Ford has released the 2009 Ford F-150, which has faced delay after delay thanks to dwindling truck demand among consumers. The once dominant F-150 now has plenty of competition from Toyota, Dodge, and General Motors, which all have newer models available, and Ford has responded to such demand with the new F-150 and its substantial improvements.
As the best selling truck in the country, the Ford F-150 has big shoes to fill upon a new redesign. Trucks account for about half of Ford’s profits, which is also why decreased truck sales have hit Ford especially hard. The latest Ford F-150 is available in regular cab, SuperCab, and a SuperCrew cab with a variety of bed configurations. Going up against competition such as the Toyota Tundra, Nissan Titian, Dodge Ram and Chevrolet Silverado isn’t going to be easy, but all are struggling in convincing American drivers to buy one considering the aversion to full size trucks and SUVs. That being said, Ford Dealer Denver expects strong demand as Denver has plenty of truck demand even while truck sales elsewhere are down.
One of the biggest improvements for the Ford F-150 is fuel economy. Ford has improved fuel efficiency by about 8 percent overall, while also maintaining class-leading towing and hauling capacities. With Trailer Sway Control and Roll Stability Control, safety also remained a high priority for Ford engineers. With dealers such as Dodge Philadelphia PA promoting the the safety of the Ram, which has also been updated recently, this should help dealers show-off the value of the new F-150.
Inside the new Ford F-150, drivers will also enjoy new features such as the Microsoft Sync infotainment system, new navigation system, and premium Sony audio, which Auffenberg Ford believes will help the new F-150 standout among potential truck buyers. There are also plenty of other small features that make the new Ford F-150 a competitive truck that will appeal to a broad segment of buyers as Commercial Trucks Richmond expects some commercial buyers to be driven to the F-150. The dash also provides a hint of luxury with ample room upfront and in back.
Powering the 2009 Ford F-150 is a 5.4-liter Triton V8 that delivers 320 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque and can also operate on either gasoline or E85 ethanol, which Richmond Mustang Dealer says should provide more than enough power for any F-Series buyer. The engine can achieve 14 mpg in city driving and 20 mpg on the highway with the two-wheel drive model. The engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission which has the ability to shift accordingly when ascending or descending hills or mountain roads. For the 2010 model, an EcoBoost gas-turbo engine will also be available on the F-150.
Although the Ford F-150 will surely appeal to die-hard Ford truck fans, there are many buyers that will not be convinced according to some Salinas CA Ford buyers. After all, with gas prices high and the economy weak, the need for pickup trucks for those who don’t haul anything or actually need them is no longer a popular buying habit. Despite the vast improvements to the new F-150, Nashville Used Cars still expects to have strong demand for the pre-owned F-150 trucks as they currently can be had with outstanding savings.
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