ray101988 Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Hey. Does anyone know what changes will be on the 2009 150? any known details? any speculation? i cant wait to see it in january. im siked. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markford14 Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 January may seem early to see an 09. But rumor has it the a diesel is going to introduced into the F-150 in 2009. Not knowing the size or specs but it has been a strong topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markford14 Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 here one about the diesel idea http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/arti...1024/LATESTNEWS heres at site http://www.popularmechanics.com/blogs/auto...ws/4217385.html http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Gener...rticleId=121287 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray101988 Posted October 3, 2007 Author Share Posted October 3, 2007 (edited) By January i mean the Detriot Auto Show. I heard thats when it will be unvieled. :happy feet: I heard about a diesel too. I also heard its supose to have 300 somehting hp. Edited October 3, 2007 by ray101988 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 the truck will be in Detroit - will debut with new V6 and upgraded 5.4l. Production begins in September 2008 - 6.2l v8 added in February 2009. 3.5l Twin Force and 4.4l Diesel added September 2009. Igor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray101988 Posted October 3, 2007 Author Share Posted October 3, 2007 the truck will be in Detroit - will debut with new V6 and upgraded 5.4l. Production begins in September 2008 - 6.2l v8 added in February 2009. 3.5l Twin Force and 4.4l Diesel added September 2009. Igor ugh. so fords making us wait. does that mean that other companies will get ahead and release their diesel first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray101988 Posted October 3, 2007 Author Share Posted October 3, 2007 Do u know what v6 and what theyre doing to the 5.4? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 so fords making us wait. You should be used to it by now. That is business as usual at Ford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblood Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 You should be used to it by now. That is business as usual at Ford. We have to wait for the diesel and wait for the 6.2, problem is, the media and the public won't wait. None of it matters if the new focus design team was let loose on the F-150 though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray101988 Posted October 3, 2007 Author Share Posted October 3, 2007 We have to wait for the diesel and wait for the 6.2, problem is, the media and the public won't wait. None of it matters if the new focus design team was let loose on the F-150 though! the focus should have been done way better, but at least they didn't just do nothing. I might get one after i sell my truck so i can get better mpg since im in college and will be driving home. unless somehow i can manage to justify getting the new F-150. ill try u cant believe that. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblood Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 the focus should have been done way better, but at least they didn't just do nothing. I might get one after i sell my truck so i can get better mpg since im in college and will be driving home. unless somehow i can manage to justify getting the new F-150. ill try u cant believe that. lol Well they made improvements to the interior, I'm still waiting to see a production one cause the pre-production Focus I saw used some really cheap materials. I also don't understand why they did away with the telescoping steering wheel, that was one of the things which sold me my 02. I'd rather they have left the sheetmetal alone and just worked on the interior. I'm hoping the 09 F-150 looks incredible, and that they decide not to wait on putting the 6.2 in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 (edited) ugh. so fords making us wait. does that mean that other companies will get ahead and release their diesel first? well the 6.2l delays is the problem - Toyota and GM already have them. The diesel - Ford should still be first. the 5.4l will be the Expedition Combo with few additional HP and TQ. The V6 will be a version of the D35 - also probably matted to a 6speed. I also forgot to mention that a version of the 4.6l will also be there at debut - the Explorer combo. I believe the 4.6l will be dropped quickly after the additional engines are added - the 5.4l is here to stay for now. Igor Edited October 3, 2007 by igor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenp77 Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Igor: Have u heard anything on the plug issue on the upgraded 5.4 have they done anything to resolve it and do u know how they are getting more power out of it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray101988 Posted October 3, 2007 Author Share Posted October 3, 2007 (edited) well the 6.2l delays is the problem - Toyota and GM already have them. The diesel - Ford should still be first. the 5.4l will be the Expedition Combo with few additional HP and TQ. The V6 will be a version of the D35 - also probably matted to a 6speed. I also forgot to mention that a version of the 4.6l will also be there at debut - the Explorer combo. I believe the 4.6l will be dropped quickly after the additional engines are added - the 5.4l is here to stay for now. Igor Hey. Is there any good news? Have you heard bout anything like a hyrbrid or other ways that they might imporve the F150's mpg? Thanks. Edited October 3, 2007 by ray101988 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray101988 Posted October 3, 2007 Author Share Posted October 3, 2007 well the 6.2l delays is the problem - Toyota and GM already have them. The diesel - Ford should still be first. the 5.4l will be the Expedition Combo with few additional HP and TQ. The V6 will be a version of the D35 - also probably matted to a 6speed. I also forgot to mention that a version of the 4.6l will also be there at debut - the Explorer combo. I believe the 4.6l will be dropped quickly after the additional engines are added - the 5.4l is here to stay for now. Igor hey. what kind of hp, torque, and mpg would each engine have ballpark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 hey. what kind of hp, torque, and mpg would each engine have ballpark? the diesel -315hp / 520 ft.lbs - the 6.2l about 425hp. - the 5.4l about 320hp / 380ft.lbs Igor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 hey. what kind of hp, torque, and mpg would each engine have ballpark? 