2009 Ford F-150 Live Photos and Info

[F250Wildman]

Check out the '09 on www.trucktrend.com. The 6.2 will come out with the release of the new H-D Truck the 5,4 will 310 H.P. and 6-speed auto

[boxcar1974]

Originally Posted by SUPERDUTY_08

I personally think ford wasted their time and money on this one. Whats with those stupid headlights? Not sure if I like the tail lights either. The interior is great, I love that. For a company that needs this truck to be the best to stay on top, I think they could have done better. It doesn't look much different than the current model except for the stupid headlights they stole of an EDGE and a bigger square grille.

I tend to agree. Why do all fords seem to always look the same. Not a fan of the headlights and the tailings with the chrome is cheezy.

[idealtrucks]

The taillights with the chrome is one of the things I like about it. I think thats something they should have always done, like they used to.

[SUPERDUTY_08]

One more thing to add. Has anybody noticed that the hood looks almost like the new chevy trucks? Almost the same lines. The pic on www.trucktrend.com shows it real well. I think dodge did a better job with the styling of their new RAM, This is comming from a Ford guy.

[rk2girls]

Originally Posted by F250Wildman

Check out the '09 on www.trucktrend.com. The 6.2 will come out with the release of the new H-D Truck the 5,4 will 310 H.P. and 6-speed auto

Wouldn't trust truck trend any further than I could throw them on the 6.2 relaese or the 5.4 numbers........

[2veloce]

Ok I like the new look and chiseled lines…now we have a big daddy look of the Ford Explorer…but other than catch-up on electronic toys and maybe a better interior…. what does this truck offer that supports all the “marketing hype?????

The marketing brochure reads like the 60”s…new and improved…improved what?

[CurtisLoew]

Originally Posted by SUPERDUTY_08

One more thing to add. Has anybody noticed that the hood looks almost like the new chevy trucks? Almost the same lines. The pic on www.trucktrend.com shows it real well. I think dodge did a better job with the styling of their new RAM, This is comming from a Ford guy.

which ram the 08 or 09?

[JalopnikMatt]

As Ken can tell you from his experience with past NAIAS, it's a crazy experience (we'll have pictures of Dr. Z pouring me a pint of Bass tomorrow) and I've just gotten back to the hotel and I thought I'd answer some of your previous questions about the Ford. I'd mention there are new photos up in the 2009 Ford F-150 post (well, new this morning)

1. Stepside?

I wouldn't rule it out completely, and i didn't ask directly (i'll try tomorrow) but none of them out there were stepsides, and they had the full model range.

2. Towing (this, i think was from the other thread)

They're actually having a contest whereby the person to correctly guess the towing capacity of the new F-150 gets the first press drive of it, and someone from Ford will drive it to their doorstep anywhere in America. (If anyone has any guesses, I'd be glad to share those photos and a round of beers)

3. How does the platinum compare to the King Ranch edition?

The platinum is, on a relative scale, much nicer than the KR's. I talked with one of the designers of the line's interiors and he walked me through the living room leather seating (it does feel like those leather couches they have at Gallery Furniture in Houston), the ash wood inserts and the brushed aliminum features. It's definitely more LX than XL.

The King Ranch edition, however, feels much like the previous gen in fit and finish (though, obviously the layout is revised). The addition of SYNC, though, adds a new dimension. I had our photog (famous spy photographer Chris Doane, which is why none of the shots are blurry. I didn't take them) get some photos for everyone:

[rollerstud98]

its actually real wood instead of just plastic?

[aortizexcursion]

Originally Posted by rollerstud98

its actually real wood instead of just plastic?

If I understood correctly it is faux wood, but the aluminum is real. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Isn't Trucktrend part of Motortrend or something, their articles about the F-150 seem to be basically the same thing.

• http://www.trucktrend.com/roadtests/pickup/163_0804_2009_ford_f_150/index.html
• http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...009_ford_f_150

JalopnikMatt, do you have any more pics of the King Ranch?

[SUPERDUTY_08]

Originally Posted by CurtisLoew

which ram the 08 or 09?

The 09.....with the reverse slanted grille, sharp headlights, factory dual exhaust exiting under the rear bumper......

[biz4two]

Originally Posted by SUPERDUTY_08

I personally think ford wasted their time and money on this one. Whats with those stupid headlights? The interior is great, I love that.

After reading your post...I was thinking the exact same thing about the '08 SuperDuty. It is a total ugly duckling!

However, with the '09 F150...IMO...looks like they got the looks just right. Bold...and stylish. So when the 2010 SuperDuty gets a face-lift...I hope they move towards the F150 styling.

NICE JOB FORD!!!


biz

[tjthegreat]

thats the kind of truck you would see 25 year old girls driving

[LxMan1]

I'll keep my 01.The grill is too big!!

[tjthegreat]

would you like some 33 inch chrome rims with that