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.
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Specifications by model year
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| 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 |
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| 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 |
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| 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 | — | — | — | — |
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
| 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
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.
The 2025 Ford F-150 presents a below-average reliability outlook, warranting careful consideration for used-car buyers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The 2019 Ford F-150 is a capable truck with significant powertrain concerns that warrant careful consideration for used buyers.
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.
The 2017 Ford F-150 presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant concerns with its **brake system** and **powertrain**.
The 2016 Ford F-150 presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant concerns with its **service brakes**.
The 2015 Ford F-150 is a capable truck but carries a below-average reliability rating.
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**.
Approach the 2013 Ford F-150 with caution.
The 2012 Ford F-150 presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant and recurring issues with its powertrain and engine performance.
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.
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.
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.
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.