1999 F150, 50MPG....
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From: Oshkosh, WI. USA
The VIN wont be posted because the truck never existed. You guys that are old enough should remember all the stories from the 60's and 70's about people who "invented" carbs that would 100+ mpg on a v8 engine. Did you ever see one?? I had a 440 mopar I would have loved to have one on... 
The story always was that the oil companies paid big money to the inventor to keep them off the market. Some one who was smart enough to make that work (not that I think that it's even possible)I think would be smart enough to realize that the oil companies couldn't pay him as much as he could make on the open market. Trust me there are no 50 mpg F150s in some secret skunk works somewhere. If they had them they would be selling them! How many people would buy GMs or Dodges if they could get a better built and a better looking truck that also got 50mpg?
Think about it...
Mike
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99 Lariat S/C 5.4 4x4
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Superchip
Oshkosh, WI.
The story always was that the oil companies paid big money to the inventor to keep them off the market. Some one who was smart enough to make that work (not that I think that it's even possible)I think would be smart enough to realize that the oil companies couldn't pay him as much as he could make on the open market. Trust me there are no 50 mpg F150s in some secret skunk works somewhere. If they had them they would be selling them! How many people would buy GMs or Dodges if they could get a better built and a better looking truck that also got 50mpg?Think about it...
Mike
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99 Lariat S/C 5.4 4x4
Amazon Green/Harvest Gold
3.55/LS
K&N Filter
Mobil 1
Superchip
Oshkosh, WI.
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From: Bakersfield, CA, USA
Is there even enough energy in a gallon of gas to propel a 4500 pound vehicle with the F150's aerodynamics and rolling resistance for 50 miles? Since I only get about 15-17.5 mpg, that means my current drivetrain is only 30%-35% efficient.
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From: little rock,ark
I have heard from a very reliable source
that the truck in question was THE vehicle that crashed at Roswell all those years ago. It was stolen in an industy coup of the govt and Ford lost it after developing the lower MPG prototype that we drive today. The dudes that came to get the vehicle were with MIB, not Ford. Conspiracy, man,
CONSPIRACY!
that the truck in question was THE vehicle that crashed at Roswell all those years ago. It was stolen in an industy coup of the govt and Ford lost it after developing the lower MPG prototype that we drive today. The dudes that came to get the vehicle were with MIB, not Ford. Conspiracy, man,
CONSPIRACY!
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From: Oklahoma City
Maybe I should think of some BS plans and get my check from the oil co.
Ford has been working tooth and nail to get mpg #'s up for years.
They do major engine modifications just to get mpgs up a little tiny bit.
Also ppl who rebuild engines for a hobby would have figured uot how to make a 50mpg F150 by now if it was possible.
Ford has been working tooth and nail to get mpg #'s up for years.
They do major engine modifications just to get mpgs up a little tiny bit.
Also ppl who rebuild engines for a hobby would have figured uot how to make a 50mpg F150 by now if it was possible.
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From: Huntingtown, MD USA
Did it run on Vaseline? ROFL
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97 F150 Lariat 4X4 Ext. Cab. 5.4, AT, Tow Pkg, bedliner, white/grey 2tone w/ grey leather, Fact. CD changer, Gibson Side Swept, K&N, Bosch Platinum +4's,Michelin LTX 265/70 16, Both doors cracked, Piston slap quieted by Mobile One & Slick 50 Synthetic.
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97 F150 Lariat 4X4 Ext. Cab. 5.4, AT, Tow Pkg, bedliner, white/grey 2tone w/ grey leather, Fact. CD changer, Gibson Side Swept, K&N, Bosch Platinum +4's,Michelin LTX 265/70 16, Both doors cracked, Piston slap quieted by Mobile One & Slick 50 Synthetic.
