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Originally Posted by FBO Cookie Monster

Anyone can get one, my first came off a lot. It was not bare by any means, had nav, 110 volt inverter, tow mirrors, etc. Second one I ordered, and got as loaded as you can get one, which means also getting the geazzer step. Crew cab, 4x4, 2500 lb payload, 17,200 gcwr, 4800 rear axle. weighs just under 5200 lbs with 36 gallons of gas onboard.
So, not a unicorn, but you will likely have to wait 8 to 12 weeks for them to build it. Ford does not let dealers order them for the lot because the payload exceeds a 250 diesel, and thus may cut into potential sales.

Some people find 4 leaf clovers to. I think, and again this is my opinion just as you expressed your opinion in your last sentence that the reason the Ford dealers don't stock them is not because they want to sell F250's. I think it's because it doesn't make sense. A customer looking at the upcharge for a F150 that's been built "like" a F250 or F350 for nearly as much, if not more money will say "why should I buy an imposter when I can have the real thing". I'll bet the dealer will let you pry the badging off a F250 or 350 and replace it with a F150 badge if you ask them.
JMHO