The next-generation of F-150 was caught on the streets. The 2009 Ford’s track appears to be going at full-throttle, as spies spotted three distinct prototypes on the move ??? standard short-cab, extended-cab, and four-door crew-cab.
Ford is obviously eager to get these pickups to market, to battle the new Toyota Tundra and the redesigned trucks from GM. Just how quick they can be in showrooms is the big question. The 2009 Ford F-150 take an official bow at Detroit’s North American International Auto show, next January.
What is it with manufactureres these days delaying the good powertrains? First it was GM who didnt have the 6 speed available for mass consumption, now Ford apparently wont have the big V8 offering nor the anticipated diesel. Hopefully the carryover V8 nor the new 6.2 will spit out Ford catalytic converter and spark plugs like existing/past V8 offerings.