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2009 Ford F-150 - Specs

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Engine Specs
Transmission Specs
Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions
Weights and Towing

Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.

Powertrain / Chassis
Powertrain	4.6L 2V V-8	4.6L 3V EFI V-8	5.4L 3V Triton V-8
Engine Type	V-8 iron block, aluminum heads	V-8 iron block, aluminum heads	V-8 iron block, aluminum heads
Bore/Stroke	3.55 x 3.54 in.	3.55 x 3.55 in.	3.55 x 4.16 in
Displacement	281 cu in, 4606 cc	281 cu in, 4606 cc	330 cu in, 5400 cc
Compression Ratio	9.4:1	9.8:1	9.8:1
Fuel Injection	Sequential multi-port electronic	Sequential multi-port electronic	Sequential multi-port electronic
Valvetrain	SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder	SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder	SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder, Variable Camshaft Timing
Power	248 hp @4,750 rpm	292 hp @ 5,700 rpm	320 hp @ 5,000 rpm* /310 hp@ 5,000 rpm
Torque	294 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm	320 lb.-ft. @4,000 rpm	390 lb.-ft @ 3,500 rpm* /365 lb.-ft @3,500 rpm
Oil Capacity	6 qt	6 qt	7 qt
Coolant Capacity	19.7 qt	20.0 qt	20.7 qt
Transmission Type	4-speed automatic O/D (4R75E)	6-speed automatic overdrive (6R80E)	6-speed automatic overdrive (6R80)
Gear Ratios	4-speed automatic O/D	6-speed automatic O/D	6-speed automatic O/D
1st	2.48:1	4.17:1	4.17:1
2nd	1.56:1	2.34:1	2.34:1
3rd	1.00:1	1.52:1	1.52:1
4th	0.70:	1.14:1	1.14:1
5th	-	0.86:1	0.86:1
6th	-	0.69:1	0.69:1
Reverse	2.32:1	3.40:1	3.40:1
Available Axle Ratios	3.15:1 / 3.31:1 / 3.55:1 / 3.73:1
* indicates E85 performance

Suspension		2009 Ford F-150
Front	4x2	Coil-on-shock, long-spindle double wishbone independent, stamped steel lower control arm
Front	4x4	Coil-on-shock, long-spindle double wishbone independent, stamped steel lower control arm
Rear	4x2	Hotchkiss-type non-independent live, leaf springs and outboard shock absorbers
Rear	4x4	Hotchkiss-type non-independent live, leaf springs and outboard shock absorbers

Steering	2009 Ford F-150
Type	power rack-and-pinion
Overall Ratio	20.0:1 (126-in, 133-in, 145-in wheelbase and 157-in wheelbase with Max. Trailer Tow)
Overall Ratio	17.0:1 (157-in wheelbase without trailer tow, 163-in wheelbase)
Turning circle, curb-to-curb	see Dimensions and Capacities

Brakes	2009 Ford F-150
Front	13.0-in vented disc
Rear	13.7-in vented disc
Assist Type	Vacuum, RSC

Wheels and Tires	2009 Ford F-150
Base Wheel and Tires	17-in steel, P235/70R17 (4x2) and P235/75R17 (4x4)
Largest Wheel Available and Tires	20-in aluminum, P275/55R20 AS (4x2) and P275/55R20 AT (4x4)

Fuel Economy (city / highway)	2009 Ford F-150
4x2 4.6L 2V V-8 4-spd auto	14/19
4x2 4.6L 3V V-8 6-spd auto	15/20
4x2 5.4L V-8 6-spd auto	14/20
4x2 4.6L 3V V-8 SFE	15/21
4x4 4.6L 2V V8 4-spd auto	14/18
4x4 4.6L 3V V8 6-spd auto	14/19
4x4 5.4L V8 6-spd auto	14/18

Dimensions and Capacities
	Regular Cab				SuperCab						SuperCrew
	6.5 ft.		8 ft.		5.5 ft.		6.5 ft.		8 ft.		5.5 ft.		6.5 ft.
	4x2	4x4	4x2	4x4	4x2	4x4	4x2	4x4	4x2	4x4	4x2	4x4	4x2	4x4
Exterior
Wheelbase	126.0	126.0	144.5	144.5	133.0	133.0	144.5	144.5	163.0	163.0	144.5	144.5	157.0	157.0
Overall Length	213.1	213.1	231.7	231.7	219.9	219.9	231.7	231.7	250.3	250.3	231.7	231.7	243.7	243.7
Overall Height	74.6	74.6	76.2	76.2	74.4	76.3	71.5	75.9	75.9	76.7	74.3	76.2	74.3	76.4
Overall Width (excluding mirrors)	78.9	78.9	78.9	78.9	78.9	78.9	78.9	78.9	78.9	78.9	78.9	78.9	78.9	78.9
Track Width, Front	67.0	67.0	67.0	67.0	67.0	67.0	67.0	67.0	67.0	67.0	67.0	67.0	67.0	67.0
Track Width, Rear	67.0	67.0	67.0	67.0	67.0	67.0	67.0	67.0	67.0	67.0	67.0	67.0	67.0	67.0
Cargo Box Length	78.8	78.8	97.4	97.4	67.0	67.0	78.8	78.8	97.4	97.4	67.0	67.0	78.8	78.8
Width (max) Between Wheels	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	50
Inside Box Height	22.4	22.4	22.4	22.4	22.4	22.4	22.4	22.4	22.4	22.4	22.4	22.4	22.4	22.4
Interior
Seating Capacity	3	3	3	3	5/6	5/6	5/6	5/6	5/6	5/6	5/6	5/6	5/6	5/6
Headroom
Front	41.0	41.0	41.0	41.0	41.0	41.0	41.0	41.0	41.0	41.0	41.0	41.0	41.0	41.0
Rear	--	--	--	--	39.7	39.7	39.7	39.7	39.7	39.7	40.3	40.3	40.3	40.3
Legroom
Front	41.4	41.4	41.4	41.4	41.4	41.4	41.4	41.4	41.4	41.4	41.4	41.4	41.4	41.4
Rear	--	--	--	--	33.4	33.4	33.4	33.4	33.4	33.4	43.5	43.5	43.5	43.5
Hiproom
Front	60.5	60.5	60.5	60.5	60.5	60.5	60.5	60.5	60.5	60.5	60.5	60.5	60.5	60.5
Rear	--	--	--	--	66.6	66.6	66.6	66.6	66.6	66.6	64.6	64.6	64.6	64.6
Shoulder room
Front	66.6	66.6	66.6	66.6	66.6	66.6	66.6	66.6	66.6	66.6	65.9	65.9	65.9	65.9
Rear	--	--	--	--	65.8	65.8	66.8	66.8	66.8	66.8	65.6	65.6	65.6	65.6
Fuel Capacity (gal)	26.0 gal Std 36 opt	26.0 gal Std 36 opt	26.0 gal Std 36 opt	26.0 gal Std 36 opt	26.0 gal Std 36 opt	26.0 gal Std 36 opt	26.0 gal Std 36 opt	36.0 gal Std --	26.0 gal Std 36 opt	36.0 gal Std --	26.0 gal Std 36 opt	36.0 gal Std --	26.0 gal Std 36 opt	36.0 gal Std --
Turning Circle, Curb-To-Curb (ft)	41.7	41.7	47.0	47.0	43.5	43.5	47.0	47.0	52.3	52.3	47.0	47.0	50.4	50.4
All Dimensions are in inches unless otherwise noted.

