The All-New 2009 F-150 gives you best-in-class trailer-towing capability - 11,300 lbs. - across all cabs with the added confidence and stability of standard Trailer Sway Control (TSC)** and an available factory-integrated Trailer Brake Controller Furthermore, the selectable Tow/Haul Mode on the six-speed automatic transmission compensates for altitude, grade and load to aid performance, especially when driving up steep grades or down extreme slopes. You can choose the Trailer Towing Package or the new optional Max Trailer Tow Package - a special group of heavy-duty towing upgrades.
A new 6-speed automatic transmission with Tow/Haul Mode comes standard with the 4.6L 3-valve SOHC V8 engine and the 5.4L 3-valve SOHC V8 engine. This electronically controlled close-ratio transmission helps optimize power delivery for improved fuel economy. A selectable Tow/Haul Mode improves performance when towing or hauling heavy loads by compensating for altitude, grade and load, and reducing gear hunting, improving power delivery, and using engine braking to help slow the truck when descending hills.
The 2009 Ford F-150 offers enhanced occupant protection with a host of standard safety systems. In addition to front seat airbags, the enhanced occupant protection with the Personal Safety System¨, the New '09 F-150 provides front side-impact airbags and the Safety Canopy¨ System with its state-of-the-art roll-fold technology. All six airbags are now standard equipment on all F-150 models.