I have been kind of reluctant to post a reply beause I will probably never live it down. I have seen a picture of the next generation f-150 at a meeting we had a couple months ago. They flashed the picture by us real quick. I dont want to give away any real details, but my first impression was that it is a design that would have to grow on me. I felt it was drastically different and therefore takes some getting used to. I am still waiting to see more of it so that I can get a better idea of how much I like it.

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My first Baby:
2000 SC XLT Bright Red, 4.2L
5speed
K&N air filter
3" intake mod
16" perma cool electric fan
Jacobs DIS
best 1/4 mile: 17.1 @ 81.53 MPH
total MPG average to date 19.15

My Second (but most important) Baby:
Hailey Jean, born April 9, 2000

 

broken- No details at all? you dont want to say if it was more boxy or more curvy, tougher looking? Cheaper looking? anything????

Brian

 

To tell you the truth, I don't remember much at all (I have tried to picture it in my head, but all attempts have failed). Sorry all I could give you was my impression on it.

 

I think it will look like the lightning with the chopped roof prototype that has been in a few mags, it has a completely different shape, headlights etc. Like the new explorer only bigger. just my thoughts

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2001 Ford F150 Supercrew
Black/ Grey
20" KMC wheels
Goodyear Eagle GTII tires
Flowmaster cat back
tint
Coming soon:
4/6 drop
K&N FIPK
Pulleys
Headers
01 L tails

 

Hey Guys,

As far as redesigns, look to the latest concept trucks doing the auto show circuit. The Ford Powerstroke concept of the mid 90's ended up being the Super Duty. My thoughts are 2 possible scenarios:
1) the new 2003 F-150 will look something like the Lightning Rod concept truck that was out this year.
2) potentially an F-150 Super Duty only as an addition to an F-150 light duty (not the replacement).

I would expect Ford to continue to sell two styles of truck (selling more than one style).

As far as squaring off like the Ranger... that would make it look like a 93-96 F-150.

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98 Red F150 XLT,
Reg Cab, Short Box
Leer Tonneau
265/70R16 Bridgestone Duelers

 

that would be cool if they redesign in '03...

 

I guess this string has just been worn out...

 

Almost.....

For more info on the 2003 F-150, go here:
http://www.blueovalnews.com/2003_f_series_part1.htm



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1998 F-150 XLT 4x4 SC/SB 4.6L, Auto., 3.55LS, TTP, blah, blah, blah
All the info is at http://www.fordf150.net

 

So, it looks like 2003 could possibly be the re-design year for the F-150's.

If it's not, that's cool. I still think the current design is awesome.

Ryan <><

 

Does anybody know for sure when the "baby" diesel comes out in the F-150 series trucks?