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 $35,055, and its year-round low is $31,619.89. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model is trading right now. 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 if you want broad capability, strong performance, and a wide range of configurations. The all-generations owner rating is 4.51/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the F-150 for its powerful engines, smooth ride, and spacious cabins. They also frequently highlight the truck's versatility and the range of features available across trims, especially in newer and higher-spec versions.

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 price points, and some lower-trim equipment choices. 32.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Ford F-150 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the F-150 for its power, comfort, and versatility, and expert coverage reinforces that it remains a well-rounded full-size pickup across many model years. The truck's broad engine lineup and spacious cabin are recurring strengths in the data.

• Owners rate the Ford F-150 between 4.43 and 4.94 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is most manageable when you focus on well-documented trucks with clean history reports and strong maintenance records.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 84% — 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.
• Fuel efficiency: The hybrid’s city fuel economy is impressive at 23 mpg, but the V6 and V8 models come close on the highway (our Lobo is rated at 17 mpg city, 22 mpg highway, and 19 mpg combined).

Which Ford F-150 trim should I buy?

The 2026 Ford F-150 offers...

• XL: The starting point for the lineup, with the 2.7-liter turbo V6 standard on STX and XLT trims and the 5.0-liter V8 as the only engine for the base XL with the 6.5-foot bed.
• STX: A strong value pick if you want the 2.7-liter turbo V6, with the Lobo upgrades adding a body kit, black 22-inch wheels, a two-inch rear suspension drop, and black exhaust tips.
• XLT: A smart step up if you want the 2.7-liter turbo V6 and available BlueCruise, plus access to more convenience and tech features.
• Lariat: A well-equipped middle choice with access to BlueCruise and more comfort and tech upgrades.
• Tremor: The off-road-focused choice with the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 standard, 4WD with low range standard, and distinctive styling.
• King Ranch: A premium comfort-oriented trim with the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 standard, wraparound LED headlights, and a power tailgate.
• Platinum: A luxury-leaning trim with the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 standard, wraparound LED headlights, and upscale interior touches.
• Raptor: The performance off-road trim with 4WD with low range standard and the lifted, widened suspension setup.
• Raptor R: The top performance choice, with the 5.2-liter supercharged V8 and the most extreme hardware in the lineup.

What Ford F-150 do most buyers choose?

The Ford F-150 years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2022.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, mileage, and price combination. They also tend to show up often enough that you can shop more selectively for a truck that fits your needs.

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

Prices are down across every model year shown, which is good news if you're shopping used and want more room to negotiate. The steepest drops are concentrated in the newest model years, while older trucks are also trending lower at a slower pace. That pattern gives you a broad set of options if you're trying to balance price and age.

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 −13.57% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −9.47%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $47,624. The Ford F-150 offers a broad range of configurations that makes it easy to match the truck to your needs.

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.
• Tech: BlueCruise, which allows hands-free driving on marked highways, is optional on XLT, Lariat, Tremor, King Ranch, and Platinum, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard.
• 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 August 7, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.