Used Ford F-150 for Sale nearOberlin, KS

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 $33,585, and its lowest point over the past year was $31,617. 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, wide configuration choices, and a long-running reputation for versatility. The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its powerful performance, spacious interiors, and advanced features. They also frequently highlight its smooth ride and the variety of engine options, especially the EcoBoost and V8 choices.

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 fuel economy, ride quality in some configurations, and interior materials that can feel less upscale than the truck’s pricing suggests.

31.5% 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, reliability, and spacious cabins. Expert reviews also reinforce its strong capability, advanced features, and broad appeal across many model years.

• Owners rate the Ford F-150 between 4.4 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For long-term ownership, you should pay close attention to maintenance history, mileage, and condition, especially on older trucks and higher-use examples.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 82.7% — 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 these trims:

• XL: The starting point, with the 2.7-liter turbo V6 standard on STX and XLT trims and the 5.0-liter Coyote V8 available on the XL long bed; it suits buyers who want a straightforward work truck.
• STX: A strong value pick with the 2.7-liter turbo V6 standard, plus the Lobo appearance package in the tested truck and available upgrades that add a more distinctive street-focused look.
• XLT: A versatile step up with the 2.7-liter turbo V6 standard and optional BlueCruise, making it a smart choice if you want more convenience and tech.
• Lariat: Adds more upscale equipment and is one of the trims where BlueCruise is optional, along with available comfort and convenience upgrades.
• King Ranch: Brings the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 standard, plus richer interior touches, wraparound LED headlights, and a power tailgate.
• Platinum: Also gets the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 standard, along with premium interior treatment and wraparound LED headlights.
• Tremor: The off-road-focused trim with 4WD standard, the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 standard, and hardware suited to rougher terrain.
• Raptor: The high-performance off-road model with 4WD standard, lifted and widened bodywork, racing suspension, and the 3.5-liter V6 tuned for serious desert-running capability.
• Raptor R: The extreme performance flagship with a 5.2-liter supercharged V8 and the most powerful hardware in the lineup.

What Ford F-150 do most buyers choose?

The Ford F-150 years with the most listings are 2025, 2021, and 2024.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a strong mix of availability, newer features, and a wide range of prices. More listings also make it easier to compare trims, mileage, and condition before you buy.

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

Most model years in this lineup are down year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The steepest drops are concentrated in the newer models, while older years are falling more gradually. That pattern gives you more room to find value across the range.

The 2018, 2017, and 2023 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 −17.02% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −10.07%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 32.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $49,078. The Ford F-150 offers broad configurability, strong capability, and a long-running reputation for versatility.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The base engine is a 2.7-liter turbo V6, with 325 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: A 12-inch touchscreen with Sync 4 software and an analog instrument panel with a 4-inch display 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 2025 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2023 Ford F-150 compare to the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2023 Ford F-150:

• Pros: Class-leading towing and payload ratings, Impressive technology, Great safety ratings.
• Cons: Poor fuel economy (3.5-liter EcoBoost V6), Poor ride quality (specific to test truck), Some interior materials feel cheap.

2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500:

• Pros: Easy-to-use technology, Powerful engine options, Tons of cabin space.
• Cons: Rough ride compared to rivals, Polarizing front-end styling, Steering feels numb at times.

Our experts score the 2023 Ford F-150 8/10 and the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 8.7/10. The Ford brings stronger towing and payload credentials, while the Silverado edges ahead on overall expert score and cabin space. Both trucks offer useful tech, but the Ford’s fuel economy and ride quality are the bigger trade-offs in this comparison.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.