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 $34,976, and its year-round low is $31,598.08. That puts you in a broad pricing band depending on how new, how equipped, and how heavily optioned the truck is. 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 4.5/5.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the F-150 for its powerful performance, spacious interiors, and broad range of features. Reviewers also repeatedly highlight its smooth ride, advanced tech, and the variety 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 in recent expert reviews center on fuel economy, ride quality, and value at higher prices, especially when you move into more expensive trims. Even so, the F-150 remains a compelling used buy if you want a truck with wide configuration choice and strong everyday capability.

31.6% 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 reliability, and the expert reviews echo that broad appeal with strong capability and a well-rounded driving experience. Across the model years in the data, you also see repeated praise for spacious cabins, smooth rides, and useful technology.

• 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 best managed by checking the specific truck’s history and maintenance record, especially on older examples where age and mileage matter more.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 83.3% — 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 Coyote V8 as the only engine for the base XL with the 6.5-foot bed.
• STX: A strong value choice 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 more flexibility, including the optional BlueCruise hands-free driving system and the available 2.7-liter turbo V6.
• Lariat: A well-equipped middle ground with optional BlueCruise and available luxury touches such as a wireless charging pad and cooled front seats.
• King Ranch: A premium pick with the standard 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6, wraparound LED headlights, a power tailgate, and rich tan leather.
• Platinum: Another upscale choice with the standard 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6, wraparound LED headlights, and a dark tan interior theme.
• Tremor: The best-value off-road-oriented trim if you want 4WD with low range standard, the standard 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6, and orange double-bar plastic trim.
• Raptor: The hardcore off-road model with 4WD with low range standard, lifted and widened hardware, racing suspension, and the 450-hp 3.5-liter V6.
• Raptor R: The top performance choice, with a 5.2-liter supercharged V8 rated at 720 hp and 640 lb-ft.

What Ford F-150 do most buyers choose?

The Ford F-150 years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2022.

The highest-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare, more trim and option combinations, and more chances to find a truck that fits your budget. They also often sit close enough to current-model features to feel modern while still offering used-car pricing.

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

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want more truck for the money. The steepest drops are concentrated in the newest model years, while older examples show smaller declines. That pattern suggests recent trucks are becoming more attainable, even as the most desirable years still retain strong pricing.

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 −13.86% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −9.66%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $47,165. The Ford F-150 offers broad configuration choice, strong capability, and a cabin that works well for both daily driving and truck duty.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: A full-size pickup truck is built for towing, but shoppers who do that all the time might be better served by the heavy-duty Ford F-Series Super Duty. Like other full-size pickups, the F-150 performs best when towing at half to three quarters of its estimated capacity (a maximum of 13,500 pounds or 2,440 pounds of payload, depending on the exact configuration).
• Tech: A 12-inch touchscreen with Sync 4 software and an analog instrument panel with a 4-inch display are standard. BlueCruise, which allows hands-free driving on marked highways, is optional on XLT, Lariat, Tremor, King Ranch, and Platinum.
• 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 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.