Ford F-150
2009–14 4x4
Factory gearing, tires, angles and brakes for the F-150, and what the usual upgrades do to it. Every number is from the maker's own figures unless the calculators say otherwise. A few figures here are still waiting on a factory document; the calculators mark them.
Stock tireP235/75R1730.9 in tall
Axle ratio3.31–4.1Factory, by trim
Crawl ratio17.1:1Best trim: SVT Raptor SuperCab (2010)
Angles25.7 · 16.3 · 25.1°Approach, breakover, departure
Clearance11.2 in8.4 to 11.2 in by trim
Highway mpg20EPA
Tire upgrades, worked out
XL 4x4 Regular Cab/SuperCab, 3.55s, from P235/75R17| Tire | Height | Under the diffs | Speedo at 65 | RPM at 65 | Gears for daily | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/70R17 | 31.6 in | +0.4 in | 64 mph | 1,718 | Keep 3.55s | Open → |
| 285/70R17 | 32.7 in | +0.9 in | 61 mph | 1,660 | 3.73 | Open → |
| 33x10.50R17 | 33.0 in | +1.1 in | 61 mph | 1,645 | 3.73 | Open → |
| 33x12.50R17 | 33.0 in | +1.1 in | 61 mph | 1,645 | 3.73 | Open → |
| 255/80R17 | 33.1 in | +1.1 in | 61 mph | 1,642 | 3.73 | Open → |
| 285/75R17 | 33.8 in | +1.5 in | 59 mph | 1,605 | 3.91 | Open → |
| 315/70R17 | 34.4 in | +1.7 in | 58 mph | 1,580 | 3.91 | Open → |
| 35x11.50R17 | 35.0 in | +2.1 in | 57 mph | 1,551 | 4.1 | Open → |
| 35x12.50R17 | 35.0 in | +2.1 in | 57 mph | 1,551 | 4.1 | Open → |
| 37x11.50R17 | 37.0 in | +3.1 in | 54 mph | 1,467 | 4.3 | Open → |
| 37x12.50R17 | 37.0 in | +3.1 in | 54 mph | 1,467 | 4.3 | Open → |
Stock turns 1,758 rpm at 65 in top gear. Flotation sizes are nominal; most measure a little short mounted.
Trims
8 we have figures for| Trim | Tire | Transmission | Axle | Angles | Clearance | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL 4x4 Regular Cab/SuperCab | P235/75R17 | 4-speed automatic overdrive, 6-speed automatic | 3.55 / 3.73 | 25.7 · 16.3 · 25.1 | 9.1 in | Use → |
| XL/XLT 4x4 (SuperCrew std, others opt) | P265/70R17 | 4-speed automatic overdrive, 6-speed automatic | 3.31 / 3.55 / 3.73 | 25.7 · 16.3 · 25.1 | 9.1 in | Use → |
| FX4 / Lariat 18-in | P275/65R18 | 6-speed automatic | 3.55 / 3.73 | 25.7 · 16.3 · 25.1 | 9.1 in | Use → |
| FX4 / Lariat / KR / Platinum 20-in | P275/55R20 | 6-speed automatic | 3.31 / 3.55 / 3.73 | 25.7 · 16.3 · 25.1 | 9.1 in | Use → |
| Heavy-Duty Payload Pkg / Off-Road LT | LT245/75R17 | 6-speed automatic | 3.73 | 23.9 · 14.1 · 24.5 | 8.4 in | Use → |
| SVT Raptor SuperCab (2010) | LT315/70R17 | 6-speed automatic | 4.1 | 30 · 20.8 · 22.7 | 11.2 in | Use → |
| SVT Raptor SuperCab | LT315/70R17 | 6-speed automatic | 4.1 | 30.3 · 21.1 · 22.8 | 9.5 in | Use → |
| SVT Raptor SuperCrew | LT315/70R17 | 6-speed automatic | 4.1 | 30.2 · 19.5 · 22.7 | 9.3 in | Use → |
Size
- Wheelbase
- 133.3 in to 145.2 in
- Front overhang
- 38 in to 38.4 in
- Rear overhang
- 48.9 in to 49.3 in
- Height
- 78 in
- Body
- Pickup
- Stock tires
- LT245/75R17, LT315/70R17, P235/75R17, P265/70R17, P275/55R20, P275/65R18
Transmissions and low range
- 4-speed automatic overdrive (4R75E)
- 2.84 · 1.55 · 1 · 0.7
- 6-speed automatic (6R80)
- 4.17 · 2.34 · 1.52 · 1.14 · 0.86 · 0.69
Axles
- Front
- Ford 8.8-in IFS (Raptor: 4.10, Torsen LSD optional 2012-13, std 2014)
- Rear
- Ford 8.8-in or 9.75-in (9.75 with HD payload, Max Tow, Raptor e-locker)
- 3.31 ratio
- XL/XLT 4x4 (SuperCrew std, others opt), FX4 / Lariat / KR / Platinum 20-in
- 3.55 ratio
- XL 4x4 Regular Cab/SuperCab, XL/XLT 4x4 (SuperCrew std, others opt), FX4 / Lariat 18-in, FX4 / Lariat / KR / Platinum 20-in
- 3.73 ratio
- XL 4x4 Regular Cab/SuperCab, XL/XLT 4x4 (SuperCrew std, others opt), FX4 / Lariat 18-in, FX4 / Lariat / KR / Platinum 20-in, Heavy-Duty Payload Pkg / Off-Road LT
- 4.1 ratio
- SVT Raptor SuperCab (2010), SVT Raptor SuperCab, SVT Raptor SuperCrew
Brakes
- Front rotor
- 13.78 in, 350 mm
- Front caliper piston
- 54.0 mm
- Rear rotor
- 13.70 in, 348 mm
- Rear
- disc (ventilated)
Suspension
- Front
- double wishbone IFS, coilovers
- Rear
- leaf springs, solid axle
- Rear layout
- Leaf springs
Fuel economy
- EPA highway
- 20 mpg
- Rated years
- 2009–2014, 4WD
Brake upgrades
What bigger tires need →- Wilwood TX6R front big brake kit 140-13865+15% brake torque13.8 → 15.5 in rotor · 6-piston · 20 in wheels or bigger · $3,283Price from the Steeda listing used in our F-150 SuperCrew 5.5 entry.
