I had an order in for a 2015 F150 with the 5.0 and max payload package. I sold my 4Runner and have just been driving my F350 until the new one came.On Tuesday I called the dealer to verify the delivery date and they informed me Ford has cancelled my order with no real help.My dealer is doing what they can but are limited to what they can do.So I'm thinking of this:F150 Lariat5.0 V8, tow package, integrated brake controller.Super crew with the 5.5' boxThis will give me a payload of just over 2000 lbs.This should be adequate for our family with just about 100 lbs remaining payload after adding tongue weight, 4 passengers (me, wife, daughter, and dog), tonneau cover weight, and a little fudge factor for cargo and other stuff.With this I will be back to periodic trips to the weigh scales and measuring the trailer tongue weight and loading the trailer carefully. With the F350 or the F150 with max payload package there is more room for variance.I tow a spree 318bhs with a maximum weight of 7000 lbs and approximately 1200 lb tongue weight including my blue ox hitch which is really heavy.Anything I am missing or have not considered.The one bonus is that this truck will be 1 foot shorter and slightly easier to park than the super crew with a 6.5' box...

I don't quite understand how a factory order gets "cancelled"? My first thought is that they changed model years, and now you should be getting a 2016 with all the same specs. If that is the case the factory should have advised the dealer of what was happening and contacted you asap. I am no expert on Ford vehicles so cannot help with your "plan b" truck. Just my take but if you are already lamenting trips to the scale and careful packing then doesnt that take the fun out of camping? I would want a decent buffer for that trip when you need all your stuff, water, food, drinks, firewood...and extra kid or two and bikes....you get the idea. I hope it works out to your satisfaction.Daryll

Gotta admit, if a company cancelled my order with no explanation, I'd be ordering again.. From a competitor.Because someone else will ask anyway, since you're buying new, any reason you're not considering a 250 or 350? It would solve the payload concerns. But some people do have legit reasons for sticking with a half ton.

I would honestly wait and get what you want. Don't settle.. You still have a vehicle to use until the new one comes in. Daughter still growing, firewood and supplies add up fast in the bed!

My guess would be due to the frame shortage problem. But looks like they could have told you so.

I have a friend who ordered a brand new Audi covertible and put down a deposit. When it didn't come after about 6 months they canceled that order and re-ordered. It was another 6 months and still no car. In the meantime the prices of the cars went up and she could re-order AT THE NEW PRICE. And she still wants an Audi FROM THE SAME INCOMPETENT FRICKIN DEALER. I asked if she was nuts.

Just got some bad news, could use some perspective.

FLY_4_FUN
Explorer
Jul 02, 2015
I don't quite understand how a factory order gets "cancelled"? My first thought is that they changed model years, and now you should be getting a 2016 with all the same specs. If that is the case the factory should have advised the dealer of what was happening and contacted you asap. I am no expert on Ford vehicles so cannot help with your "plan b" truck. Just my take but if you are already lamenting trips to the scale and careful packing then doesnt that take the fun out of camping? I would want a decent buffer for that trip when you need all your stuff, water, food, drinks, firewood...and extra kid or two and bikes....you get the idea. I hope it works out to your satisfaction.

Daryll
DakotaDad
Explorer
Jul 02, 2015
Gotta admit, if a company cancelled my order with no explanation, I'd be ordering again.. From a competitor.

Because someone else will ask anyway, since you're buying new, any reason you're not considering a 250 or 350? It would solve the payload concerns. But some people do have legit reasons for sticking with a half ton.
Kevin_O_
Explorer
Jul 02, 2015
I would honestly wait and get what you want. Don't settle.. You still have a vehicle to use until the new one comes in. Daughter still growing, firewood and supplies add up fast in the bed!
BB_TX
Nomad
Jul 02, 2015
My guess would be due to the frame shortage problem. But looks like they could have told you so.
freddmc
Explorer
Jul 02, 2015
I have a friend who ordered a brand new Audi covertible and put down a deposit. When it didn't come after about 6 months they canceled that order and re-ordered. It was another 6 months and still no car. In the meantime the prices of the cars went up and she could re-order AT THE NEW PRICE. And she still wants an Audi FROM THE SAME INCOMPETENT FRICKIN DEALER. I asked if she was nuts.
WyoTraveler
Explorer
Jul 02, 2015
I suspect dealer isn't talking because he wants more $$$ for the change over to 2016.
coolmom42
Explorer II
Jul 02, 2015
Why don't you use your 350 for towing & get something light-weight for a daily driver? Do you need 2 tow vehicles?

I think the model year change is probably the issue. But I would be finding a dealer who would try to get me what I want, or had it in stock. Look out there on autotrader.com or cars.com. I bet that exact truck is available somewhere.
lbrjet
Explorer
Jul 02, 2015
I think your only problem is that payload is always less than the brochure rating.
Shogun
Explorer
Jul 02, 2015
I had two vehicles and insurance adds up on both. The f350 has an 11k gvwr and is now locally subject to annual inspections and a bunch of other stuff. It has to go.

The new f150 would be the best of both worlds. A superduty is not good as a daily driver. Not an option.

I'm in Canada with crazy high gas prices so the 2015 F150 was a great compromise.

I'm not lamenting going to the scales or being careful when packing but it was nice not to have to worry.

The one benefit of a regular F150 is I could get the 5.5' box and since I drive and park downtown on a daily basis that would help.

the reason for the cancellation is a frame shortage...

EDIT

On top of the cancellation, I sold my daily driver and bought a diamondback HD cover which I will now have to sell!
tragusa3
Explorer
Jul 02, 2015
6.5' bed gives longer, more stable wheelbase. And parking is not terrible. Except for parking garages and parallel parking. Hold out for what you want.