Gas prices have been killing truck sales. Last month the Ford F-Series lost its sales crown to not one, but four more fuel-efficient cars. Because of this Ford is delaying the launch of the all-new 2009 F-150.
Ford is going to delay the introduction of the new F-150 by two months (late fall) and continue to cut production in favor of more fuel-efficient models in Ford's lineup. Ford announced yesterday plans to cut one of the F-Series shifts at the Kansas City plant and add a shift for more crossover production (Escape, Mariner, Tribute).
Ford has also revealed that its financial results are going to be worse this year than last year. Ford posted a $2.7 billion loss in 2007.
Full Story: msnbc
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Comments (12)
The interior doesn't look all that new other than the addition of the "center stack" configuration of the HVAC and audio/nav electronic finish panels and modules. Obviously borrowed from the 2008 Escape/Mariner, which was probably borrowed from Mazda.
The good news is the interior doesn't offend (or really excite) the eye.
The bad news is the freakin' hideous trim changes. The F-series styling has officially Jumped the Shark. The bodywork isn't anything different really, but the front end looks like an electric razor and the Escape had a mutant bastard child while watching Judge Dread. It's too busy.
Posted by Trooper Bri | June 20, 2008 8:09 PM
Posted on June 20, 2008 20:09
I'm gonna hang raw chickens from a wire and run them through the grill on that truck to get some nice minced meat.
Posted by SEALBoy | June 20, 2008 10:36 PM
Posted on June 20, 2008 22:36
Wow... just when I was praising Ford for bringing the Euro Ford Focus to the U.S., I see this.
Sigh,
I LOVE WHINING !
Posted by CKV | June 20, 2008 11:11 PM
Posted on June 20, 2008 23:11
so big, you could almost fly an airplane into it.
Posted by SARS | June 21, 2008 3:03 AM
Posted on June 21, 2008 03:03
Well all trucks just look proportionally incorrect since the government forced them to lower the impact height for your protection. I mean really? It's a truck, the whole point is to be able to drive over taller, larger obstacles than a car. My father has a 97 Silverado 1500 step side, which looks great. No super large grill, and the correct front bumper height to decapitate someone in a Miata.
Frankly it looks like Ford is going after that International truck that was released a couple years ago. A mini semi if you will.
Posted by Brian | June 21, 2008 8:16 AM
Posted on June 21, 2008 08:16
Yee-hah!!! Git-R-dun!! Nascar is the best!!!
Posted by Noya | June 21, 2008 6:28 PM
Posted on June 21, 2008 18:28
It still has the guts of the best truck for what nearly two decades now! You guys bad mouth trucks instead of bad mouthing those who deserve it, the lame @sses that bought a truck for no reason. It has a purpose for the right people that require something no other vehicle can give them.
The grille is an absolute eye sore. I definitely prefer the painted grille shroud as it lessens the impact and is rather appealing compared to the ghastly chrome.
Posted by Sandmanwn | June 22, 2008 10:20 AM
Posted on June 22, 2008 10:20
Wasn't this 2009 F-150 supposed to be available with diesel?
Posted by WVO | June 23, 2008 7:31 AM
Posted on June 23, 2008 07:31
Why does everyone hate a bench seat?
Posted by therooster | June 23, 2008 9:04 AM
Posted on June 23, 2008 09:04
Some Ford fans will have to wait a bit longer to get that penis upgrade.
Posted by Jung | June 23, 2008 10:58 AM
Posted on June 23, 2008 10:58
That grille reminds me of my Braun electric shaver.
Posted by Kell | June 24, 2008 5:53 AM
Posted on June 24, 2008 05:53
Can you imagine having to clean the bugs off that grill?
Posted by D! | June 24, 2008 11:22 AM
Posted on June 24, 2008 11:22