New Arrivals - 2009 F150

2009 Ford 150

The key with the new F150 is the ability to capture its core buyers who need a vehicle for the work it can do.  The new F150 is larger than the model it replaces, but it's more than just new sheet metal:  there is a new, stronger and lighter frame;  new drivelines;  new safety features;  and a long range of standard or optional features.  Most importantly, when stacked up against the competition at a hands-on demonstration of towing, hauling and handling, the new F150 makes considerable gains both on the last-generation Ford, and in most cases, on the vehicles it faces from other automakers.

The 2009 version, when properly equipped, can tow up to 6,000 lbs with the base engine, up to 9,500 lbs with the mid-range engine, and up to 11,300 lbs with the premium engine - numbers that are higher than rivals from Chevrolet, Dodge and Toyota with comparable engines.  Payload capacity also outperforms the other three companies, with a maximum 1,760 lbs in Crew Cab;  2,650 lbs in Extended Cab;  and 3,030 lbs in Regular Cab.

Trim lines are the XL, STX, XLT, the off-road FX4 and the luxury Lariat, which can be further optioned with the King Ranch or Platinum packages.  Regular Cabs come with 8 or 6.5 foot boxes;  Super Cab with 8, 6.5 or 5.5 foot boxes;  and Super Crew with 6.5 or 5.5 foot boxes.  Between cab configurations, box lengths and trim levels, there are 35 possible combinations.  (Regular Cab models will start with production in January.)   All of these ride on a fully-boxed frame that has been lightened by almost 15 lbs but strengthened with the use of high-strength steel.

Other additions include standard Advance Trac with Roll Stability Control, trailer sway control, side and curtain airbags, and Ford's new Easy Fuel capless fuel filler system (which is such a brilliant idea that you wonder why it took so long for someone to come up with it).  New avaiblable features include the equally impressive tailgate step system (first seen on the Super Duty), a box side step, a cargo management system with cleats that will  hold up audio systems, a rearview desplay to help with trailer hookup, a bed extender that folds against the box sides when not in use, and heated and cooled seats.

The interior is impressive.  The seats are supportive, the guages are easy to read, the dash vents are simple to use with gloves       

 

 

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