Weight and Towing (Pounds)
	Regular Cab				SuperCab						SuperCrew
	126"WB		145"WB		133"WB		145"WB		163"WB		145"WB		157"WB
	4x2	4x4	4x2	4x4	4x2	4x4	4x2	4x4	4x2	4x4	4x2	4x4	4x2	4x4
Weight (lbs.)
Base Curb Weight
4.6L 2V	4743	4971	4843	5092	4985	5317	5067	5384	—	—	5156	—	5289	—
4.6L 3V	—	5011	4903	5142	5042	5367	5127	5434	—	—	5186	5546	5319	5596
5.4L	—	5103	4985	5231	5162	5507	5210	5493	—	—	5314	5628	5391	5683
5.4L HD pkg	—	—	5135	5436	—	—	—	—	5516	5820	—	—	—	—
Payload Capacity
4.6L 2V	1650	1620	1850	1800	1460	1320	1580	1410	—	—	1590	—	1450	—
4.6L 3V	—	1680	1890	1850	1450	1370	1620	1460	—	—	1660	1340	1520	1340
5.4L	—	1610	2010	1910	1480	1380	1730	1650	—	—	1730	1510	1650	1460
5.4L HD pkg	—	—	3030	2700	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
GVWR
4.6L 2V	6450	6650	6750	6950	6500	6700	6700	6850	—	—	6800	—	6800	—
4.6L 3V	—	6750	6850	7050	6550	6800	6800	6950	—	—	6900	6950	6900	7000
5.4L	—	6800	7050	7200	6700	6950	7000	7200	—	—	7100	7200	7100	7200
5.4L HD pkg	—	—	8200	8200	—	—	—	—	8200	8200	—	—	—	—

Conventional Towing - Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight Ratings (lbs.)
			Regular Cab 4x2		Regular Cab 4x4		SuperCab 4x2			SuperCab 4x4			SuperCrew 4x2		SuperCrew 4x4/AWD
ENGINE	AXLE RATIO	MAX. GCWR (LBS.)	126" WB	145" WB	126" WB	145" WB	133" WB	145" WB	163" WB	132.5" WB	144.5" WB	163" WB	145" WB	157" WB	145" WB	157" WB
4.6L EFI 2V V-8 Automatic	3.55	10600	5400	5500	—	—	5200	5300	—	—	—	—	5200	5100	—	—
4.6L EFI 2V V-8 Automatic	3.73	11100	5900	6000	5700	5800	5700	5800	—	5400	5500	—	5700	5600	—	—
4.6L 3V V-8 Automatic	3.15	13000	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	7500	—	—	—
	3.31	13500	—	8000	—	—	7800	8200	—	—	—	—	8100	8000	—	—
	3.55	14900	—	8400	7700	7800	8200	9500	—	7500	7900	—	9500	9300	7800	7600
	3.73	15100	—	—	8000	8200	—	—	—	8000	9400	—	—	—	9300	9200
5.4L 3-Valve Triton V-8 Automatic	3.15	14000	—	8000	—	—	7800	8600	—	—	—	—	8500	8400	—	—
	3.31	14000	—	—	7700	7800	—	—	—	7600	8300	—	—	—	8200	8100
	3.55	15500	—	8900	8600	9500	8600	9800	—	8400	9700	—	9800	9700	9700	9600
	3.73	17100	—	—	8600	9500	—	11300	—	8400	11200	—	11300	11300	11200	11100
5.4L 3-Valve Triton V-8 Automatic w/HD	3.73	17100	—	11300	—	11300	—	—	11300	—	—	11000	—	—	—	—

Note: Maximum loaded trailer weights shown. The combined weight of the towing vehicle (including hitch, passenger, cargo) and the loaded trailer must not exceed the Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR).

Note: See RV and Trailer Towing Guide for requirements, restrictions and 5th-wheel towing.

Specifications subject to change.

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