What do you think about a smaller truck?

[Northern Supercrew]

I had 2 rangers, both 93 models and would never go back...i love my Screw and it's room. i see some f150 owners getting just as good or better mileage than the ranger..my 4.0 rangers only got 18 on the highway..my 5.4 now does that.

[Jackpine]

I'd go for a smaller truck if it had the pulling power that I have with the 150. I'd like the smaller wheelbase and width for maneuvering on high mountain jeep trails. With the 150, I'm not sure it would fit on some of the roads in Colorado I'd like to take.

I DO think Ford needs to pull out all the stops and seriously start working on diesel power for its fleet. That has got to be one of the easiest, most cost efficient ways to achieve the new fuel economy figures coming down the pike. I think it makes far more sense than hybrid or all-electric engines.

- Jack

[BlackSTX]

I definitely have to agree with you on the need for diesels. If they fully institute some form of a "cap & trade" policy, a plug in is going to cost too much to be fully recharging since they're be more taxes/fees/surcharges to contend with from utilities. Besides, there's be more chance of getting mods and tunes for a diesel than alternate powered vehicles. Also of note, hybrids are very efficient in cold climates; they don't really function as intended when it's cold. A local news station here did a long term comparison with 2 Escapes, 1 hybrid, 1 gas; little to no cost benefit for the hybrid.