Overview & Reviews

The Ford F-150 is the star of the long-running F-Series line, which stretches back to the post-World War II era, and millions of F-150s have been sold in that time. Originally conceived as a rugged, no-frills workhorse, the Ford F-150 has since morphed into a well-appointed, versatile rig with numerous trim levels that serve a wide range of shoppers, including weekend warriors who need room for the family and the occasional trip to the hardware store.

The full-size pickup segment is so competitive these days that it's hard to pick a clear favorite. But new or used, the F-150 is a great choice, with recent models offering cutting-edge features like turbocharged engines and the MyFord Touch electronics interface. Thanks to the Ford F-150's countless configurations and incredible popularity, you're almost guaranteed to find one that meets your needs.

User Reviews:

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  bryan heckhers view on the F-150 - 2004 Ford F-150
  By bhecksher - April 13 - 10:00 am

  I am extremely happy with the new F-150, it is the BEST truck I have ever driven. I have been driving trucks since I was 16 years old, I am now 40. Drive one for yourself! I really have to say Thank you Ford Motor Company! You produced and truck that is functional, durable and fun to drive! Built Ford Tough and still with a soft ride!

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  super crew - 2004 Ford F-150
  By SOONERJOE - April 13 - 10:00 am

  by far the best truck i have ever owned in over 30 years of trucking, responsive, quite and comfortable

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  you gotta love it!!! - 2001 Ford F-150
  By jameszr1 - April 4 - 2:00 am

  I have had NO problems what so ever with this vehicle. I got the 5.4 V-8 which does use some gas, but when you get on it it goes..seats are great..finished off nice...plastic grill should go in favor of aluminum.

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  GREAT AMERICAN TRUCK - 2003 Ford F-150
  By dncerc - March 30 - 10:00 am

  ONLY 1 PROBLEM IN 10000 MILES. MODULE FOR CLOSING THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WENT OUT. THATS IT.

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  So far so good only 852 miles so far - 2016 Ford F-150
  By Donnie - March 26 - 8:58 am

  Love this truck. had a 2000 Silverado great truck i drove it 256,000 miles only things that went out were 2 wheel bearings and a fuel pump, and i still have a 2009 silverado with 165,000 miles had to replace a seal in the rear end but its been a great truck! had a Toyota Tacoma and it was a rust bucket that rode like a radio flyer wagon. So now i decided to go with a new Ford Went shopping and found i really like this new ford the body is made of aluminum. Great idea ford!!! now i dont have to worry about the salt. This new ford drives very well quiet and handles great. The 2.7 feels like a big V8. I test drove the truck then i told the salesman that he must have got the wrong window sticker on this one because when you mash the peddle it takes off and i mean it takes off!! that sold me on the 2.7 I hope this truck is as reliable as my Chevy trucks. So far its a joy to drive and it has so many features. I love the back up camera! and the sliding glass sun roof with a 36 gal fuel cell yea thats right it has the optional 36 gal fuel tank. love it. probably wont like it so much when i have to fill it up from empty. but gas isnt that bad right now. you will never know you are in a v6 unless you open the hood. Dear Toyota why cant you make a truck that doesnt rust away never again Toyota! one more reason i went with Ford it wont rust away like the Toyota. only way i would ever buy a Toyota ever again is if they made the whole thing including the frame from aluminium!

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  2008 Ford F150 XL 4.2L Auto, 6.5ft bed, 2WD - 2008 Ford F-150
  By MtnRoad - March 25 - 12:07 pm

