Announcement 6pm 29th March - F150 Is Coming to Australia - Page 2

Ben73 · 29-03-2022, 08:01 PM

Nice and it's about time. Ford won't be happy that it's eating into Ranger sales, but it's better than those sales going to Ram, Chevy, etc.

Sprintey · 29-03-2022, 08:03 PM

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6:03pm - McGowan announces plans to secede from the Commonwealth.

"When I was born in the land of iron ore..."

Sprintey · 29-03-2022, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by simon varley

I can now tell you that Ford are bringing F150 back to Australia as a fully supported remanufactured RHD. XLT and Lariat series with the 3.5 V6 twin turbo Ecoboost and 4500kg towing capability.

the motoring press will have all the details, but I can tell you this is a fully engineered (by local and North America teams) car that will be modified by RMA Automotive at Mickleham in Victoria. Full Ford factory warranty will be maintained and full dealer and service support available

I teared up a little. Thank you Simon. Make Australia America Again. Love those massive pick ups. That's not a ute, this is a ute!

Dr Smith · 29-03-2022, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben73

Nice and it's about time. Ford won't be happy that it's eating into Ranger sales, but it's better than those sales going to Ram, Chevy, etc.

They must be happy with it considering they were the ones to ask Ford USA if it was possible and then did the research with this being the final outcome.

And to be frank if F-150 sells in the same or greater numbers as the Ram and Chevy that's around a months sales of Ranger for a full year sales of the larger US trucks. The bigger issue will be all those customers bringing in their Puma's for service and asking for a F-150 loan vehicle...

Sprintey · 29-03-2022, 08:09 PM

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Could we see some other Ford US vehicles eventually get converted locally....L I N C O L N.....

Lincoln Aviator
Ford Explorer
Ford Expedition (hey, one can dream, big dreams!)

Citroënbender · 29-03-2022, 08:12 PM

No, restart production of the Crown Vic Police Pack and deliver them RHD.

au2000 · 29-03-2022, 09:09 PM

Just when I thought the best news was for a true ranger raptor… this comes out , brilliant..

Crazy Dazz · 29-03-2022, 09:14 PM

Yeah, throw that in the who gives a rats bucket.

The whole basis for the F-Series popularity in the USA (Historically) is that they have offered an inexpensive, powerful, practical vehicle, to millions of hard-working folk in "Middle America."
Selling a couple of thousand of ridiculously overpriced conversions here, to a bunch of CUBs with TPS (Tiny-***** Syndrome), is pretty irrelevant.

Rather than a step forward, I see this as yet another sign of Ford retreating from the market, content to market a few niche vehicles.

I wonder what plans they have to Screw up the Ranger? They must surely be working on something, as it has been too successful for too long already.

Sad to think that within my Lifetime, Ford was at one point the number one selling brand in Australia, and built the number one selling car of all time.

bb_zetec · 29-03-2022, 09:20 PM

This can only be a good thing for Ford and its presence in Australia.

Currently they only have the Ranger and Mustang to keep them afloat here, if those suddenly become on the nose with the buying public then what will they have to offer?

Their small car range is pretty much overlooked by most people...at least let them get into something they know will sell.

Please Ford...market it properly so people know that it exists!

simon varley · 29-03-2022, 09:24 PM

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Yeah, throw that in the who gives a rats bucket.

I wonder what plans they have to Screw up the Ranger? They must surely be working on something, as it has been too successful for too long already.

wow, you're a bundle of fun tonight aren't you?

b0son · 29-03-2022, 09:40 PM

But no V8 .... bear in mind that people buying them now are paying circa $150k, so fuel consumption is not exactly going to trouble them.

blue sleeper · 29-03-2022, 09:47 PM

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"When I was born in the land of iron ore..."

Sung by a guy born in Newcastle? I'm pretty sure it would be coal.....

Adamz Ghia · 29-03-2022, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazy Dazz

Yeah, throw that in the who gives a rats bucket.

The whole basis for the F-Series popularity in the USA (Historically) is that they have offered an inexpensive, powerful, practical vehicle, to millions of hard-working folk in "Middle America."
Selling a couple of thousand of ridiculously overpriced conversions here, to a bunch of CUBs with TPS (Tiny-***** Syndrome), is pretty irrelevant.

Rather than a step forward, I see this as yet another sign of Ford retreating from the market, content to market a few niche vehicles.

I wonder what plans they have to Screw up the Ranger? They must surely be working on something, as it has been too successful for too long already.

Sad to think that within my Lifetime, Ford was at one point the number one selling brand in Australia, and built the number one selling car of all time.

This bloke!

Adamz Ghia · 29-03-2022, 09:53 PM

Reckon the door is slightly open for Raptor?

BENT_8 · 29-03-2022, 10:14 PM

Sounds good but as with Ram etc. Where will people park them?

Itsme · 29-03-2022, 10:15 PM

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wow, you're a bundle of fun tonight aren't you?

Why bother with a troll post!

**Giant Cranium** · 29-03-2022, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BENT_8

Sounds good but as with Ram etc. Where will people park them?

Literally the problem of the owner so no need to stress.

In saying that I had a f350 when I live on Manhattan and found places to park. I’m sure it will be ok here

hayseed · 29-03-2022, 10:23 PM

I sincerely hope a Single cab XLT cab Chassis is in the Mix... If So I'll buy One..

