Bill Murray,
Thanks. It may be a dealer's ORP. Not necessarily a fraud. I probably should add the fog lights. I feel better.

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97 F150 XLT SC 4.6, 4X4 ORP Long bed, RHINO Liner

 

MOVEOVER -- Received your corrected VIN and have requested order info. Will let you know next week what I've found out. Have a great weekend.

 

I also believe the '97 ORP doesn't even allow for 2-tone paint. Solid colors only.

 

Can you purchase the skid plates to put on t two wheel drive pre-runner-style ?

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1999 F-150 WS 4.2 5-speed, reg. cab, short bed, Sport Grill, Pioneer DEH-P4000 CD, Rockford's 5 1/4 in the corners, Tinted windows, more to come....

 

My 98 Lariat has the ORP, no 4X4 sticker tho. Also, I've read here that I should have 3.73 gear, which I don't, and with Lariat package I should have CD Player which I don't. Perhaps this is because this truck was built in Canada?

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98 Lariat SC 4X4 ORP Tow 5.4L Superchipped...Edelbrock IAS...Gibson Sport Truck...K&N W/Airbox Mod...
ON THE WAY: Centerline Fluted Star Billet 16" Wheels and BFG 285 16 75 All Terrain AT...JBA Headers from 150 online store jimmac@ismi.net

 

The 4x4 sticker does not come on the Lariat, unless you have one of the 50th anniversary limited edition Lariats.

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Stone Cold, Black 98 Styleside S/C F150 4x4 0RP 5.4 3.55ls,Magnum bug shield,Grizzly roll bar,
2 Baja lights, 4 165 watt KC lights (fun to play with on weekends), Manik grille guard,Westin step bars,Sonic aluminum treadplate 36" tool box, Flowmaster dual exhaust, K/N air filter, 265/75/16 BFG AT/S, American Racing Baja wheels, a F150 Online sticker, and a Stone Cold sticker on the front windshield.. More to come for Stone Cold: Ramsey winch will be on it real soon (hopefully), 2 more KC lights, Rancho shocks. If you would like to see pics, email me at mudder46@hotmail.com or see pics at http://members.aol.com/polokid54/fpic.html

 

MOVEOVER -- Order info on VIN 1FTDX1862VNA23656 :

1997 F150 4x4 SuperCab 157" Wheelbase
Oxford White Exterior / Med Graphite Cloth Interior
Preferred Equipment Package 507A
4.6 Liter V8
4 Speed Automatic Transmission
3.55 Ratio Limited Slip Axle
Electric Shift 4x4
Trailer Towing Package
4 Wheel ABS
6 Way Power Driver's Seat
6 Disc CD Changer

Build Date 2/8/96

BTW, as of 8/26/99 you had open recalls 96S62, 97S86, 98R01, 98S14 and 98S18.

 

MOVEOVER,
Basically, anybody can buy the ORP stickers for the side of the truck and call it an ORP. However, it is NOT a true ORP unless it has "Fuel Tank, Transfer Case & Frame Front Crossmember Skid Plates, 17" wheels, fog lights, and HD shocks." In 1997, the ORP did not come with a 3.73 axle gear ratio. The ORP is also NOT available with a long bed. Sorry to burst the bubble, but the dealer was incorrect.


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MarkS
1999 F-150 XLT, 4x4, ORP, SC, SB, 5.4 Liter, 3.73ls, Husky Truck Box, Westin Chrome Nerf Bars, TOFF Spray-in Bedliner, FORD Blue-Oval Hitch Cover, & Superchip.

 

I just realized:

Isn't "trusted dealer" an oxymoron?




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MarkS
1999 F-150 XLT, 4x4, ORP, SC, SB, 5.4 Liter, 3.73ls, Husky Truck Box, Westin Chrome Nerf Bars, TOFF Spray-in Bedliner, FORD Blue-Oval Hitch Cover, & Superchip.

 

Hey guys, thanks for the help. Glad to hear about 4w ABS. About the recalls: Will I have to pay for the maint?

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97 F150 XLT SC 4.6, 4X4 ORP 3.55ls, tow pkg, long bed, Rhino liner

 

MOVEOVER -- All the recalls would be performed at no charge. I don't know what the first three relate to but the last two are for new lug nuts and rear spring clip replacement. I would definately get the new lug nuts -- have heard several reports of loose or missing lug nuts.

 

Hi, just thought I'd bring this back to life. It seems there are others with similar concerns.

 

Hey guy I know this is going to be completely off topic, but the recall topic has been brought up, and I do not want to start a new topic over it. Anyways here goes...

I have a 66 Chevy 1/2 ton. Its gonna be my project truck, the works for speed and looks. Hopefully it'll make my Lightning look like the 4.2L F150. Just out of curiousity I looked on the federal website for recall notcies on it, and sure enough there are two out. Would you recommend I take it to the nearest Chevy dealer? I think they will laugh me out of town! But then again its the law they fix it right? I am 22 so there's no way I am the original owner. Thanks in advance.

 

Yeah Mudder, hate the decal poseurs too. It reminds me of all the guys that used to buy 6 banger Mustangs back in the early 90's and put on 5.0 decals on the sides. Even tho they didn't have the exhaust to match. Another decal that ticks me off is Toyota's on the Tundra. I saw a couple here and the decal is a complete knock off of the original ORP sticker with the "Stomper" type face. (remember Stompers? lol)

MrScot

 

Mr Scott, just had to say; just because someone has a "fake" it doesn't mean they're a "poseur". I don't recall Mudder saying that. I don't even like the stickers anyway, but they have been on long enough to start cracking, and I don't think the paint would look right if I pulled them off. What do you think?

Then again, maybe It's worth the risk now I know someone out there hates me for having them