{"id":1712,"date":"2019-04-27T15:37:20","date_gmt":"2019-04-27T20:37:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/kimbercreekford\/?p=1712"},"modified":"2026-09-29T07:28:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T07:28:44","slug":"what-is-ford-fx4-and-how-is-it-different-from-4x4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kimbercreekford.com\/blog\/what-is-ford-fx4-and-how-is-it-different-from-4x4\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Ford FX4 and how is it different from 4×4?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Why Some Trucks Say FX4 Instead of 4×4<\/h2>\n

You may have seen a Ford truck drive by with the characters \u201cFX4\u201d emblazoned on the side. You may have wondered, \u201cWhat\u2019s the deal with that? Are they spelling out the first ‘four’ and then just putting in a number for the last, so it comes out to something like \u2018Four by 4\u2019?\u201d Well, that’s a good theory, but… not exactly. <\/p>\n

In actuality, the \u201cF\u201d in FX4 stands for *surprise*<\/em> \u201cFord. Until the early 2000s, the improved version of the 4×4 offered by Ford was known as the \u201cOff Road Package.\u201d But in 2002, someone at Ford had a brilliant idea, and they cleverly renamed their premium 4×4 package to \u201cFX4.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"2019What are the special features of the FX4 package?<\/h3>\n

FX4 attunements generally include an improved suspension, skid plates, stronger Ranchero shocks, a higher ground clearance, and a limited-slip rear end. Most have automatic 4×4 shifting on the steering column as well.<\/p>\n

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What do Ford 4×4 trucks have?<\/h3>\n

Standard 4×4 trucks, as opposed to FX4, will come with standard suspensions, lower ground clearance, and manual shifting into four-wheel drive. This is still an excellent all-wheel drive system and will open up a bevy of vehicular performance capabilities. The FX4 package, however, is for those who want to take things to the next level.<\/p>\n

What features are on the FX4 package for the 2019 Ford F-150?<\/h3>\n

On the 2019 Ford F-150<\/a>, the FX4 Off-Road Package is optional on the XL Mid, XLT, LARIAT, King Ranch\u00ae, and Platinum 4×4 trims.<\/p>\n

The FX4 package on the 2019 F-150 includes:<\/strong><\/h4>\n