New 2010 F150

[L8 APEX]

The diesel served its 100k and has gone on to a happy pasture. I looked at several new and used crew cab half tons. I decided on the new F150. Ford did some significant updating to the 09 up trucks. They made the best crew cab to date with a flat and spacious load floor. The frame is stiffer and they finally installed a 6 speed auto trans to catch up with GM. While the 6.2L 400hp engine is due for 2011 I couldn't wait that long. The 3 valve 5.4L does good enough with the 6 speed auto. I would consider it a heavy half ton truck. I have seen a huge trend of truck owners stepping out of F250 diesels and going back to F150's for their needs. Short of all out heavy hauling the F150 is a capable recreational hauler. Plus it is a LOT cheaper than the current F250 diesel which stickers in the 50's and may get 10-13mpg...

I rolled 5 k miles this weekend and it has already been put to work. The ride is very smooth and quiet. The dogs love the rear cab room. They can lay spread out and not touch each other. The fuel economy is as expected from a Ford V8 truck. It seems to be about 10-11 towing the travel trailer, 14 city and 17 hwy.

We just got back from a 2k mile week long trip through Colorado. It hauled the TT over the passes just fine. Then we dropped the trailer at the state park and ran off road back road trails all week. The truck did everything great. The factory 36gal fuel tank is perfect for long trips.

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[98Cobra]

I am not totally sold on the exterior of the 09+ F150. Our '07 (yes, we still have it) looks great - BUT the new trucks have a nicer interior IMO, and little things like the flat floor in the back, and improved swing up rear seats (mine have a bracket that sticks out making their use folded up negligable).

Just turned 46k on ours, and other than the battery exploding it has been relatively problem free.

[toddwarren]

Congrats Terry I guess the explorer was traded in for this purchase?

Put a supercharger on it and you will be ready to lock horns with my boat!:D

[L8 APEX]

We got rid of the white Exploder. The black one is her daily driver. For 31K I couldn't be any happier with the new truck. I paid more for my 01 Lightning and my Super Duty diesel. Gotta love a buyers market, and knowing the guy running the dealership doesn't hurt either.

I have hauled a 7,500lb brush tractor and trailer.

Not sure what Donnie's 23ft Caravelle cuddy cabin weighs.

TT is 24ft and 5.2k lbs.

The appearance has grown a little. I didn't really care how pretty it was. I was going for price and function. We have a lot going on right now so I can't play with cars like I use to. So I just got a 'family truck' it is not a new F250 or C6 z06. That will come later.

[Ohmsby]

Nice Truck, it would be faster without the stickers........

[PUMP]

:tu: Looks like the security troops approve also:d

[L8 APEX]

:tu: Looks like the security troops approve also:d
The black one pinched the helper Sunday. All the way through the padded gear, lol!
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[dboat]

Ouch.. but I do like the look of the new F150's..

Dana

[Ohmsby]

That is an awesome Strawberry.

[toddwarren]

Holy Shnikes just think what Blackie could do to a bare arm or leg!!!:icon_eek:

[Moonshine]

The black one pinched the helper Sunday. All the way through the padded gear, lol!



Go Sasha! Nice job. :tu:

[TXLIGHTNING]

Holy Shnikes just think what Blackie could do to a bare arm or leg!!!:icon_eek: He would rip out a chunk of flesh lol!

[devildog92]

+1. We bought a '10 King Ranch last month and just love it. MUCH better ride and production quality than the '04 F150 Lariat we had before. We've driven ours 5k miles cross-country and its just plain incredible.

[gagspa]

I just got home from a 3 week 3300 mile trip in our 2010 and are happy. Never got better than 17mpg, but I guess it's a truck. I would have been happy for the promised 20mpg though.

[LivinEZ]

Guess you have been busy for a while. Glad to see you enjoying yourself.