The new 2009 F-150 offers unsurpassed fuel economy and class-leading capability.
For the sixth consecutive year, the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) has recognized a Ford truck – the 2009 F-150 – as the one and only “Truck of Texas.” The Ford Flex and Expedition King Range received top honors as CUV and SUV of Texas, respectively. Ford swept all four vehicle-centered top honors and its lineup of trucks was named Truck Line of Texas.
Currently on sale, the new F-150 delivers a fuel economy gain that is up to 12 percent better than the prior model year on F-150 models equipped with the high-volume three-valve, 5.4-liter V-8 engine. In addition, the F-150 features a towing capacity of 11,300 pounds and hauling capacity of 3,030 pounds.
Other Ford Motor Company vehicles winning top honors in their categories at the TAWA Rodeo include:
- Best Luxury Pickup: 2009 Ford F-150 King Ranch
- Best Full-Size CUV: 2009 Ford Flex
- Best Mid-Size CUV: 2009 Mazda CX9
- Best Luxury CUV: 2009 Lincoln MKX
- Best Mid-Size SUV: 2009 Ford Explorer
- Best Heavy Duty Pickup: 2009 Ford F-350 Super Duty Cabela’s Edition
Quotes
“This is high praise, especially the coveted ‘Truck of Texas’ top prize. Texas Auto Writers are the toughest truck critics because they know firsthand and truly appreciate how core truck customers really use their pickups. We’re honored that TAWA recognizes that the new F-150 offers consumers class-leading capability, unsurpassed fuel economy and durability that shows how closely we’ve been listening to our customers for the 31 years Ford trucks have been America’s favorite.”
-Mark Fields, Ford’s President of the Americas
“We’re honored that TAWA recognizes that the new F-150 offers consumers class-leading capability, unsurpassed fuel economy and durability that shows how closely we’ve been listening to our customers for the 31 years Ford trucks have been America’s favorite. ‘Truck of Texas’ is really the most important award of its type in the industry. We love trucks down here, and we really use these vehicles everyday. And since we spend so much time in our vehicles, for us it’s not just about how the horse feels being towed, but how your butt feels sitting in the truck, too.”
-Harold Gunn, President of TAWA
Tags: F-150, Ford Explorer, Ford F-150 King Ranch, Ford F-350 Super Duty Cabela’s Edition, Ford Flex, Ford trucks, Lincoln MKX
