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I was a little leary at first, so I called some other dealers and had them price out my options for the truck with and w/o the 5.4. Sure enough, the numbers came back with a $1550 difference for the 5.4 option.
My dealer told me that the increase went into effect on Monday overnight. Talk about crappy timing! If I had ordered one day earlier, I would have $800 more in my pocket today.
Does anyone else have any information on this price increase? Why such a large increase on the engine? Are there improvements on the engine that warrant such an increase?
I have not been able to identify these "packages" in the literature or online sources.
I am looking at a XLT- 2WD. Any information would be appreciated.
it appears that sometime in the late summer or early fall, ford changed the seat design in the s-crew. all s-crews made since that time have headrests. ones previous to that time (like mine) don't have headrests on the rear seats but do have a sort of extended seatback on the front seats to take the place of the headrest.
Are you sure you got your info right, everything I can see is that it is still +$800 for the 5.4 vs the 4.6 on the screw. If you go to Ford.com and price a "regular f150" then it is, +$1550 but thats if you go from a base v6 (4.2)to a 5.4. On the screws, base engine is a 4.6, so it looks like its still +$800 to go to the 5.4.
Thanks for your input.
4.6L
HP: 220
Torque: 290 ftlb
EPA Mileage Est (4x2): 15 city/21 highway
5.4L
HP: 260
Torque: 350 ftlb
EPA Mileage Est (4x2): 15 city/19 highway
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I'm not exactly sure what happened, but when I went in to order the truck, the dealer and I sat at the computer, configured the truck and came up with the $630/$800 price for the 5.4 option. That was on 3/5. Then, when the dealer entered that same build configuration into the ordering computer on 3/7(to place the order), the 5.4 option showed up as $1300/$1550 along with a $200 increase on the base price. They called and informed me of the price increase. I was pretty upset because I had put money down on the vehicle before the "price increase" and felt that I should not be penalized for their mistake of not actually ordering the vehicle at the time I put money down. Anyway, to make a long story shorter, it turns out that the original configuration was missing the Offroad Group option (which I had requested originally), so they had to re-enter my order. This time, the 5.4 option was back to the $630/$800 price, However the base price was still $200 more than the original price quote. I had a conversation with the GM and she is going to talk to the Ford Rep today about the $200.
I think what happened is that when the $200 price increase for the base was entered into Ford's computers, somehow (through user entry error or some other system error) the 5.4 information for the f150 regular truck was applied to the SuperCrew. My truck was ordered while the error was still happening, then the error was identified and corrected, so when they re-entered my order, the information was correct. It happens. I'm just glad that I didn't accept the "price increase" when they informed me of it, otherwise I would be paying more for a truck that would be missing an option that I really want.
btw, anyone here ever notice a popping/crackling noise from underneith the vehicle while it is running? mine does this all the time but is only truly noticeable if i pull up along side a building with the engine running and my window open. local dealership gave me some bullcrap about truck being new...hummm!!
btw, anyone else seen the new "king ranch" edition s-crew? while at the dealership today i spied one in the showroom. not bad! the seats are leather and have a sort of old school look and colour to them. from what i could tell, even the back seats were individual buckets. there is a center console front and rear which is also covered in leather. two tone paint treatment is a tad different than the regular s-crew. only thing missing was a sunroof...
which exterior colour did you get? the one i saw at the dealership was green/arizona beige and was pretty sharp!
Class III Trailer Tow Group $350.00
- 7-Pin Trailer Wiring Harness
- Class III Frame-Mounted Hitch Receiver
- Heavy-Duty Electrical/Cooling Package
- Heavy-Duty 72-Amp Hr Battery
- Upgraded Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler (5.4L Engine)
- Super Engine Cooling (Radiator Upgrade)
- Heavy-Duty Shock Absorbers
Glad to see you got that all straighten out. I'm real close in ordering mine and when I saw that, I wasn't crazy about the additional cost for the 5.4. I don't plan on towing as others folks recently had indicated but still plan on the 5.4. At a couple MGP less than the 4.6 and at 12-15k miles a year 130-150 more for gas isn't all that bad....
