New Ford in stable - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

vadermach · 02-09-2013, 10:17 PM

Well I pulled the trigger on a 2012 F150 FX4. I think she is a sweet ride and I feel comfortable towing the mach 1 with another ford despite co-workers pushing me towards Chevy. I can still ride in style. Let me know what you all think. Even the wife likes her.

Con's Mach1 · 02-09-2013, 10:43 PM

Looks like a good choice to me. Makes a great match for the Mach1.

ab_mach1 · 02-09-2013, 11:38 PM

^Indeed, sweet looking truck

White04Mach · 02-10-2013, 08:13 AM

You will be a lot happier with that then a Sport Trac....love that setup.

gvervoren · 02-10-2013, 08:16 AM

yellowshaker04 · 02-10-2013, 08:25 AM

Great looking truck. I have my eye on a 11 fx4 now.

bleedingfordblu · 02-10-2013, 09:05 AM

I love those. those Is that with the 5.0?

systemdz · 02-10-2013, 09:25 AM

Ecoboost??? Nice ride.

vadermach · 02-10-2013, 10:13 AM

I went in looking for the 5.0 for ease of working on them and reliability. After test driving both I chose the ecoboost. It just has more power and torque than the 5.0. I had some reservations about long term reliability with the twin turbos but I did watch the torture test they put these engines through and figured I'd chance it for the power torque advantages. There are mixed reviews on mpg with these engines as well with most people getting about the same mpg from both motors. When it comes to truck driving I'm an old man and after driving it last night I think I can get the advertised 21 mpg from the v6 on most drives. The mach is for the spirited driving and cutting good corners. Trucks have come a long way since I last road in my brothers '79 ford F150. Lots of creature comforts. Now I have to learn all the gadgets. The wife likes is so I got the home commanders blessing.

warpony · 02-10-2013, 11:28 AM

Great looking truck!

systemdz · 02-10-2013, 11:43 AM

Now you just need a white Boss to pull behind it!!!

FYI I have seen many powerstroke turbos go 300,000+ so I wouldn't be worried.

vadermach · 02-10-2013, 01:41 PM

No boss but here is the mach she'll be towing.

liv2roc · 02-10-2013, 04:55 PM

I know Im getting old "47" but I just dont get the black wheels on everything.
I like shiny polished aluminum. I like the wheels to stand out and with black you cant see them.

mach 2 · 02-10-2013, 05:29 PM

Nice Truck, I love my FX4! Great Daily Driver!
Jeff

vadermach · 02-10-2013, 07:11 PM

I was never into chrome or polished wheels; to flashy for me, I just prefer the more subdued look. I'm not really into fads on cars it just so happens the fad is what I prefer. To each their own I guess. I was looking at saleen SC in silver for the mach in the future. I had black chrome bullitts on her before and loved the look just wanted a change. The black chrome was very subdued on the black car also so it fit nicely with my tastes. Black wheels on white vehicle make the wheels stand out more imho. Oh and I am 39 if it matters so not into the kids stuff either.

mustangjonny84 · 02-10-2013, 07:43 PM

The new truck looks great! Glad you didn't get a Sport Trac. I think you'll be quite happy with your choice (and a happy wife doesn't hurt!).

vadermach · 02-10-2013, 09:49 PM

I love the truck and do think it will be better overall than the sport-trac would have been. Thanks for all the kudos.

03BumbleBee · 02-10-2013, 10:01 PM

Very Nice!

Mach1 EH · 02-19-2013, 07:50 AM

very nice! I love my FX4. Of course, my 06 is somewhat more 'thirsty' than yours!

JaybTorchedMach · 02-19-2013, 09:24 AM

Nice choice! Haven't seen that color scheme before.

02-09-2013, 10:17 PM	#1
vadermach Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kathleen, GA Posts: 261	New Ford in stable Well I pulled the trigger on a 2012 F150 FX4. I think she is a sweet ride and I feel comfortable towing the mach 1 with another ford despite co-workers pushing me towards Chevy. I can still ride in style. Let me know what you all think. Even the wife likes her. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Suspension Mods: Steeda Strut Tower brace - Steeda Front swaybar - Bilstein HD struts/shocks - MM Caster/Camber plates - MM RLCAs - MM FLSFCs - MM PHB - MM front coil-overs - MM Torque Arm - MM Rear TA springs Other: FRPP 4.10 gears - TA Diff cover - FR500 Cams - Accufab Throttle body - JBA midlength headers - Matching catted H-pipe - Borla stinger catback - 320rwhp/320tq Fuel mileage: 25city/28hwy

02-09-2013, 10:43 PM	#2
Con's Mach1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Acworth, Georgia Posts: 2,564	Re: New Ford in stable Looks like a good choice to me. Makes a great match for the Mach1.

