A Better 2008’s Model: The Ford F-150 for 2009
The Ford F-150 is a 4-door truck available at your Ford dealer. The F-150 came in seven configurations: FX4, King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, STX, XL, and XLT. The Lariat configuration is powered by the 5.4-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 23 highway miles and 17 city. The F-150 competes in the Crew Cab Pickup market segment, in direct competition with Honda.
Under the Hood
Standard equipment in the F-150 for 2008 and 2009 includes the 5.4 liter engine by Ford, weighing in at 8 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 6-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the Triton engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Crew Cab Pickup arena.
The F-150 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The truck uses coil and leaf springs front and rear respectively.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the F-150 Lariat are inches wide by inches long. It sits inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The listed retail price in 2009 (MSRP) was an industry-high price, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Crew Cab Pickup.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2009 F-150 is a SFI design, using FLEX fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.
The F-150 Lariat received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a flex-powered green truck, this was exceptional.
We Think...
The 2009 model year was telling year for the Ford F-150. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Lariat version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
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