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10-13-2012, 05:20 PM
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Montana Fan
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ford f250 fx4 or 4x4 pros /differences
i have a 2003 7.3 hoocked up this weekend for a trip and got out of town and lost power p2009 p2011 codes low fuel pressure. not sure anyway towed truck to ford dealer and had another tow the monty back home, looking at newer trucks, 207-2009,is there that much difference in the FX4 or regular 4x4. i know the fx4 is off road any other differences. what do you like about yours.
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10-13-2012, 07:07 PM
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Montana Fan
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My 2006 King Ranch was the 4x4 version. My 2011 King Ranch has the FX4 package. It includes Rancho branded shocks and skid plates.
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10-14-2012, 05:52 AM
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Montana Master
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Dave Nowlin
My 2006 King Ranch was the 4x4 version. My 2011 King Ranch has the FX4 package. It includes Rancho branded shocks and skid plates.
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X2 That captures the difference
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10-14-2012, 09:35 AM
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we love the king ranch and the fx4 we would like the navigaion system does anyone have that full combination and how do you like pulling with it
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10-14-2012, 09:36 AM
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dave did you notice much difference in pulling with the 4x4 compared to the fx4
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10-14-2012, 03:56 PM
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Montana Master
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There are actually 3 different versions. You might see 4x4, 4x4 OFF ROAD, or FX4 OFF ROAD on the back of any given Superduty. I have yet to see a believeable explanation on exactly what the differences are between the three, other than the comment about Rancho shocks. I have read numerous comments on Ford Truck Enthusiast web site and the descriptions vary depending on who is commenting, about shocks, skid plates, wheels, springs, etc.
I have had 3 different FX4 OFF ROAD trucks, '04 F250, '07 F350, and the current '12 F350. The '04 and '07 were very similar in handling and ride. But the '12 if much quieter, smoother, more comfortable, and better riding than the others.
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10-14-2012, 04:14 PM
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Montana Master
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Which version has nitrogen in the tires and uses synthetic oil?
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10-14-2012, 07:11 PM
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Montana Master
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C'mon Tom, haven't you been keeping up? Both Nitrogen and synthetic oil are aftermarket addons you can use on ANY truck.
One of these days they'll put nitrogen in the synthetic oil, then you'll never lose oil, either.
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10-15-2012, 02:24 AM
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by okierver
we love the king ranch and the fx4 we would like the navigaion system does anyone have that full combination and how do you like pulling with it
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We've got the FX4 package on the dually. It does have the Nav as well. You sometimes have to be a little smarter than the Nav system on longer trips. Meaning check the entire route before you depart you can do this by going to the "turn list" menu. I kinda wish It was like the google maps where I can drag and drop my own route onto it. Sometimes we dont want to take interstate, going to the Keys is a HUGE example of this. I also print out our google map of our trip to keep the Nav in check, So if want to deviate from the route we can... then the Nav system will recalculate to the new route. Id rather have the truck with Nav than without.
When DW broke her toes in the middle of the night during our trip to TN, it was SOOOOOOO nice to jump in the truck, hit emergency, hospital, then pick the nearest hospital and we were off. It even provided the phone number so you could call the hospital to make sure they were there. Worth the $$ in my book!
Good dang trucks even if they dont come with nitrogen in the tires.
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10-15-2012, 02:59 AM
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Montana Fan
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thanks guys for all the posts. the truck goes in later this week and ill give an update on the symptoms and the outcome. ron the only thing ive put nitrogen in is aircraft tires at work about 200 psi but thats oa horse of a different mother.
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10-15-2012, 04:31 AM
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Montana Fan
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Actually my 2011 King Ranch has FX4, Nav System and the friendly option. What is the friendly option? It's a sunroof. What makes that friendly? You can open it and stick your hand out and wave at folks as you go down the roads of life.
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