Cargo Light
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It was probably pick and choose at the factory. I have seen 97 and up trucks with and without the cargo lite. I personally have a 98 XL with a cargo lamp. I have thought about putting a switch in the bed somewhere to turn it on as well.
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stock 98 XL, Reg. cab,4.6, Auto, Tow package, 255/70R16 on styled steel wheels,3.55LS, Black with chrome grille and bumpers! MODS: custom stereo by me, building speaker box was a !@#$%. K&N air filter w/ airbox mod, a complete keyless entry system.
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stock 98 XL, Reg. cab,4.6, Auto, Tow package, 255/70R16 on styled steel wheels,3.55LS, Black with chrome grille and bumpers! MODS: custom stereo by me, building speaker box was a !@#$%. K&N air filter w/ airbox mod, a complete keyless entry system.
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From: Wickliffe,Ohio,USA
About the cargo light my 98 did not have one eather so i went down to the local ford dealer and bought one for $50.00 and pluged it into the factory harness and it works fine.
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1998 F-150 4.2 W/Mod's
K+N air filter,K+N Oil Filter, Redline synthetic motor oil-Transmittion oil-Differential gear lube, Vortex single in duel out rear exit exaust, 4.10 gears,5 speed mtl,265-75r16 Bridgestone dueler AT, Hellwig anti sway bar rear, Add a Leaf springs, brush guard, nearf bars, Pioneer stereo W\Planet Audio speekers,
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1998 F-150 4.2 W/Mod's
K+N air filter,K+N Oil Filter, Redline synthetic motor oil-Transmittion oil-Differential gear lube, Vortex single in duel out rear exit exaust, 4.10 gears,5 speed mtl,265-75r16 Bridgestone dueler AT, Hellwig anti sway bar rear, Add a Leaf springs, brush guard, nearf bars, Pioneer stereo W\Planet Audio speekers,
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I wonder if this isn't like the floor mat fiasco. Just because it is listed as standard equipment doesn't mean it is so.
According to the sales brochures, my 2000 XLT ext cab should have come standard with floor mats.
When I bought my truck, I pointed out that it should have them, per the brochure. According to my dealer Ford stopped putting in floor mats on XLTs. They were able to show me something that proved it came down from Ford, but I have seen it mentioned on this site as well.
I'll bet there is fine print on any sales material you see that says 'specifications subject to change without notice'. This is what my dealer fell back on. Once he proved it came from Ford there was little I could do.
However, my wife was so PO'd she was ready to walk out, and informed the sales weenie of that. I figure that was worth at least some bargaining power, cause the guy took my next offer, which was $100 less than it would have been with floor mats.
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2000 F150SC, oxford white, 4.6L auto, Westin steps
According to the sales brochures, my 2000 XLT ext cab should have come standard with floor mats.
When I bought my truck, I pointed out that it should have them, per the brochure. According to my dealer Ford stopped putting in floor mats on XLTs. They were able to show me something that proved it came down from Ford, but I have seen it mentioned on this site as well.
I'll bet there is fine print on any sales material you see that says 'specifications subject to change without notice'. This is what my dealer fell back on. Once he proved it came from Ford there was little I could do.
However, my wife was so PO'd she was ready to walk out, and informed the sales weenie of that. I figure that was worth at least some bargaining power, cause the guy took my next offer, which was $100 less than it would have been with floor mats.
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2000 F150SC, oxford white, 4.6L auto, Westin steps
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From: Alabama
Indyfan,
I registered with Owner Connection on the Ford web site and that lets me send comments, suggestions and/or complaints
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LTDC
99 F-150, ext cab, 4.6L, 3.55 gears, limited slip, manual trans. catbac exhaust
I registered with Owner Connection on the Ford web site and that lets me send comments, suggestions and/or complaints
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LTDC
99 F-150, ext cab, 4.6L, 3.55 gears, limited slip, manual trans. catbac exhaust
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From: South, Ms,
Hey, Roadrunner, what harness did you plug into? I have a 98 XL without the cargo lights and I wanted to add them to my truck, But when I pulled the red brake lens cap off it had only one light socket in it. How did you hook yours up??? I'm willing to buy the cargo/brake light setup, but just don't know how to hook it up. Any help!!! Foots, Thanks