I have a DIBL in my 2006 F-250 since new, and the bed is still in excellent condition. The one that came from the factory in my son's Maverick is much nicer, and I don't regret getting that over the SIBL.
After 379 days we finally took delivery of our son’s Maverick...and he couldn't be happier. The folks at Waldorf Ford were top-notch and highly recommend them.
1. What I got out of his statement for the hitch was related to aftermarket hitches and the issues with the wiring they've encountered. He even backpedaled on his "#ditch the hitch" campaign.
3. NSP = Not Scheduled for Production