02-09-2013, 11:38 PM	#3
ab_mach1 Lorraine's driver Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,442	^Indeed, sweet looking truck __________________ Instagram: @azurblumach1 SCT X3 with LaSota Racing tune Borla Stingers w/JBA off road H pipe MGW short shifter w/comfort handle Eibach Sportlines w/Koni STR.T's and Maximum Motorsports CC plates

02-10-2013, 08:13 AM	#4
White04Mach Stab n' Steer! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Carey, Ohio Posts: 1,137	Re: New Ford in stable You will be a lot happier with that then a Sport Trac....love that setup. __________________ 2004 White Mach 1, 5 Speed, IUP 18k miles Sold 01/10/15 Ford C springs, MM Adjustable lower control arms, DD Mach rims, Honeycomb panel, sequential turn signals, modded Bullitt skirts, wingless decklid, Cobra mirrors, Flowmaster 40's, Fiore quadrant and firewall adjuster, 4.10's, Shelby diff cover, MGW shifter, Raptor shift light.

02-10-2013, 08:16 AM	#5
gvervoren Garry Vervoren Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Green Bay Wisconsin Posts: 2,878	Re: New Ford in stable __________________ >>>Garry Vervoren<<< 2004 Dark Shadow Grey ORIGINAL OWNER!!!! *I USED TO THINK BEING LAZY WAS BAD FOR ME SO I GAVE UP THINKING.* *HOOFBEATS ARE LOUDER THAN HEARTBEATS* 5 Speed, IUP, Tinted windows, 3rd brake light decal, Sequential Tail Lights, Smoked Tail Lights, Black Stainless Steel Bumper Inserts, Anthracite 18" staggard FR500 Build Date 10/08/2003 #567 of a build of 7182

02-10-2013, 08:25 AM	#6
yellowshaker04 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Four Oaks NC Posts: 461	Re: New Ford in stable Great looking truck. I have my eye on a 11 fx4 now. __________________ JLT CAI, BBK LT's, BBK OR-H,Flowmasters, Ram clutch, steeda tri ax 309 rwhp, 327tq You know you have played too much MW2...when. You instinctively grab your co-workers briefcase, fumble around with it for a few seconds, throw it out the window and yell,"BOMB DEFUSED!

02-10-2013, 09:05 AM	#7
bleedingfordblu Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 1,985	Re: New Ford in stable I love those. those Is that with the 5.0? __________________ 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 Stock bottom end/compression Eaton M112 Stock upper Stock lower K&N intake Built T56 Bassani mid length headers Bassani catted x pipe Bassani slash cut tip catback Stock 03 Cobra IRS 18x9/10 Forgestar F14 Tuned by Chris Macduff at IMA motorsports 429hp 407 tq @ 7.5 lbs of boost

02-10-2013, 09:25 AM	#8
systemdz systemdz Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Murray, KY Posts: 1,131	Ecoboost??? Nice ride. __________________ 2003 Mach 1 Torch Red, 4.6 WAP block .20 coated manley pistons, manley h-beams, 98 cobra cam, BTR springs, Fererra valves, BC auto 4r75w w Freddie Brown MVB w brake, CircleD 4c, built rear and baseline drag suspension. NOS wet kit w NANO.

02-10-2013, 10:13 AM	#9
vadermach Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kathleen, GA Posts: 261	Re: New Ford in stable I went in looking for the 5.0 for ease of working on them and reliability. After test driving both I chose the ecoboost. It just has more power and torque than the 5.0. I had some reservations about long term reliability with the twin turbos but I did watch the torture test they put these engines through and figured I'd chance it for the power torque advantages. There are mixed reviews on mpg with these engines as well with most people getting about the same mpg from both motors. When it comes to truck driving I'm an old man and after driving it last night I think I can get the advertised 21 mpg from the v6 on most drives. The mach is for the spirited driving and cutting good corners. Trucks have come a long way since I last road in my brothers '79 ford F150. Lots of creature comforts. Now I have to learn all the gadgets. The wife likes is so I got the home commanders blessing. __________________ Suspension Mods: Steeda Strut Tower brace - Steeda Front swaybar - Bilstein HD struts/shocks - MM Caster/Camber plates - MM RLCAs - MM FLSFCs - MM PHB - MM front coil-overs - MM Torque Arm - MM Rear TA springs Other: FRPP 4.10 gears - TA Diff cover - FR500 Cams - Accufab Throttle body - JBA midlength headers - Matching catted H-pipe - Borla stinger catback - 320rwhp/320tq Fuel mileage: 25city/28hwy

02-10-2013, 11:28 AM	#10
warpony Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: JAX NC Posts: 335	Re: New Ford in stable Great looking truck! __________________ 2004 Mach 1 OW 2004 Mach 1 AB(wife's) 2012 Street Bob 2011 Jeep Call Of Duty Edition(wife's) 2014 Focus SE 2001 Bullitt DHG

02-10-2013, 11:43 AM	#11
systemdz systemdz Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Murray, KY Posts: 1,131	Now you just need a white Boss to pull behind it!!! FYI I have seen many powerstroke turbos go 300,000+ so I wouldn't be worried. __________________ 2003 Mach 1 Torch Red, 4.6 WAP block .20 coated manley pistons, manley h-beams, 98 cobra cam, BTR springs, Fererra valves, BC auto 4r75w w Freddie Brown MVB w brake, CircleD 4c, built rear and baseline drag suspension. NOS wet kit w NANO.

