NAIAS 08: 2009 Ford F-150 - Page 2

igor · 01-12-2008, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by E. Haskell

Oh, and could that interior be any less inviting? I know it's a truck, but jeez...

What the HELL is uninviting about that interior? I do not get it . some people like curves and bulbs like the Enclave, some like straight-ish lines like the German cars etc .. why can't GMI see that simple fact ....

Igor

**nsap** · 01-12-2008, 10:21 AM

Likes:
*Interior design
*rear design
*back-up camera
*headlights

Dislikes:
*Interior is busy
*steering wheel (has Ford ever had a good steering wheel?)
*Switchgear is a mess
*Grille does not follow Ford's new design them

GM better get their head out....the truck wars just got upped. Big time.

E. Haskell · 01-12-2008, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by igor

What the HELL is uninviting about that interior? I do not get it . some people like curves and bulbs like the Enclave, some like straight-ish lines like the German cars etc .. why can't GMI see that simple fact ....

Ford uses straight lines and blocky shapes because they want to look 'bold'. To me it looks overdone/sterile/gaudy.

E. Haskell · 01-12-2008, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Rex Raider

Motor Trend's next truck of the year?

Will the F-150 carry over the same engines and trans?

If so, I'd have to give it to the Ram.

The chrome trimmed tail lights should've stayed on the Focus

CobaltSScrazy · 01-12-2008, 10:32 AM

well the front clip looks like crap, but its kind of like thier Super Duty lineup. Rear is nice as is a more refined (and more busy) interior. I like the Dodge looks better, and I hope to God GM has a Great MCE in mind...LTZ/SLT is looking ho hum next to the Laramie/this F's interior!

CobaltSScrazy

BusyBody · 01-12-2008, 10:34 AM

I don't like the front grill, the interior I am unsure about. I looks good, but as others have said, overdone.

Puffnstuff · 01-12-2008, 10:49 AM

And to think that I was ragging on toyota's dash and instrumentation. This takes things to a whole new level, a low one at that. Toyota is a dash design god compared this ford creation. The new ram is worlds better looking.

TiburonJT · 01-12-2008, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Andonis

ok, so what's new?

)
is this a facelift?
i mean...it looks like the current one is the new one. or the new one the current one.

It isn't a complete redesign. The F-150 came out 4 years ago. No company completely redesigns a truck every 4 or 5 years.

I like the new fenders and back a lot. I prefer the lower level grilles. The interior looks good, and it looks like it belongs in a truck, unlike some of the competition.

TiburonJT · 01-12-2008, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by igor

What the HELL is uninviting about that interior? I do not get it . some people like curves and bulbs like the Enclave, some like straight-ish lines like the German cars etc .. why can't GMI see that simple fact ....

Igor

I don't get it either. This interior looks much better than the GM truck interiors imo, but I like a boxy look for trucks, even if my trucks is full of curves inside and out.

atomicshark · 01-12-2008, 11:05 AM

I think if Ford carried over the bold and simple chrome three bar front grill idea from the Fusion it would have made the F-150 look even better. As is, the 2009 F-150's chrome grill looks overdone and not particularly good looking. The matte black grill is closest to what I would like to see, but it would be better in chrome.

I like the all black somewhat intimidating interior. It is what I would expect in a truck like this.

Andonis · 01-12-2008, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by TiburonJT

It isn't a complete redesign. The F-150 came out 4 years ago. No company completely redesigns a truck every 4 or 5 years.

Well looking at it this way...
i still dont like the grille and the front. but i have nothing against the interior

i wonder what happened to that super chief concept styling. that was bold

blank disk · 01-12-2008, 11:22 AM

WOW, that is one handsome and rugged looking truck.
Look at the features that it comes with. How will GM even compete? That interior looks gorgeous, especially next to GM's best. Simply, WOW!!!

blank disk · 01-12-2008, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TiburonJT

It isn't a complete redesign. The F-150 came out 4 years ago. No company completely redesigns a truck every 4 or 5 years.

I like the new fenders and back a lot. I prefer the lower level grilles. The interior looks good, and it looks like it belongs in a truck, unlike some of the competition.

