The first few 2013's are starting to hit dealers, some pics of the new models.....
On the way out I talked to the sales manager, and he said they have 20 on order, mostly FX4's and Lariats, and he would give me a call when they show up so I can take a look at the new instrument clusters and HID's.
Hmm... these photos here look like the area surrounding the projector is black, but the rest of the housing's interior is silver, whereas on the FX trims it's all black. I'll still have to see it in person, but I think I really like the look of that.


They will be way overpriced, probably around $1500 for both sides just for the housings. Considering they use generic Valeo projectors and fluted lens, they are pretty "dumbed down" from a performance standpoint. Much cheaper just to retrofit your halogen lenses with better equipment.
hopefully the HIDs have auto-leveling built in. Otherwise its gonna be annoying when guys lift their 2013 and have HID projectors aiming to the moon.
hopefully the HIDs have auto-leveling built in. Otherwise its gonna be annoying when guys lift their 2013 and have HID projectors aiming to the moon.
The interior of the HID housings is a matte gray color similar to the 11-12 FX grille. I noticed this earlier... I'll probably just go with a high quality retrofit so I can paint them black since there is no gray anywhere on my truck...
Here's some from the dealership I started at 3 weeks ago...
Lariat SuperCrew

blacked out projectors on an FX truck

white XLT

non blacked projector

Lariat front shot

another shot of the non blacked out projector

iPhone 4 camera, sorry some shots are not too visible guys. I'll get some shots of the projectors in action on my brother's Kodak when I can and upload them.
Lariat SuperCrew

blacked out projectors on an FX truck

white XLT

non blacked projector

Lariat front shot

another shot of the non blacked out projector

iPhone 4 camera, sorry some shots are not too visible guys. I'll get some shots of the projectors in action on my brother's Kodak when I can and upload them.
Also I like the projectors on the new f150's but I'm having a hard time understanding why it has the "f-150" in the housing. Reminds me of the motor trend review of the 03 HD models, how they sported like 10 emblems total in and out. C clamp grille looks good, love/hate combo but it'll get unclipped or dremeled out for a nice billet grille
Last edited by fine_style150; Sep 16, 2012 at 07:41 PM.
To be specific I ordered a 2013 Lariat supercrew ecoboost, 6.5 bed, hd payload package.
HID Headlights are deleted from Lariats if you select H.D. Payload...
https://www.f150online.com/forums/20...-ford-com.html
On XLT, they removed the rear camera, and the reverse sensors if you select H.D. Payload. Last year both were available with H.D. Payload.
We deserve to be treated better than this. Every option that doesn't conflict with the payload package that is available to buyers on a certain trim level should be available to buyers that slect the payload package.
XLT buyers who haul and tow will opt for the Payload Package and want the rear camera to hook up trailers. The Payload Package is on the longest F-150's. Long trucks need reverse sensors the most. Luxury Lariat buyers with H.D. Payload want the nice HID headlights, too.
Ford, please rethink this.
Last edited by Rambo; Sep 17, 2012 at 02:50 AM.
For some reason Ford is removing options that we want, need and desire if the H.D. Payload Package is purchased.
HID Headlights are deleted from Lariats if you select H.D. Payload...
https://www.f150online.com/forums/20...-ford-com.html
On XLT, they removed the rear camera, and the reverse sensors if you select H.D. Payload. Last year both were available with H.D. Payload.
We deserve to be treated better than this. Every option that doesn't conflict with the payload package that is available to buyers on a certain trim level should be available to buyers that slect the payload package.
XLT buyers who haul and tow will opt for the Payload Package and want the rear camera to hook up trailers. The Payload Package is on the longest F-150's. Long trucks need reverse sensors the most. Luxury Lariat buyers with H.D. Payload want the nice HID headlights, too.
Ford, please rethink this.
HID Headlights are deleted from Lariats if you select H.D. Payload...
https://www.f150online.com/forums/20...-ford-com.html
On XLT, they removed the rear camera, and the reverse sensors if you select H.D. Payload. Last year both were available with H.D. Payload.
We deserve to be treated better than this. Every option that doesn't conflict with the payload package that is available to buyers on a certain trim level should be available to buyers that slect the payload package.
XLT buyers who haul and tow will opt for the Payload Package and want the rear camera to hook up trailers. The Payload Package is on the longest F-150's. Long trucks need reverse sensors the most. Luxury Lariat buyers with H.D. Payload want the nice HID headlights, too.
Ford, please rethink this.
Projectors are standard on two tone lariats monotone keeps the stock heads
Has anyone seen the new 20'' Lariat wheels with the black inserts? I've seen a few lariats with the regular 20's but none of the new ones. Mine better come with the new ones.
Like this:
Like this:
Last edited by MHaynes772; Sep 17, 2012 at 11:58 AM.
I spent an hour on the phone with Ford marketing and he did say that the 501a package includes the HIDs with the HD payload package selected. However on my vehicle order confirmation I see no mention of HID lights.




