2024 Ford F-150 Specs, Features & Review - Complete Buyer's Guide (2024)

The Ford F-150 belongs to Ford's F-Series family of pickups, which has been the best-selling line of vehicles in the United States for decades. The 2024 F-150 builds upon the perennial best-seller's reputation for being a well-rounded pickup truck, one that finds new versions land in the driveways of hundreds of thousands of owners every year.

Available in a wide variety of cab styles, bed lengths, powertrain, and drivetrain options, the F-150 is truly a pickup that offers a configuration to match any pickup truck driver. Ford offers a traditional tried-and-true 5.0L V-8 engine option on the F-150, though the lion's share of Ford's best-selling pickup have one of Ford's turbocharged EcoBoost V-6s.

The F-150 slots above the mid-size Ranger pickup in the Ford lineup but below Ford's larger Super Duty pickups, the F-250 and F-350. Large infotainment screens, a spacious interior, and competitive specs keep the F-150 high on the consideration list for those planning to purchase a pickup.

The starting price of the 2024 Ford F-150 starts at $38,765 and goes up to $84,495 depending on the trim and package.

Trim Levels

• XL: $38,765
• STX: $45,890
• XLT: $49,615
• Tremor: $66,145
• Lariat: $67,190
• King Ranch: $75,730
• Platinum: $75,730
• Platinum Plus: $84,495

Is the Ford F-150 a reliable pickup truck? Yes, according to J.D. Power, the Ford F-150 has a great reliability rating of 86/100, meaning the truck is more reliable on average than most other vehicles.

Vehicle Category: Full-size pickup truck
Invoice Price: $37,110.00
Fuel Economy: EPA Fuel Economy, combined/city/highway (20 / 17 / 25)
Horsepower: Up to 400
Seating Capacity: 6
Cargo Space: 62.3 cubic feet
Safety Rating: 5 Stars

View full specs below.

Despite receiving a styling refresh for the 2024 model year, the Ford F-150 lineup is largely familiar. Customers can choose between a variety of powertrains, including turbocharged V-6s, a naturally aspirated V-8, and a series hybrid. The upper trims' features are right in line with the well-appointed Ram offerings. It’s the nicest take on the nation’s best-seller that we’ve seen yet.

Pros

• Powertrain variety (including a hybrid)
• Impressive towing and payload capacity
• Available BlueCruise hands-free highway driving assistance system

Cons

• Limited standard driver-assistance features
• No complimentary scheduled maintenance program

2024 Ford F-150 Release Date

The 2024 Ford F-150 was released in late 2023 and is currently available at Ford dealerships.

2024 Ford F-150 Competitors

Competitors of the 2024 Ford F-150 include the GMC Sierra 1500, Toyota Tundra, Nissan Titan, Ram 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado. When shopping for a 2024 Ford F-150, you should consider other models in this competitive set.

2024 Ford F-150 MPG and Fuel Efficiency

2024 Ford F-150 Performance

2024 Ford F-150 Weight and Dimensions

2024 Ford F-150 Manufacturing

2024 Ford F-150 Safety Rating and Reliability

The specs below are for the Ford F-150 XL. Given the range of options that the F-150 offers, these specs can vary depending on the configuration of the truck. To see the full range of info for the F-150, visit Ford.com.

Vehicle

Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive / Four Wheel Drive

Engine

Engine Order Code: 995
Engine Type and Required Fuel: Regular Unleaded V-8
Displacement (liters/cubic inches): 5.0 L/302
Fuel System: Port/Direct Injection
Maximum Horsepower @ RPM: 400 @ 6000
Maximum Torque @ RPM: 410 @ 4250
Cooling System Capacity (quarts): NA
Engine Oil Cooler: None

Transmission

Transmission Order Code: 44G
Transmission Description: Automatic w/OD
Number of Transmission Speeds: 10
First Gear Ratio (:1): 4.70
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.98
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 2.15
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.77
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.52
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.27
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.85
Reverse Ratio (:1): 4.87
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): NA
Transfer Case Model: None
Transfer Case Gear Ratio, high (:1): NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio, low (:1): NA
Clutch Size: NA

Fuel Economy and Range

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: NA
CO2 Emissions, 15K mi/year (tons): 8.9 (2023)
Range, city/highway (miles): 391.00 / 575.00
EPA Fuel Economy, combined/city/highway (mpg): 20 (2023) / 17 (2023) / 25 (2023)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Capacity / Gas Tank Size: 23
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons): NA

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (inches): 122
Length (inches): 209.1
Width, without mirrors (inches): 79.9
Height (inches): 75.6
Ground Clearance, Front: 8.7

Interior Dimensions

Passenger / Seating Capacity: 3
Front Head Room (inches): 40.8
Front Leg Room (inches): 43.9
Front Shoulder Room (inches): 66.7
Front Hip Room (inches): 62.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Bed Length (inches): 78
Cargo Bed Width at Floor (inches): 65.2
Cargo Bed Width Between Wheel Housings (inches): 50.6
Cargo Bed Height (inches): 21.4
Cargo Space/Area (cubic feet): 62.3

Steering

Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet): 41.2

Suspension

Front Suspension Type: Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension Type: Leaf

Brakes

Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
Anti-Lock-Braking System: 4-Wheel
Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches): 13.8
Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches): 13.2

Wheels and Tires

Front Wheel Size (inches): 17 X 7.5
Front Wheel Material: Steel
Front Tire Size: P245/70SR17
Rear Wheel Size (inches): 17 X 7.5
Rear Wheel Material: Steel
Rear Tire Size: P245/70SR17
Spare Wheel Size (inches): Full-Size
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Spare Tire Size: Full-Size

Towing

Maximum Towing Capacity (pounds): 5000
Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds): 5000
Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds): 500
Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds): 5000
Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds): 500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (pounds): 4391
Maximum Payload Capacity (pounds): 1859.00
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (pounds): 6250.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (pounds): 3000
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (pounds): 3800

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F: 610
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 200

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