For those with the 04-08 F150 that upgraded to the 09, how does the turning radius compare. Is the 09's turning radius as good as the 04-08?

Thanks,

 

I had to follow a bloke from the office in one of our 08's and we had to do a u turn at a light. He made it and i tryed and couldnt make it for nothing. Im not sure if it was because i have 20" rims as the office truck has 17's i think. Plus mine is a 6.5 screw where the 08 is a xlt supercab with the smaller bed.

 

The reason I ask is because I have an 08 FX4 (5.5 bed) with 20" rims and the turning radius is the best. I'm looking at the 09 and just want to make sure it'll be the same.

I guess the only way to find out is to test drive one.

 

It won't be the same. With the increase in the SCREW dimensions the wheelbase is now longer. Longer wheel base typically means broader turning radius.

 

The turning radius on a 08 SCREW with 5.5ft box is stated as 22.5'
08 SCAB with 5.5ft box is stated as 21.8'
08 SCREW with 6.5ft box is stated as 24.0'
08 SCAB with 6.5ft box is stated as 23.2'

The turning radius on a 09 SCREW with 5.5ft box is stated as 23.5'
09 SCAB with 5.5ft box is stated as 21.7'
09 SCREW with 6.5ft box is stated as 25.2'
09 SCAB with 6.5ft box is stated as 23.5'

Numbers from Ford's website

 

Not sure why you are worried about turning radius' in trucks... rear wheel drive offers the worst turning radius. Then again, I've driven E350s and they've got a great turning radius compared to my F150.

 

Just crank the wheel and put it to the floor, you should spin around just fine lol

 

thats what I was thinking!! Just punch it and ta da, your around very quickly, and tightly.