4whl ABS

[Bronco]

I ordered a 2000 350 cc swb 4x4 xlt with the 4whl ABS and all terrain tires. Dealer called last week to tell me the truck would arrive 3-22-00. I was then told that the truck that was coming in did not have the ABS or the A/T tire option because of a ordering mix up. My question is is the 4whl ABS that important of an option, if so sould I make the dealer order a new truck?

Thanks,
Bronco

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[HighPlainsDrifter]

If I understand the literature and previous posts, the "4-wheel" ABS available on the 250/350 series is not a true 4-channel system. Rather, the ABS unit controls the 2 front wheels individually and the rear wheels as a set. Which, IMHO, is better than just the rear-wheel ABS. I'm sure I'll get corrected if I'm wrong and there are definately going to be other opinions.

That said...

We ordered it on ours because 1) ABS saved our lives (no doubt) in our Honda Accord and 2) its hard enough stopping a truck under control, let alone one w/ the weight of a PSD in it.

If it were me, I'd be asking for the truck I ordered.

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On order: 00 F350 4WD C/C SWB PSD 6spd
For sale: 93 F150 4WD S/C SWB 302 Auto

[Rimrocky]

I thought Ford had made 4-wheel ABS standard on XLTs and Lariats for 2000. Maybe not. Anyway, I'd check the order number and get the truck you ordered. It is their problem. "Ordering mixup" doesn't mean it is your problem.
Jim

[wolffman]

Sounds like the dealer is giving you a truck that was already on the way or that was on a "dealer trade". Stick to your guns and make them deliver YOUR truck. For what you are spending, you'd better get what you want!

4 wheel ABS works great!


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2000 F350 White XLT CC 4X4 SRW LWB PSD 6spd, front and rear KRG pipe replacements (and more to come)...

[stephen]

read the sticker if it has 4w abs and not the tires thats not bad. but if you realy wanted 4w abs and its not there thats there fault not yours. get the truck you want its costting you enough.and thats the fastest truck i have seen built in a yr.so its most likly one close to what you want or they found one ck out all the order #`s

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STEPHEN 350 4X4 SILVER XLT TINTED WINDOWS AUTO BURLWOOD DASH FORD BED LINER BANKS AIR FILTER POWER/PKG COMP/TEMP MIRROR PINSTRIPED SPOT LIGHT LUND/VISER BFG 295`S Fisher plow my truck

[This message has been edited by stephen (edited 03-20-2000).]

[muckraker]

The service dept should be able to add the abs to this truck at no cost to you.
I think that you should really check the order number to ensure the truck is really the one you ordered

[Koakey]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Rimrocky:
I thought Ford had made 4-wheel ABS standard on XLTs and Lariats for 2000. Maybe not.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Jim, as I recall, 4 wheel ABS is standard on Lariat and optional on the XLT.



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00 250 SD SC 4x4 PSD auto, Bright Amber
AHSA, USDF, RMDS, USPSA (Life), NRA, EPCSO Volunteer

[Bronco]

Thanks for all of the feedback,I was told by the salesman that the 4whl ABS had to come for the factory and could not be installed by the dealer.
So what is the deal, am I getting the run around on this?!

[NC_PSD]

4 Wheel ABS is NOT standard on the y2k Superduty in the XL or XLT trim level. It must be ordered seperately. I doubt the dealer would add it as it would be quite costly.

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2000 White F250 XLT SC LB 4x4 PSD AUTOMATIC ESOF ABS

[Rimrocky]

Yup, Yer right. I stand corrected. 4 wheel ABS is optional on XL and XLTs.
Jim