OK I need some help - I am going to take a big step in my life and sell my stang, I want to purchase a truck but need some help understanding the different models Ford made.
I know that I want a 97 - 99 regular cab 2wd with a short narrow box (flairside?), v8 and auto. I have been looking at trucks in the used car lots to help me determine what I need to look for. I looked at one truck that said "sport" and one that said "STX" on the rear of the box, I liked these trucks because the bumpers were color keyed to the body - not chrome. What is a sport and a stx, where do i find more information on what models were available. I am having some troubles finding regular cab short boxes - am I looking for something that is hard to find? Any and all help would be appriciated.

 

First of all, welcome to the site! And congratulations on deciding to make the switch! I'm sure it's not easy to give up the Mustang but I KNOW you'll love a truck!
We have a Chat Room here - there are many EXCELLENT guys in there every night around 9:00 PM EST. Why not stop in & see if you can get the answers to your questions there? I know they will be happy to help & they seem to be able to answer every question put to them! Some of the greatest Ford F series minds are in there!
Hope to see you in chat - talk to you soon! Bye!

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Love my truck & PROUD of it! If you can't beat 'em, you're NOT driving a FORD!
Shovies PROVE that FORD'S are #1!!
'97 Black F150 XLT ORP 4X4
4.6L/auto/3.55 LS/power EVERYTHING,
nerf bars, 17" wheels, fog lights, trailer hitch w/electrical connector, front tow hooks, bed rail caps,
6 CD changer, lumbar support & 3 cow license plates - so far!

 

CowLady! You shameless promoter!

You are the Don King of the Chat Room. Hope to meet your acquaintance some enchanted evening!

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* 2000 F-150 XLT Black FS; 5.4L
* 4x4 ORP
* 3.55 Limited Slip
* Stepups
* Sliding Rear Window
* 6-Way Power Seat
* Remote Keyless Entry
* Lund Trident Bug Shield
* Custom Exhaust
* Fumoto Oil Drain Plug Valve (a must for do-it-yourselfers!)
* Wise Bedrug

So many mods, so little cash! On the up side, no wife to create a filibuster.

 

Well to answer your question the sport and stx are the same thing the stx is what the sport package was called on the 97 and 98 trucks and in 99 and beyond its called sport. Well I gave up my stang in November of 99 when I bought my truck its not as fast as a stang but I sure have gotten away with speeding in this truck where if I was still in my stang I would have been seeing blue lights to many times. The main reson I got it was for the lower insurance.

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2000 F150 XLT Reg. cab
4.6 Triton Engine
4x2 3.55 rear end gear
sliding rear window
automatic keyless entry
white styleside short box

 

Thanks hmustang - that helps. does any one have any information on what options were available and what equipment the sport\stx came with or where to find this information. Thanks

 

Hi Mike, go to this site:

http://www.autovantage.com/

On Number One Select 'Used Cars'

then just plug in the the 'drop downs' for the year, make and model.

They don't have all vehicles but, they do have all the late model F150's.

(Others could use this to reminisce about their old 97-01 F150s, it has write ups for that year with new features and the specs. Plus Options, MSRP and Invoice price.)




[This message has been edited by Raoul (edited 01-30-2001).]