I noticed a few people that post here have been asking what's changing on the 2000 F-150. I'm seriously considering buying a new F-150 and was wondering if I should wait on the 2000. I made a trip down to my local Ford dealer and made a copy of a page in there little black 3-ring binder and thought this might help someone in my same situation. They don't have the new pricing yet but have started ordering the 2000 models already. They let me spec one out like I wanted and placed the order (with no obligation to buy when it arrives in September). Anyway, here is the text from the page that I copied....

2000 F-150 Major Product Changes

OVERVIEW

The 2000 F-150 is essentially carryover from the 1999 model year with minor exterior and interior enhancements. However, a major improvement in the availability of 5.4L Triton V-8 engines will allow dealers to better meet customers' needs for higher of 5.4L, SuperCabs, Lariats, and 4x4's. In addition, to provide more axle alternatives to customers who are more fuel economy conscious, P235 tires are now available with the larger-ratio 3.55 axle, and the lower-ratio 3.31 axle is now standard on many models, with available 3.55 ratio.

MODEL/SERIES/AVAILABILITY

* Lariat focus is SuperCab; not available in Regular Cab
* F-250 (under 8500# GVWR) badged vehicle is discontinued; replaced by F-150 7700 Payload Group (627), available with 5.4L Triton V-8 engine, which retains F-250 capability in GVW, trailer towing and snow plowing.

EXTERIOR CHANGES

* Colors Added:
- Island Blue Clearcoat Metallic (R1)
- Chestnut Clearcoat Metallic (B4)

* Colors Deleted:
- Dark Toreador Red Clearcoat Metallic
- Teal Clearcoat Metallic
* "4x4" decal included on rear fenders of all 4x4's (Late Availability)

INTERIOR CHANGES

* Colors Added:
- Medium Parchment
* Colors Deleted:
- Medium Prairie Tan
* New flip-up 40/60 rear seat in SuperCab
* Improved 18 degree rear seating angle in SuperCab
* New driver's side grab handle on A-Pillar on all models
* Improved cup holder/ash cup design in instrument panel

FUNCTIONAL CHANGES

* P235 tires now can be ordered with the 3.55 as standard on many models, providing powertrain alternative with higher fuel economy.

SERIES CHANGES

* New Lariat Standard Features
- New Overhead Console with compass, outside air temperature and storage
- New LH and RH covered visor vanity mirrors
- Driver's side keypad entry
- Chromed Steel Wheels and 17" OWL tires
* New XLT Standard Features
- New Overhead Console with compass, outside air temperature and storage
- New LH and RH covered visor vanity mirrors
- Carpeted Floor Mats, color-keyed with "F-Series" monogram
* New XL Standard Features
- Cargo Light
* New Work Series Standard Features
- Cargo Light

OPTION CONTENT CHANGES

* XL Convenience Group, in addition to speed control/tilt steering wheel and tailgate lock, now includes Overhead Console with compass, outside air temperature and storage
* Pickup Box Security Group dropped - content now included in XL Convenience Group
* 3.73 rear axle in Off-Road Group w/5.4L engine replaced by 3.55 axle at no diminution of performance, but better fuel economy
* In 55R Off-Road Group, 17" Cast Aluminum Wheels replace Chromed Steel Wheels and "4x4 Off-Road" decal added to Lariat with 55R.
* BSW tires replace OWL tires in Payload Groups 622/623 for value-conscious customers; OWL tires are optional on XL/XLT.
* 4x4 SuperCab (139" Wheelbase, equipped with 7700 Payload Group) now recommended for snow plowing. Snow Plow Group) now recommended for snow plow capability in all 4x4's with 7700 Payload Group (627)
* New larger cup holder in Captain's Chairs
* Two-tone paint now available on XLT Flareside and XLT w/Off-Road Group

OPTIONS ADDED

* 7700 Payload Group - available on 4x2/4x4 Styleside Regular Cab (139" WB) and SuperCab (139 WB) w/5.4L V-8 engine. Increases GVWR to 7,700# (all 4x2 and 4x4). Incl. Heavy-duty components and 3.73 rear axle. On 4x4, front GAWR at 4,150# accommodates snow plowing

OPTION AVAILABILITY CHANGES

* Tow Hooks now optional on 4x4 Work Series
* Soft Tonneau Cover (86T) now available on Work Series
* Cab Steps (18E) now available on XL models

DELETED OPTIONS

* Carpet Delete on Lariat is no longer available because of low demand
* Rear Seat Delete on Work Series is no longer available because of low demand

 

Wow, thanks Damorris! How can you remember all of that?

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1999 Ford F150 XLT 4x2, Cloth Seats, Amazon green, 16" All season tires, Soft Tonneau Cover, CD Player, 4.6 liter Triton V8, 3:55 ls, towing package, 4 speed auto, K&N Airfilter, soon Superchip and K&N GEN II.

Fast46Triton

The "Shovie" eater!