  Bottom line up front, the truck is great. I have 81,000 miles and have not had any mechanical problems. My truck has the 4.2L 6cyl engine. Its true what expert reviewers say about it not being a truck youll burn out in. The 4.2L is for casual normal drivers. It has plenty of power for getting up to speed, and passes other vehicles fine on the highway. I have not towed with it but I have read the 4.2L has plenty of towing capacity. PROS: The 2008 model still looks like a modern new model. Although my truck is only 2WD it sits up real high so visibility is great. The cabin is very roomy. I also have a mid 90s F150 and the drivers door seems much further away and safer in my 2008. The ride is comfortable, and my gas mileage is not too bad. I dont mistreat my truck and it seems to preform well, maybe at least 20mpg. The model I have is just one up from the base cabin. I have the two regular doors and two smaller side doors that can open up if the main doors are open. This extra little door has a small window which is perfect for visibility when changing lanes. What Im saying is there is no blind spot like the lowest base model with no extra door and small window to see through. If you look left on that model to change lanes youll be staring at an interior rear cab column which will force you to lean forward to look out and back from the side window. There is no back bench seat on my model, just enough room for tool boxes, golf clubs, etc. Its substantial and not a tiny space behind the front row which I really like, although in hindsight I would prefer to have the larger back seating area with the fold down bench seat. CONS: The truck is awesome, but there are a few issues I need to address. The rake on the truck tilts forward, and rain collects in the bed of the truck. I regularly have to back the truck out of the driveway to lower the tail and let the water drain out. I think in the long run this could become a major problem for rust. I live in Arizona and the truck is rust free, but the winter rain and summer monsoons we get collects in the bed forward towards the cab....that is bad. There is a bed liner, but the factory bed liner has large access holes on the sides near the bottom. rain gets in there and I know the water is sitting. Im actually afraid to take the bed liner off to see what has resulted. The A/C on my truck blows cold and the fan is great, but every time the A/C kicks on I can hear a slight squeal coming from the engine compartment. So far it has gone on for a couple years now and the A/C still works fine but I expect this will be a problem in the future. The belt seems tight so this might be something for buyers to look for on used models. Some drink holders would have been nice on that fold down middle front seat which I keep down all the time. There is a retracting flimsy plastic double drink holder that comes out of the center of the dash, but its cumbersome to use, and may not be usable for stick shift models. There is no AUX or USB on my model. If you want that youll have to upgrade the stereo or buy a model that has it. REPAIRS: The only thing I have had to repair was the rear axle was slightly bent causing a vibration. I think that was from pulling out of parking lots and the rear right side skipping off the curb in tight situations. I treat my truck very well but a few times Ive had the rear right side roll off the curb turning out into traffic. It only happened a few times so I was surprised to see the axle was bent. Runs smooth after my repair and Im super careful now. SUGGESTIONS: Buy a F150 with power windows and door locks. If you have room in the garage get the model with the fold down rear bench because it adds so much more versatility. The reason I bought my truck with a 4.2L 6cyl is because I read a lot of great reviews on that engine, and it has a timing chain instead of the timing belt. The chain should last the lifetime of the truck. In Arizona its common for trucks to go beyond 200,000+ miles so the timing chain is nice to have. My 1995 F150 has 170,000 rust free miles (4.9L 300ci 6cyl with timing chain).

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  2005 Ford XLT Supercrew 4.6L - 2005 Ford F-150
  By Cliff - March 22 - 8:36 pm

  My Texas edition Ford F-150 is a really good overall truck. Power from the 4.6L engine is lacking and the transmission is always shifting whenever there is the slightest grade in the road. Ive had my truck in the shop four times in the last year. First three times was because the air conditioner wasnt blowing cold air. After the third visit, the dealer ship figured out it needed more freon as it wasnt serviced properly at the factory. The fourth visit was because when I applied my brakes, the front end would shimmy. The dealer got it right the first time and machined the rotors. The truck only has 25,000 miles on it, the brakes should not have needed machining that early in their lives.

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  They could have done better - 2004 Ford F-150
  By Joe White - March 17 - 5:00 pm

  The truck has nickel dimed me to death, thank God for the 3 year bumper to bumper warranty. Brakes fixed 3 times for vibration before they came out with new and improved rotors. Intermittent problem with the climate control system powering off (not fixed yet). Air conditioner just cool, especially in the South. Gas pedal replaced for bad noise, Tail light assembly replaced (filling up with water), Stereo volume surge which they say they cant fix, cheap paint job. Just to name a few.

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  Great Truck - 2017 Ford F-150
  By Fred VanHowe - March 11 - 6:29 pm

  My previous 5 vehicles were Cadillac Escalades. 2 EXTs and 3 ESVs. While Caddy has great curb appeal and decent ride, my Platinum F150 beats the Caddy in every category except looks. I had the Caddys in shop constantly with ridiculous problems big and small. So far, after a year, the F150 has only been in for oil changes and rear window (that little one in back) that opened but would not shut. I drove my neighbor, who is in his 70s and drives a Lexus LX570, to a football game two hours away and he said the F150 Platinum was the best riding vehicle he has ever been in. The second row seats have a lot more room than the Cadillac ESV. My wife, who also drives a Lexus SUV, likes the F150 Platinum , although she wont admit it

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  Great truck - 2018 Ford F-150
  By Glenn Remillard - March 9 - 2:40 pm

  Only had it for a month still learning how to use it