- Baer Extreme+ front big brake kit 4261409S+10% brake torque13.8 → 15.0 in rotor · 6-piston · 19 in wheels or bigger · $4,350AmericanTrucks price used in our F-150 SuperCrew 5.5 entry.
Aftermarket bumpers
17 listedMakers almost never publish angles, bottom heights or how far a bumper tucks, so these fill in as owners measure them. Measured yours? Add it on the rig page and every owner of this F-150 sees how it does on their tires and lift.
Front 10
- Body Armor 4x4 2009-2014 Ford F-150 Eco Series Front Bumper$1,000
- Coastal Offroad 12th Gen F-150 High Clearance Front Bumper Kit$711
- Fab Fours Red Steel FF09-RS1762-1 Ford F150 2009-2014 Front Bumper Winch Ready Pre-Runner Guard125 lb · $1,370 · winch ready
- Frontier Truck Gear Frontier 300-50-9005 Ford F150 2009-2014 Original Front Bumper196 lb · $1,761
- Fusion Bumpers Fusion 0914150FBECO Ford F150 Eco-Boost 2009-2014 Front Bumper$2,130 · winch ready
- Hammerhead 600-56-0596 Ford F150 2009-2014 Low Profile Front Bumper No Brushguard Non-Winch138 lb · $1,948
- Iron Bull Bumpers Iron Bull Truck Front Bumper 2009-2014 Ford F150 #15$2,599
- Ranch Hand FSF09HBL1 2009-2014 Ford F150 Summit Series Front Bumper$1,868
- Steelcraft Elevation HD Front Bumper Ford F150 2009-2014 60-11360$1,975
- TrailReady 12202B Ford F150 2009-2014 Extreme Duty Front Bumper Winch Ready Base$3,654 · winch ready
Rear 7
- Addictive Desert Designs 2009-2014 Ford F-150 Series Venom Rear Bumper$2,199
- Body Armor 4x4 2009-2014 Ford F-150 Eco Series Rear Bumper$1,000
- Coastal Offroad 12th Gen F-150 High Clearance Rear Bumper Kit$679
- Fab Fours FF09-U1750-1 Ford F150 2009-2014 Black Steel Elite Rear Bumper$1,114
- Fishbone Offroad Ford F150 2009-2014 Rear Bumper Step FB2235698 lb · $1,129
- Ranch Hand SBF09HBLSL 2009-2014 Ford F150 Sport Series Back Bumper$1,051
- Steelcraft Ford F150 2009-2014 Fortis Rear Bumper 76-21360$1,058
Every calculator, set up for the F-150
Tire sizeBigger tires: speedo, clearance, angles and brakes.Compare tiresRegearHighway RPM on every ratio and mpg.Pick your gearsCrawl ratioHow slow it creeps, against other trucks.Work out crawlSpeedometerWhat it really reads on new tires.Fix your speedoLinksAnti-squat and what a lift does to it.Check your linksYour rigBuild sheet and measured angles.Start a build sheetLeaderboardsWhere the F-150 ranks against every stock truck.See where it ranks
Source: auto-brochures.com.
Use at your own risk. These calculators are here to help you plan and to inform your decisions, not to sign off on a build. Many numbers are estimates worked out from factory figures, and some factory figures are not yet confirmed. Check every number against your own truck, its manuals and a qualified shop before you buy parts, cut, weld, lift, regear or drive on it. Long Range Desert Tools is not liable for anything you do based on these calculators or their results. The full terms are in our policies.