sport trimmed leather" vs the regular? is it just a red lining on it?

 

Thanks, I was looking for them to be an option in addition to the bucket seats like they were in the 2011's.

 

It's the same for FX4/FX2. Heated and cooled seats are included with the FX Luxury package.

As for the Lariat, heated and cooled seats are sold the same way for 2011 as they are for 2012 - included with the bucket seats. Nothing has changed with the seat options. The big changes are the new woodgrain, headrests, bigger brakes, 36 gallon tank with EcoBoost 4X4, Auto 4WD, and HD Payload on SuperCrew.

 

Because its meant to be for the budget minded buyer that is looking for an XLT with a 3.7. They don't want to sell it with other engines because they want you to step up to the better trim levels (FX2/FX4, etc). But once the budget buyer is sold on the XLT 3.7 they can upsell him on the custom package for just a little bit more.

Try again. Might have been a glitch.

 

Race Red Raptor.............
I'm rethinking how I should spend my bonus this year.

 

Yes, heated/cooled seats are available on the FX2/4 for 2012 as part of the 55F option group. It's stated in the Order Guide:

FX LUXURY PACKAGE (55F)
Availability:
- Optional on FX2/FX4
Not Available with:
- FX Plus Package (61F)
Includes:
- 10-way power-adjustable driver and front-passenger seats
- 6-Disc, In-dash CD Changer w/MP3 capability & auxiliary audio input jack (includes speed-compensated volume control)
- Black leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls (NA when ordered with FX Appearance Package – 66F)
- Dual-zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (DEATC)
- FX Sport Leather Bucket Seats (5B)
- Heated/Cooled driver and front-passenger seats
- Memory driver seat
- Memory, power-adjustable pedals
- Power-sliding rear widow with defrost and privacy tint
- Rearview Camera
- Remote Start System
- Reverse Sensing System
- Side mirrors, PowerFold®, heated, memory w/external mirror mounted turn signal indicator & driver's side self-dimming function with body-color skull caps
- Universal garage door opener

 

What's the difference between the Appearance Package steering wheel, and the Luxury Package steering wheel?

And do the regular FX and Appearance Package have the same dash accents?

 

Ok, it looks like the FX appearance package changes the silver dash parts to a dark gray.

What does "flow-through center console" mean? The rear seat area on the builder image is all jacked up when you select the Appearance Package.

Does "body-color grille surround and unique grille" mean a regular FX grille with body color center bars?

I noticed that the red Appearance Package truck on the builder has the Harley front bumper. Wish that was real.

 

The flow through console has vents to blow heat or a/c to the rear seat area.
From what I can tell...the grill looks the same as the regular FX grill.

 

FX Appearance Package accents: flat black and brushed metal

FX Appearance Package steering wheel: red stitching; red perforations and red piping also on seats

FX Appearance Package grille: black finished.

Flow-through console is with the floor shifter.

Read through both of these links for more info and photos...
http://media.ford.com/article_displa...ticle_id=35340

http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2011/09...e-content.html

 

very cool

 

Am I the only one who finds it bogus that you cannot get the 6.2 w/the increased payload package? If I was gonna drop the change the 6.2 requires, I would definitely want at least an option to increase the payload. Of course, I suppose the flip side of that is 150's with the increased payload and a 6.2 would start to encroach on the 250/350's realm.

Also, a kudos to ford's marketing department. Apparently, now the ecoboost is the only motor rated to tow the 11,300lbs. The 6.2 is rated 100lbs less. I understand Ford is intent on selling ecoboosts, but it is getting rather old to continue to see them do everything to cram it down people's throats. Uch......

 

They don't really have a choice now, due to CAFE requirements. They have to discourage 6.2 sales in the F-150.

 

The 6.2 can still tow up to 11,300 lbs.

6.2-liter two-valve single-overhead-camshaft V8
•Best-in-class 411 horsepower at 5,500 rpm vs. all competitors
•Best-in-class 434 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,500 rpm vs. all competitors
•13 mpg city, 18 mpg highway (4x2)
•Best-in-class 11,300 pounds maximum trailer tow vs. all competitors

http://media.ford.com/press_kits_det...ection_id=2870

 

This is why they have to limit availability.........