All-new Ford F-150 receives prestigious Motor Trend 2009 Truck of the Year Award™
The 2009 F-150 bests its competitors in a series of rigorous tests that evaluated the pickup’s engineering, technology, design, safety, dynamics, performance, build quality and value.
This marks the third consecutive time an all-new F-150 has received the Motor Trend Truck of the Year Award. Previously, the 2004 and 1997 redesigned Ford F-150 models received the magazine’s prestigious award.
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Quotes
“The new F-150 is a thorough, thoughtful upgrade of a highly successful formula. The 2009 model improves on the core attributes that have made the F-150 a best seller for decades, ensuring it will remain a strong player in the segment despite the challenging economic environment.”
- Angus MacKenzie, Editor-in-Chief, Motor Trend
“Motor Trend’s awards over the years are a validation of what has been the key to our success: listening to customers, anticipating their needs and providing them with innovative solutions and features before they ask for them. Our goal with each redesign is to top the last one, and we’re doing that with the 2009 F150.”
- Matt O’Leary, F-150 Chief Engineer
“Motor Trend editors used our truck the way our customers do – by putting it through extremely tough tests. This award is so meaningful to us because it means so much to our customers. Motor Trend Truck of the Year is one of the most recognized automotive awards by consumers, and Ford is extremely proud to receive it.”
- Derrick Kuzak, Group Vice President, Global Product Development