New Ford F-150 for Sale near Bigfork, MT

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 $34,345, and its lowest point over the past year was $31,590. 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 track record of owner satisfaction. 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 variety of engine options, and they also highlight its smooth ride and advanced features. Expert reviews also point to the truck’s broad versatility, from work-focused setups to premium comfort and off-road use.

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

The main trade-offs in recent expert reviews are fuel economy, maneuverability, and cabin materials at higher prices.

30.6% 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 versatility, and they often praise the truck’s spacious cabin and strong feature set. Expert reviews also reinforce its broad appeal by highlighting its capability, configuration range, and overall usefulness.

• Owners rate the Ford F-150 between 4.43 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For long-term ownership, you should pay close attention to maintenance history and a pre-purchase inspection, especially on older trucks where age and mileage can have a bigger effect on repair risk.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 82.9% — 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 Coyote 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: Adds the 2.7-liter turbo V6 standard and can be paired with BlueCruise, making it a smart step up if you want more available tech.
• Lariat: Adds access to BlueCruise and brings a more upscale equipment mix.
• Tremor: The best-value off-road-leaning choice, with the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 standard, 4WD with low range standard, and BlueCruise available.
• King Ranch: Adds the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 standard, wraparound LED headlights, a power tailgate, and richer interior trim.
• Platinum: Adds the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 standard, wraparound LED headlights, and a more premium appearance.
• Raptor: The serious off-road model, with 4WD with low range standard and the 450-hp 3.5-liter V6.
• Raptor R: The most extreme version, with the 5.2-liter supercharged V8 and the most powerful output 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 attract more shoppers because they offer a strong mix of newer features, broad availability, and plenty of price points to compare. They also give you more inventory to choose from, which can make it easier to find the right trim, mileage, and condition.

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 want to buy used after the initial price drop has already happened. The newer models show the steepest declines, while older trucks generally move down more gradually. That pattern gives you more room to shop for value across several generations.

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 −14.8% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −10.93%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.5% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $50,629. The Ford F-150 offers broad versatility, strong capability, and a wide range of configurations that make it easy to match to work, family, or weekend use.

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 5.0-liter Coyote V8 pumps out 400 hp and 410 lb-ft.
• Tech: A 12-inch touchscreen with Sync 4 software and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.