The updated 2024 Ford F-150 is a better truck than before thanks to revised exterior styling, a new base engine, and updated tech and driver aids. It performs well in everything we expect from a truck, especially when it comes to towing and hauling. A competitive base price and a wide array of options and configurations mean there's likely an F-150 for any full-size truck buyer's needs.Read full review
Brent Romans has worked in the automotive industry since 1996. He has written or edited thousands of expert car reviews and road-tested hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Brent is a senior manager of written content at Edmunds and previously contributed to publications such as Super Street and Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road. His personal car is a 2019 BMW M2 Competition, which he bought for its ideal combination of performance, style and practicality.
Jonathan Elfalan has worked in the automotive industry since 2005. As a director of vehicle testing at Edmunds, Jonathan has tested and reviewed thousands of cars and written thousands of car-related articles over the course of his career. Jonathan got his start testing cars for Road & Track magazine as a newly minted mechanical engineer grad from University of California, Irvine, and has also contributed to Motor Trend and the Associated Press. He likes to say he learned to drive a manual transmission in a rear-wheel-drive mid-engine vehicle but often omits it was his family's 1991 Toyota Previa minivan.
Pros
Wide selection of engines, including hybrid and all-electric options
High maximum towing and payload capacities
Easy-to-use infotainment system
Many truck-friendly options, including onboard generator
Cons
Interior storage spots could be roomier or more versatile
Optional hybrid powertrain is noisy when powering the available onboard generator
What's new
Updated styling
12-inch touchscreen and digital instrument panel now standard
Previous base V6 is discontinued; reduced price for the PowerBoost hybrid
Revisions to trim level lineup and feature availability
Part of the 14th F-150 generation introduced for 2021
Overview
Few vehicles have consistently dominated their segment time and time again like the Ford F-150 has. The success of Ford's light-duty pickup truck is partly due to the almost endless configurations it offers. Whether you're looking for an affordable work truck, luxury cruiser or capable off-roader, the F-150 has you covered. It offers a wide range of engines, from a base V6 to a powerful hybrid powertrain. You have a choice of several cab and bed sizes and an incredible number of features to choose from including the Pro Power Onboard system that can supply juice to various electronics. And for 2024, the F-150 looks to be even better thanks to the most significant update since this latest-generation truck debuted for the 2021 model year.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2024 Ford F-150 XL 2dr Regular Cab 6.5 ft. SB (5.0L 8cyl 10A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
You can spot the updated F-150 from its mildly updated grille and headlights. But more important is what's inside. All F-150s now get a full digital gauge cluster and a 12-inch central touchscreen display as standard. Other tech improvements encompass an update to BlueCruise, Ford's hands-free driving assistance system, to make it more useful and helpful in highway traffic. Under the hood, the turbocharged 2.7-liter V6 now serves as the truck's base engine. Also, the Raptor R's supercharged 5.2-liter V8 gets a boost in power, and the price for the optional PowerBoost hybrid has been reduced to be the same as the optional turbocharged 3.5-liter V6. Finally, there's a new optional tailgate that opens in additional ways to make cargo loading easier.
Competitors to consider
The changes made for 2024 help keep the F-150 at the top of its game and ensure it stays at the top of our truck rankings. But if you're still undecided on what truck to get, check out the Ram 1500. It's currently the F-150's most competitive rival and is the smoothest-riding pickup. The recently redesigned Toyota Tundra is also worth a look, and the F-150's longtime archenemy, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, has a lot to offer. To get our test team's in-depth review of the Ford F-150, check out the Edmunds Expert Rating below.
What’s it like to live with?
We bought a 2021 Ford F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid for long-term testing. It's not a 2024 model, but our observations still apply because it belongs to the same F-150 generation. To find out what we think about its fuel economy, technology, comfort and more, check out our F-150 Hybrid long-term review here.
Edmunds Expert Rating
Our Verdict
The Edmunds Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.
Great
8.1
out of 10
edmunds TESTED
The updated 2024 Ford F-150 is a better truck than before thanks to revised exterior styling, a new base engine, and updated tech and driver aids. It performs well in everything we expect from a truck, especially when it comes to towing and hauling. A competitive base price and a wide array of options and configurations mean there's likely an F-150 for any full-size truck buyer's needs.
How does the F-150 drive? The F-150's powertrain lineup includes a turbocharged V6, a V8 and a V6-based hybrid. Our test truck had the PowerBoost hybrid. At the Edmunds test track, it accelerated from zero to 60 mph in 5.8 seconds. That's pretty good overall for a pickup but a bit slower than the latest Ram 1500 with its latest inline six-cylinder engines.
The F-150 has direct and quick steering. That makes the truck feel smaller and more nimble in parking lots plus more stable on the freeway. The brakes are powerful and give you confidence in their stopping power, even when they're recuperating power with the hybrid powertrain. Considering its high towing and payload capabilities, the F-150 is overall a pleasing truck to operate.
