<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>
when did ford change the f150 body style
the 2009 model year