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06-12-2019, 05:28 PM
#11
Can't get FX on a RWD, but still wanted the Hill Descent. $20 and 30 minutes later, works like a charm.
If ordering a truck, you can order it with Skid plates as a no cost item. So lets say I wanted a Lariat 501a 3.5 Max Tow 4WD and wanted some of the FX4 features, but not the suspension, I could order it with skid plates only, Max Tow has the locker as part of the package so not paying twice for it either. No sticker other than 4x4, and buy the switch later and install it. The USB dingle was $16 and the Forescan software is free and took about 30 minutes to learn. Added a couple nice features while at it, like folding mirrors when the doors are locked, transmission temps above the graph gauge, and my Sync screen comes up with GT Performance instead of F150, and disabled the 8" splash screen at start up. Also have Bambi mode where the fogs are on with high beams.
If ordering a truck, you can order it with Skid plates as a no cost item. So lets say I wanted a Lariat 501a 3.5 Max Tow 4WD and wanted some of the FX4 features, but not the suspension, I could order it with skid plates only, Max Tow has the locker as part of the package so not paying twice for it either. No sticker other than 4x4, and buy the switch later and install it. The USB dingle was $16 and the Forescan software is free and took about 30 minutes to learn. Added a couple nice features while at it, like folding mirrors when the doors are locked, transmission temps above the graph gauge, and my Sync screen comes up with GT Performance instead of F150, and disabled the 8" splash screen at start up. Also have Bambi mode where the fogs are on with high beams.
06-12-2019, 05:48 PM
#12
Senior Member
The reality (at least on 2018+) is that skid plates are only available as a cost option on the XL. All other trim levels can only have skid plates as part of the FX4 package. They aren't available as a stand alone option and definitely are not free.
06-12-2019, 11:26 PM
#14
Senior Member
Ford doesn't make anything easy.
06-13-2019, 05:57 AM
#15
Agreed. For some reason Ford's online configurator shows that you can get skid plates as a no cost option. I think that maybe applies to fleet sales or something, but it's not the reality.
The reality (at least on 2018+) is that skid plates are only available as a cost option on the XL. All other trim levels can only have skid plates as part of the FX4 package. They aren't available as a stand alone option and definitely are not free.
The reality (at least on 2018+) is that skid plates are only available as a cost option on the XL. All other trim levels can only have skid plates as part of the FX4 package. They aren't available as a stand alone option and definitely are not free.
06-13-2019, 08:05 AM
#16
Senior Member
I'm looking at build & price and don't see this anywhere. FX4 package doesn't say anything about coming with LT tires. In fact I don't see any other tire options anywhere in the configurator.
Last edited by ghunt81; 06-13-2019 at 08:07 AM.
06-13-2019, 09:08 AM
#17
[QUOTE=sholxgt;6225375]If you're more of the person that sees a McDonald's cheeseburger equal to a steak, go for the XLT. It will give you the equipment you find standard in a 90's Corolla. That would be fine if it weren't for the fact that even that trim level can have a window sticker of well over $50k. For that money, you will still not have the features of a modern Civic
My mcdonalds cheeseburger has a big touchscreen, backup camera, heated seats, adjustable wheels/pedals, keyless entry, remote start, keypad entry, running boards, 2 standard 110 outlets, running boards, locker... oh and 2100# payload.. that’s more than enough “features” for anyone. But I digress, we all have different needs
My mcdonalds cheeseburger has a big touchscreen, backup camera, heated seats, adjustable wheels/pedals, keyless entry, remote start, keypad entry, running boards, 2 standard 110 outlets, running boards, locker... oh and 2100# payload.. that’s more than enough “features” for anyone. But I digress, we all have different needs
Last edited by KingDeleted; 06-13-2019 at 10:30 AM.
06-13-2019, 09:33 AM
#18
Senior Member
FX4 doesn't come with the LT tires, but it opens up the order option to add the LT tires. The configurator isn't 100% accurate.
06-13-2019, 09:42 AM
#19
Senior Member
[QUOTE=KingDeleted;6229006]
You're cheeseburger had those options added, but also still has Halogen headlights, keyed ignition, no easy access doors, small instrument cluster display, and the safety equipment of a 20 year old car. As I said, a Civic or Corolla offers the features of my Platinum so I'm certainly not getting all high and mighty.
Although, I do feel the sudden need to drive around a mall parking lot and get a pedicure. If only there were a mall within an hour drive of me
If you're more of the person that sees a McDonald's cheeseburger equal to a steak, go for the XLT. It will give you the equipment you find standard in a 90's Corolla. That would be fine if it weren't for the fact that even that trim level can have a window sticker of well over $50k. For that money, you will still not have the features of a modern Civic
My mcdonalds cheeseburger has a big touchscreen, backup camera, heated seats, adjustable wheels/pedals, keyless entry, remote start, keypad entry, running boards, 2 standard 110 outlets, running boards, locker... oh and 2100# payload.. that’s more than enough “features” for anyone. We all know Platinums are for posers. How many packs of bounty can you fit in the back?
My mcdonalds cheeseburger has a big touchscreen, backup camera, heated seats, adjustable wheels/pedals, keyless entry, remote start, keypad entry, running boards, 2 standard 110 outlets, running boards, locker... oh and 2100# payload.. that’s more than enough “features” for anyone. We all know Platinums are for posers. How many packs of bounty can you fit in the back?
Although, I do feel the sudden need to drive around a mall parking lot and get a pedicure. If only there were a mall within an hour drive of me
