2009 Ford F-150 First Drive

hades · 11-08-2008, 01:15 AM

Yup. You read it right. I read this article in edmunds.com. Here's an excerpt...

Based on our one-day drive on and around Ford's proving grounds in Romeo, Michigan, we can say the 2009 Ford F-150 is a fine entry in the pickup truck market that will grab at least its share of the projected 1.6 million sales in the pickup segment this year. (At 1.6 million units, the pickup market is down nearly a million from its peak in 2004, which should explain some of the sniping and back-biting as everyone squabbles over the scraps.)

First off, Ford gets to say that its entire lineup of 2009 F-150s — from the lowliest work truck with a standard cab to the Lincoln-style Platinum-edition luxury truck — is powered by a V8.

The 4.2-liter V6 bites the dust for '09 and is replaced by last year's midlevel engine — the 4.6-liter V8 with two valves per cylinder. This engine makes 248 horsepower and 294 pound-feet of torque. Of course, we had to specifically ask Ford officials for a drive of the base-model F-150 equipped with this engine. Once they dug one up and we drove it, we found out why it wasn't part of the regular test-drive program. Trying to move 2.5 tons of truck, the base V8 has its work cut out for it, especially with a four-speed automatic transmission (no manual transmission is offered). This engine might not be a V6, but it isn't much of a V8, either.

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**Sunk** · 11-08-2008, 03:35 AM

That thing is pretty fugly.

85_Ranger4x4 · 11-08-2008, 11:10 AM

Pretty sad when they think 250hp is underpowered for a base half ton truck...

Most versions of the new F-150 I don't care for, but I do like the FX4 version.

rusty ol ranger · 11-09-2008, 08:11 AM

Ugly.

Are they going to have a an actual regular cab, or that ugly as hell half ass club cab thing?

later,
Dustin

pacodiablo · 11-09-2008, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by rusty ol ranger

Ugly.

Are they going to have a an actual regular cab, or that ugly as hell half ass club cab thing?

later,
Dustin

Yep, they ditched the mini doors on regular cabs.

rusty ol ranger · 11-09-2008, 10:24 AM

Good.

Now if they'd bring back the 300 and 351 (Screw the 302) with a decent 4sp and a good manual shift transfer case id be in line for one tomorrow.

later,
Dustin

Dusty_Ranger · 11-09-2008, 10:39 AM

i hate the grill and lack of front bumper god i do like there sales rep dude bashing the rear coil dodge and the wimpy toyota hahah

i dont want to get flamed for this but i do like the new dodge grill on there fullsize trucks tho

krugford · 11-09-2008, 11:19 AM

I like the new F150s. If I had another house payment laying around every month, I'd pick one up.

I'm still out on the rear coil springs on the Dodge, no reason it could work just as well if properly designed, it's just....different. I mean, you get a four-link + panhard bar from the factory? Think of the possibilities.

AustinJ427 · 11-09-2008, 04:18 PM

you realize you said "dodge" and "properly designed" in the same sentence

krugford · 11-09-2008, 08:12 PM

Well, I did say "IF" properly designed. Time will tell.

exbass94 · 11-09-2008, 08:30 PM

I like it. I think it looks a lot better than the current generation F150s.

85_Ranger4x4 · 11-10-2008, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Dusty_Ranger

i hate the grill and lack of front bumper god i do like there sales rep dude bashing the rear coil dodge and the wimpy toyota hahah

i dont want to get flamed for this but i do like the new dodge grill on there fullsize trucks tho

I also like the duals out the back, that has been an option that has been a long time coming.

The thing I don't like about the coils is you have to get the ones that are just right for what you do. If you just putt around empty you have to get one set, and if you actually need heavy springs once you are in for a surpise...

