The engine lineup includes:
- Turbocharged 2.7-liter V6 (325 hp, 400 lb-ft)
- 5.0-liter V8 (400 hp, 410 lb-ft)
- Turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 (400 hp, 500 lb-ft)
- Raptor-specific turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 (450 hp, 510 lb-ft)
- Raptor R-specific supercharged 5.2-liter V8 (720 hp, 640 lb-ft)
- A hybrid powertrain (Ford's PowerBoost) that combines the turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 with an electric motor and a battery pack (430 hp, 570 lb-ft)
(Note: The all-electric F-150 Lightning is reviewed separately.)
XL
Standard features on this base trim level include:
- 17-inch steel wheels
- Keyless entry
- Class IV trailer hitch
- LED headlights
- Vinyl flooring
- Digital instrument panel
- 12-inch touchscreen with Sync 4 infotainment system
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration (both with wireless connectivity)
Driver assist features on the XL include:
- Lane keeping assistance (steers the F-150 back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
- Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
- Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
- Rear automatic braking (applies the brakes automatically to avoid an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)
STX
The STX is equipped similarly to the XL but has 20-inch wheels and carpeted flooring. It also has greater availability of optional features than the XL.
XLT
Adds to the XL with:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Carpeted flooring
- Power-adjustable driver's seat
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the F-150 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
- Pro Trailer Backup Assist (knob-based steering system to make reversing with a trailer easier)
Lariat
Gets you more premium features such as:
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Power-folding side mirrors
- Leather upholstery
- Power-adjustable front seats with heating and ventilation
- Ambient interior lighting
- Power-adjustable pedals
- Eight-speaker B&O sound system
- Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the F-150 and the car in front)
- Lane centering system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
- Ford's BlueCruise system (uses the vehicle's advanced driver aids to further provide hands-free driving capability on select highways)
Platinum
Upgrades over the Lariat with:
- Special exterior and interior trim
- Pro Power Onboard (see description below)
- Tow/Haul package (see description below)
- Power-adjustable, heated steering wheel
- Upgraded front seats
- Heated rear seats
King Ranch
Similar to the Platinum but also has:
- Special two-tone exterior and interior
- Two-panel moonroof
- Adaptive suspension (adjusts to improve ride comfort and handling)
- Massaging front seats
- Mobile Office package (see below)
- Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
- 14-speaker B&O premium sound system
Tremor
The off-road-oriented Tremor is only available as a crew cab with the 5.5-foot bed. It essentially starts with XLT content and adds:
- Standard 4WD
- 18-inch alloy wheels with 33-inch all-terrain tires
- Skid plates
- Selectable terrain driving modes
- Uniquely tuned off-roading suspension
- Locking rear differential
Raptor
The off-road-oriented Raptor includes a higher-output turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engine, 4WD with low-range gearing and more. Broadly, it combines many of the luxury-oriented features from the King Ranch with the off-road features of the Tremor, plus:
- 17-inch alloy wheels with 35-inch all-terrain tires
- Raptor-specific off-roading suspension with adaptive Fox shock absorbers
- Raptor-specific fender flares and grille
Raptor R
The Raptor R swaps the Raptor's turbocharged V6 for a much more potent supercharged V8. It also comes standard with 37-inch tires that are otherwise an option on the regular Raptor.
As you'd probably expect of a full-size pickup, the F-150 is available with all sorts of options. Most lower trim levels can be fitted with options that come standard on higher trims. Other significant options to look out for are:
- Pro Power Onboard
- Adds household-style plugs that can be used to power tools, electronics or small appliances
- Available with three power ratings: 2 kW, 2.4 kW and 7.2 kW (hybrid engine only)
- Mobile Office package
- Fold-down center console work surface
- Wireless phone charger
- FX4 package
- Electronic-locking rear axle
- Off-road tuned suspension
- Skid plates
- All-terrain tires
- Tow/Haul package
- Integrated trailer brake controller (allows adjustment of a trailer's brakes from inside the vehicle)
- Onboard Scales (measures and displays the weight of the F-150's payload)