New Ford F-150 for Sale nearProtection, KS

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 $33,636, and its lowest point over the past year was $31,609. 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 the F-150 for its powerful performance, spacious interiors, and wide variety of engine and trim choices. Review feedback also repeatedly highlights its advanced features, smooth ride, and strong capability for work, family use, and recreation.

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 in some configurations, and interior materials that can feel less upscale than some rivals. Even so, the F-150’s breadth of choice and strong used-market presence make it an appealing pickup for many shoppers.

33.3% 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 broad capability and strong feature set. Across the model years in the data, you also see repeated praise for spacious cabins, smooth ride quality, and a wide range of engine choices.

• 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 and focusing on well-maintained examples, especially on older trucks with higher mileage.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 82.4% — 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: BlueCruise, 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 wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• 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 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 that add a body kit, black 22-inch wheels, a two-inch rear suspension drop, and black exhaust tips.
• XLT: Adds access to the 2.7-liter turbo V6 and available BlueCruise, making it a smart step up for shoppers who want more tech.
• Lariat: Adds access to BlueCruise and the 5.0-liter Coyote V8, along with a more upscale feel.
• King Ranch: Adds the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6, wraparound LED headlights, accents around the fog lights, a power tailgate, and rich tan leather.
• Platinum: Adds the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6, wraparound LED headlights, and a darker take on the exterior styling, plus dark tan interior trim.
• Tremor: Adds the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6, BlueCruise, the 5.0-liter Coyote V8 as an upgrade, and orange double-bar plastic trim, making it the off-road-focused choice.
• Raptor: Adds the 450-hp 3.5-liter V6, lifted and widened bodywork, racing suspension, amber lights, and three dashed clearance lights for serious off-road use.
• Raptor R: Adds the 5.2-liter supercharged V8 with 720 hp and 640 lb-ft, making it the most extreme performance choice.

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 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 and want more truck for the money. The steepest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while older examples are falling more gradually. That pattern gives you more room to find value across the lineup.

The 2018, 2017, 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 −16.86% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −10.08%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.9% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $49,202. The Ford F-150 offers broad configurability, strong capability, and a long-running reputation for 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 has 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 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 October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.