11-08-2008, 01:15 AM	#1
hades Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 95 Rep Power: 11 iTrader: (0)	2009 Ford F-150 First Drive Yup. You read it right. I read this article in edmunds.com. Here's an excerpt... Based on our one-day drive on and around Ford's proving grounds in Romeo, Michigan, we can say the 2009 Ford F-150 is a fine entry in the pickup truck market that will grab at least its share of the projected 1.6 million sales in the pickup segment this year. (At 1.6 million units, the pickup market is down nearly a million from its peak in 2004, which should explain some of the sniping and back-biting as everyone squabbles over the scraps.) First off, Ford gets to say that its entire lineup of 2009 F-150s — from the lowliest work truck with a standard cab to the Lincoln-style Platinum-edition luxury truck — is powered by a V8. The 4.2-liter V6 bites the dust for '09 and is replaced by last year's midlevel engine — the 4.6-liter V8 with two valves per cylinder. This engine makes 248 horsepower and 294 pound-feet of torque. Of course, we had to specifically ask Ford officials for a drive of the base-model F-150 equipped with this engine. Once they dug one up and we drove it, we found out why it wasn't part of the regular test-drive program. Trying to move 2.5 tons of truck, the base V8 has its work cut out for it, especially with a four-speed automatic transmission (no manual transmission is offered). This engine might not be a V6, but it isn't much of a V8, either. Read more __________________ For CRE, click
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rusty ol ranger Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Year: 1987 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Posts: 1,401 Rep Power: 14 iTrader: (0)	Ugly. Are they going to have a an actual regular cab, or that ugly as hell half ass club cab thing? later, Dustin __________________ A truck without an 8ft bed? It isnt a truck, its a glorified four wheeler! *Big Cubes, Big Carbs, and big cars....the american way!* 87 Ranger XLT "Rusty" 2.9\TK5sp\2wd 300K, ...not my only vehicle.
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rusty ol ranger Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Year: 1987 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Posts: 1,401 Rep Power: 14 iTrader: (0)	Good. Now if they'd bring back the 300 and 351 (Screw the 302) with a decent 4sp and a good manual shift transfer case id be in line for one tomorrow. later, Dustin __________________ A truck without an 8ft bed? It isnt a truck, its a glorified four wheeler! *Big Cubes, Big Carbs, and big cars....the american way!* 87 Ranger XLT "Rusty" 2.9\TK5sp\2wd 300K, ...not my only vehicle.
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Dusty_Ranger Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Salmo BC Canada Year: 1988 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Super Custom Posts: 822 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	i hate the grill and lack of front bumper god i do like there sales rep dude bashing the rear coil dodge and the wimpy toyota hahah i dont want to get flamed for this but i do like the new dodge grill on there fullsize trucks tho __________________ DUSTIN 86 ranger supercab 2.9, 4x4, 5spd, 3.73 L/Swinter/welded summer, 33/12.50LT15 MUD KING TIRES, dana 35, explorer spring swap front and rear, 3 inch body lift, 90+ heads, fm146, fender trim.
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krugford Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Iowa Year: 2003 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Posts: 734 Rep Power: 13 iTrader: (0)	I like the new F150s. If I had another house payment laying around every month, I'd pick one up. I'm still out on the rear coil springs on the Dodge, no reason it could work just as well if properly designed, it's just....different. I mean, you get a four-link + panhard bar from the factory? Think of the possibilities. __________________ 2003 Ranger FX4 4.0L Auto Stock with the exception of the BFBs. My CarDomain - Click Me!! "As the island of knowledge grows, so does the shoreline of the unknown"
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AustinJ427 New Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Year: 2001 Make: Ford Model: Ranger 4.0 Posts: 29 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	you realize you said "dodge" and "properly designed" in the same sentence
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krugford Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Iowa Year: 2003 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Posts: 734 Rep Power: 13 iTrader: (0)	Well, I did say "IF" properly designed. Time will tell. __________________ 2003 Ranger FX4 4.0L Auto Stock with the exception of the BFBs. My CarDomain - Click Me!! "As the island of knowledge grows, so does the shoreline of the unknown"
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exbass94 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Guilford, CT Year: 2006, 1994 Make: Ford Model: Ranger, Explorer Engine: 4.0 SOHC, 4.0 OHV Class: 4x4 Used For: Pavement Poundin' Posts: 3,076 Rep Power: 21 iTrader: (0)	I like it. I think it looks a lot better than the current generation F150s. __________________ 2006 Ford Ranger Sport 4x4 2-dr Extended Cab, 45k miles 1994 Ford Explorer Sport 2-dr 4x4, 178k miles
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