2009 Ford Super Duty - A Truck with Just the Right Name
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The Ford Super Duty line of heavy-duty pickup trucks is built to work and is considered to be one of America’s best and capable work trucks. Depending on the model it can haul from one to three tons. It can tow from three tons to more than 12 tons. And the Super Duty can carry six passengers with plenty of interior cargo space too. For the 2008 model year the truck was redesign throughout. For 2009 the changes include new trims and equipment. When speaking about the handling abilities of the Ford Super Duty you must remember it is all relevant. Yes, it drives like a truck and a big truck at that, but when the Super Duty got a re-engineered suspension last year, it got an even smoother and more controlled ride than before. All F-Series Super Duty models are built at Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Ky.
New for 2009
There are new standard features and two new packages - a Cabela's FX4 for the outdoor enthusiast and for the first time, a Harley-Davidson F-450 pickup. The F-450 is sort of a Super Duty, a factory medium-duty big truck in pickup guise. New 'Built Ford Tough' factory-applied spray-in bedliner, available for 2009, delivers exceptional weather resistance and protection against gouging, scratching, cracking and chipping. Ford Work Solutions is a collection of industry-first, affordable technologies available on 2009 F-Series Super Duty XL, XLT and FX4 trucks that will provide customers connectivity, flexibility and security to better run key aspects of their business - from their Ford truck, even on the job site. For new standard features the XL trim now comes standard with air conditioning, Securilock and manual trailer tow mirrors. The XLT, a step up from the XL, now has power-heated trailer tow mirrors, privacy glass, integrated trailer brake controller, remote keyless entry and Securilock as standard features. The FX4 adds standard PowerScope™ integrated power-fold, power-telescoping mirrors, power seats, privacy glass, integrated trailer brake controller, captain's chairs and SIRIUS satellite radio. The Lariat adds all of the new FX4 standard content as well as the reverse camera system, a power sliding rear window, heated seats, molded running boards and SYNC, Ford's industry-first, voice-activated hands-free communications and entertainment system.
Inside the 2009 Super Duty
Ford's Sync voice-activated hands-free communications and entertainment system is available on 2009 Super Duty models. The door pockets, glovebox, and console will hold more stuff than you would ever need. Ford is further expanding its 'smart' features for truck customers by equipping its trucks with new technologies that make staying connected and getting the job done easier. SYNC is Ford's industry-first, voice-activated hands-free system that fully integrates mobile phones and most media players into the vehicle using Bluetooth technology and USB connectivity. Ford Work Solutions, a collection of industry-exclusive technologies for F-Series trucks and commercial E-Series vans will help make business owners more productive and successful. There is an in-dash computer powered by Microsoft Auto that provides full high-speed Internet access via the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network and navigation by Garmin. It's the first broadband-capable in-dash computer in production. It features available wireless accessories including a mouse and printer. This system allows customers to print invoices and access and send documents stored on their home or office computer networks - right on the job site.
Super Duty Design
The 2009 Ford Super Duty comes in long list of configurations, with four trim levels, four weight divisions, two box sizes (6.75 feet, 8 feet), with the majority available in two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. Buyers get a choice of 6.75- or 8-foot long boxes on all but the Regular Cab, which only gets the long box. Four wheel drive is optional across the range. The F-250 is available with Single Rear Wheels only: to get a dually, you need to move up to the F-350.
Ford Power
The Super duty has a variety of engine choices: a 5.4 liter V8, a 6.8 Liter V10 and a 6.4 liter diesel. Each engine offers a six-speed manual transmission or an optional TorqShift five-speed automatic transmission with Tow/Haul mode. When properly equipped the F-250 can tow 12,500 lbs. or carry a payload of 3,170 lbs. The F-250 offers unique amenities such as a supplemental heater, folding tailgate step and a trailer brake controller. Three engine options exist, and they're all serious powerplants. The standard engine is a 5.4 liter V8 that pumps out 300 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 365 lb-ft at 3,750 rpm. It is hitched to a six-speed manual transmission with a five-speed TorqShift automatic as an option. The next step up is a 6.8 liter V10 engine that cranks out 362 hp at 4,750 rpm and 457 lb-ft at 3,750 rpm. This powerplant is only available with a five-speed TorqShift automatic. There is also a 6.4 liter Power Stroke diesel. It is billed as the most powerful Ford pickup diesel engine ever, thanks to its twin turbochargers. It makes 350 hp at 3,000 rpm.
2009 Special Models and Features
Cabela’s FX4
Cabela's FX4 package is offered for 2009. With F-Series serving as the official truck of Cabela's for the past 7 years - and trucks prominently placed at stores nationwide and featured in Cabela's publications and TV programming - there's no more authentic way to connect with customers. The Cabela's FX4 package for 2009 features a unique two-tone paint scheme in five colors: Ebony, Oxford White, Forest Green Metallic, Royal Red Metallic and Silver Metallic. Each is contrasted with Sterling Grey Metallic lower body accents, running boards and wheel lip moldings, finished off with custom mud flaps and unique Cabela's badging.
The interior features standard cloth seats with the Cabela's logo or available aniline leather seats with a unique two-tone embossed grain pattern. The center stack is finished with a dark Paldeo wood appliqué. All-weather floor mats also wear the Cabela's logo.
Harley-Davidson F-450
As with the still available F-250/350 SRW models, each individually numbered Harley-Davidson™ F-450 features a unique blue-flame paint scheme that starts at the side vents and runs down to the box side of the truck. The flame design scheme is carried through to the interior gauges in the instrument panel. The custom-perforated black leather-wrapped seats, door panels and center console cover reveal blue leather underneath giving the same blue-flame effect as the exterior. Harley-Davidson™ badges are visible on the fenders and tailgate, along with "Harley-Davidson" script located on the box side.
Tough Bed
Ford is offering Tough Bed, a unique, military-grade, factory-installed, spray-in bed liner for the first time on the 2009 F-Series Super Duty. Tough Bed exceeds the standards of today's typical aftermarket spray-in bedliner solutions. This military-grade coating has been through the government's toughest blast mitigation testing to determine whether the material can with stand the force of a bomb blast. It has performed equal to or better than other protective coating systems at one-third the thickness. Tough Bed does not compromise Super Duty's class-leading cargo capacity or the installation of aftermarket assets such as tool boxes, tonneau covers and truck caps. Its uniformly textured surface also helps minimize load slippage while delivering an exceptionally clean appearance.
Safety Features
Safety equipment that comes standard on all models includes antilock brakes, dual front airbags, adjustable height outboard belt anchors, and child-seat LATCH anchors; a passenger airbag deactivation switch is provided on Regular Cab and SuperCab models. Go to Ford's Official Super Duty site to learn more.
