How much does the Ford F-150 cost in today's market?

Used Ford F-150 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Ford F-150's current nationwide average price is $35,116, and its year-round low is $31,616.14. That gives you a useful snapshot of what you can expect to pay for this model across the used market. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Ford F-150 a good car?

Yes — the Ford F-150 is a strong used-truck choice, anchored by an all-generations owner rating of 4.51/5.

The recurring owner praise centers on powerful performance, a smooth ride, and spacious interiors. Owners also consistently highlight the truck's variety of engine choices and its modern tech features.

Expert reviews rate the 2015 and 2016 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs in recent expert-tested years center on pricing, interior material quality at higher prices, and some powertrain behavior in specific engine setups.

31.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Ford F-150 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Ford F-150 for its power, comfort, and variety of features, and expert reviews echo that broad appeal across multiple model years. The truck's strong owner ratings and repeated praise for smooth ride quality and capability point to a model that many used buyers can feel good about.

• Owners rate the Ford F-150 between 4.0 and 4.94 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For long-term ownership, you should still pay close attention to maintenance history, mileage, and how the truck was used, since heavier-duty work can affect wear over time.

What should I look for when buying a used Ford F-150?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 83.4% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2020 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Standard on all F-150 trims are high-beam assist, blind-spot monitors with rear cross-traffic alert, forward automatic emergency braking with intersection assist and pedestrian detection, evasive steering assist, lane-keep assist, a driver-attention monitor, rear parking sensors, and rear emergency braking.
• Infotainment: A 12-inch touchscreen with Sync 4 software and an analog instrument panel with a 4-inch display are standard. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, too.

Which Ford F-150 trim should I buy?

The 2026 Ford F-150 offers...

• XL: The starting point brings the 2.7-liter turbo V6 with 325 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque, plus the standard 10-speed automatic transmission. It suits you if you want the most straightforward entry into the lineup.
• STX: This trim adds the 2.7-liter turbo V6 as standard and can be paired with the Lobo upgrades in the tested truck, making it the best-value pick if you want a more distinctive look without moving too far up the range.
• XLT: You get the 2.7-liter turbo V6 standard here, along with the option for BlueCruise and the available hands-free driving tech.
• Lariat: This trim opens the door to BlueCruise, navigation, a full digital instrument panel, and available comfort upgrades such as massaging front seats and cooled front seats.
• Tremor: The Tremor adds the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6, 4WD with low range, and off-road-ready hardware, making it the trim to target if you want trail capability built in.
• King Ranch: This trim brings the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6, wraparound LED headlights, a power tailgate, and a more upscale cabin presentation.
• Platinum: You get the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6, wraparound LED headlights, and a more premium interior treatment, along with available luxury features like massaging front seats.
• Raptor: The Raptor adds the 450-hp version of the 3.5-liter V6, 4WD with low range, lifted and widened suspension, and racing suspension tuning for high-speed off-road use.
• Raptor R: This top performance model brings the 5.2-liter supercharged V8 with 720 hp and 640 lb-ft, plus the reinforced hardware that supports its extreme performance focus.

What Ford F-150 do most buyers choose?

The Ford F-150 years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2019.

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they offer a wider mix of prices, trims, and equipment levels. That usually makes it easier for you to find a truck that matches your budget and feature priorities.

What is the Ford F-150's resale value?

Most model years are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used and want more room to negotiate. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while several older years are also easing down at a steadier pace. The 2023 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year. The 2023, 2018, and 2017 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Ford F-150 safe?

• 2026: 6/10
• 2025: 9/10
• 2024: 8/10
• 2023: 8/10
• 2021: 7/10
• 2020: 8/10
• 2019: 8/10
• 2018: 8/10
• 2017: 8/10
• 2016: 9/10
• 2015: 10/10

Standard on all F-150 trims are high-beam assist, blind-spot monitors with rear cross-traffic alert, forward automatic emergency braking with intersection assist and pedestrian detection, evasive steering assist, lane-keep assist, a driver-attention monitor, rear parking sensors, and rear emergency braking.

For the safest used buy, the 2015 model posts the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

Should I buy a used Ford F-150 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −13.26% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −9.12%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $48,165. The Ford F-150 offers a broad range of configurations that make it easy to match your needs to the right truck.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The F-150 performs best when towing at half to three quarters of its estimated capacity, with a maximum of 13,500 pounds or 2,440 pounds of payload, depending on the exact configuration, and the turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engines pair well with the standard 10-speed automatic transmission.
• Tech: A 12-inch touchscreen with Sync 4 software and an analog instrument panel with a 4-inch display are standard, and Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, too.
• Safety: Standard on all F-150 trims are high-beam assist, blind-spot monitors with rear cross-traffic alert, forward automatic emergency braking with intersection assist and pedestrian detection, evasive steering assist, lane-keep assist, a driver-attention monitor, rear parking sensors, and rear emergency braking.
• Starting price: The 2026 Ford F-150 starts at around $40,000 for the XL.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2027 inventory to mature. These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from July 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.