2009 Ford E-150: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2009 Ford E-150 is its redesigned dashboard and reworked front cabin. This is a meaningful mid-cycle update rather than a full redesign, with an extended cargo model, added technology and broader stability-control coverage.
About the 2009 Ford E-150
4th generation E-Series van/wagon (1992-2014 van/wagon). For 2009, the E-150 is in the long-running fourth generation, one year after the 2008 front-end/chassis update and in the first year with the redesigned dashboard and revised front cabin.
Ford positions the E-150 as a traditional full-size van built first for usefulness: carrying cargo, hauling groups, towing, and handling fleet or church/shuttle duty. Its appeal is space, simple body-on-frame toughness, strong work-van capability, and a wide range of layouts rather than modern car-like comfort. Compared with minivans, the E-150 is more about durability, payload, upfit readiness, and big-van practicality.
The 2009 E-150 lineup covers work-focused cargo vans and eight-passenger XL and XLT models. The stretched Commercial Extended model provides about 278 cubic feet of cargo room, while the more comfortable XLT has cloth seating, rear air conditioning, cruise control and power windows and locks.
What changed, by category
2009 Ford E-150 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, 4.6 Liter / V8, 5.4 Liter | V8, 4.6 Liter / V8, 5.4 Liter | V8, 4.6 Liter / V8, 5.4L (E150/E250) | V8, 4.6 Liter / V8, 5.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 12–13 mpg | 12–13 mpg | 12–13 mpg | 12–13 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 15–16 mpg | 15–16 mpg | 16–17 mpg | 16–17 mpg |
| Horsepower | 225–255 hp | 225–255 hp | 225–255 hp | 225–255 hp |
| Torque | 286–350 lb-ft | 286–350 lb-ft | 286–350 lb-ft | 286–350 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 6900 lb | 6900 lb | 10000 lb | 10000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 278.3 cu-ft | 278.3 cu-ft | ||
| Rear Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.4 in | ||
| Seats | 8 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
| Doors | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Alarm System | ||||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Stability Control | ||||
| Traction Control | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Power Mirrors | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| Rear Air Conditioning | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
| Power Locks | ||||
| Power Windows | ||||
| Third Row Seat | ||||
| Tilt Wheel | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2009 Ford E-150?
The biggest change is an all-new dashboard and a reworked front-cabin layout. Storage spaces and controls are rearranged, giving every E-150 a noticeably updated driving area.
Is the 2009 Ford E-150 a full redesign?
No. The 2009 E-150 remains part of the same fourth generation, but it receives a meaningful mid-cycle cabin update. Its front-end and chassis revisions arrived one year earlier, for 2008.
Did the 2009 Ford E-150 add an extended cargo version?
Yes. The 2009 lineup adds the Commercial Extended model, a stretched E-150 cargo van with about 278 cubic feet of cargo space. It provides more usable cargo length without moving to an E-250 or E-350.
Does the 2009 Ford E-150 have standard stability control?
It depends on the body style. Stability control with roll stability control is standard on the XL and XLT passenger vans, while gas-powered cargo vans offer it as optional equipment.
What technology was added to the 2009 Ford E-150?
Newly offered technology includes navigation, a rearview camera, Ford Work Solutions business tools and switches for added work equipment. These features are not standard across the full lineup.