New Ford F-150 for Sale nearElizabeth City, 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 $33,391, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $31,615 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 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, which help the truck fit a wide range of needs.

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 the lower-priced trims feeling sparse, the naturally aspirated V8 coming across as lazy, and the upper trims not matching the luxury of Ram or GMC at similar prices.

33.0% 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, comfort, and versatility, and expert reviews reinforce its strong performance and broad appeal. Across the model years in the data, it also earns repeat praise for spacious cabins and a smooth ride.

• 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 81.7% — 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 available on higher entry 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 appearance package in the tested truck.
• XLT: Adds the 2.7-liter turbo V6 standard and opens the door to BlueCruise and more available tech.
• Lariat: Brings more upscale equipment and access to BlueCruise, making it a good step up for buyers who want more comfort and convenience.
• Tremor: The off-road-focused choice with 4WD standard, the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 standard, and the kind of hardware that suits trail use.
• King Ranch: A premium trim with the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 standard, richer interior materials, and a power tailgate.
• Platinum: Another upscale choice with the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 standard, darkened exterior details, and more luxury-oriented features.
• Raptor: The high-performance off-road model with 4WD standard, lifted and widened bodywork, racing suspension, and the 3.5-liter V6 tuned to 450 hp.
• Raptor R: The most extreme version, with a 5.2-liter supercharged V8 making 720 hp and 640 lb-ft, plus the same serious off-road focus.

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 broad mix of trims, prices, and equipment choices. They also tend to offer the easiest shopping experience when you want plenty of inventory to compare.

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

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you want to buy used after the sharpest price drops have already happened. The newest model years show the biggest declines, while older trucks generally move down more gradually. A few years are holding value better than the rest, but the overall pattern still favors used buyers.

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 −17.98% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −9.76%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $44,913. The Ford F-150 offers broad configuration flexibility, which makes it easy to match a truck 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, and the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 is standard on the King Ranch, Platinum, and Tremor with 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: 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 2022 Ford F-150 compare to the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

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

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.