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From: Pennsylvania
OK YOU ALL BETTER JUST CLEAR OUT YOUR TRUCKS YOU ARE ALL THROUGH,GO HOME ,BE QUIET AND MENTION THIS TO NO ONE
1999 F150 SUPER CAB 4.6 SILVER, VENT SHADES
AND A WHOOPING 12.7 TO 13.5 MPG'S JUST CALL ME LEAD FOOT AND PLEASE DONT TAKE MY TRUCK
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1999 F150 SUPER CAB 4.6 SILVER, VENT SHADES
AND A WHOOPING 12.7 TO 13.5 MPG'S JUST CALL ME LEAD FOOT AND PLEASE DONT TAKE MY TRUCK
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From: Shangri-La
Actually, it was a big prank by none other than me. You see, I'm a thief of sorts, but I suffer from dyslexia. Sometimes, late at night, when I'm on the prowl for something like gasoline, I get all balled up. I never could get this fellow right; I'd show up with a couple of full gas cans (I kept forgetting the siphon hose, too). Anyway, I kept filling his tank instead of draining it. I'm in therapy right now, those guys from "Ford" actually work for my shrink and we needed that truck for my rehabilitation (the insurance company said they can write it all off). THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE, MULDER!!
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From: Shangri-La
MONDOLX-
This reminds me of somthing I used to hear when I was in the Navy:
Q: What's the difference between a fairy tale and a sea story?
A: A fairy tale begins with,"Once upon a time," and a sea story begins with,"This is a NO SH***ER!"
This reminds me of somthing I used to hear when I was in the Navy:
Q: What's the difference between a fairy tale and a sea story?
A: A fairy tale begins with,"Once upon a time," and a sea story begins with,"This is a NO SH***ER!"
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From: TUCSON,AZ,USA
You know the story, I know a guy, who knew a guy, who new a guy, who new a guy... and this story is true.
Nobody knows the real guy and the story is a bunch of (you fill in the blank).
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97 F-150, 2WD, Reg Cab,Flareside,Dk Toreador Red, Windsor 4.6, Magnecor 8.5mm wires, Bosch Plat +4s, 3.55 LS, EGR Bug Deflector, ******* Bed Cover, Bed Liner, XL Full Length Running Boards, Air Aid Kit, Gibson Single Out Cat Back, Superchips, TransGo Shift Kit, Hellwig Rear Sway Bar, Hellwig 2500# Overload Springs
Nobody knows the real guy and the story is a bunch of (you fill in the blank).
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97 F-150, 2WD, Reg Cab,Flareside,Dk Toreador Red, Windsor 4.6, Magnecor 8.5mm wires, Bosch Plat +4s, 3.55 LS, EGR Bug Deflector, ******* Bed Cover, Bed Liner, XL Full Length Running Boards, Air Aid Kit, Gibson Single Out Cat Back, Superchips, TransGo Shift Kit, Hellwig Rear Sway Bar, Hellwig 2500# Overload Springs
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From: Canada's TROPICAL paradise
Well <G>, I for one found this story remakable < G G >. If we can't believe one of or own < LOL > Who can you trust <ROFLMO >
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98 F150 S/C 4.6 2wd Vermillion/Silver,HD Tow Pkg, Boards, Vents, Bug Chaser, DIY "breezer" Tailgate, 5th whl hitch, Tool box, 16" OEM Mag's,
Mobil1 /Wix Oil filter/ K&N / air box mod.
In looks & go - Chevy - like a rock.
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98 F150 S/C 4.6 2wd Vermillion/Silver,HD Tow Pkg, Boards, Vents, Bug Chaser, DIY "breezer" Tailgate, 5th whl hitch, Tool box, 16" OEM Mag's,
Mobil1 /Wix Oil filter/ K&N / air box mod.
In looks & go - Chevy - like a rock.
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From: Shangri-La
Mine gets slightly over 50 miles to a gallon. If Ford is reading this, I'd like a new Super Duty F250 with a 5.4L and a 5 speed, regular cab, white, as well as a Mustang GT (white also). Please have the tanks full and the tags paid when you show up. Oh, I also want lifetime warranties on both vehicles. That'll help me forget about the first pickup.
