For Ford the numbers are not there for the higher trim HDPP trucks.

Fleet world rules the TRUE working F150 and F250 and up pickups.

In the fleet world why buy a beefed up F150 when a stock F250 will do the same work better and at a cheaper overall cost.

As a former construction worker didn't care which brand of horse that was given to drive. Did care if the darn thing would do the work and was really P Oed when given a wimpy piece of crap light duty vehicle claiming to be a big boy.

 

l wouldn’t bet on it!

 

That's exactly right, but I would argue that a small niche base of F150 owners bought the HDPP simply to be in "DOT" compliance when traveling. You know how easy it is to be above GVWR... doesn't take much. 4 adults and a couple 12 packs of beer in the bed just about put you over GVWR

I never owned a HDPP but travel "heavy" several times of year and my truck is loaded way past max GVWR. It's not hard, despite the trucks capabilities...

I agree that you probably won't see the HDPP in XLT or higher ever again. The SuperCab Lariat removal was more of a head scratcher.

 

Yeah sorry to say as an HDPP owner for construction use there's no way in hell I'd consider a higher trim than XL. I beat up my truck and want the vinyl interior and max payload.

 

the heavy duty half ton trucks I remember had seven lug wheels
There was a late 90s model ford f250
that had the same body as the f150
along with the super duty model 250 as I remember. I believe it was seven lugs

 

Current gen is 6 lug maybe since the Al trucks are lighter and GVWR is only 7850. Then again my transit is 9500 pound GVWR and is also 6 lug.

 

I doubt it's long term existence. yes, it's going to disappear.

After all, at the prices we're seeing today, doesn't the F250/350 make better choices for those in need of more payload and towing capacity?

 

It might get phased out completely.
As said theres no market for higher payload in upper tier trims.

In my opinion the only reason it is still available in XL is so they can justify advertising over 3000# payload in an F150.

Many dont look at door tags.

 

I agree it may get phased out and that it's to advertise the highest available payload, and that an F-250 is a better choice for towing and payload, but I wish it wasn't going away. My truck isn't far from a diesel F-250 as far as payload and MPG, for far less money and better ride. If you tow infrequently and under 10,000 pounds, it can be the sweet spot.

 

Getting rid of it means F-250 + a daily driver. Some people (me included) would only like 1 vehicle. The F-150 is the family vehicle right now as well as my daily driver. I will not need the HDPP, I am happy with my ~1800 payload. But saying "just get a HD" is not an answer. HD is not ideal for daily driving and parking.