02-10-2013, 01:41 PM	#12
vadermach Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kathleen, GA Posts: 261	Re: New Ford in stable No boss but here is the mach she'll be towing. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Suspension Mods: Steeda Strut Tower brace - Steeda Front swaybar - Bilstein HD struts/shocks - MM Caster/Camber plates - MM RLCAs - MM FLSFCs - MM PHB - MM front coil-overs - MM Torque Arm - MM Rear TA springs Other: FRPP 4.10 gears - TA Diff cover - FR500 Cams - Accufab Throttle body - JBA midlength headers - Matching catted H-pipe - Borla stinger catback - 320rwhp/320tq Fuel mileage: 25city/28hwy

02-10-2013, 05:29 PM	#14
mach 2 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Richmond,Texas Posts: 380	Re: New Ford in stable Nice Truck, I love my FX4! Great Daily Driver! Jeff

02-10-2013, 07:11 PM	#15
vadermach Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kathleen, GA Posts: 261	Re: New Ford in stable I was never into chrome or polished wheels; to flashy for me, I just prefer the more subdued look. I'm not really into fads on cars it just so happens the fad is what I prefer. To each their own I guess. I was looking at saleen SC in silver for the mach in the future. I had black chrome bullitts on her before and loved the look just wanted a change. The black chrome was very subdued on the black car also so it fit nicely with my tastes. Black wheels on white vehicle make the wheels stand out more imho. Oh and I am 39 if it matters so not into the kids stuff either. __________________ Suspension Mods: Steeda Strut Tower brace - Steeda Front swaybar - Bilstein HD struts/shocks - MM Caster/Camber plates - MM RLCAs - MM FLSFCs - MM PHB - MM front coil-overs - MM Torque Arm - MM Rear TA springs Other: FRPP 4.10 gears - TA Diff cover - FR500 Cams - Accufab Throttle body - JBA midlength headers - Matching catted H-pipe - Borla stinger catback - 320rwhp/320tq Fuel mileage: 25city/28hwy

02-10-2013, 07:43 PM	#16
mustangjonny84 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 28	Re: New Ford in stable The new truck looks great! Glad you didn't get a Sport Trac. I think you'll be quite happy with your choice (and a happy wife doesn't hurt!). __________________ 2019 FTR1200S Race Replica - Akras de-baffled 2003 Mustang Mach 1 2012 Flex Ecoboost...gets groceries on the quick! 1999 F250 V10 1992 GMC P3500 - wife's food truck

02-10-2013, 09:49 PM	#17
vadermach Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kathleen, GA Posts: 261	Re: New Ford in stable I love the truck and do think it will be better overall than the sport-trac would have been. Thanks for all the kudos. __________________ Suspension Mods: Steeda Strut Tower brace - Steeda Front swaybar - Bilstein HD struts/shocks - MM Caster/Camber plates - MM RLCAs - MM FLSFCs - MM PHB - MM front coil-overs - MM Torque Arm - MM Rear TA springs Other: FRPP 4.10 gears - TA Diff cover - FR500 Cams - Accufab Throttle body - JBA midlength headers - Matching catted H-pipe - Borla stinger catback - 320rwhp/320tq Fuel mileage: 25city/28hwy

02-10-2013, 10:01 PM	#18
03BumbleBee Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SunRiver Ca. Posts: 3,293	Re: New Ford in stable Very Nice! __________________ If we were all ugly, then we would all be good looking! Welcome to the Mach 1 Cafe! "Today's Special..Smoked Honda" Finally a member of 10,000 mile club!

02-19-2013, 07:50 AM	#19
Mach1 EH original owner Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bethany, Ontario Posts: 3,758	Re: New Ford in stable very nice! I love my FX4. Of course, my 06 is somewhat more 'thirsty' than yours! __________________ 2003 Mach1 DSG - original owner (1 of 1595) IUP, MGW black locking fuel door, sequential flashers, K&N, Mach1 scuff plates, ID tags, MRT shifter, Borla cat back, Steeda full length subframe connectors, 3pt STB, AFS black chrome Mach1 Heritage 17 x 9 & 17 x 10.5 shoes, MRT hood struts. BIRTHDATE - 04/09/2003 ,<-- thx Donna 2012 Shelby GT500 Perf white, SVT PP (SVT Track Pack), Electronics Package, Borla exhaust

02-19-2013, 09:24 AM	#20
JaybTorchedMach Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 1,746	Re: New Ford in stable Nice choice! Haven't seen that color scheme before.

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