# F-150 gets pumped up over past decade **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [October 21, 2008, 6:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f-150-gets-pumped-up-over-past-decade/56856 "2008-10-21T18:44:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Danny\_Boy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/danny_boy/32/5079_2.png) [@Danny\_Boy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Danny_Boy)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2008, 6:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f-150-gets-pumped-up-over-past-decade/56856/1 "2008-10-21T18:44:11Z")
> October 16, 2008 > F-150 gets pumped up over past decade > > During a walk through Ford’s Rouge Factory in Dearborn, Mich., this week, I saw a three-generation lineup of the Ford’s F-150 pickups. I was aware of significant styling differences, but until I saw the new-generation 2009 F-150 next to its predecessors, I didn’t realize how drastic the changes have been. > Macho is the ticket, and Ford, as well as its competitors, have the view that truck buyers – hard-core and personal-use (image) buyers alike – want a pickup with pumped-up size and looks. > Dodge, back in 1994, pioneered this trend toward amplified looks with its revolutionary “big-rig” Ram styling featuring a giant grille and lowered front fenders. > When Ford changed F-150 styling in 1997 from the traditional flat-nose look to a sleek, “modern” design with sweeping headlamps and fenders, there were complaints from die-hard truckers that the look was too feminine. > In 2004, Ford remedied the situation by introducing an F-150 with a more macho, squarish design with tall bed sides, favoring its larger Super Duty sibling. > For 2009, the power look is further amplified. > What do you think about the evolution of Ford truck design? Is Ford hitting the target or has it gone over the top? > Posted by Tim Spell at October 16, 2008 08:56 AM > [http://blogs.chron.com/carsandtrucks/2008/10/f150\_gets\_pumped\_up\_over\_past.html](http://blogs.chron.com/carsandtrucks/2008/10/f150_gets_pumped_up_over_past.html) ---
**Author:** ![Treads4Heads](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/treads4heads/32/7416_2.png) [@Treads4Heads](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Treads4Heads)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2008, 7:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f-150-gets-pumped-up-over-past-decade/56856/2 "2008-10-21T19:58:36Z")
The front looks alot like all the new GM trucks ---
**Author:** ![Boomin99GT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boomin99gt/32/7306_2.png) [@Boomin99GT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boomin99GT)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2008, 9:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f-150-gets-pumped-up-over-past-decade/56856/3 "2008-10-21T21:21:32Z")
Holy hell that is a big difference. ---
**Author:** ![somedude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecd19e/32.png) [@somedude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/somedude)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2008, 9:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f-150-gets-pumped-up-over-past-decade/56856/4 "2008-10-21T21:58:06Z")
need something colorado sized in the line up ---
**Author:** ![SOLITUDE](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c37758/32.png) [@SOLITUDE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SOLITUDE)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2008, 3:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f-150-gets-pumped-up-over-past-decade/56856/5 "2008-10-22T03:25:29Z")
i think they just keep getting better and better with age… ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2008, 5:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f-150-gets-pumped-up-over-past-decade/56856/6 "2008-10-22T05:54:27Z")
I would only drive one if it were bigger and more manly. ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2008, 6:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f-150-gets-pumped-up-over-past-decade/56856/7 "2008-10-22T06:02:10Z")
![http://www.internationaldelivers.com/assets/news/Articles/images/cxt-red-2.jpg](http://www.internationaldelivers.com/assets/news/Articles/images/cxt-red-2.jpg) now that is a manly truck… ---
**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2008, 6:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f-150-gets-pumped-up-over-past-decade/56856/8 "2008-10-22T06:16:53Z")
I drive my friends alot and they have the first and 2nd generations pictured there. I must say the 2nd gen is much better than the first so I can only imagine that the 3rd is amazing. If I could justify the cost of one vs/what I need a pickup for I would consider one. Very sharp ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2008, 6:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f-150-gets-pumped-up-over-past-decade/56856/9 "2008-10-22T06:20:12Z")
They have only improved, in towing ability, styling, and interior. I would NEVER drive an old F150. ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Stevil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/da6949/32.png) [@Dr.Stevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dr.Stevil)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2008, 6:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f-150-gets-pumped-up-over-past-decade/56856/10 "2008-10-22T06:31:38Z")
nice, I like the new design :tup: never cared much for the 94-ish era ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2008, 6:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f-150-gets-pumped-up-over-past-decade/56856/11 "2008-10-22T06:35:36Z")
off topic but suzukifreek your sig is absolutely huge, might want to change that. that difference is ridiculous btw. i never noticed it on the streets but lined up, its huge ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2008, 9:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f-150-gets-pumped-up-over-past-decade/56856/12 "2008-10-22T09:44:50Z")
> [@evolve](#): > > now that is a manly truck… Hell yeah Jay McKee style:pimp: ---
**Author:** ![forthekicks385](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/forthekicks385/32/7484_2.png) [@forthekicks385](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/forthekicks385)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2008, 10:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f-150-gets-pumped-up-over-past-decade/56856/13 "2008-10-22T10:09:19Z")
> [@livin4hockey](#): > > Hell yeah Jay McKee style:pimp: i have almost been squashed by that thing several time. jay lives by me. ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2008, 11:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f-150-gets-pumped-up-over-past-decade/56856/14 "2008-10-22T11:09:49Z")
I had a '91 and it may have been more comfortable than my VW. Leather steering wheel, big comfy bench, power lumbar. If only it wasn’t such a gas hog rotting pile of shit I would have loved it. I guess in 5 years they’ll come factory with stacks? ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2008, 11:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f-150-gets-pumped-up-over-past-decade/56856/15 "2008-10-22T11:15:50Z")
The difference might be noticeable… but they also took the picture from the side of the biggest truck… Angles change stuff too. PERSPECTIVE. ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2008, 11:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f-150-gets-pumped-up-over-past-decade/56856/16 "2008-10-22T11:20:12Z")
true. myspace angles ftl. ---
**Author:** ![SilverGTP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/35a633/32.png) [@SilverGTP](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SilverGTP)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2008, 1:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f-150-gets-pumped-up-over-past-decade/56856/17 "2008-10-22T13:32:04Z")
I have a 06’ and love it. I haven’t had one problem. I really like the new 09s ---
**Author:** ![Danny\_Boy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/danny_boy/32/5079_2.png) [@Danny\_Boy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Danny_Boy)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2008, 5:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f-150-gets-pumped-up-over-past-decade/56856/18 "2008-10-22T17:07:04Z")
I like the looks of the new Ford truck as well.With the exeption of the amber signal lights being below the headlights.That looks kinda gay. ---
**Author:** ![almostBrett](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/almostbrett/32/5249_2.png) [@almostBrett](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/almostBrett)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2008, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f-150-gets-pumped-up-over-past-decade/56856/19 "2008-10-22T17:37:03Z")
my dream truck is still murdered out F650 ![http://www.f650pickups.com/midnight1.jpg](http://www.f650pickups.com/midnight1.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![BrockwayMT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/brockwaymt/32/5060_2.png) [@BrockwayMT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BrockwayMT)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2008, 8:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f-150-gets-pumped-up-over-past-decade/56856/20 "2008-10-22T20:03:02Z")
All those F-150s look like crap. The F-150 hasn’t been a good truck since 1996. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f-150-gets-pumped-up-over-past-decade/56856.md?page=2)