Also what is it w/ ford radios?!!!, Our copmany has pretty much all fords, from rangers to 350's and all the radios heat up big time.....At least there finally addressing it.
according to the ford web site, the 16 incher cast aluminum wheels are indeed a no cost option. however, the 17 incher cast alums are extra cost and require the off-road group as well.
Thanks for the story on your choice of the QC. You should probably have it by now.
I had actually priced the QC from a friend who owned a DODGE dealership. He only promised 2.5% over invoice. A dealer my employer works with had the $100 over invoice deal. My friend said, "If I ordered, I would be price protected on the rebate but not the finance rate". The other dealer disagreed. I got scared!
I sold my trusty Explorer for $4700 (about $200 more than I expected to get) and bought the Screw. I took delivery on March 3, and only have about 500 miles on it. The dealer sold me the truck with it "nearly full" and 113 miles on the odometer. I have yet to empty my first full tank of gas. I can only guess what my MPG was on that first tank (it appeared to be 12.75), I'll try to behave with this new toy and keep my right foot off the floor (hopefully I can get the low end of the EPA ratings).
I ended up paying $25,195 (off the lot) with 6.9% financing @ 60 months (through Ford). Original sticker was $28,480. No disappointments yet.
Thanks.
the dealer added "Consumer Services" at a cost of $395. I asked what it was for and was told (after a little prodding) that it was for the discount coupons ($2.00 off oil changes, etc) that came with the purchase of the truck. They told me that every vehicle they sold included this cost for consumer services. This may be just a local custom or it may be nationwide, I don't know. Although I told them I'd rather not have the coupons and keep the $395, I was told that wasn't possible. Other than that, all other costs associated with the purchase were as expected. It just left a little sour taste in my mouth. I mean, here I am paying 27M for a vehicle which I'm more than happy to do, and then I come away feeling like I've been taken for $395. Not a good way to do business. At least the dealer could have let me know up front. Before you buy, I'd ask your dealer if you will be paying for any "Consumer Services" or similar type program.
I've owned my -Crew for nine months and am very pleased with the power and performance of the 4.6.
In fact it was one of the things I made up my mind on very early in the truck buying process.
When I first started shopping around (I didn't want to order because of the wait) for this truck almost a year ago I found that most of the dealers had in stock trucks with plenty of options that I didn't want-Lariats, two-tone paint, leather, captain's chairs, etc.. I finally found an XLS in the color I wanted with the 4.6 and only had to settle for one option I didn't want.
So, my advice is hold out for what YOU want and not what the dealers have or what everyone else is getting.
5-1/2' bed is fine for hauling our equipment and towing capcity meets our needs on the S-Crew. Since it will be personal vehicle as well, need 4 doors for the kids.
QUESTION? Our normal area is Connecticut to Delaware, however we also go to upper New England about 1 - 2 times a month.
How critical is 4wd vs 2 wd on S-crew when driving in the winter weather i.e:
A) Slushy / Icey highway
Snow covered highway
C) Deeper Snow say 4" -12"
I have a budget to work with and the approximate 4K adder for 4wd could be offset with alot of accessories and ammenities by going 2wd.
Any thoughts or recommendations, especially from those in heavy winter areas?
Need to know asap as I have to go out for bids.
Thanks
I'm interested in a 2001 Screw 2WD XLT.
And is anyone here putting child seats in the back seats of these trucks? How is the space? It has to be better than the king cab of my -95 T100!
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Does anyone know if I can expect to pay a fee if he does locate one at another dealership?
I've also noticed posting here on the X-Plan, A-Plan, etc...what are those plans? I feel that I got a great deal at $380 over invoice. Has anyone done better?
Good luck friend!
Appreciate the insight and will plan accordingly.
Man! From the sounds of some of the buyers here in Town Hall, there are some dang schrewd truck buyers out there in the world! Great going guys. Thinking about going to the dealer to look sof rmy future Screw gives me heartburn. Anyone know a good dealer int he Fayetteville/Raleigh, NC area?
Thanks guys...
RT