I have observed between some adjacent model years, the only differences is......nothing noticable at all. They sometimes change what is offered as standard equipment, or changes in the supplier of certian options.
As far as the chassis is concerned, that is best researched on Ford's website. But I think there is nearly nothing different between the 2009 and 2010. I read the 2011 or 2012 chassis might have a more fuel efficient engine, at the expense of horse power.