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2009 Ford F250 Super Duty Crew Cab

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2009 Ford F250 Super Duty Crew Cab Review

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Despite Toyota and Nissan's incursion into the half-ton pickup market, those who need serious towing and hauling capabilities still rely on the domestic manufacturers to supply them heavy-duty power, and no truck does it better than the 2009 Ford Super Duty. Constituting some 40 percent of Ford's F-Series sales, the Super Duty is intended to secure the most profitable segment of the pickup market. Ford stakes its claim to "best in class" with improved platforms, upgraded drivetrains and dramatically enhanced capability, particularly with the F-450.

You'll Like This Car If...

Whether you're into commercial construction, agriculture or recreational towing, if you use a truck as a truck you'll benefit from the Super Duty's enhanced capability, refinement and convenience. And while the custom-spec car may have died a long time ago, the variety of permutations available from Ford's Louisville truck plant gives the Super Duty customer a chance at real customization, seemingly with more content variables than the U.S. tax code.

You May Not Like This Car If...

If you're looking for a pickup (especially in Crew Cab configuration) as a substitute for your SUV, you'll quickly realize the Super Duty's principal mission: Hauling things and people – not just people. To be sure, both Extended and Crew Cabs accommodate passengers quite comfortably, but if you're not regularly hooking up to a 10,000-pound trailer or loading an eight-foot bed with more than a couple of two-by-fours, you've overbought what Ford has overbuilt.

What's New for 2009

Two new trims, the Harley-Davidson and Cabela's editions, join the Super Duty line-up. Also new are an available spray-in bedliner, an integrated trailer brake controller and Ford's Work Solutions program that offers such unique features as in-dash Internet connectivity.

Driving the F250 Super Duty Crew Cab

Driving Impressions In most recent redesigns much is made of a "stiffer structure." Ford's design team complies, with higher-strength front-end structures, fully-boxed front frame rails, thick C-channel frame rails and crossmembers secured...

by, according to Ford, a "method that optimizes frame capability." The end result, enjoyed over some two hundred miles of south Texas roadway, is a truck offering the maximum in capability while still providing a full measure of comfort and control. This is a big truck but, from steering, to braking, to ride motion – enhanced by lengthened rear leaf springs – to interior quiet, the Super Duty impresses as one highly refined tool, and not merely a "truck."

Favorite Features

King Ranch Trim
Constituting both interior (Chaparral leather) and exterior (PowerScope mirrors) upgrades, the King Ranch enhances over-the-road comfort with material, workmanship and appointment upgrades, adding immeasurably to the Super Duty's attractiveness. And, unlike some luxury pickups, there's no intention of appealing – overtly – to the Country Club set; this remains a work truck and not a work-in-progress.

Power Stroke Diesel
With its 6.0-liter predecessor, the clattering came from both under the hood and consumer websites. But with last year's introduction of the new 6.4-liter version, Ford has created a diesel offering more power (350 horsepower) and torque (650 pound-feet), along with a cleaner burn, quieter operation and better throttle response (via dual sequential turbos). Add a five-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty for peace of mind and you've got a segment-leading package.

2009 Ford F250 Super Duty Crew Cab Details

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Interior

With the debut of the current F-Series, Ford established a benchmark for pickup interiors. In the new Super Duty the benchmark is moved upward in available choices, functionality and appointment. The XL interior provides feet-on-the-dash utility, XLT, Cabela's Edition and Lariat trim levels give the customer more expressive design and the King Ranch and Harley-Davidson packages coddle you in highly refined leather and wood trim. Lariat and King Ranch owners will enjoy dual-zone climate control. All audio systems are MP3-capable, so download your Toby Keith collection.

Exterior

The Super Duty's corporate three-bar opening is flanked by expansive vertical inlets and topped by "SUPER DUTY" in big capital letters. The expansive grille is for more than simply show – it fronts a confluence of cooling capability for engine, transmission and the intercooler that serves the diesel's two sequential turbochargers. Better cooling means, of course, bigger towing. Beyond the imposing edifice are new fender-mounted vents, available telescoping mirrors and optional 20-inch forged aluminum wheels. When compared to the last generation Super Duty, the grille and hood blister provide the main visual differentiation.

Notable Equipment

Standard Equipment

We'll start at the front, where Ford has located a front step bumper – under-the-hood checks are made easier when the step-stool is built-in and not something you need to carry with you. In back Ford includes a hitch receiver – matched to each model's capabilities – on every Super Duty, along with seven-pin and four-pin connectors. Given the importance of towing capability to the Super Duty mission, the receiver is a standard feature any owner can appreciate.

Optional Equipment

Those intending to tow with their 2009 Ford Super Duty trucks will appreciate Ford's factory-installed TowCommand System. The system fully integrates the trailer brakes, anti-lock brakes (ABS), TorqShift automatic trans and tow/haul mode into one safe, capable towing platform. Functional enhancements include a foldable bed extender, which improves load utility when in place and stays out of the way when not needed, and a spray-in bedliner. Accessing the bed is made easier – and safer – by the why-didn't-they-think-of-this-before tailgate step option. And for those venturing off into the Great Unknown, an optional navigation system should get you there and – hopefully – back again.

Under the Hood

Ford offers three engine choices for work, play or any combination of the two. Base powerplant is a 5.4-liter Triton V8 offering 300 horsepower and 365 pound-feet of torque. For those seeking more from the gasoline side of the Ford family, the 6.8-liter Triton V10 should satisfy, putting 362-horsepower and 457 pound-feet of torque under your right foot. Finally, there's the aforementioned 6.4-liter Power Stroke diesel, infusing the Super Duty with both "tow" and "go."

