Hey,
First of all, I think the current F-150's are the best trucks on the road. They also look awesome. However, I was wondering if Ford is planning on re-designing the truck in the near future? I'm a college student about to enter my final year, and the first thing I plan to do after I get a job is buy myself a brand new F-150, because they're the best of course. I was just wondering if I should wait another year in case they decide to re-design them.
I would appreciate any input y'all would have to offer. Thanks.

Ryan

 

Hey Ryan, Welcome to the boards!
Word on the street is,2003 is the redesign year,but there was a pic in Truck Trends of the 02 Expy,with a wrapper on it. It may be the new F-150 design we've been waiting for. It looked to have bigger headlights,and a different bumper.
Can't wait to see it myself!,,,,,98

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Yokahama AVS/ST's,,too noisy
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
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Speedglo gauges w/carbon fiber overlay
Carbon fiber Grant styling ring wheelcover
Stillen Quad light air dam,with Pilot PL-240 driving lights
Euro taillights,with APC red bulbs
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Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,and Soundstream P203e amplifier//Single 10" sub
Viper alarm
On the waywheels,tires,Proglass shaker hood,Steel Horse C5 leather seat
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I just "wish" it was lowered

 

Thanks,
I had just noticed the changes they've been making with the Ranger and Explorer... squaring things off and all. Seems like the F-150 and Expedition are the only ones that still have the "rounded" look. I don't know if that's a good explanation, but it's the best thing I can come up with this late.

 

Something I've noticed since about '93 Ford seems to always have a recent college grad incentive. The incentive is only $400 but 400 in my pocket is better than in theirs. Unfortunatly the one they have now is if you graduate before i thing Jan of '02. Even if they don't redesign it might be wort it to wait a couple of months.

 

Along the same lines...
How come they didn't change the F-150 to look like the F-250 or 350. I like that look a lot better. It would be a bigger truck. Was it not economical? Just wondering...If that is the line they went with the re-design I would do some looking about trading mine in....MEEK

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1997 Black 4x4 F-150 XLT 4.6L 285/75/16 Bridgestone Dueler A/T's Eagle Alloy Wheels, K&N Airfilter, Flowmaster Exhaust, Dual tips off of one pipe. Nerf Bars, Brush guard, 2 Ralley Lights, Sony X-plod head unit, Jensen 500 watt amp, Sony X-Plod 10" Sub

sooner or later: a lift and bigger mud terrain tires
meek47@f150driver.com

[This message has been edited by meek47 (edited 05-09-2001).]

 

Thanks for your input. I don't know about making them look more like the heavy-duty trucks. Actually, I kind of like what they've done with the new Rangers. I think the F-150's would look really awesome if they slightly squared them off like the Ranger and the new 2002 Explorer.

rc

 

i would like it if they didn't slant the front down quite as much as they do, but not have it as straight out as the SD's. make it look a little bigger, but not coppy the SD.

 

MechE they are releasing a "baby" powerstroke. I think its suppose to be a 5 something Liter engine. They are also supposed to be developing a new 5spd auto tranny to compete with the new Allison. I think its the A5LD but not sure on that. But as far as I know the new engine has already been developed and is just about ready for production but I haven't heard anything on the new tranny other than they are developing one.

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1997 F-150 Lariat
Ext Cab Short Box
4x4 Off Road Package
3.55 Gears
285/75 R16 Kelly Springfield Trailcutter RTs



My 2 cents worth

If you're gonna stroke it, POWERSTROKE IT!!!

http://www.powerstroke73.homestead.com/

 

The F-150's we have now are the bomb there's nothing better looking out there so lets all be happy with the design we have now, we don't ride on the hood so its designed for airflow. Just drive!!! because the best never rest

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1997 F-150 XLT 4.6 REGULAR CAB, FLARESIDE PACIFIC CLEARCOAT GREEN 5-SPEED. WESTIN NERF BARS, POWER EVERYTHING,BUG SHIELD, EX-TANG SOFT COVER, BED LINER(FORD).

 

Howdy!

Idepd,

Should I wait till '03 to graduate then? Kewl, more beer, more chicks.. Woohooo!

Have a fine day.

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My ride:

Basics:
- '99 XLT F-150

Under hood and back:
- Ram air (Don't ask me how )
- AiRaid intake
- Flowmaster DF 50 Series
- 24x3.5" Stainless steel slashed tips (Yes! Solid polished SS, no cheesy chrome-plated)
...

Outside:
- Precision polished billet grille and plate holders
- American Racing 17x8s polished Pythons (Flushed front AND back)
- Goodyear.. something tires (Expensive is all I know. LOL. No Firestone firecrackers for me either)
- Rhino liner
- Ford nerf bars
- Ford bed rails
...

Inside:
- My girlfriend!
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Fun stuff:
- Dual sirens Black Widow alarm system/keyless entry (Enough decibels to go deaf in a garage )
- Custom driving lights (Just a cool blue)
- 2 High-Watt lights behind grille (For people who cut me off )
- Dual horns (For people who, again, cut me off)
- Dual wheel locks (So I won't be driving home on bricks!)
- Spare wheel lock (So I won't have to use a brick as a spare )
...

Best of all:
- Texas A&M University aTm front plate! Gig'em Aggies!!

Stephlan

 

I love the way the F150s look currently! If I didnt, I would have bought a Dodge or waited for the redesigned Z71's that came out in late '98. (I bought my F150 in April of '98) To this day, the F150s are the best looking trucks on the road...Can I get an AMEN??? lol

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Black 1997 F-150 Extended Cab
4x4 w/Off-Road Package
5.4 liter Triton V8
Luverne Stainless Steel Nerf Bars
DeeZee Silver Series Toolbox
Grizzly Oval Style Chrome Grill/Brush Guard
Wrap around bug shield
Ventshade Ventvisors
Ford Factory Bedliner
Pioneer Deh-P6000 45 Watt CD Stereo
3" Trailmaster Body Lift
Smittybilt Outland Tail Light guards.
16x10 American Racing Polished Atlas Wheels
4 315/75R16 BF Goodrich All-Terrain TA/KO Tires on all four corners.
Flowmaster 50 Muffler w/Dual Pipes & 2 18" Stainless Tips
MTX 2 Channel Amp w/Crossover
2 MTX 10" Subwoofers w/Box
Next Up: 4" Rancho Suspension Lift

 

AMEN!

Im also wondering what the new generation of F-Series are going to look like. Im sure i will like it no matter what they do with the next style and will get one when my current 150 has done its time. Even if i dont like the look of the next generation, i cant even picture myself buying a dodge or chevy. Thats like a sin.

11th Commandment: Thou shall not purchase a Dodge or Chevy. Thou shall purchase only Ford.

Can i get an AMEN on that one too?

Brian

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98 F150 XLT Supercab 4X4
4.6L V8 3.55LS
Tonno Cover, Brush Guard, Dukes of Hazzard Dixie Horn, 2 150 watt KC Daylighters, Cobra CB Radio, BF Goodrich All Terrains 265/75/16
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2000 Excursion Limited 4X4, Black, V-10, 3.73 LS, Tow Mirrors

[This message has been edited by Barto24 (edited 05-11-2001).]

 

I've read that ford is releasing a new desiel for the f150 in '03 or later. I wouldnt be suprised if a body change happens then. Bigger engine=bigger tranny=body redesign.

 

It's not that much of a rebate.

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1996 F-150 XL, 2WD short bed and cab, 4.9 I-6
Bed Liner
Tonneau Top
Bug Deflector
31/10.5R15 Generic
Pioneer AM/FM CD player
35% Tint

 

...and Amen.