Here it is folks, the biggest limousine in Canada. It’s a Ford F-650 and it’s HUGE! This thing is 40 feet long! It has three (yes, 3) separate mini-bars. Talk about a party on wheels!
Here’s a quote from the Executive 4 Star Limo website:
This unit offers hardwood floors, strobe lights, lasers, fiber optics, 10 tvs and much more that needs to be seen to be fully apprecitated. When you and your guests arrive to an event, you will literally look down on all the other limos.
If you find yourself in southern Alberta and you and 23 friends need a friggin’ huge limo, check out Executive 4 Star Limos. Also, check out the YouTube video on this beast:
As you can tell we don’t post here at the F150 Blog on a really regular basis. One or two blog posts per month is doing good. I thought I’d take a moment to spread the word about a truck blog that is updated daily. It’s TruckBlog.com, run by a friend of ours (Chris Duke who also runs MOTORZ.TV). If you can’t get your fix of truck news from our blog, or you own more than just Ford trucks, I recommend you add them to your favorites.
PickupTrucks.com has arranged for a rendering of what they think the 2011 Ford Super Duty will look like.
It is anticipated the 2011 Ford F-250 / Super Duty trucks will get a major restyle, taking some styling cues from the Super Chief concept truck. Also expected is different engines (Ford’s own V8 diesel), and the manual transmission option is expected to be dropped.
I came across this video today. Simply, it shows four comparably-equipped 2009 full-size trucks. Ford, GM, Dodge, and Toyota. They all have the most fuel efficient V8 available (Ford SFE & GM XFE models not included) and run on one gallon of gas. They run the test twice and both times Ford goes the furthest on one gallon of gas.
It’s not all about some numbers on paper. Get in the truck, drive it, and see who really gets the best mileage…
The video features Matt O’Leary (Chief Engineer, F-150) and Mike Rowe (spokesperson, you know him from Dirty Jobs). Just watch:
Here’s one of the latest F150 SVT Raptor videos to hit YouTube. It’s the Raptor at Monster Jam in Detroit that was last weekend.
Good PR move for Ford – bringing the Raptor to Monster Jam. But…. you could just hear the disappointment when they didn’t jump the Raptor F150 over junk cars…. oh well, maybe next time. The Raptor is still a sweet truck!
PickupTrucks.com is reporting on the future of F-150 truck engines. We’ll see the EcoBoost V6 engine available (which we knew about) and a new 5.0L V8 engine (shared with the Mustang), it’s codename is Coyote.
Here’s a quote from the article:
By late 2010, the new standard engine for the F-150 will be a 5.0-liter, modular, four-valve, naturally aspirated V-8, developed under the code name “coyote.” This eight-cylinder engine (described as having “huge heads”) will be shared with the new Ford Mustang. Power figures are said to be approximately 400 horsepower and 400 pounds-feet of torque. Fuel economy is expected to be comparable to the current 5.4-liter engine.
In an interesting reversal of tradition for trucks, the premium engine for the light-duty F-150 will be a V-6. The new rear-wheel-drive version of the 3.5-liter, six-cylinder EcoBoost gasoline turbo direct-injection motor will occupy the top slot.
The first 2010 Ford Raptor SVT F-150 sold at auction on Saturday, January 17 for the nice sum of $143,000. That price includes a $13,000 buyer’s premium. It was lot #1333.
The Raptor truck details from the Barrett-Jackson website are as follows:
Summary: The DNA of a Baja Prerunner. Built Ford Tough. The Ford Special Vehicle Team (SVT) takes performance supremacy off-road with the new F-150 SVT Raptor. All proceeds above MSRP vehicle will go directly to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Details: The DNA of a Baja Prerunner. Built Ford Tough. The Ford Special Vehicle Team (SVT) takes performance supremacy off-road with the new F-150 SVT Raptor. This purpose-built, high performance truck is rugged enough to take on challenging desert adventures, and refined enough for everyday use. F-150 SVT Raptor-specific triple internal bypass Fox Racing Shox, an electronic locking rear differential, and hill descent control mark its serious off-road capability. Outrageous styling backs up its performance with a brick-wall grille, unique front fenders, box outer panels, hood and front bumper, plus a Raptor-exclusive interior. This is one awesome truck. The winning bidder will take delivery of the first F-150 SVT Raptor offered for sale. All proceeds above MSRP vehicle will go directly to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). Over the last three years, Ford and Barrett-Jackson have raised over $2.5 million dollars for charity through the auction of Ford products. This new model will give the winning bidder an opportunity to contribute to a worthy cause while making automotive history. Features include 7″ Wider than a standard F-150, 5.4L SOHC V8 FFV with 320hp and 390 lb-ft. of torque, 11.2″ of front suspension travel, unique cast-aluminum front control arms, unique skid plates, 12.1″ of rear suspension travel, unique rear springs. 4.10 rear axle, electronic locking rear differential, 17″ cast-aluminum wheels, BFGoodrich 35″ All-Terrain T/A KO (315/70R17), Hill Descent Control, unique Off-Road Mode and auxiliary switches for additional lighting and accessories.
