My dealer called to let me know he had a truck on his lot just like the one I have on order, only this one has a moon roof. Not sure if I want/need a moon roof. Does anyone out there with the moon roof have any concerns, problems, etc. with them???

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2001 SuperCrew 4x4,XLT,5.4, White/Silver(Still on order)

 

Sonoma Super Crew,

Go for it ! I like the moonroof on mine.
I like the extra light inside the cab. You can either open it all the way or it can lift the back of the glass up for ventilation. If the sun gets too hot, you can slide the shade closed.

The only problem with it is that at speeds above 50mph I get some wind viabration on my head. The wind deflector is too small and useless. I just shut it if it bothers me too much. Pictures at www.over.to/SuperCrew .

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2001 F-150 Lariat SuperCrew, Bright Red / Silver Frost, Medium Graphite Leather, 2X4, 5.4, Moonroof, 6 CD Changer, 3.55 Limited Slip, Tow package, Bright Red Lund Nose Shield, LineX bedliner, Bed Extender coming soon.

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go for the moonroof. You can always keep the shade closed and you'll never know the difference. Had mine for almost 72 hours now (Wedgewood Blue Lariat w/ Moonroof) and it's great. Taking the one your dealer has will start your enjoyment sooner!!!

 

Sonoma- I must agree with others, the moonroof is sweet and does give the truck a different feel. The unit is the same or very similar to the one in our Expo. We have never had any problems with that unit. Don't let that "bonus" get away!!!

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97' EB Expo

2001 Amazon Lariat Supercrew

 

Sonoma Super Crew, If you haven't gone and bought that truck the dealer has yet, GO NOW! The moonroof is great! You wont regret it.

 

I love the moonroof but hate the vibration above 45 mph. It is great in town but I have an appointment with the dealer to get it fixed (?!) so I can use it on the highway. I have had many moonroofs in my other vehicles but never seen such a cheap wind deflector before. My '95 explorer has a great metal unit that is hinged and works well. This plastic piece of junk just flexes up and down with no hinge and does not work. If I lift it up slightly the wind/and noise alleviates substantially.
Still, I agree it is a must have option!!

Also, I have gotten a lot a comments about this truck. Just today a guy in a new XLT supercab 4x4 followed me back to work and got out to check out my Truck. I get compliments on this thing every other day. LOVE IT!

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Lariat 4x4, 5.4, Amazon Green/Gold, captains, rear slider, tow, 6 disc.

 

Sonoma,
Ditto everyone's remarks. Even if you don't open it, it's worth it for the view.

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2001 SuperCrew, 4x4 Lariat, Blue/silver, 5.4L Captains Chairs, 3.55LS, Moon Roof, Bed Extender.(Ordered: 2/11/00, Built 4/4-4/10, Delivered: 4/29)

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Planned Mods: Sprayed-On Bedliner-(LineX); SnugTop Hard Tonneau cover, SS nerf bars; Gibson SS Dual Sport Cat-back system; SuperChip; K&N Air intake kit; EGR "SuperGuard" Clear hood shield; (& Maybe: SVT Lighting wheels and Michelin Pilot LTX 285.60/HR18 tires.)

 

Get It! I wasn't planning on getting it either, but I love having it. On the interstate you can pop up the back for ventilation. I really like the open feel the extra light gives to the cabin. Nice addition I think. Go for it. :-)

 

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[This message has been edited by skyjet (edited 05-15-2000).]

 

cpafay,

Let us know if they fixed the viabration on your moonroof and how they fixed it. Thanks.
over.to/SuperCrew

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2001 F-150 Lariat SuperCrew, Bright Red / Silver Frost, Medium Graphite Leather, 2X4, 5.4, Moonroof, 6 CD Changer, 3.55 Limited Slip, Tow package, Bright Red Lund Nose Shield, Line-X bedliner, Bed Extender.

 

Well i plan on getting a moonroof with mine but keep this in mind. I work for a fire dept. and made an accident with a vehicle that rolled. They had a moon roof and when it rolled the driver's hand went out the moonroof and when it hit the pavement it scraped her hand off at the wrist. You know there are alot of things out there that provide for greater injury but the possibilities of it happening are slim.

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1998 F150 XLT Reg. Cab, STX, White, 4.2 v6, 4x2, K&N, 3.55, Manik grill gaurd, **** Cepek 100 watt driving lamps, Kenwood mask CD-player, drop hitch, Ford hitch insert, 16x8 Atlas rims w/ 285/75/16 BFG All-Terrains KO all on a 3 inch bullseye spindles. Looks like a serious truck now!

 

Extinguishfire, your post makes me want to keep my windows closed too. Ow!
Skyjet: No luck yet with the roof problem. My salesman is supposed to pick up my truck one day this week to get the problem looked at. I will let you know what happens. Hopefully everyone with a roof will complain so Ford will do something about it.

 

I hate to post against the grain here, but here goes...

My moonroof doesn't make any more noise or vibration than I would expect. I don't hear any vibration (at any speed) at all. Yes there is wind noise. But no more so than comes from my side window being down.

I realize that some of you are comparing your SCrew moonroof against others you may have had (have) in other cars. Perhaps it is loud...but not to me. Maybe I'm just lucky (so far).

My truck was built the week of May 1st. Could they have made a change already to the moonroof that would explain why I don't notice what most of you are?

-Mike

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2001 F-150 Supercrew 4X4 Lariat
Oxford White/Harvest Gold
5.4L V8
Trailer Tow Package
3.55 Limited Slip
Moonroof
Cabsteps
Premium Sound w/ 6 Disc CD
Captains Chairs w/ Center Console
Bed Extender
Engine block heater

Mods:
On Order: A.R.E. LS Series II Hard Tonneau Cover
Still looking for BedRug type product. http://www.mazworld.com/supercrew
maz@ford-trucks.net

 

maz,

Take a picture of the wind deflector at the front of your moonroof and post it here if you can. I,d like to see if it is different from mine manufactured March 20th.

over.to/SuperCrew

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2001 F-150 Lariat SuperCrew, Bright Red / Silver Frost, Medium Graphite Leather, 2X4, 5.4, Moonroof, 6 CD Changer, 3.55 Limited Slip, Tow package, Bright Red Lund Nose Shield, Line-X bedliner, Bed Extender.




[This message has been edited by skyjet (edited 05-16-2000).]

 

Like Maz, I also have no complaints about my moon roof, noise, vibration, etc. like several people have posted. That started me thinking about an e-mail I received back in March from my friend at the KC plant. Here's the part I'm talking about.

"Starting next week we will be back up to 10 hour days and producing 1100 trucks a day. the only thing that we are still having issues with are the moonroofs and that is being ironed out this week."

If I remember right she had told me they were having problems during the first month or so working out problems with the moon roof. It's possible that trucks with Jan/Feb build dates could have concerns. My build date is March 3, 2000 but so far the moon roof seems fine.
Although this is my first moon/sun roof, the small 3/4" wind deflector seems a little small.
It will be interesting to see what Cpafay's dealer says about it.


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2001 F150 SuperCrew, Lariat,4x4,5.4,Tow,Slider,6 CD,Moon Roof,60/40,Two Tone. Color:White/Silver
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