The 2009 E-150 is an important vehicle to Ford for the standard cargo van market segment. The Base is a member of a series of three trim levels for the E-150 which include Base, XL, and XLT. The three-door van with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Ford. There is strong competition from vehicles from Toyota.

2009 Ford E-150 Base Specs

The E-150 Base 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.

The E-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 gear-style configuration. The van uses coil and leaf springs front and rear respectively.

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.

Statistics

The dimensions of the E-150 Base are inches wide by inches long. It sits inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 3 doors. The wheelbase of allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

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 original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was an industry-average price when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 3-door Standard Cargo Van.

MPG Ratings

The 2009 E-150 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is below average for a standard cargo van van.

In 2008 and 2009 the E-150 Base was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.

Parting Shots

The 2009 model year was very successful for the Ford E-150. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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Tags: 3-Door, Base, Ford E-150, Standard Cargo Van, United States market

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