Looks complete to me. Every panel looks different, albeit carefully executed and minimalist - except for the roof, which nobody cares about. The interior is completely different and looks nothing like my 2005. The powertrain appears to be very newer, complete with a 6-speed, and the re-engineered suspension is probably only part of the chassis rework.

kool_zx3 · 01-12-2008, 11:27 AM

Trailer sway mitigation, tailgate step, folding box steps and running boards, sync and the list goes on.... The Bar has been upped again... Wonderful looking truck inside and out, Great Job Ford

blank disk · 01-12-2008, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by kool_zx3

Trailer sway mitigation, tailgate step, folding box steps and running boards, sync and the list goes on.... The Bar has been upped again... Wonderful looking truck inside and out, Great Job Ford

Don't forget 6-speed and powertrain upgrades.

01-12-2008, 10:21 AM	#17 (permalink)
nsap Administrator Join Date: Jan 2003 Drives: 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP 2009 Ford Focus SEL Posts: 15,044	Re: NAIAS 08: 2009 Ford F-150 Likes: Interior design rear design back-up camera headlights Dislikes: Interior is busy steering wheel (has Ford ever had a good steering wheel?) Switchgear is a mess Grille does not follow Ford's new design them GM better get their head out....the truck wars just got upped. Big time. __________________ E-Mail Me Engine Guide Updated!! -- Revised layout, more info., up-to-date Last edited by nsap : 01-12-2008 at 10:32 AM.

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CobaltSScrazy 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Drives: 2005 Cobalt SS Posts: 5,917	Re: NAIAS 08: 2009 Ford F-150 well the front clip looks like crap, but its kind of like thier Super Duty lineup. Rear is nice as is a more refined (and more busy) interior. I like the Dodge looks better, and I hope to God GM has a Great MCE in mind...LTZ/SLT is looking ho hum next to the Laramie/this F's interior! CobaltSScrazy __________________ 2005 Cobalt SS I'm done with GMI, some posters type inexcusable and unacceptable replys that are not moderated with enough intensity.

01-12-2008, 10:34 AM	#21 (permalink)
BusyBody 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,694	Re: NAIAS 08: 2009 Ford F-150 I don't like the front grill, the interior I am unsure about. I looks good, but as others have said, overdone. __________________ 2008 Black Impala LTZ, titanium leather, sunroof, and Bose stereo.

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Puffnstuff 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL Drives: 06 Toyota Tundra DC Posts: 180	Re: NAIAS 08: 2009 Ford F-150 And to think that I was ragging on toyota's dash and instrumentation. This takes things to a whole new level, a low one at that. Toyota is a dash design god compared this ford creation. The new ram is worlds better looking.

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atomicshark 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 4,429	Re: NAIAS 08: 2009 Ford F-150 I think if Ford carried over the bold and simple chrome three bar front grill idea from the Fusion it would have made the F-150 look even better. As is, the 2009 F-150's chrome grill looks overdone and not particularly good looking. The matte black grill is closest to what I would like to see, but it would be better in chrome. I like the all black somewhat intimidating interior. It is what I would expect in a truck like this. __________________ 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt - 9,800 miles 2008 Saturn Vue - 6,300 miles 2004 Pontiac GTO - 71,864 miles atomicshark's flickr gallery

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01-12-2008, 11:22 AM	#27 (permalink)
blank disk 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,055	Re: NAIAS 08: 2009 Ford F-150 WOW, that is one handsome and rugged looking truck. Look at the features that it comes with. How will GM even compete? That interior looks gorgeous, especially next to GM's best. Simply, WOW!!! __________________ "The Lincoln MKS has an exceptional exterior. Not good but exceptional." -Gm786

01-12-2008, 11:27 AM	#29 (permalink)
kool_zx3 Level I Members Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada Drives: Ranger Posts: 3,962	Re: NAIAS 08: 2009 Ford F-150 Trailer sway mitigation, tailgate step, folding box steps and running boards, sync and the list goes on.... The Bar has been upped again... Wonderful looking truck inside and out, Great Job Ford __________________ Fordtough.ca For Canadian Truck Owners

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