New to the Ford world. I am coming back to a track after having a 3/4 ton diesel Dodge, then a BMW M3, now I want to find a happy medium with a F-150 Supercrew.

Couple of questions for you guys (and gals).

Anything specific to look for when checking them out on the lot?

I want the center console, do those only come on FX4 and Lariats?

Are 5.5ft and 6.5ft beds kind of randomly dispersed through the models?

What changed from '04-'05? I think these are the models years I am going to be shopping in to stay in my set budget.

To those of you who have done it, do I need longer shocks with a leveling kit?

Sorry for all the questions, just want to get up to speed on these. I can run down any tech spec on numerous years of M3's but I feel a little lost since I basically started looking today.

Best, Blair from Hillsboro, Oregon

 

go to http://www.fordvehicles.com/trucks/f150/

You can build your own and check out all the specs

 

Welcome to the site!!

x2 on what SCC said. You can build your truck and get a good idea on a price for the truck you want. You'll also be able to see incentives on the F150.

 

thanks that was great for wrapping my head around trim levels and options, as well as specs.

i am going to be shopping used. what are some common problems to keep an eye out for? hoping to find a '05 set up how i want with less than 50K on the clock.

 

You won't need longer shocks if you use a leveling kit.

The first thing I would do if it was a Ford dealer would be to find one you liked and see if they could change the spark plugs, assuming that goes well I would buy it.

 

What is the metric size for 33'' tires for an 18'' wheel? I really like the looks of the FX4 wheels, those are 18 inch correct?

 

285/70 I believe.

Yes, the FX4 wheels are 18".

 

They also put the 20 inch 6 spoke wheels on the Fx4's.