 

This is great info, damorris. Thanks for sharing. Was there any word on the Crew Cab F-150, like when it will be available and whether the base equipment will include the 5-speed and 6 cyl?

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1998 XL SC short-box 4.2 5-speed 3.55LS Pacific Green, Tinted Glass, Carpet, XLS package (split bench, chrome wheels, box light, etc.)

 

Great! I've had my regular cab Lariat 3 months and it's been discontinued. They have also dropped my exterior and interior colors. My choices are the kiss of death.
Come to think of it, I did go onto that lot looking for a new Probe.

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99 Lariat R/C 2WD 120"WB 5.4 3.55LS Tow Dark Toreador/Gold Line-X
raoul_oba@hotmail.com

 

You've got a collector's item, Raoul!

 

You know I have P235's With a 3.55 rear end. Thats how it came. So it isn't really something new for 00.

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98 F150 2WD,Bright Red, Regular Cab, 4.2, 3.55 Superchip, 3 Inch Bullseye Lift Spindles, Manik Grill Guard,Nerf Bars, Vent Visors, Fog lights, Kc Lights, Alpine CD Player, 2 Kenwood Amps, Tinted Windows. And Coming Soon: 3&1/2 Inch Fabtech Lift Kit, 16x8 American Racing Baja Wheels Wrapped With 33x12.5 Mickey Thompson Baja Belted Hp's

 

Raoul,

Ford may want a picture of your truck to assist people in what not to buy due to lack of interest ...........



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Dunbarton "The Middle Aged Kid" '99 XLT SC SB 4x2 4.6 auto 3.55 ls The Z-71 Eater!
Wedgewood & Denim "Blue Lightning" SuperChipped, Airaid FIPK
Man, I got it all!

 

My wife said I could also put a picture of me in the Personals column if I don't get off this truck kick.

 

Don't feel too bad Raoul, I also have one of those collector item's. Only Ford didn't discontinue my colors. Kinda glad they did quit making the Lariat regular cab though, I never see them now, chances are better I won't see any more popping up now that everyone see's how great they look!!! I wonder if they will be able to retrofit '99s with the drivers grab handle and the overhead console.

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1999 F150 Lariat
Reg cab Short box Styleside
5.4L 3.55ls
Deep Wedgwood Blue/Silver
Lund Interceptor hood shield, VentVisors, Class III hitch, Ford molded mud guards, soft tonneau

 

Raoul,

Will your picture show you crossed-dressed? I'll PAY for that one.

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Dunbarton "The Middle Aged Kid" '99 XLT SC SB 4x2 4.6 auto 3.55 ls The Z-71 Eater!
Wedgewood & Denim "Blue Lightning" SuperChipped, Airaid FIPK
Man, I got it all!

 

that is some very good info since I might get a 2000 if i don't get a late 99' when the sales start in about a month or 2 to make room for the 2000's

 

JA-stang86...I have to agree with you there. At one time I was going to try to customize a passenger side A-pillar handle for the driver's side. If you can't tell, I need one. Let me know when the parts come out. I wish I had a console too. Maybe when some unlucky people wreck them in a year or so I can find a deal (hope they don't get hurt though).

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'97 F150 SC 4x4 (white): Rancho 4", 3" body, Chevy 1-ton torsion bars, custom fabricated shock hoop and torque tubes, 14 Rancho RS5000 shocks, 39x15 MT's on Weld 16.5x12, skid plate, billet grill, step bars, Gibson exhaust, Stillen air intake, clear lenses, and system

 

Damorris was on the money with all of the new updates on the 2000s, but when i ordered mine in mid June (F-150 Lariet S/C) the invoice shows that the 17" rims are going to be mounted on 275/70s OWL. I believe i heard the salesman say, that the XLTs were getting this tire also,remember i think i heard him right.....
Also the new rims will be chrome with alum centers...Sure hope Ford doesn't mess them up too bad, i liked what came on the 99s,just have to wait and see.
Take Care, DC

 

AGOFFROAD, Do you have any pics of your truck ? I have to see one that has 14 shocks!

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98 F150 2WD,Bright Red, Regular Cab, 4.2, 3.55, Superchip, 3 Inch Bullseye Lift Spindles, Manik Grill Guard,Nerf Bars, Vent Visors, Fog lights, Kc Lights, Alpine CD Player, 2 Kenwood Amps, Tinted Windows. And Coming Soon: 3 Inch Body Lift Kit, 16x8 American Racing Baja Wheels Wrapped With 33's

 

dogcam, your '00 Lariat will have 275s on 17" chromed-steel wheels. They will most likely look nothing like what I have on my '99 Lariat. But I should have waited for the 2000 trucks myself, I would really like to have that overhead console. Oh well.


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1999 Lariat SuperCab Flareside, Amazon Green with Silver trim, 5.4L, 4x2, 4 wheel disc/ABS, 3.55 limited slip, towing package, sliding rear window, captains chairs, keyless entry with alarm, spray-on bed liner, and K&N. http://www.csc.calpoly.edu/~bfriesen/truck.html