Used Ford F-150 for Sale nearSacramento, CA

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 $34,437, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $31,583 over the past year. 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 earns strong marks from owners across its long run, and its broad mix of capability, comfort, and configuration choices is a big part of the appeal. 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 wide range of features. Reviewers also repeatedly highlight its smooth ride, advanced tech, and strong versatility, especially for buyers who want a truck that can handle work, family duty, and everyday driving.

Expert reviews rate the 2015 and 2016 models among the highest across all years.

The trade-off is that recent expert-tested years bring some honest compromises, including pricing that can climb quickly, lower trims that feel sparse, and upper trims that still trail the most luxurious rivals in material quality.

31.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Ford F-150 models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Ford F-150 highly for power, comfort, and everyday usability, and the expert reviews reinforce that it remains a strong all-around pickup with broad capability. Across the model years in the data, you also see repeated praise for its spacious cabin, strong engine choices, and useful feature set.

• Owners rate the Ford F-150 between 4.43 and 5.0 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, especially on older trucks where age and mileage can make maintenance needs more important.

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: BlueCruise, which allows hands-free driving on marked highways, is optional on XLT, Lariat, Tremor, King Ranch, and Platinum.
• Infotainment: A 12-inch touchscreen with Sync 4 software and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard.
• Fuel efficiency: The hybrid’s city fuel economy is impressive at 23 mpg, but the 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; it suits buyers who want the most straightforward setup.
• STX: Adds the 2.7-liter turbo V6 standard and can be paired with the Lobo upgrades in the tested truck, making it a strong value for buyers who want more style and equipment.
• XLT: Brings the 2.7-liter turbo V6 standard and is one of the trims where BlueCruise is optional, making it a smart step up for shoppers who want more tech.
• Lariat: Adds access to BlueCruise and sits in the range where the 5.0-liter V8 is an upgrade, giving you a more feature-rich middle ground.
• Tremor: Includes BlueCruise availability, the 5.0-liter V8 as an upgrade, and standard 4WD with low range, making it the off-road-focused choice.
• King Ranch: Adds the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 standard, wraparound LED headlights, a power tailgate, and richer interior touches, making it a strong pick if you want luxury and capability.
• Platinum: Also gets the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 standard, wraparound LED headlights, and upscale interior features, making it a premium comfort choice.
• Raptor: Brings standard 4WD with low range, lifted and widened hardware, racing suspension, and the 450-hp 3.5-liter V6, making it the serious off-road performance model.
• Raptor R: Tops the range with the 5.2-liter supercharged V8 rated at 720 hp and 640 lb-ft, plus the same lifted, widened, racing-suspension setup for buyers who want maximum performance.

What Ford F-150 do most buyers choose?

The Ford F-150 years with the most listings are 2025, 2024, and 2017.

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. They also often sit in the sweet spot between newer features and used-car affordability.

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

Most model years in this table are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want to benefit from softer pricing. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while the older entries show smaller declines. That pattern suggests recent trucks are giving up more value right now than the older ones.

The 2018, 2023, and 2014 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 −14.95% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −10.91%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $51,159. The Ford F-150 offers broad capability and a huge range of configurations, so you can match the truck to your needs without giving up 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, while the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 delivers 400 hp and 500 lb-ft.
• Tech: A 12-inch touchscreen with Sync 4 software and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard.
• Safety: BlueCruise, which allows hands-free driving on marked highways, is optional on XLT, Lariat, Tremor, King Ranch, and Platinum.
• 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.