<P> In late 2006, the Super Duty trucks were also given an all - new platform . While using the same bed and cabin as before, these are distinguished from their predecessors by an all - new interior and a much larger grille and head lamps . Previously available only as a chassis - cab model, the F - 450 now was available as a pickup directly from Ford . </P> <P> From 2004 to 2006 offered a different bed style as well . </P> <P> The twelfth generation F - 150 was introduced for the 2009 model year as an update of the Ford full - size truck platform . Similar to its predecessor, these trucks are distinguished by their Super Duty - style grilles and head lamps; standard cab models again have two - doors instead of four . The FlareSide bed was continued until 2010, dropped along with the manual gearbox; outside of Mexico, the Lincoln Mark LT was replaced by the F - 150 Platinum . A new model for 2010 included the SVT Raptor, a dedicated off - road pickup . </P> <P> As part of a major focus on fuel economy, the entire engine lineup for the F - 150 was updated for the 2011 model year . Along with two new V8 engines, the F - 150 gained a new 3.7 Liter base V6 engine, and a powerful twin - turbocharged 3.5 Liter V6, dubbed EcoBoost by Ford . An automatic transmission is the only option . Other modifications include the addition of a Nexteer Automotive Electric Power Steering (EPS) system on most models . </P>

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