2011 Raptor - How Will It Differ?

[MagicMtnDan]

What we know:

1. SuperCrew version is coming in 2011.
2. A new color, silver, is coming in 2011.

What we've heard (what we can expect):

The "LCD Productivity Screen" as used in the Ford Super Duty (2011). This is the brief description according to the Ford press release:

• A new 4.2-inch LCD productivity screen allows even novice drivers to feel like pros when using the best-in-class towing and payload capabilities of the new 2011 Ford Super Duty
• Five-way button on the steering wheel allows customers to navigate through menu options – several relating to fuel economy and towing convenience – never before available; an off-road message center is added as well• Industry-exclusive Ford Work Solutions™ part of available technology to help users stay connected with their business from the job site and track tools

Link to Ford press release: http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=32094

Here's what one could expect in the offroad message center mode:

I would hope that it would show even more, Raptor-specific info (Off Road mode status, AdvanceTrac status, rear locker status, etc.).

This is gonna be cool. But I don't see any way it can be retrofitted into 2010 Raptors even if you were to swap out the complete gauge cluster (I hope I'm wrong on this).

 

[SVTRay]

The only thing else that comes to mind is the 6.2L badges.

 

[MagicMtnDan]

The only thing else that comes to mind is the 6.2L badges.

 

[SVTRay]

Yes sir, I was talking about adding it to your list.

 

[Xjrguy]

I also bet HD radio is going to be coming on the 2011 models.

 

[AndyR]

Select Shift - already seen in some of the spy pics.

 

[MarkT]

Yes... the new console shifter that allows manual control of the auto trans is definitely "rumored" (from an extremely reliable source) to be part of the 2011 package.

(My favorite new feature!!!)

 

[SLB8SNK]

dont understand the shift thing?

 

[MarkT]

Rumored to operate similar to this:

"For full manual function, customers also can pull the shift lever into “M” for manual mode and use the same toggle switch to select the gear desired. The display will show the selected gear, and the control system will lock the torque converter and hold that gear for a full manual transmission feel."

 

[SLB8SNK]

Rumored to operate similar to this:

"For full manual function, customers also can pull the shift lever into “M” for manual mode and use the same toggle switch to select the gear desired. The display will show the selected gear, and the control system will lock the torque converter and hold that gear for a full manual transmission feel."

Thanks Mark, that helped but I guess I just don't see the advantage or upside? I may be missing something, or obviously I am as this is an new option, but like the rest of the 2011 changes thus far I don't see anything that I would want, need, or use for the most part.