New 2009 Ford F-150: More "Smart Features"

Ford researchers spent thousands of hours listening to truck buyers to gain inspiration for a host of smart new features for the 2009 Ford F-150.
The F-150's pickup box is made more accessible with such new features as Ford's industry-exclusive Tailgate and Box Side Steps, Stowable Bed Extender, and Cargo Management System.
The same kind of logic drove the team to include other clever features on the truck, including Ford's Easy Fuel Capless Fuel-Filler System. When fueling is completed and the nozzle is removed, the system automatically seals shut, reducing emissions.
An all V-8 engine lineup delivers a fleet-average 1 mpg improvement in fuel economy versus the outgoing F-Series. Diesel and EcoBoost gas turbo direct engines are planned for F-150 in 2010 as well.
The vision for Ford's truck team was clear: Redesign America's favorite truck inside and out to give customers unrivaled capability, unprecedented choice and a host of smart, game-changing features. In all, more than 1,000 Ford engineers, designer, researchers and others worked together to develop the new 2009 F-150.

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• Stowable
• Extender
• Cargo
• Auto
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[diegoford21]

i love Ford motor company

[Raptor05121]

i really like the steps and the tailgate assist. maybe one day i'll be able to own one!

[Raptor05121]

just ask the guys in point barrow, alaska with the 08 F-250 when Ford sent them as courtesy test vehicles. last i heard they were great, the guys were fighting about who got to drive next, lol. can also bee seen on the tv series "ice road truckers"

[PHOOBEAR22]

this thing is absolutley beautiful.

[tictac713]

a whole lot of kickin!

[countrykid1640]

u got that right

[countrykid1640]

kick ass truck...Ford #1

[strixt]

The Fors is just one focus group away from being a vanity room. Do you want it to powder your nose too?

[jeffsmonte]

Ive had those power steps for over 2 years now on my merc mountaineer. Believe me they do work in freezing conditions with snow and ice and salt stuck to em. I live in the north east, and they have never had a problem.

[mgrewal52]

I dont like the chrome strip on the back interior is amazing though and cool gadgets like those steps