The 2009-2014 Ford F-150 is the twelfth generation of the half-ton, with production starting in October 2008 for the 2009 model year. Ford revealed the 2009 F-150 at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, built it on a fully boxed frame of hydroformed high-strength steel, and offered it in three cab styles (Regular Cab, SuperCab, and the four-door SuperCrew) with a new top Platinum trim. The 2009 and 2010 F-150 carried over the modular Triton V8 family: a 4.6L two-valve V8, a 4.6L three-valve V8, and a 5.4L three-valve V8. The 2011 model year was a complete powertrain overhaul that dropped both Triton engines and introduced four new ones: a 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 rated 302 horsepower, a 5.0L "Coyote" V8 rated 360 horsepower, a 6.2L "Boss" V8 rated 411 horsepower, and a twin-turbocharged 3.5L EcoBoost V6 rated 365 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque, all paired with a six-speed automatic. The off-road SVT Raptor joined the line as a 2010 model and ran through 2014.
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At a glance
- Ford F-150, 2009-2014: twelfth-generation half-ton, model years 2009 through 2014, with production beginning October 2008.
- Frame: a new fully boxed frame with hydroformed high-strength-steel side rails, improving on the prior generation's fully boxed frame.
- Cabs: Regular Cab, SuperCab, and four-door SuperCrew; a new Platinum luxury trim arrived for 2009.
- 2009-2010 engines: 4.6L two-valve V8, 4.6L three-valve V8, and 5.4L three-valve Triton V8.
- 2011 powertrain overhaul: 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 (302 hp), 5.0L Coyote V8 (360 hp), 6.2L Boss V8 (411 hp), and 3.5L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 (365 hp / 420 lb-ft).
- Transmission (2011 onward): 6R80 six-speed automatic across the engine range.
- Performance variant: SVT Raptor, built 2010-2014, with the 5.4L V8 early and the 6.2L V8 thereafter.
Year-by-year changes
| Year | Engines | Drivetrain & brakes | Notable changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Ford F-150 | 4.6L 2V V8; 4.6L 3V V8; 5.4L 3V Triton V8 | Rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive; four-wheel disc brakes with ABS | Twelfth generation launches on a fully boxed frame; three cab styles; new Platinum trim added above Lariat and King Ranch. |
| 2010 Ford F-150 | 4.6L 2V V8; 4.6L 3V V8; 5.4L 3V Triton V8; SVT Raptor: 5.4L V8, then 6.2L V8 added during the year | Rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive; four-wheel disc brakes with ABS | SVT Raptor joins the line as a SuperCab off-road model with the 5.4L V8; the 6.2L V8 becomes available during the 2010 model year. |
| 2011 Ford F-150 | 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 (302 hp); 5.0L Coyote V8 (360 hp); 6.2L Boss V8 (411 hp); 3.5L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 (365 hp); Raptor: 6.2L V8 | Rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive; 6R80 six-speed automatic; four-wheel disc brakes with ABS | Complete powertrain overhaul; the 4.6 and 5.4 Triton V8s are dropped; the EcoBoost V6 debuts as a full-size truck engine; the Raptor moves to the 6.2L V8 only. |
| 2012 Ford F-150 | 3.7L V6; 5.0L V8; 6.2L V8; 3.5L EcoBoost V6; Raptor: 6.2L V8 | Rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive; 6R80 six-speed automatic; four-wheel disc brakes with ABS | Carryover of the four-engine lineup introduced for 2011; trim and equipment updates. |
| 2013 Ford F-150 | 3.7L V6; 5.0L V8; 6.2L V8; 3.5L EcoBoost V6; Raptor: 6.2L V8 | Rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive; 6R80 six-speed automatic; four-wheel disc brakes with ABS | Limited trim joins the lineup; mid-generation interior and feature updates. |
| 2014 Ford F-150 | 3.7L V6; 5.0L V8; 6.2L V8; 3.5L EcoBoost V6; Raptor: 6.2L V8 | Rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive; 6R80 six-speed automatic; four-wheel disc brakes with ABS | Final year of the twelfth generation; the SVT Raptor ends its first generation. A Tremor regular-cab sport model was offered with the EcoBoost V6. |
Engines and the 2011 overhaul
The 2009 and 2010 Ford F-150 used the modular Triton V8 family carried over from the prior generation. Buyers chose a 4.6L two-valve V8, a 4.6L three-valve V8, or the 5.4L three-valve Triton V8 rated 320 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque. No V6 was offered in the 2009-2010 F-150.
The 2011 Ford F-150 received an entirely new engine lineup. The base engine became a 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 rated 302 horsepower and 278 pound-feet of torque. Above it sat the 5.0L "Coyote" V8 rated 360 horsepower and 380 pound-feet, and the 6.2L "Boss" V8 rated 411 horsepower and 434 pound-feet. The headline addition was the twin-turbocharged, direct-injected 3.5L EcoBoost V6 rated 365 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque, with peak torque arriving at 2,500 rpm. The 2011 overhaul retired the 4.6L and 5.4L Triton V8s from the F-150 entirely. Every 2011-2014 F-150 engine was matched to the 6R80 six-speed automatic transmission.
