2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty

2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty

Ford revealed the next generation 2009 F-150 design at the North American International Auto Show in January, 2008. The truck features a larger and more flexible interior, an updated three-bar grille, and additional choices of cab styles and trim levels.

The chassis includes a lighter-weight, high strength steel for better fuel economy and safety and improved payload and towing capacity. Three engines are initially offered with the 2009 redesign: a revised 5.4 L 3-valve Triton V8 that is E85 capable with a new output rating of 320 hp (240 kW) and 395 lb·ft (536 N·m) of torque, a 292 hp (218 kW) 4.6 L 3-valve V8, and a 248 hp (185 kW) 4.6 L 2-valve V8.

The 3-valve 5.4 and 4.6 liter V8s are mated to Ford’s new 6R80E 6-speed automatic transmission while the 4R75E 4-speed automatic transmission used previously is carried over for the 2-valve 4.6 L V8.

The 4.2 L OHV V6 engine, which was previously available, has been dropped due to the closure of the Essex engine plant where it was produced. Additional engine offerings under development include a new 4.4 L diesel V8 with a projected 330 hp (250 kW) and 400 lb·ft (540 N·m) of torque and an Ecoboost gas turbocharged direct injection 3.5 L DOHC V6. The 4.4L diesel has been put on hold.

The 2009 Ford F150 features front-seat side impact airbags and Ford’s Safety Canopy System for the first and second rows as Head protection in the event of a side impact.

It will also feature Ford’s exclusive ADVANCETRAC RSC (Roll Stability Control), an Electronic Stability control and anti-rollover safety feature also available in other Ford vehicles, from the Fusion to the Expedition.

Beginning in 2009, manual transmissions will no longer be available in the F-150 and will only be equipped with automatics. Manual transmissions will continue to be available in the F-250/F-350 Super duty pickups.

2009 was the last year when FLARESIDE Box was available, and the last year when the 17″ wheels for the FX4 Off-Road were available. In 2010 The only box will be STYLESIDE, and the base wheels for FX4 will be 18″.

Safety

The F-150 comes standard with Electronic Stability Control, front and rear row side curtain airbags, and front row torso side airbags.

In IIHS crash tests the F150 received the Good overall score in both front and side impact tests and was given the Top Safety Pick award.