5.4-liter V8
300 horsepower @ 5000 rpm
365 pound-feet of torque @ 3750 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: N/A

6.8-liter V10
362 horsepower @ 4750 rpm
457 pound-feet of torque @ 3250 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: N/A

6.4-liter V8 Turbo Diesel
350 horsepower @ 3000 rpm
650 pound-feet of torque @ 2000 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: N/A

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2009 Ford F250 Consumer Reviews

Overall Rating

8.2

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Based on 206 Ratings for the 2008 - 2010 models.

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Value

8.2/10

Quality

8.6/10
Reliability

8.7/10

Performance

8.5/10
Comfort

8.7/10

Styling

8.9/10

excellent truck

By jman (NY) on Saturday, March 30, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 181,000

10 10.0

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Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 7/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 7/10
Performance: 8/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 4/10

Pros: "good value, very reliable ,haul anything"

Cons: "fuel mileage"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I have owned several trucks but i love this truck for its simplicity no frills truck crank windows lock out hubs all what a truck should be."

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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great truck -great ride for a big truck

By chuck 1 (NY) on Monday, March 04, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 33,500

10 9.0

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Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 10/10

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"I bought this truck 2 months ago. the best thing I have done in a long time. It has plenty of power and for a big truck, rides better than I hoped for. It is mor comfortable than my car and prefer it on long trips. It is a little thristy but all large trucks are. If your looking for mileage by a compact . if you want a working truck thats got it when you want it and is comfortable to drive that this is the truck to have"

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Excellent truck for camper and boat towing

By CaptainPJ (WA) on Friday, November 30, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 52,000

10 10.0

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Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 9/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 10/10

Pros: "great looks, towing, comfort and milage"

Cons: "price is a bit steep"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I use this truck. I put a 4000 pound camper in the bed and tow a 7000 pound boat behind it. I go up the steepest mountains at full speed 65MPH no problem and with avg towing with camper of 12.9 miles per gallon. When I'm using just the truck avg 15.7 miles per gallon. When I reprogram the truck with my own settings I get 18.4 miles per gallon highway and 16 mpg city. The only thing I think could be improved is cab noise could be better however the automatic sound increase in radio set at 7 the noise becomes less a problem. The step tailgate that I thought I wouldn't use much is so convienient that I use it often. I guess the only thing I would change about it is the handle should be changable to right side. The absolute best truck I have ever had. Puts my 1991 F-350 to shame in every area from towing to comfort and milage. If you need a reliable truck that hauls and tows great as well as looks great this is the truck fo you."

13 people out of 13 found this review helpful

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If it's not a 7.3, don't buy a Ford!

By Dave (AL) on Friday, October 26, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 27,000

10 1.0

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Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 1/10
Value: 1/10
Reliability: 1/10
Quality: 1/10
Performance: 1/10
Styling: 1/10
Comfort: 1/10

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"I owned a 7.3 that was awesome. I was a great truck, but it just was too old. Owned a 6.4 that I hated! Nothing but problems with it. Now I'm starting to hate my 6.7! It's already on its 3rd turbo. The truck has already had a couple engine oil leaks. The truck is in the shop now for a radiator leak. The dealer is going replace the radiator, but want's next? I've only had the truck for a year."

18 people out of 19 found this review helpful

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BEST F250 SINCE 7.3L

By HMCS (TX) on Monday, October 08, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 5,000

10 10.0

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Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 8/10
Comfort: 10/10

Pros: "mileage for a big truck and loaded"

Cons: "smaller second row seats & depth ht of bed"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"The only negative thing I can say about my 2012 F250 is that my 2012 F150 had more leg room in the back seat of the crew cab and that the ht of the bed walls of the F150 were about 2" taller….lol I have an F250 FX4 6.7 V-8 turbo diesel with a bed cover and about 400-500 lbs of equipment in back all the time under cover. I get about 17-18 mpg everyday driving (city/hwy) at 65-75mph on hwy. I get about 12 mpg towing a 4500 lb travel trailer that is 35ft long at 70 mph… I would get a little better gas mileage but at times the Ford exhaust cleaning system kicks in and drops my mileage. This cleaning is sometimes quick or at times 20 minutes. But I don't mind because all the exhaust puts out is steam and is great for the environment. Oh by the way, despite what Dodge says in its commercials, by law next year they have to add the same thing for the exhaust… I had a 6.0 diesel with no problems but traded it due to all the problems everyone else had and it had 120,000 miles. I hope my 6.7 diesel last for a long time. I love this truck and it hase everything on it except the King Ranch leather."

9 people out of 11 found this review helpful

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great truck

By mike (CA) on Friday, September 07, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 17,000

10 9.0

overall rating 9 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 9/10
Value: 7/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 8/10
Performance: 8/10
Styling: 8/10
Comfort: 8/10

Pros: "power, confort"

Cons: "fuel tank way to small, mirrors hard to see in"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8

"Love the truck but mirrows not great for right side viewing or for backing boat/trailer or lane changes engaging 4x4 not as smooth in or out as I would like Super Power while pulling (I have not pulled more than 8800 lbs) great fuel mileage with trailer up to 3500lb 17.9 20.2 4400 lbs trailer 5-7 mile per gallon drop average mileage with boat 3400 lbs high top lot of wind drag truck will get up to 18.3 at 73 mph 17 mph at 62 mph yes worst at lower speed Too soon to really judge relaiability Brakes great tow mode works well down hill good exhust brake good so far for the loads I pull.These trucks NEED LARGER FUEL TANKS. I will get a Dodge again because of th is one issue. Hate not to be able to pick my fuel stops In bed tank not for me have camper and dogs"

6 people out of 9 found this review helpful

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