BENT_8 · 29-03-2022, 10:34 PM

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Literally the problem of the owner so no need to stress.

In saying that I had a f350 when I live on Manhattan and found places to park. I’m sure it will be ok here

Lol, that wasnt the party line when discussing the pro's and con's of full sized utes before Ford got onboard.
As recently as a few weeks ago on this forum someone trotted out the old 'our carparks are too small' when the Ram and Silverado were mentioned.
Did Frydenberg direct some budget to new painted lines to accommodate..

jpd80 · 29-03-2022, 10:53 PM

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Lol, that wasnt the party line when discussing the pro's and con's of full sized utes before Ford got onboard.
As recently as a few weeks ago on this forum someone trotted out the old 'our carparks are too small' when the Ram and Silverado were mentioned.
Did Frydenberg direct some budget to new painted lines to accommodate..

Yeah, a single garage is out of the question but a double will work if the thing isn’t too high
but don’t try and squeeze a small car in next to it…

But seriously, the F150 and the new Ranger Raptor should be similar width which will liven some people up…
There’s a lot of like about F150, they’re big but that’s why people want them, the question is how many…

wodahs · 30-03-2022, 12:04 AM

atm i think ill still keep the duel wheel rear F930 LWB 83 model i have with the 51 clevo

not that im in a position to buy anyways
im sad

**PG2** · 30-03-2022, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BENT_8

Lol, that wasnt the party line when discussing the pro's and con's of full sized utes before Ford got onboard.
As recently as a few weeks ago on this forum someone trotted out the old 'our carparks are too small' when the Ram and Silverado were mentioned.
Did Frydenberg direct some budget to new painted lines to accommodate..

... and there were plenty on this forum who said that they loved the RAM and Silverado and wished that Ford brought out the F-series.

Once again, new model and straight to the negative from you.

**kypez** · 30-03-2022, 05:52 AM

I'm praying they make a business case for the lightning version. I'd buy one yesterday if they made that available.

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simon varley · 30-03-2022, 09:01 AM

I expect that once the conversion process is proven to work on the Ecoboost, there is likely to be plans to expand to Raptor and Lightning, but that's just me guessing

simon varley · 30-03-2022, 09:06 AM

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I'm praying they make a business case for the lightning version. I'd buy one yesterday if they made that available.

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from your comment about fuel prices in the other post, I just checked and the official combined FE of the 3.5 F150 is 20mpg. that's just under 12l/100 so not really too bad at all.

**Polyal** · 30-03-2022, 09:52 AM

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from your comment about fuel prices in the other post, I just checked and the official combined FE of the 3.5 F150 is 20mpg. that's just under 12l/100 so not really too bad at all.

Its going to be interesting to see, as its main competitors all have V8's as noted previously....how many RAM/Silverado sales were people who used to buy XR8/SS?

With 3.5 only it smells a bit of the Raptor with a 4 pot but I guess we will see.

Lots of questions but glad they are giving it a crack, I too could see a Lightning in the stable.

simon varley · 30-03-2022, 10:07 AM

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Its going to be interesting to see, as its main competitors all have V8's as noted previously...

we are going to have that discussion again aren't we?

in terms of power and torque, the Ecoboost ****es all over the V8, but everyone is going to tell us it's underpowered and too stressed

3.5 EB 298kW 677Nm
Ram V8 hemi 291kW 556Nm

**kypez** · 30-03-2022, 10:09 AM

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from your comment about fuel prices in the other post, I just checked and the official combined FE of the 3.5 F150 is 20mpg. that's just under 12l/100 so not really too bad at all.

Yeah, claimed and reality are typically very different. The Canadian site has it @13.1-13.5/100 depending on 4x2 or 4x4. I'd suggest it would be closer to 16 in the city. That's $32 per 100 kms. Even at your estimate, that's still $24 per 100 (premium is a little more though). The discount in Excise will come to an end before the car makes it to market as well. If I did the same kms as I've done in my electrics, that's $24,000 to $30,000 vs $1100 worth of charging (again, being very generous on the charge cost and not considering solar).

Don't get me wrong, there was a time I'd have jumped at this (maybe even 2 years ago). Now that I've owned EVs, I just can't go back. They're brilliant and I'm sure the lightning will be equally brilliant.

I still might get one. Just waiting on final specs. Also, a bit disappointing they aren't offering higher Trim level grades. I wanted the massage seats!

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**Polyal** · 30-03-2022, 10:14 AM

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we are going to have that discussion again aren't we?

in terms of power and torque, the Ecoboost ****es all over the V8, but everyone is going to tell us it's underpowered and too stressed

3.5 EB 298kW 677Nm
Ram V8 hemi 291kW 556Nm

Yeah sure why not, if you want to prove a product and give it its best chance why not offer what the market seems to be asking for, not the half/half option?

The EB isnt a bad engine, but at this price point people want clout and all the NM's in the world wont sound like an 8.

Im sure they have done their research and I do hope it works out.

DK30RB · 30-03-2022, 10:19 AM

Exciting news. This is big for Ford Australia.

No V8 is a bit of a disappointment. Test drove both when i bought mine. The ecoboost is an excellent engine. For me the V8 drove a little better and the sound just added to the experience.

Having said that, I do prefer the power higher up in the rev range for my driving style.

I tow a 3.5 tonne caravan and it drives like a dream whilst using less fuel than my previous 200 series....