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Specifications & Summary
Summary
After a few days spent with Ford's 2009 F-150 Lariat SuperCrew 4X2, we'd say the future looks bright for this full-size pickup truck. Granted, the market for light-duty trucks is shrinking, fuel economy concerns continue to push buyers into smaller vehicles, and the competition has improved markedly. But, with its comfortable ride, class-leading capability, and innovative features, the new Ford F-150 is poised to defend its best-selling turf, especially as heavy-duty truck owners move down. The larger SuperCrew cab should be seriously considered by those who want to maximize interior room and comfort, but our Lariat disappointed with hard plastics in the wrong places Its nearly-$40,000 price tag, and the fact it's now lost in a lineup filled with well-equipped XLTs and luxurious King Ranch and Platinum models didn't help either.
Most importantly, if a 2009 Ford F-150 is in your future, make sure it comes equipped with the new six-speed transmission – that bit of hardware makes the most of available power and helps to transform the driving experience.
Specifications
2009 Ford F-150 Lariat SuperCrew 4X2
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Price as Tested (w/ $975 destination):
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$39,340
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Major Options:
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3.55 Limited Slip Axle ($300), Sony Six-Disc CD Changer ($435), Chrome Step Bar ($495), Power Sliding Rear Window ($250), Lariat Plus Package ($795), Tailgate Step ($350), Heated/Cooled Front Seats ($895)
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Engine:
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5.4-liter V-8
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Horsepower:
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310 hp @ 5,000 rpm
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Torque:
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365 lb.-ft. @ 3,500 rpm
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Transmission:
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Six-speed automatic
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Curb Weight:
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5,314 lbs.
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EPA Fuel Economy:
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14 city/20 hwy
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Length:
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231.7 in.
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Width:
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78.9 in.
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Wheelbase:
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144.5 in.
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Height:
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74.3 in.
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Leg Room (front/rear):
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41.4 in./ 43.5 in.
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Head Room (front/rear):
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41.0 in./ 40.3 in.
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Max. Seating Capacity:
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Six
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Max. Payload:
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1,730 lbs.
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Max. Towing Capacity:
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9,800 lbs.
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By Thom Blackett
Photo credit: Ford
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