America’s best-selling truck6 seats
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—Recalls · NHTSA
About the Ford F-150
America’s best-selling truck for many years. Many engines, sizes and trims, from basic work truck to luxury. Can tow a lot.
Big but easy to drive. Turbo engines feel strong. Parking takes practice; a camera helps a lot.
Tip: There are many versions. Decide what you will tow or haul first, then pick the engine.
Why people buy it
Tows and hauls a lotRight engine and package: big trailers and heavy loads.
Lots of choicesMany cabs, beds, engines and trims, new and used.
Smart work featuresSome have a built-in generator (Pro Power Onboard).
Easy to fix anywhereAmerica’s best-selling truck: parts and shops everywhere.
Is it right for you?
✓ you tow a trailer or boat✓ you work in a trade✓ you need a big truck bed
✕ you park in tight city spots✕ gas money matters most✕ you never use the bed
Which version to get
2021–2026 trims, simplified · check at the dealer
XL · STX · Work truck. Simple and tough.
XLT · The most popular mix of comfort and price.Best value
Lariat · King Ranch · Platinum · Tremor · Raptor · Luxury or off-road. Nice, not needed.
Buying used: which years
2021–2026Newer body and tech. A PowerBoost hybrid is available. The Lightning is a separate electric truck.
2015–2020Aluminum body, cheaper used. On turbo engines, listen for a rattle on a cold start and ask for service records.
Questions to ask the dealer
- Which engine, cab and bed length?
- How much can this exact truck tow? (door sticker)
- Which trim is it, exactly?
- Any open recalls, and were they fixed?
- Can I see the service records?
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Prices, payments and out-the-door totals are Carvessa estimates, not offers; check with the dealer. MPG from EPA (fueleconomy.gov) and safety stars and recalls from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-07, for 2020 and newer (older years: check nhtsa.gov/recalls with the VIN). Car photo: Deathpallie325, CC BY 4.0 (background removed).