The 2022 Ford F-150 is a functional, capable full-size pickup that runs the gamut from work vehicle to full-on luxury truck. It’s offered in a range of trims, body configurations, and powertrains. Whether you are a contractor or a weekend warrior, there is likely an F-150 setup that can help you get the job done. The F-150 was completely redesigned in 2021 and carries over into 2022 with minimal changes: The once-available diesel engine has been discontinued and some options packages have been added.
The F-150 is available in regular cab, extended cab, and full four-door cab variants. Depending on the cab, you can get a 5.5-foot, 6.5-foot, or 8-foot bed. Trims for the F-150 are XL, XLT, Lariat, Tremor, King Ranch, Platinum, Raptor, and Limited.
The XL keeps things basic, but it does offer an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The XLT adds power doors and locks, as well as some additional safety features. The Lariat provides creature comforts such as remote start, a digital instrument panel, leather upholstery, heated and ventilated seats, and dual-zone automatic climate control.
The Tremor is an off-road-oriented trim, and adds a locking differential, 33-inch off-road tires, a beefed-up suspension, and under-body skid plates. The King Ranch takes things in a more rugged-yet-upscale direction, with unique leather upholstery, as well as heated rear seats and a Bang & Olufsen premium stereo system. The Platinum adds power-deploying running boards and massaging front seats.
The Raptor is a true off-road machine. It features a wider track, heavy-duty skid plates, Fox off-road shock absorbers, and multiple chassis dynamics systems to optimize the Raptor on the trail.
The Limited is the range-topping trim and adds everything from the Platinum, as well as a massive panoramic moonroof, self-park assist, and features designed to take the hassle out of towing.
The base engine in the F-150 is a 290-horsepower 3.3-liter V6. Buyers can also select a 325-horsepower 2.7-liter V6 engine and a 400-horsepower 5.0-liter V8. There’s also a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 that puts out 400 horsepower (450 in the Raptor). Finally, Ford offers a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 as part of a hybrid powertrain, making a combined 430 horsepower. All engines route power to the rear wheels or four-wheel drive through a 10-speed automatic transmission. There is also an all-electric version called the F-150 Lightning, which is covered in a separate review. When properly equipped, the F-150 can tow up to 14,000 pounds and has a payload capacity of 3,325 pounds.
The most efficient version of the Ford F-150 is the rear-wheel-drive hybrid, returning 25 mpg in city, highway, and combined driving scenarios. The most efficient non-hybrid version of the truck is the 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 with rear-wheel drive: It returns 20 mpg city, 26 highway, and 22 combined. The V8 with rear-wheel drive can return up to 17 mpg city, 24 highway, and 20 combined. The least efficient version of the F-150 is the Raptor with the optional 37-inch wheels. It returns 14 mpg city, 16 highway, and 15 combined.
The F-150 comes standard with forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and pedestrian detection. Available safety tech includes adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, traffic-sign recognition, and front and rear parking sensors.
Starting MSRP for the 2022 Ford F-150 is $29,900 for a base XL trim. The XLT trim starts at $38,130, a Lariat starts at $47,640, the Tremor starts at $52,235, and a King Ranch starts at $58,610. The Platinum will set you back at least $61,390, and a Raptor starts at $68,675. The range-topping Limited has a starting price of $75,835. The F-150 is backed by a five-year/60,000-mile powertrains warranty.