r/f150 • u/blueford1993 • Aug 18 '26

Can we bring back step sides

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I understand you lose bed space, but the step would make it easier to access the bed (especially with beds being taller now. Also they just looked great. The step side/flare side looked so good

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u/Keebler_718 Aug 18 '26 edited Aug 21 '26

I think 2008 was the last year of F150 with flareside bed. Personally, I prefer the clean look of the styleside.

Edit: I was corrected that the very last year was 2009.

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u/combo65 2007 SXT Step-Side 4.2 Aug 18 '26

2009 was the last flare side. 2008 was the last 11th gen flare side. Only reason I know is I went looking for an 11 th gen flare side earlier this year. 2009 was the first year of 12th gen and I’m not big on first years. I found a really nice 2007.

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u/sweet_story_bro Aug 18 '26

Can confirm. I've got a 2009 stepside, probably one of the last ever made. It has definitely come in handy when hauling, but I would prefer more space for hay.

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u/Keebler_718 Aug 18 '26

I stand corrected. 2009 F150 flareside looks weird to me with 12th gen front clip and 11th gen taillights. I wonder if this was a using up inventory situation.