Frame, cabs, and trims
The 2009 Ford F-150 rode on a fully boxed frame built from hydroformed high-strength steel side rails, which Ford stated increased torsional rigidity over the previous frame. The 2009-2014 F-150 was sold in three cab styles: the two-door Regular Cab, the SuperCab with rear-hinged access doors, and the four-door SuperCrew. The 2009 model year introduced the Platinum trim at the top of the range, positioned above Lariat and King Ranch, with unique grille treatment and upgraded leather. The 2013 Ford F-150 added a Limited trim. A bed-mounted cargo management system and an available tailgate step were among the utility features offered across the generation.
What is the SVT Raptor?
The Ford F-150 SVT Raptor is the factory off-road performance version of the twelfth-generation truck, built by Ford's Special Vehicle Team. The Raptor was introduced as a 2010 model in SuperCab form with a wider track, long-travel suspension, and Fox Racing internal-bypass shocks. The 2010 Raptor launched with the 5.4L three-valve V8; the 6.2L V8 became available during the 2010 model year. For 2011, the 5.4L was dropped from the entire F-Series, which left the 6.2L V8 rated 411 horsepower as the only Raptor engine for the rest of its first-generation run. A SuperCrew Raptor body style was added later in the generation. The first-generation Raptor was built from 2010 through 2014.
What to know when buying a 2009-2014 F-150
The most significant dividing line in the 2009-2014 Ford F-150 is the 2011 model year. A 2009 or 2010 F-150 carries the older 4.6 and 5.4 Triton V8s, while a 2011-2014 truck carries the newer 3.7 V6, 5.0 V8, 6.2 V8, or 3.5 EcoBoost V6 with the six-speed automatic. Buyers seeking the EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 or the 5.0 Coyote V8 must look at 2011 or later. The 6.2L V8 was limited to higher trims and the SVT Raptor rather than offered across the whole range. The 5.4L Triton three-valve V8 in 2009-2010 trucks uses a cam phaser system that is a known maintenance item to inspect on high-mileage examples.
Frequently asked questions
What engines did the 2009-2014 Ford F-150 offer?
The 2009-2010 Ford F-150 used Triton V8s: a 4.6L two-valve, a 4.6L three-valve, and a 5.4L three-valve. The 2011 model year replaced them with a 3.7L V6, a 5.0L Coyote V8, a 6.2L Boss V8, and a 3.5L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6, all paired with a six-speed automatic.
What changed in the 2011 Ford F-150?
The 2011 Ford F-150 received a complete powertrain overhaul. Ford dropped the 4.6L and 5.4L Triton V8s and introduced the 3.7L V6 (302 hp), the 5.0L Coyote V8 (360 hp), the 6.2L Boss V8 (411 hp), and the 3.5L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 (365 hp and 420 lb-ft), all with the 6R80 six-speed automatic.
What years was the first Ford F-150 SVT Raptor built?
The first-generation Ford F-150 SVT Raptor was built from 2010 through 2014. It launched as a 2010 model with the 5.4L V8, gained the 6.2L V8 during the 2010 model year, and used the 6.2L V8 exclusively from 2011 onward.
Did the 2009-2014 Ford F-150 come with a V6?
The 2009 and 2010 Ford F-150 were V8-only. A V6 returned for 2011 in two forms: the naturally aspirated 3.7L Ti-VCT base V6 and the twin-turbocharged 3.5L EcoBoost V6.
Is the 3.5L EcoBoost in the 2011-2014 F-150 a turbocharged engine?
Yes. The 3.5L EcoBoost in the 2011-2014 Ford F-150 is a twin-turbocharged, direct-injected V6 rated 365 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque, with peak torque at 2,500 rpm.
Sources
This entry draws on Ford F-150 factory powertrain and trim specifications for the 2009-2014 model years, Ford SVT press materials for the F-150 Raptor, established F-Series reference histories, and period road tests of the twelfth-generation F-150.
Asked all the time
What engines did the 2009-2014 Ford F-150 offer?
The 2009-2010 Ford F-150 used Triton V8s: a 4.6L two-valve, a 4.6L three-valve, and a 5.4L three-valve. The 2011 model year replaced them with a 3.7L V6, a 5.0L Coyote V8, a 6.2L Boss V8, and a 3.5L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6, all paired with a six-speed automatic.
What changed in the 2011 Ford F-150?
The 2011 Ford F-150 received a complete powertrain overhaul. Ford dropped the 4.6L and 5.4L Triton V8s and introduced the 3.7L V6 (302 hp), the 5.0L Coyote V8 (360 hp), the 6.2L Boss V8 (411 hp), and the 3.5L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 (365 hp and 420 lb-ft), all with the 6R80 six-speed automatic.
What years was the first Ford F-150 SVT Raptor built?
The first-generation Ford F-150 SVT Raptor was built from 2010 through 2014. It launched as a 2010 model with the 5.4L V8, gained the 6.2L V8 during the 2010 model year, and used the 6.2L V8 exclusively from 2011 onward.
Did the 2009-2014 Ford F-150 come with a V6?
The 2009 and 2010 Ford F-150 were V8-only. A V6 returned for 2011 in two forms: the naturally aspirated 3.7L Ti-VCT base V6 and the twin-turbocharged 3.5L EcoBoost V6.
Is the 3.5L EcoBoost in the 2011-2014 F-150 a turbocharged engine?
Yes. The 3.5L EcoBoost in the 2011-2014 Ford F-150 is a twin-turbocharged, direct-injected V6 rated 365 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque, with peak torque at 2,500 rpm.
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