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 $35,113, and its year-round low is $31,608.14. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model sits right now in 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 if you want capability, broad configuration choices, and a truck that owners consistently rate highly. The all-generations owner rating is 4.51/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the F-150 for its powerful performance, reliability, and spacious interiors. They also highlight its smooth ride, advanced features, and the range of engine choices, especially the EcoBoost and V8 options. Expert reviews rate the 2015 and 2016 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs show up in pricing, fuel efficiency, and some feature content on certain years and trims.
32.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Ford F-150 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the F-150 as powerful, comfortable, and dependable, with strong praise for its ride quality, spacious cabin, and broad range of engine choices. Expert reviews also reinforce its well-rounded character, especially for buyers who want a capable truck with everyday usability.

• 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 lowest when you focus on well-kept examples 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 83.6% — 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, the standard 10-speed automatic, and the core F-150 formula for buyers who want a work-ready truck.
• STX: This trim adds the 2.7-liter turbo V6 as standard and is a strong value pick if you want more everyday punch without moving far up the price ladder.
• XLT: This trim adds the 2.7-liter turbo V6 and opens the door to BlueCruise, making it a smart step up for buyers who want more available tech.
• Lariat: This trim adds BlueCruise availability and more upscale equipment, making it a good fit if you want a more polished daily driver.
• Tremor: This trim adds the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6, 4WD with low range, and off-road-focused hardware, so it suits buyers who want trail capability built in.
• King Ranch: This trim adds the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6, distinctive styling, and premium comfort features, making it the best fit for buyers who want a more luxurious truck.
• Platinum: This trim adds the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6, upscale interior touches, and premium tech, making it a strong choice if you want a high-end F-150.
• Raptor: This trim adds lifted, widened hardware, racing suspension, and 4WD with low range for buyers who want the most extreme off-road setup.
• Raptor R: This trim adds the 5.2-liter supercharged V8 and the most extreme performance hardware in the lineup for buyers who want maximum output.

What Ford F-150 do most buyers choose?

The Ford F-150 years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2023.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a broad mix of prices, trims, and deal opportunities. More listings also make it easier to compare condition, equipment, and mileage before you buy.

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

Most model years are down year over year, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The steepest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while several older years show smaller declines. That creates a wide spread of value across the lineup, with some recent trucks becoming more approachable and older ones moving more gradually.

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

The 2026 F-150 includes a broad standard safety suite with blind-spot monitoring, forward automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, 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 −13.38% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −9.3%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.5% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $47,875. The Ford F-150 offers broad configuration flexibility and a strong mix of capability and everyday usability.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest model pairs a 2.7-liter turbo V6 with 325 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque, a 5.0-liter V8 with 400 hp and 410 lb-ft, and a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 with 400 hp and 500 lb-ft.
• Tech: The latest model includes a 12-inch touchscreen with Sync 4 software, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and BlueCruise availability on XLT, Lariat, Tremor, King Ranch, and Platinum.
• Safety: The latest model adds a standard suite that includes 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 base MSRP starts at around $40,000.

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 31, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.