[Sock Puppet]

Brand. Spankin'. New. (Now with better pics)

I bit the bullet and bought a new wagon. This won't replace the Bronco, it will be my DD/work vehicle. After looking at every 1/2 ton truck on the market, and spending quite a bit of time in all but the Chevy/Nissan, the F150 was the hands-down winner. It's simply better in every regard.

I went with the 5.0 V8 because of the great rebates, and I'm just not sold on the longevity of the EcoBoost yet. This one is the XLT with the XLT Plus package, so it has a fair amount of goodies. I really like the integrated trailer brake controller and back-up sensors, and will probably really use the power sliding rear window. The jury is out on whether I'll use the tailgate step very much.

It obviously has the Off Road package, and the electronic locking 3.73 rear is a great feature. This is only my second new truck, so I'm excited as I can be!

Sorry for the crappy pic, but it's all I had time for:

 

[CWbronco]

Nice lookin truck!

 

[Saltlife]

Looks good man.

 

[bryan1]

Good choice!

 

[FordTrucksEveryday]

Very nice :thumbup

 

[Sock Puppet]

Thanks guys! I'm still not totally sold on the color, but the wife loved it...and I have to sleep with her. Seriously, it looks great in person. I should have the matching shell in a month or so.

 

[Bronco85]

I really wish ford would make a nice looking truck again. I can't stand that front end, the bedsides are too high.

Nice truck though. Can't wait till I have some cash to get myself a good truck, those new F150s will tow almost anything a normal person would want to tow... got like a 10K tow rating on that 5.0 right?

 

[EMO42]

congrats! my gf's uncle just bought one. i really like them, and i have a 2010 Ram.

 

[AlaskanBronco]

I really wish ford would make a nice looking truck again. I can't stand that front end, the bedsides are too high.

Nice truck though. Can't wait till I have some cash to get myself a good truck, those new F150s will tow almost anything a normal person would want to tow... got like a 10K tow rating on that 5.0 right?

I agree.


The 97 year was pretty horrible too... almost makes me glad Ford didn't make the Bronco suffer through that horrible style.

 

[Sock Puppet]

It's funny how personal one's taste in vehicles can be. I think the F-150 is the best looking truck on the market, with the Dodge coming in second. I agree on the '97 F-150; I never could get used to that look. Of course, I remember thinking the '93s looked a little odd when they first came out, too.

Any of you guys have experience with spray-in beliners? I haven't had one done in many years, and there are a lot of brands I'm not familiar with. I'm not interested in doing it myself. I can get the Line-X or the Speedliner done for around $420.

 

[Sock Puppet]

Nice truck though. Can't wait till I have some cash to get myself a good truck, those new F150s will tow almost anything a normal person would want to tow... got like a 10K tow rating on that 5.0 right?

This one is rated at 9,300# (4X4 SuperCrew 145", 3.73, 5.0) I still can't imagine towing that much with a 1/2 ton, even if it's rated for it.

 

[impalaslayer]

i would like to get something new, just cant justify the money. i like it though

 

[Saltlife]

Lets see the inside. opc1:

 

[Alex95]

It's funny how personal one's taste in vehicles can be. I think the F-150 is the best looking truck on the market, with the Dodge coming in second. I agree on the '97 F-150; I never could get used to that look. Of course, I remember thinking the '93s looked a little odd when they first came out, too.

Any of you guys have experience with spray-in beliners? I haven't had one done in many years, and there are a lot of brands I'm not familiar with. I'm not interested in doing it myself. I can get the Line-X or the Speedliner done for around $420.

LINE-X LINE-X LINE-X!!! i dont know if they still do it but i got a lifetime warranty on my chevy so they'll patch any knock, scratch, or scrape i get

 

[Sock Puppet]

LINE-X LINE-X LINE-X!!! i dont know if they still do it but i got a lifetime warranty on my chevy so they'll patch any knock, scratch, or scrape i get

Yup, the local rep said it carries a lifetime warranty.

 

[thin blue line]

nice looing truck

 

[Sock Puppet]

More, and slightly better pics:

 

[FordTrucksEveryday]

Very nice :thumbup

 

[DaveG]

I love the color! There is nothing like a brand new Red truck! How is the power of the 5.0? Gotta be good!

 

[Sock Puppet]

I love the color! There is nothing like a brand new Red truck! How is the power of the 5.0? Gotta be good!

The power is excellent. You would never believe it's only a 5 liter. The torque curve isn't as flat as the EcoBoost, and there isn't as much raw power on tap as the 5.7 Hemi, but I really can't imagine needing more in a 1/2 ton. The 6-speed auto does a great job, too. I'd urge anyone to go drive one before writing it off because "it's only a 5.0".