For the sixth consecutive year, the Texas Auto Writers Association
(TAWA) has recognized a Ford truck – the 2009 F-150 – as the one and
only “Truck of Texas.” The Ford Flex and Expedition King Range received
top honors as CUV and SUV of Texas, respectively. Ford swept all four
vehicle-centered top honors and its lineup of trucks was named Truck
Line of Texas.
Currently on sale, the new F-150 delivers a fuel economy gain that
is up to 12 percent better than the prior model year on F-150 models
equipped with the high-volume three-valve, 5.4-liter V-8 engine. In
addition, the F-150 features a towing capacity of 11,300 pounds and
hauling capacity of 3,030 pounds.
Other Ford Motor Company vehicles winning top honors in their categories at the TAWA Rodeo include:
- Best Luxury Pickup: 2009 Ford F-150 King Ranch
- Best Full-Size CUV: 2009 Ford Flex
- Best Mid-Size CUV: 2009 Mazda CX9
- Best Luxury CUV: 2009 Lincoln MKX
- Best Mid-Size SUV: 2009 Ford Explorer
- Best Heavy Duty Pickup: 2009 Ford F-350 Super Duty Cabela’s Edition
Quotes
“This is high praise, especially the coveted ‘Truck of Texas’ top
prize. Texas Auto Writers are the toughest truck critics because they
know firsthand and truly appreciate how core truck customers really use
their pickups. We’re honored that TAWA recognizes that the new F-150
offers consumers class-leading capability, unsurpassed fuel economy and
durability that shows how closely we’ve been listening to our customers
for the 31 years Ford trucks have been America’s favorite.”
-Mark Fields, Ford’s President of the Americas
“We’re honored that TAWA recognizes that the new F-150 offers
consumers class-leading capability, unsurpassed fuel economy and
durability that shows how closely we’ve been listening to our customers
for the 31 years Ford trucks have been America’s favorite. ‘Truck of
Texas’ is really the most important award of its type in the industry.
We love trucks down here, and we really use these vehicles everyday.
And since we spend so much time in our vehicles, for us it’s not just
about how the horse feels being towed, but how your butt feels sitting
in the truck, too.”
-Harold Gunn, President of TAWA
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