4.6 Should be same and Explorer, not sure about 3.5, but probably Taurus like, maybe tuned for more toque. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalu Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 We ran 6 2009 F-150's 2 weeks ago all the way through, all crew cabs and I think night shift ran a super. Base motor looks to be a 3 valve 4.6, upgraded 5.4, 6.0 due out later with the diesel I am told. All had 6 speed trannies. Truck is all new from A-Post forward. Longer crew cab, and is 2 to 3 inches taller. Tail lights look like a tundra, all were Top of the line King Ranches with all the bells and whistles. Front end has a massive one piece all aluminum radiator support. One thing that concerned me was the steel STAMPED lower control arms instead of the big forged aluminum ones we use now. Interior is awesome. Had fold away box steps behind cab to get into the front of the box, and step tail gate. From what I could see ( alot of wrap on truck, I mean covered) it looks better than the Chevy. I see all this rumour about a September 08 launch, no way. I hear as soon as March or April. We need this out NOW. This thing to me is huge, and I drive an 04 crew cab 4x4.Kansas City F-150 is down this week and next due to inventory and more new tooling upgrades being installed for the 09, have had alot of construction since July, they are in here every day.I hope it's another winner with all these new powertrains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 We ran 6 2009 F-150's 2 weeks ago all the way through, all crew cabs and I think night shift ran a super. Base motor looks to be a 3 valve 4.6, upgraded 5.4, 6.0 due out later with the diesel I am told. All had 6 speed trannies. Truck is all new from A-Post forward. Longer crew cab, and is 2 to 3 inches taller. Tail lights look like a tundra, all were Top of the line King Ranches with all the bells and whistles. Front end has a massive one piece all aluminum radiator support. One thing that concerned me was the steel STAMPED lower control arms instead of the big forged aluminum ones we use now. Interior is awesome. Had fold away box steps behind cab to get into the front of the box, and step tail gate. From what I could see ( alot of wrap on truck, I mean covered) it looks better than the Chevy. I see all this rumour about a September 08 launch, no way. I hear as soon as March or April. We need this out NOW. This thing to me is huge, and I drive an 04 crew cab 4x4.Kansas City F-150 is down this week and next due to inventory and more new tooling upgrades being installed for the 09, have had alot of construction since July, they are in here every day.I hope it's another winner with all these new powertrains. Lets hope so, thanks by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalu Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Lets hope so, thanks by the way. These jobs were ran through roll test and out the door. My opinion, wont see a 3.5 v6, this thing is to heavy. My opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 (edited) These jobs were ran through roll test and out the door. My opinion, wont see a 3.5 v6, this thing is to heavy. My opinion. Just curious. What is done with these early production models? Torn down to assess build quality, used as power-train mules, or maybe crash test vehicles? Do they have VIN's assigned to them? Edited October 4, 2007 by Pioneer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray101988 Posted October 4, 2007 Author Share Posted October 4, 2007 Has anyone heard anything about better mpg? Like a displacement on demand type thing, a hybrid, or anything at all? oh and you said it was heavy, is it heavier then current models? thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 If they are running "test builds" now...sounds like the truck will debut in Jan '08, with dealer lots receiving them in march or april as bonafide 2009 models. Lets hope Ford doesn't forget the smaller truck market when F150 moves on up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray101988 Posted October 4, 2007 Author Share Posted October 4, 2007 (edited) If they are running "test builds" now...sounds like the truck will debut in Jan '08, with dealer lots receiving them in march or april as bonafide 2009 models. Lets hope Ford doesn't forget the smaller truck market when F150 moves on up. i heard its supposed to debut at the detroit auto show in january. so maybe your on to something. Edited October 4, 2007 by ray101988 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DearbornDerek Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 It will still be an August 08 launch. DTP is running 130 or so through the system in January and then the launch team will be doing the 2008.5 launch.These are all just test runs to see how the system handles the new truck. Most of the tooling at DTP did not work when we ran our tests a few weeks ago. Trades will be working on that when we have an extra week off at Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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