I have been thinking about buying another F-150 and I was wondering if anyone knew what (if any) changes were being made to the F-150 in 2002? Also, is it true that the F-150's will get a re-design in '03?

Thanks,
Chris

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1998 F-150 Standard Cab/Long Bed 4.2L V6

• Fabtech 3.5" Spindles
• 2" Rear blocks
• BFGoodrich 295/75R16 AT's
• Rancho RS 9000's
• Rhino Bedliner
• 3.55 Gears
• Changed pinstripes to gray (come on Ford, did purple pinstripes really look good on ANY truck?
• Limo Tint
• Pioneer P-6000 Head Unit, 4 Pioneer 3-Way 6x9's, 800 watt Pioneer Amp, 2 12" Pioneer Subwoofers
• PIAA High-Intensity Driving Lights mounted in bumper
• Updated front end to 2001 Black Grille w/ honeycomb, 2001 Chrome bumper, 4x4 Valance w/ fog lights & Tow hooks
• Clear corners and tail lights
• 2001 XLT 60/40 Seat

 

Has anyone seen a copy of the latest Truck Trend? There are some spy shots of both the '02 Expedition and the Navigator. They're saying that they are getting a moderate makeover. Where does this leave the F-150? Aren't the Expedition and the F-150 somewhat similar?

 

I heard the big changes were going to be in '03 as well. 24V 5.4L, 300+HP and brand new from top to bottom, sheetmetal looking like the SD's we have today. I think the '02 will remain similar to our existing trucks.

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'99 Ford F-150 Lariat, 4WD, SCab, ORP, LS/3.73, Tow Pkg, 5.4L
* Superchip
* K&N FIPK GEN II
'99 Chrysler 300M, PHP, Sunroof, Premium Infinity Sound, 3.5L
* Borla Cat-Bak
* K&N Filtercharger
www.atlantagamerz.com
www.f150online.com
www.300mclub.org

 

FordMX,

Big engine redesigning in 2003. A new 3valve 5.4 that rings out like 300-325 hp. A New 4v for the Navigators and Blackwoods, and some redesigning of the 4.2 liter to pump out 210 horses. Probably some other crap too, I wasn't interested b/c I just bought a new one.

Mike

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Stay Out Of My Taildust

2000 Black Harley Davidson F-150
5.4 Liter v-8
K&N Air filter
20" Polished Aluminum Wheels
275/45/20 Goodyear GSII's
Billet Front Grille
Front Valence W/ driving lights and Billet Insert
3.55 Rear End
Leather Interior
Heated Seats
Hidden Hitch
Orange Pinstriping
Front and Rear Light Blackouts
Lowered 1" Front & Rear
Block heater

 

Thanks guys,

I will probably wait until '03 then, because I already got mad when the '99's came out and made my '98 look old, but that was only a grille and bumper change. I fixed that though, as you can see in my signature.

Also, I'm REALLY glad to hear Ford is coming out with an engine with some SERIOUS horsies! I'm getting sick and tired of Shovie owners ragging on me because their trucks are "faster and have more horsepower" I know that our trucks have more torque and our HP is available at a much more accessible RPM, but I'm not going to open that can of worms...

Thanks again,
Chris

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1998 F-150 Standard Cab/Long Bed 4.2L V6

• Fabtech 3.5" Spindles
• 2" Rear blocks
• BFGoodrich 295/75R16 AT's
• Rancho RS 9000's
• Rhino Bedliner
• 3.55 Gears
• Changed pinstripes to gray (come on Ford, did purple pinstripes really look good on ANY truck?
• Limo Tint
• Pioneer P-6000 Head Unit, 4 Pioneer 3-Way 6x9's, 800 watt Pioneer Amp, 2 12" Pioneer Subwoofers
• PIAA High-Intensity Driving Lights mounted in bumper
• Updated front end to 2001 Black Grille w/ honeycomb, 2001 Chrome bumper, 4x4 Valance w/ fog lights & Tow hooks
• Clear corners and tail lights
• 2001 XLT 60/40 Seat

 

The 5.4L is faster than 5.3L in my experience and others will tell you the same. I still believe the 5.4L is the best engine in its class 150-1500 class. When shovies are dynoed they usually don't produce near the numbers they say? Im not trying to open any worms either but this is a Ford Site. Just imagine when we get that 5.4L 3v that is going to be a real beast. Also for 03'or 04' there will be the 4.5L navistar diesal v6. It will have 230hp and 400lbs feet of torque.

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2001 F-150 5.4L trition,
Regular cab with 8' bed
XLT with Black Clearcoat
4x4 3.55 limited slip
factory cab steps
class III tow package
Factory ordered: 12/5
recieved: 2/22

Current Mods: Ford Plastic bedliner, Bug Deflector II