There are days I lament the passing of Ford's very serious
muscle truck, the Lightning. SVT's supercharged F-150 could
spark up a smile as easily as it melted through tire tread.
Since it's demise, tamer, more stylish editions have filled the
gap. The latest to visit the Truck Trend garage is the 2008
F-150 Foose Edition. It's two-tone treatment and refined styling
cues set it apart from the monochromatic Roush and Saleen
offerings. Foose's design uses a silver and red over black
graphic treatment to complement the new body kit. The absence of
the traditional non-functional hood scoop is immediately
apparent. Foose penned a tight yet aggressive front clip that
incorporates Silverado SS-style air inlets in the lower fascia.
The billet grille inserts are subdued and tasteful. The custom
22-in. forged wheels speak a little louder to its performance
oriented nature. As on all F-150 special editions, there are
plenty of visual reminders, decals and plaques, about whose
package this is. On the tailgate the sweeping