2009 Ford F-150: The New Benchmark in the Full-Size Pickup Segment
The vision of the Ford truck team was clear: to redesign America’s favorite truck inside and out to offer customers unmatched capability, unprecedented choice and a host of game-changing smart features. The result is the new 2009 Ford F-150, the new benchmark in the full-size pickup truck segment from the truck industry leader, which has built more than 33 million F-Series trucks since 1948.
The Ford Trucks team took a holistic, 360-degree approach to revamping the new 2009 F-150, from its segment-first features to the rugged new exterior highlighted by a dramatic three-bar grille and roomier interior, flexible and refined, to the unparalleled choice of cabin styles and trim levels, including a new Platinum Series that redefines truck luxury. Under the hood, the new F-150 will be powered by three modern V-8 engines, mated to either a 4-speed automatic transmission or a new fuel-efficient 6-speed.
The improvements are just as spectacular under the sheet metal. A new, lighter-weight, high-strength chassis is the backbone that enables this rugged truck to deliver more horsepower, better fuel economy and safety, and additional payload and towing capacity.
A suite of high-tech features ensures that the F-150 is surefooted and secure under all driving and loading conditions. The new F-150 offers segment-first standard AdvanceTrac with RSC (Roll Stability Control) and Trailer Sway Control, plus available rearview camera assist, as well as the industry’s first integrated Trailer Brake Controller. segment in light-duty trucks.
The interior of the new 2009 F-150 SuperCrew offers more usable space to move more people and gear thanks to a 6-inch stretch that improves rear-seat legroom and cargo capacity. A mechanically articulated second-row seat lifts up and out of the way. Combined with a truly flat load floor, the feature gives the new SuperCrew a class-leading 57.6 cubic feet of space behind the front seats and can accommodate items up to 47.9 inches tall, like a flat-screen TV. to be transported from the electronics store. to home.
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