Used Ford F-150 for Sale nearPlymouth, NC

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 $33,310, and its lowest point over the past year was $31,608. 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, lots of configurations, 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 wide variety of engine choices. They also frequently highlight its advanced features and smooth ride, especially in newer and better-equipped 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 fuel economy, ride quality, and interior materials, especially in lower-priced versions and some test trucks. Even so, the F-150 remains a compelling used buy because it combines capability, technology, and everyday usefulness in a way that fits many different shoppers.

32.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Ford F-150 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Ford F-150 for its strong performance, comfort, and versatility across model years. Expert reviews also point to its broad capability, useful technology, and well-rounded character as recurring strengths.

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

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by checking service history carefully and focusing on well-maintained examples, especially on older trucks.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 81.4% — 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.
• 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 V8 as the only engine for the base XL with the 6.5-foot bed.
• STX: A strong value pick with the 2.7-liter turbo V6 standard, plus the Lobo upgrades in the test truck example.
• XLT: Adds the 2.7-liter turbo V6 standard and can be paired with BlueCruise, making it a smart step up for shoppers who want more available tech.
• Lariat: Brings access to BlueCruise and can be paired with the 5.0-liter V8, plus more upscale equipment.
• Tremor: The off-road-focused choice with the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 standard, 4WD with low range standard, and BlueCruise available.
• King Ranch: A more upscale trim with the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 standard, wraparound LED headlights, a power tailgate, and BlueCruise available.
• Platinum: Adds the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 standard, wraparound LED headlights, and a more premium look with darkened exterior trim.
• Raptor: The high-performance off-road model with 4WD standard, lifted and widened hardware, racing suspensions, amber lights, and three dashed clearance lights.
• Raptor R: The most extreme version, with a 5.2-liter supercharged V8 and the same lifted, widened, racing-suspension setup.

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 a wider selection of trims, prices, and equipment levels. They also sit close enough to the current generation to offer modern features while still giving you more used-market choice than the newest model years.

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

Most model years are down year over year, and the newer ones show the steepest drops. That pattern can work in your favor if you want a used truck with modern features at a lower price than it commanded a year ago. The smaller declines in older years suggest those trucks have been moving more steadily.

The 2018, 2014, 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 −18.15% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −9.45%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.3% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $44,752. The Ford F-150 offers broad configuration flexibility, which makes it easy to match a truck to your needs.

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 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 Silverado 1500 edges ahead on the expert score, while the F-150 stands out for towing and payload strength plus strong safety and technology. The Silverado’s cabin space and easy-to-use tech are appealing, but the F-150’s capability and feature set make it a very competitive alternative.

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

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.