2009 Ford F-150 Review Summary & Specs
Styleside Short Bed Regular Cab Pickup
Redesigned for 2009.
Summary & Specs
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The all-new Ford F-150 delivers a strong combination of style, interior comfort, performance, ride and hauling ability. With multiple choices in trim, drivetrains and body styles, there's an F-150 for every type of pickup owner.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent G.R. Whale reported from Los Angeles after his test drive of several 2009 F-150 models.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Pickups |
| Editor |
G.R. Whale |
| Model Lineup |
Ford F-150 XL Regular Cab 2WD standard bed ($21,095); STX SuperCab 4WD Flareside ($27,245); XLT SuperCab 2WD long bed ($28,785); FX4 SuperCab standard bed ($33,930) Lariat SuperCrew 2WD standard bed ($35,145); King Ranch SuperCrew 4WD short bed ($41,985); Platinum SuperCrew 4WD standard bed ($43,885) |
| Engines (standard) |
5.4-liter sohc 24-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
6-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) |
248-hp 4.6-liter sohc 16-valve V8; 292-hp 4.6-liter sohc 24-valve V8; 310-hp 5.4-liter sohc 24-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) |
4-speed automatic; 6-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
ABS, smart front airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
traction control, reverse sensing system, rearview camera |
| Basic Warranty |
3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Kansas City, Missouri; Dearborn, Michigan |
| Manufacturer Phone |
800-392-FORD |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.ford.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$21,095 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Ford F-150 SuperCrew Lariat 4x2 short bed ($34,845) |
| Standard Equipment |
air conditioning, 5.4-liter V8, 6-speed automatic, P265/60R18 tires, power steering, power disc brakes, power windows, power locks, cruise control, AM/FM/CD, remote keyless entry, leather 40/20/40 split bench power front seats w/lumbar |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
limited-slip rear differential ($300); Sony navigation radio ($2,430); power sliding rear window ($250); Lariat Plus package ($795); trailer brake controller ($230) |
| Destination Charge |
975 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Price as Tested |
$39,825 |
| Layout |
rear-wheel drive |
| Horse Power |
310 @ 5000 |
| Torque |
365 @ 3500 |
| Fuel Economy |
14/20 |
| Wheelbase |
148.5 |
| Length/Width/Height |
231.7/78.9/74.3 |
| Track Front/Rear |
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| Turning Radius |
47.0 |
| Seating Capacity |
6 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
41.0/60.5/41.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
40.3/64.3/43.5 |
| Trunk Volume |
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| Payload |
1730 |
| Towing Capacity |
8500 |
| Front Suspension |
independent, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension |
live axle, leaf springs |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Curb Weight |
5314 |
| Stock Tires |
P265/60R18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
vented disc/vented disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity |
26.0 |