FX4 benefits
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Originally Posted by XtraLargeTall
So close! I've thought about getting some put just can't convince myself. I'm offroad all the time but no rock crawling or anything, just farm roads
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From: Fort Morgan, Colorado
Originally Posted by smurfs_of_war
I ordered one from him after I bounced off a stump and put a baseball sized dent in my oil pan while I was out fishing. If you're thinking about it, it's definitely worth it. Cheap insurance to me
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Which a number of FX4 owners remove. (Guilty) 
When I bought mine the main advantage was it was the only truck that had pretty much everything I wanted but nothing that I didn't want to pay for in the Lariat (8" display / navigation primarily). I wanted tow / 3.73 / flow through console / leather / appreciated the shocks and looks (except the sticker) and the bundle came in some thousands less than a Lariat would have.
We rough-road not so much off-road but even still I'll probably update the skid plates. I can think of a few hairy roads on the way to remote towers I used to help maintain where some extra protection would be advisable.
One thing I don't like on the FX4 is the stock tires (Pirelli Scorpion ATR 20") but neglected to consider that before signing on the dotted line.
When I bought mine the main advantage was it was the only truck that had pretty much everything I wanted but nothing that I didn't want to pay for in the Lariat (8" display / navigation primarily). I wanted tow / 3.73 / flow through console / leather / appreciated the shocks and looks (except the sticker) and the bundle came in some thousands less than a Lariat would have.
We rough-road not so much off-road but even still I'll probably update the skid plates. I can think of a few hairy roads on the way to remote towers I used to help maintain where some extra protection would be advisable.
One thing I don't like on the FX4 is the stock tires (Pirelli Scorpion ATR 20") but neglected to consider that before signing on the dotted line.
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Which a number of FX4 owners remove. (Guilty)
When I bought mine the main advantage was it was the only truck that had pretty much everything I wanted but nothing that I didn't want to pay for in the Lariat (8" display / navigation primarily). I wanted tow / 3.73 / flow through console / leather / appreciated the shocks and looks (except the sticker) and the bundle came in some thousands less than a Lariat would have.
We rough-road not so much off-road but even still I'll probably update the skid plates. I can think of a few hairy roads on the way to remote towers I used to help maintain where some extra protection would be advisable.
One thing I don't like on the FX4 is the stock tires (Pirelli Scorpion ATR 20") but neglected to consider that before signing on the dotted line.
When I bought mine the main advantage was it was the only truck that had pretty much everything I wanted but nothing that I didn't want to pay for in the Lariat (8" display / navigation primarily). I wanted tow / 3.73 / flow through console / leather / appreciated the shocks and looks (except the sticker) and the bundle came in some thousands less than a Lariat would have.
We rough-road not so much off-road but even still I'll probably update the skid plates. I can think of a few hairy roads on the way to remote towers I used to help maintain where some extra protection would be advisable.
One thing I don't like on the FX4 is the stock tires (Pirelli Scorpion ATR 20") but neglected to consider that before signing on the dotted line.
Unfortunately i was unable to purchase what I actually wanted. Ford didn't think I should be allowed to choose which options I want (all automakers are guilty of this lately)
Leather, folding bench, ecoboost, seat heaters, locking rear, 36 gallon tank, actual off road tires, 3.73, tow package, rubber floor mats (it's a truck after all), A/C, Sirius.
Is that too much to ask for? Apparently it is.
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Unfortunately i was unable to purchase what I actually wanted. Ford didn't think I should be allowed to choose which options I want (all automakers are guilty of this lately)
Leather, folding bench, ecoboost, seat heaters, locking rear, 36 gallon tank, actual off road tires, 3.73, tow package, rubber floor mats (it's a truck after all), A/C, Sirius.
Is that too much to ask for? Apparently it is.
Leather, folding bench, ecoboost, seat heaters, locking rear, 36 gallon tank, actual off road tires, 3.73, tow package, rubber floor mats (it's a truck after all), A/C, Sirius.
Is that too much to ask for? Apparently it is.
Or a clutch pedal.
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Meaner than ymeski56
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From: Fort Morgan, Colorado
Originally Posted by isthatahemi
Actually, there is a brake based electronic limited slip on both axles.
Do not discount the huge difference this feature makes. It makes the F150 a truck 4X4.
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It's just a preconfigured off road model with some luxuries as most have said. To me, it's a statement buy. You are saying to the Ford world that you are a serious truck enthusiast but you also appreciate luxury in a pickup truck. The Lariat 4x4 (IMHO) is a beautiful piece of machinery and one that I would ever be hesitant to truly take off road. A Lariat 4x4 covered in mud just doesn't look right to me, lol. But an FX4 covered in mud looks right at home. I will forever buy FX4s God willing Ford continues to make them. Best model F150 ever made but of course I am extremely biased.
