Used Ford F-150 for Sale nearSan Diego, 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 $34,890, and its year-round low is $31,595.72. That gives you a useful snapshot of what you can expect to pay for this model across 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, anchored by broad owner approval across the lineup. 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 range of features. They also frequently 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-tested years center on fuel economy, maneuverability, and value at higher prices, especially when you move into more expensive configurations. Even so, the F-150 remains a compelling used buy because it combines capability, comfort, and configuration flexibility in a way few trucks match.

27.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Ford F-150 models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Ford F-150’s strong performance, comfortable cabins, and broad feature content as core strengths. Across the model years in the data, buyers also repeatedly praise its power, ride comfort, and versatility.

• 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 service history closely and focusing on well-maintained trucks with clean records.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 83.5% — 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, 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 tested truck for a more distinctive look.
• XLT: A smart step up with the 2.7-liter turbo V6 standard and available BlueCruise, making it a good fit if you want more tech.
• Lariat: Adds more available comfort and tech, including BlueCruise, and suits buyers who want a more upscale daily driver.
• Tremor: The best choice if you want off-road hardware, with 4WD with low range standard and the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 standard.
• King Ranch: A premium pick with the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 standard, plus wraparound LED headlights, tan leather, and a power tailgate.
• Platinum: Another upscale choice with the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 standard, wraparound LED headlights, and a more refined interior presentation.
• Raptor: The off-road performance model, with 4WD with low range standard and the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 increased to 450 hp and 510 lb-ft.
• Raptor R: The most extreme performance trim, 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 2025, 2024, and 2022.

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

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

Most model years in the table are down year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used. The steepest drops are concentrated in the newer years, while the smaller declines in older years suggest more gradual movement there. Overall, the pattern favors buyers looking for value in recent used trucks.

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 −14.27% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −9.91%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 30.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 31.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $52,320. The Ford F-150 offers broad configurability, strong capability, and a wide range of trims that make it easy to match to your needs.

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 2028 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.