Specifications by model year
Compare the stats that matter
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 23.52 | 15.68 | 19.6 |
| 2025 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 23.52 | 15.68 | 19.6 |
| 2024 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 23.52 | 15.68 | 19.6 |
| 2023 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 23.52 | 15.68 | 19.6 |
| 2022 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15.68 | 14.7 | 15.68 |
| 2021 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15.68 | 14.7 | 15.68 |
| 2020 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15.68 | 13.07 | 14.7 |
| 2019 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 16.8 | 12.38 | 14.7 |
| 2018 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15.68 | 13.07 | 14.7 |
| 2017 | 14 | 20 | 16 | 16.8 | 11.76 | 14.7 |
| 2016 | 14 | 20 | 16 | 16.8 | 11.76 | 14.7 |
| 2015 | 15 | 21 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.2 | 13.84 |
| 2014 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 19.6 | 14.7 | 18.09 |
| 2013 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 19.6 | 14.7 | 18.09 |
| 2012 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 19.6 | 14.7 | 18.09 |
| 2011 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 21.38 | 16.8 | 19.6 |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | pickup | 8 | 5.2 | Premium | 325-720 hp | 400-640 lb-ft | V6, V8 | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2025 | pickup | 8 | 5.2 | Premium | — | — | — | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2024 | pickup | 8 | 5.2 | Regular | — | — | — | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2023 | pickup | 8 | 5.2 | Regular | — | — | — | Automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2022 | pickup | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | — | — | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2021 | pickup | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | — | — | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2020 | pickup | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | — | — | Automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2019 | — | 8 | 5.0 | Gasoline or E85 | — | — | — | Automatic | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 |
| 2018 | pickup | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | — | — | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2017 | — | 8 | 5.0 | Gasoline or E85 | — | — | — | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 2016 | pickup | 8 | 5.0 | Gasoline or E85 | — | — | — | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 2015 | pickup | 8 | 5.0 | Gasoline or E85 | — | — | — | Automatic (S6) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2014 | pickup | 8 | 6.2 | Regular | — | — | — | Automatic (S6) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2013 | van | 8 | 6.2 | Regular | — | — | — | Automatic (S6) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2012 | van | 8 | 6.2 | Regular | — | — | — | Automatic (S6) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2011 | pickup | 8 | 6.2 | Regular | — | — | — | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | pricing | Note | Trim | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | Note: Transmission Style: Direct Drive | Transmission Style: Direct Drive | — | — |
| 2022 | Trim: SuperCrew-SSV | — | SuperCrew-SSV | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | Note: Number of Seats: 5/6 | Number of Seats: 5/6 | — | — |
| 2019 | Base price: $52,855, Trim: Super Crew - Raptor | — | Super Crew - Raptor | $52,855 |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | Base price: $52,250, Trim: SuperCab | — | SuperCab | $52,250 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Seats | Doors | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Cab type | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Entertainment system | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | 3 | — | Cab type: Regular, Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 2 | Regular | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 17 | 17 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | — | Cab type: Extra/Super/Quad/Double/King/Extended, Keyless ignition: Optional, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 1 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 145, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Optional | 1 | Extra/Super/Quad/Double/King/Extended | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 17 | 17 | CD + Stereo | 145 |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 3 | 2 | Keyless ignition: Optional, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 1 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Optional | 1 | — | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 17 | 17 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | autoBrake | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | adaptiveCruiseControl | forwardCollisionWarning | parkAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — |
| 2024 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — |
| 2023 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2022 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | — | optional | — | — | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2021 | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — | standard | — |
| 2020 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — | standard | — |
| 2019 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | optional | standard | — | — | standard | standard | optional | standard | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | — | optional | standard | — | — | optional | standard | optional | optional | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Apple CarPlay | ev | infotainment | Electrification | Battery type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Standard | — | Apple CarPlay: Standard | — | — |
| 2025 | — | Electrification: bev, Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | — | bev | Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | Electrification: hev, Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | — | hev | Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — |
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Ford F-150 is a capable truck with excellent public reliability, but a high TSB count suggests potential for early-stage electronic or powertrain anomalies that warrant close inspection.
2025
The 2025 Ford F-150 presents a below-average reliability outlook, warranting careful consideration for used-car buyers.
2024
Approach the 2024 Ford F-150 with caution; its below-average reliability, primarily due to significant steering and engine oil leak concerns, makes it a high-risk used purchase.
2023
Approach with caution: the 2023 Ford F-150's below-average reliability is primarily driven by concerns with its **power train**, specifically unintended parking brake activation or failure to engage park.
2022
The 2022 Ford F-150 is a capable truck with significant drawbacks, warranting careful consideration for used buyers due to its below-average reliability and numerous critical recalls.
2021
Approach the 2021 Ford F-150 with caution; its below-average reliability is primarily driven by significant concerns with the rear axle bolt shearing, a critical issue that demands thorough inspection.
2020
Approach the 2020 Ford F-150 with caution; its below-average reliability, primarily due to powertrain and electrical system concerns, necessitates thorough pre-purchase inspection.
2019
The 2019 Ford F-150 is a capable truck with significant powertrain concerns that warrant careful consideration for used buyers.
2018
Approach with caution: the 2018 Ford F-150 exhibits a below-average reliability record, primarily due to significant concerns with its **engine** and **powertrain** systems.
2017
The 2017 Ford F-150 presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant concerns with its **brake system** and **powertrain**.
2016
The 2016 Ford F-150 presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant concerns with its **service brakes**.
2015
The 2015 Ford F-150 is a capable truck but carries a below-average reliability rating.
2014
Approach this 2014 Ford F-150 with caution; its below-average reliability is primarily driven by significant safety concerns with the **service brakes** and **steering system**.
2013
Approach the 2013 Ford F-150 with caution.
2012
The 2012 Ford F-150 presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant and recurring issues with its powertrain and engine performance.
2011
Approach with caution: The 2011 Ford F-150's below-average reliability is primarily driven by significant powertrain and steering issues, making it a high-risk used purchase.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Ford F-150?
Carfocal currently has 16 published F-150 reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Ford F-150 is a capable truck with excellent public reliability, but a high TSB count suggests potential for early-stage electronic or powertrain anomalies that warrant close inspection.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Ford F-150 reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Ford F-150. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 ford f-150 is a capable truck with excellent public reliability, but a high tsb count suggests potential for early-stage electronic or powertrain anomalies that warrant close inspection. and the 2026 ford f-150 is positioned as a strong used-truck value, especially given its excellent reliability verdict. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Ford F-150?
Across Carfocal's published F-150 guides, recurring problem areas include Brake Pads, Brake Rotors, and Engine Air Filter. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Brake Pads, Brake Rotors, and Engine Air Filter.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints