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The Ford E-150 XL for 2009: Improving on 2008

The E-150 XL is equipped with a Ford 4.6 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Triton engine is mated to a Ford 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The E-150 comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The van uses coil front springs and leaf in the rear.

Vehicle Statistics

The E-150 is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.

There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The listed retail price in 2009 (MSRP) was an industry-average price, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is on target the industry average price for a three-door Standard Passenger Van.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2009 E-150 is a traditional SFI, running on FLEX fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.

The E-150 XL 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 van, this was exceptional.

We Think...

The 2008 model began the promise of the Ford E-150. The 2009 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Ford hopes that the E-150 XL will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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One Response to “The Ford E-150 XL for 2009: Improving on 2008”

  1. Paul Smith says:

    There’s no doubt that Ford is up to it’s old tricks with the E-150? I’m hoping next year’s example is improved.

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