[5] Ford originally planned to expand the F-Series platform by reintroducing the F-100 as a mid-size truck.

[6] The project was ultimately shelved, with the company developing the Ranger T6 as a global mid-size truck (including for North America).

[7] The 2009 F-150 featured a larger and more flexible interior, an updated three-bar grille, and additional choices of trim levels.

The chassis included lighter-weight, high-strength steel for better fuel economy and safety as well as improved payload and towing capacity.

The center stack was also redesigned to integrate the audio system and climate controls into a single unit (the base XL model still included a separate AM/FM radio unit with an auxiliary audio input as standard equipment).

Also for 2011, the instrument cluster was significantly modernized, and a new "premium" instrument cluster was introduced with a 4.2-inch (11 cm) color LCD "Productivity Screen" with "Truck Apps" that provided important information such as approach and departure angles, altitude, and current 4WD system status.

For 2012, the F-150 sported a ten-trim lineup (XL, STX, XLT, FX2, FX4, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, Harley-Davidson, and SVT Raptor).

[8] For 2013, the F-150 received minor changes such as a new 2011+ Super Duty–styled grille, new optional 18-, 20-, or 22-inch wheels, Sync with MyFord, MyFord Touch navigation system, new power-folding and telescoping trailer tow mirrors (taken from the 2008–2016 Super Duty models), high-intensity discharge headlamps, three new color options (Blue Jeans Metallic, Kodiak Brown Metallic and Ruby Red Clearcoat Metallic), new Alcantara seats in the FX Appearance Package, black or pecan leather in Platinum, the return of the Limited model (albeit more chrome and directly replacing the Harley-Davidson trim level), and the 6.2-liter V8 being made available in XLT, FX2, and FX4 (SuperCab 6.5' and SuperCrew configurations only).

For 2014, a special edition called the Tremor was introduced, essentially an EcoBoost-equipped FX2 or FX4 in a regular cab model with a 6.5' bed, a special FX Appearance Package, a flow-through center console with bucket seats, and a 4.10:1 rear axle ratio.

At the 2008 SEMA show, four 2009 F-150 concepts were unveiled: the F-150 Heavy Duty DEWALT Contractor, the FX4 by X-Treme Toyz, the F-150 by Street Scene Equipment, and the Hi-Pa Drive F-150.

The Hi-Pa Drive F-150 was powered by four electric in-wheel motors rated over 480 hp (360 kW) and over 375 ft⋅lbf (508 N⋅m) torque combined.

In line with the previous SVT Lightnings, the Raptor was the highest-performance F-Series truck, including modifications to the chassis and powertrain.

In sharp contrast to the street and track-oriented Lightning, the Raptor was developed as a street-legal version of a desert racing vehicle.

Distinguished by its "FORD" grille badging, the SVT Raptor is fitted with a redesigned wide-track suspension, allowing for much longer wheel travel; other electronics optimized its traction both on and off-road.

[13] When interviewed by Fox News in 2014, a Ford spokesman said they were aware of the Kawei and their legal counsel was investigating how best to address the matter.