Well of course well all know that Ford builds the best trucks. And of course every generation is better than the previus. Well I thought I’d re-post the list of awards that have been handed to the 2009 F-150 so far (and it’s only Jan/09).
The 2009 F-150 has won the following awards and accolades:
Motor Trend 2009 Truck of the Year Award
Top honors as “Truck of Texas” as well as “Best Luxury Pickup” for the 2009 F-150 King Ranch from Texas Auto Writers Association
Finalist 2009 North American Truck of the Year (with 2009 Ford Flex for Car of the Year)
2009 Best Redesigned Vehicle from Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com
“Best Overall Half-Ton Pickup” from PickupTrucks.com
“Automotive Excellence” award in the Workhorse Category from Popular Mechanics
Detroit Free Press Truck of the Year
Detroit News Truck of the Year
“Top Safety Pick” from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for its standard safety technology: Safety Canopy side curtain air bags and AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control
“Residual Value” award from Automotive Leasing Guide (ALG) for retaining the highest percentage of its original price among 2009 full-size light duty pickups at the end of a conventional three-year lease, based on ALG projections
Motor Trend’s Truck Trend Top 5 Trucks from Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) for 2009 Ford F-150 Heavy Duty DeWalt Contractor Concept
For the 32nd year in a row, Ford’s award-winning F-Series is America’s best-selling truck with 2008 sales of 515,513. F-series outsold its nearest truck rival by more than 50,000 units.
In addition, for the 27th year in a row, F-Series is once again America’s best-selling vehicle of any type – car, crossover, SUV, truck or van.
“Our thanks go out to our customers, our dealers and, of course, the Ford employees and supplier partners who design, engineer and manufacture quality, fuel-efficient trucks delivering unmatched capability,” said Jim Farley, Ford’s group vice president, Marketing and Communications.
Above Source: Ford Press Release
Congratulations Ford on pulling this off during one of the toughest sales years in recent times. Gas prices went up sharply and truck sales dropped, but obviously Ford has the best built trucks and truck buyers know that. I guess you could say Ford is King of Trucks.
For those of you who haven’t heard yet, MOTORZ TV is a free online car/truck DIY show. The host is a friend of mine, Chris Duke from TruckBlog.
Chris has a lot of experience in the automotive area and it shows in the videos. If you like the TV show Trucks! then you’ll like MOTORZ! Check out all the videos and subscribe to their podcast today at www.motorz.tv
From their site:
Duke gets his hands into the nuts and bolts of the install, showing you how to get the job done using simple tools, and the problems he encounters along the way. Whether it’s installing bolt-on performance modifications, wiring up electronics, or dressing up your ride for show, MOTORZ offers a real look at what lies beneath the installation instructions.
Formerly Truckblog.TV, MOTORZ is the DIY show for automotive enthusiasts who love to work on their rides. Host Chris Duke (automotive journalist and photographer) shows you how to install aftermarket products step-by-step in layman’s terms, in a typical garage setting, using common tools.
Here it is folks, the biggest limousine in Canada. It’s a Ford F-650 and it’s HUGE! This thing is 40 feet long! It has three (yes, 3) separate mini-bars. Talk about a party on wheels!
PickupTrucks.com is reporting on the future of F-150 truck engines. We’ll see the EcoBoost V6 engine available (which we knew about) and a new 5.0L V8 engine (shared with the Mustang), it’s codename is Coyote.
The first 2010 Ford Raptor SVT F-150 sold at auction on Saturday, January 17 for the nice sum of $143,000. That price includes a $13,000 buyer’s premium. It was lot #1333.
For those of you who haven’t heard yet, 
From their site: