With the full size truck market shrinking in sales the competition is going the other direction. The 2009 F-150 still the best selling truck is looking to keep that title for awhile. It has also taken the title of Motor Trends truck of the year award. The next-gen truck has 7 new styles to choose from. The XL, STX, FX4, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch and new premium Platinum trims all have their own look to varying degrees. The new platinum package comes with 20” wheels with bright chrome grille insert to name just a few of the options.
Ford did more than give the F-150 a face lift here. The entire platform is new and boasts a fully boxed frame made of hydroformed high-strength steel. It's lighter and stronger than the current platform. Maximum towing will increase over last years numbers.11,300 lbs when properly equipped.
The engine lineup comprised entirely of V8s, as the V6 option's been dropped in favor of a 4.6L 2-valve V8 that offers more power and the same fuel economy. The mid-grade engine is a 4.6L 3-valve V8, while the 5.4L Triton V8 has been reworked to provide more power and run on E85. What's more, in the near future, Ford will offer both a diesel engine and a new EcoBoost turbocharged direct-inject V6 in the F-150. Until that time, its new all-V8 engine lineup features a fleet average 1 mpg boost in fuel economy.
The F-150's interior has also been revamped, though it was already class-leading to begin with. New additions, however, include the availability of SYNC, Sirius Travel Link and a Sony brand stereo. Perhaps the biggest news inside the F-150 is how big it's become. Ford has added a full six inches to the length of the four-door model, all of which goes to increase rear-seat legroom to limo-like lengths. The rear floor is also completely flat, which Ford boasts is perfect for carrying a large flat screen TV home from Best Buy.
For more information on the new F-150 or other vehicles go to ultimate auto advisor.
Ford did more than give the F-150 a face lift here. The entire platform is new and boasts a fully boxed frame made of hydroformed high-strength steel. It's lighter and stronger than the current platform. Maximum towing will increase over last years numbers.11,300 lbs when properly equipped.
The engine lineup comprised entirely of V8s, as the V6 option's been dropped in favor of a 4.6L 2-valve V8 that offers more power and the same fuel economy. The mid-grade engine is a 4.6L 3-valve V8, while the 5.4L Triton V8 has been reworked to provide more power and run on E85. What's more, in the near future, Ford will offer both a diesel engine and a new EcoBoost turbocharged direct-inject V6 in the F-150. Until that time, its new all-V8 engine lineup features a fleet average 1 mpg boost in fuel economy.
The F-150's interior has also been revamped, though it was already class-leading to begin with. New additions, however, include the availability of SYNC, Sirius Travel Link and a Sony brand stereo. Perhaps the biggest news inside the F-150 is how big it's become. Ford has added a full six inches to the length of the four-door model, all of which goes to increase rear-seat legroom to limo-like lengths. The rear floor is also completely flat, which Ford boasts is perfect for carrying a large flat screen TV home from Best Buy.
For more information on the new F-150 or other vehicles go to ultimate auto advisor.
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