2009 Ford F-150

2009 Ford F-150 Overview

Introduction

The all new 2009 Ford F-150 pickup truck delivers outstanding performance with its distinct trim levels, equipment packages and its broad range of cab styles and pickup box configurations.

The F-150 trims consist of the rugged and reliable XL, the sporty STX, the versatile and well equipped XLT, the durable FX4 and the luxurious Lariat. Each trim boasts its own unique styling, appearance and capabilities. All 2009 F-150's come equipped with a V8 engine and an automatic transmission. A 2-valve 4.6-liter V8 is mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission, and a 3-valve 4.6-liter or 5.4-liter V8 are mated to a new 6-speed automatic transmission. The F-150's versatility offers 4x2 or 4x4 drive systems, three cab styles, various pickup box designs and a host of option groups and available features. The F-150 can be ordered in millions of combinations to suit specific needs and individual tastes. The King Ranch and the new for 2009 Platinum Edition package add to the refinement and distinctiveness of this pickup truck.

For 2009, the regular cab FX4 trim has been discontinued, and several new and innovative options have been offered. These include: pickup box side access steps, rear tailgate step, SYNC voice-activated mobile phone and digital music system, a trailer brake controller, a remote starter system and a host of useful Ford Work Solution options.

2009 Ford F-150 Safety Ratings

Overview

Anti-lock brakes

ABS brakes automatically sense when a tire has stopped rotating under extreme braking, and will modulate the brake pressure to allow the tire to rotate. This increases the vehicles ability to turn while braking.

Stability control

Stability control automatically senses when the vehicles handling limits have been exceeded and reduces engine power and/or applies select brakes to help prevent the driver from losing control of the vehicle.

Front-impact airbags

Front-impact airbags for the driver and passenger have been designed to protect the head during a frontal crash.

Side impact airbags

Side impact airbags for the front seats have been designed to protect the torso during a side impact collision.

Overhead airbags

Overhead airbags are used to protect the occupant's heads in the event of a side collision or rollover.

Pretensioners

Seatbelt pretensioners automatically tighten seatbelts to place the occupant in the optimal seating position during a collision.

Security system

The vehicle is equipped with an ignition disable device that will prevent the engine from starting if the correct original manufacturer key is not used.

IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test

IIHS rates vehicles good, acceptable, marginal, or poor based on performance in high-speed front and side crash tests plus evaluations of seat/head restraints for protection against neck injuries in rear impacts.

Rating Key

• Good

• Acceptable

• Marginal

• Poor

• Dynamic Rating
• Driver Head Protection
• Rear Passenger Head and Neck
• Overall Side
• Chest
• Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg
• Seat Head/Restraint Geometry
• Right Leg/Foot
• Overall Front
• Rear Passenger Head Protection
• Rear Passenger Torso
• Restraints
• Left Leg/Foot
• Driver Head and Neck
• Driver Torso
• Head/Neck
• Structure/safety cage
• Driver Pelvis/Leg
• Overall Rear

NHTSA Frontal Crash Test

NHTSA rates crash-tested vehicles by assigning them one to five stars, with five stars indicating the most injury protection and one star indicating the least protection.

• Driver Front:
• Passenger Front: