FORD F-SERIES
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The F-Series is a series of full-size pickup trucks from Ford Motor Company sold for over 5 decades. The truck is also known as the Ford Lobo sold in Mexico. The most popular variant of the F-Series is the F-150. It has been the best-selling vehicle in the United States for 23 years and the best-selling truck for 31 years, though this does not include combined sales of GM pickup trucks.
In 2004, Ford redesigned the F-150 using the new P2 platform. The side windows also changed to a Kenworth "Daylight Door" and Ford Super Duty-like appearance; dipping towards the front of the door. Initially, only Ford's 4.6 L Triton and new 3-valve 5.4 L 3V Triton V8 engines and automatic transmissions were offered on the new trucks. Work-oriented versions with an available 4.2 L Triton V6 and manual transmission debuted for 2005. This generation of F-150 is identifiable by the 3 total 'F-150' body badges with black numbers/letters on a chrome background (like the 2nd generation of Super Duty). This truck is also identifiable by the large blue Ford oval in the middle (like the 3rd generation of Super Duty) and the 'F-150' body badge to the left side on the tailgate.
The F-250 and F-350 Ford Super Duties (on the P3 platform) are considered to be a totally different class (over 8,500 lb (3,900 kg) GVWR) from the regular F-series lineup, even though they are also still considered an F-series.
All F-Series now have the 2 massive "closed loop" front tow hook design as opposed to conventional open hooks, which may bend out or even break. The F-Series can pull up to 30,000 lb (14,000 kg). with just one hook.
Ford revealed the next generation 2009 F-150 design at the North American International Auto Show in January 2008. The vehicle features a larger and more flexible interior, an updated three-bar grille, and additional choices of cab styles and trim levels. The chassis includes a lighter-weight high strength steel for better fuel economy and safety, and improved payload and towing capacity. Initial engine offerings include three V8 configurations: a flexible fuel 5.4L 3-valve Triton that is E85 capable with a new power rating of 320 hp (240 kW) / 390 ft·lbf (530 N·m) of torque, a 4.6L 3-valve, and a 4.6L 2-valve. Late engine offerings for the 2010 model year also include a new 4.4 L diesel engine and an Ecoboost gas turbocharged direct injection V6.
The 2009 Ford F150 will feature front-seat side impact airbags and Ford's Safety Canopy System for the first and second rows as Head protection in the event of a side impact. It will also feature Ford's exclusive ADVANCETRAC RSC (Electronic Stability Control).
