2009 Ford F-150 FX4 SuperCab 4WD

Offered in only the part-time, shift-on-the-fly, four-wheel-drive (4WD) configuration, and with no regular cab availability, the higher-midlevel 2009 Ford F-150 FX4 SuperCab 4WD styleside trim is the next step above the F-150 XLT lineup. In addition to offering six-passenger seating and four doors, the ’09 F-150 FX4 SuperCab 4WD features such additional standard performance, appearance, comfort, and convenience accoutrements as a standard rear limited-slip locking differential, skid plates, an auxiliary transmission cooler, 18-inch alloy wheels with all-terrain tires, and a trailer hitch with three-pin wiring harness. As well, the ’09 F-150 FX4 SuperCab 4WD features digital keypad locks to go along with a six-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, dual-zone air conditioning, cruise control with wheel-mounted buttons, and Sirius/XM satellite radio. Options for the ’09 F-150 FX4 SuperCab 4WD include the FX4 Luxury Package, featuring heated, 10-way power-adjustable sport leather captain's chairs, upgraded leather accents, memory driver’s seat and mirrors, SYNC voice-activated audio and hands-free communication technology, a USB connection, and a 6-CD changer with 7 speakers. An in-dash DVD-based navigation system, power moonroof, 20-inch aluminum-spoke wheels, Trailer Brake Controller, and the in-dash computer with wireless mouse are also available in the ’09 F-150 FX4 lineup.

The 5.4-liter Flex Fuel V8 engine, capable of 310 hp and 365 lb-ft of torque, is the standard powerplant for the ’09 F-150 FX4 trim, including the SuperCab 4WD. These ponies are harnessed to a six-speed automatic transmission, and altogether this potent drivetrain can tow up to 11,300 pounds, tote 1,680 pounds of payload, and get 14/18 mpg burning E85 unleaded gasoline.

By Eric Tallberg