View Full Version : First award for 09 f-150.......
fordtough.ca
10-21-2008, 01:17 PM
F-150 Named One and Only Truck of Texas; New Truck Offers Best Capability, Unsurpassed Fuel Economy
............."DALLAS, Oct 19, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- The new 2009 F-150 has been recognized as the one and only "Truck of Texas" by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) - the sixth consecutive year a Ford truck has won top honors.
Ford's lineup of trucks also was named Truck Line of Texas, while the Ford Flex and Expedition King Ranch received top honors as CUV and SUV of Texas, respectively. Sweeping all four vehicle-centered top honors, Ford emerged the clear winner at this year's TAWA Texas Truck Rodeo.
"This is high praise, especially the coveted 'Truck of Texas' top prize," said Mark Fields, Ford's President of the Americas. "Texas Auto Writers are the toughest truck critics because they know firsthand and truly appreciate how core truck customers really use their pickups.".......................
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truckpilot
10-21-2008, 02:34 PM
Interesting article, but I'm still not sure about the Flex...
SKRWZ
10-21-2008, 03:12 PM
I'm still not sure about the Flex...
IF you drive one you'd be surprised
truckpilot
10-21-2008, 03:54 PM
IF you drive one you'd be surprised
Maybe... they do look roomy, but I think I'll go German if I need a replacement car, the HD will stay for a long while.
LayinHp
10-21-2008, 04:31 PM
yeah the flex is roomy im 6'4 wth the seat all the way back im stretching to touch the pedels
one thing i dont like about them is when your sitting in them you cant put your arm on the windows sil if you do you'd look like some sort of gangster lol it sits about shoulder height
other thing is the fuel economy....it could be better they claim 34mpg but then againit is moraless a replacement for the minivan
farmerboy3
10-21-2008, 08:19 PM
i don't like the flex's because to me they look like a hearse
I went to the local ford dealer here to pick out a new vehicle....the flex is a little different....almost reminds me of when Honda came out with the Element:sign0135:
I decided to go with the the 09 AWD Fusion, the same pearly white as our Moderator's limited pickup, the car looks hot!
tohi2care
10-21-2008, 10:11 PM
Those are nice cars congrats :icon_twisted:
truckpilot
10-21-2008, 11:18 PM
i don't like the flex's because to me they look like a hearse
exactly!!! or a combination Honda Element/Scion
hogdust
10-22-2008, 08:00 AM
yeah the flex is roomy im 6'4 wth the seat all the way back im stretching to touch the pedels
one thing i dont like about them is when your sitting in them you cant put your arm on the windows sil if you do you'd look like some sort of gangster lol it sits about shoulder height
other thing is the fuel economy....it could be better they claim 34mpg but then againit is moraless a replacement for the minivan
I am 6"4' as well and for the first time ever in any vehicle I had to put the seat forward a bit to reach the pedals better. I really liked the feel of the Flex and would consider getting one down the road.
taisa899
10-22-2008, 10:14 AM
anything looks better than my winter beater an 89 Topaz
I just got my new DD, I never thought I'd be a fan of cars...but this thing is sweet, and of course, stayed true to blue
'09 Ford Fusion
Fully loaded, 3.5 V6 AWD in a nice White Sage (pearl colour)
http://www.f150online.com/forums/members/mjg-albums-truck-picture8740-dsc03779.jpg
http://www.f150online.com/forums/members/mjg-albums-truck-picture8738-fusion1.jpg
http://www.f150online.com/forums/members/mjg-albums-truck-picture8739-fusion3.jpg
http://www.f150online.com/forums/members/mjg-albums-truck-picture8737-fusion.jpg
I heard Ford is contemplating Twin Turbo'ing these things, how sweet would that be
Oh My Hog
10-23-2008, 12:04 AM
Interesting article, but I'm still not sure about the Flex...
I hated it at first. Took it for a test drive.Now I really like it.
I would buy one if I had WhitePearl's money. :icon_biggrin:
fordtough.ca
10-23-2008, 12:14 AM
I hated it at first. Took it for a test drive.Now I really like it.
I would buy one if I had WhitePearl's money. :icon_biggrin:
LOL
Good one
LOL
I love them they look amazing, and they also drive nice