Comfort
8/10
How comfortable is the F-150? The F-150 can be a massively comfortable truck depending on the options you choose and the ones you skip. The front seats are supportive and can be equipped with heating, ventilation and even a massaging function. The climate control system is effective and powerful, requiring little adjustment to maintain your desired temperature
For a full-size truck, the F-150 rides pretty comfortably, and road, tire and wind noise is kept to low volumes. Most of the F-150's available engines sound pretty cool and aren't overly loud. The exception is the optional PowerBoost hybrid, which sounds and vibrates like a portable gas generator when it's charging the battery.
Interior
8.5/10
How’s the interior? Depending on configuration, the F-150 can present you with a bewildering number of options and controls. Fortunately, the interior layout is intuitive, so you never have to second-guess what you're reaching for. You can adjust most of the truck's big knobs and controls even when you're wearing gloves.
The wide range of seat, steering wheel and pedal adjustments ensures a fit for drivers of all shapes and sizes. The crew cab's spaciousness means you won't be short on room either. Ample exterior visibility is afforded in part by large windows and a scalloped section in the front door that clears a view around the side mirrors. The optional surround-view camera system provides visibility all the way around too.
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2024 Ford F-150 Regular Cab pricing in Columbus, OH
Current Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for base vehicle. Excludes destination/delivery fee plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer processing charge, any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge. Optional equipment not included.
How’s the tech? The F-150 offers many impressive tech features. The available 12-inch center touchscreen and digital gauge cluster are attractive and easy to use. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration is standard as are some basic advanced driver aids. Optional driver aids now include Ford's BlueCruise system, allowing for hands-free highway driving when conditions permit. It works well, and we were able to cruise on the highway without once having to touch the steering wheel. It's especially helpful in rush-hour traffic.
The most impressive bit is Pro Power Onboard, an option that essentially turns the F-150 into a generator. This feature adds power outlets in the bed that transform the tailgate party/camping/construction/off-the-grid experience and is available in three power output levels depending on powertrain (2.0 kW, 2.4 kW and 7.2 kW).
Towing and Storage
8.5/10
How are the towing and storage? The F-150 is the top light-duty pickup truck when it comes to towing and hauling. With the right equipment and configuration, the F-150 is rated to tow as much as 13,500 pounds and haul up to 2,445 pounds. The bed isn't the biggest, but Ford offers an optional split-opening tailgate that helps make it easier to reach into the bed. The available power up-and-down feature and tailgate step are also useful.
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Fuel Economy
8/10
How’s the fuel economy? Fuel economy for the Ford F-150 ranges from 19 mpg combined with the 3.5-liter V6 to 23 mpg combined with RWD and the hybrid powertrain. This range is about on par for the class, though the diesel-powered Chevy Silverado gets an even better rating.
Value
7.5/10
Is the F-150 a good value? This is a solidly built and well-appointed truck that provides luxury touches at the upper trim levels. On top of the F-150's stout standard offerings that line up confidently against competitors, its true value rests in its wide range of configurations and options that allows buyers to tailor their truck to their needs. The only place the Ford doesn't pull ahead of its GM and Ram competitors is in warranty and ownership perks — it offers similar coverage.
Wildcard
7.5/10
When a vehicle is as popular as the F-150, its ubiquity takes away a lot of the Ford's personality. It's a handsome truck inside and out, especially with the updates from 2024 onward. The F-150 is reasonably quick, and, especially in Tremor trim, is capable off-road. But we wouldn't call it a fun truck to drive. Capable, sure, but not particularly entertaining.
Which F-150 does Edmunds recommend?
While there's an F-150 configuration to match pretty much anybody's budget or desire, we suggest checking out the XLT trim for all-around value. For higher budgets, we think the hybrid powertrain is worth getting because of the long-term gas savings. More generally, we recommend getting an F-150 with Ford's BlueCruise hands-free system if you do a lot of highway driving and Pro Power Onboard if you use your F-150 a lot for recreation or job sites.
2024 Ford F-150 XL 2dr Regular Cab 8 ft. LB (2.7L 6cyl Turbo 10A)
I purchased the Ford f150 single cab with extended bed, & the 2.7 liter 6 cylinder. Everything was great. I bought the truck because my ford Ranger was getting a lot of miles & having issues. Needed something reliable. On my way home from work, I stopped at the grocery store, when I was ready to leave, I turn the key & it wouldn't start or even crank up at all. My display was showing … multiple faults like brakes, camera, blind spot lights, among many other faults. The brake lights came on and wouldn't shut off until the battery went completely dead. It was 7pm. I went to the ford app & ordered a tow truck which did not arrive. By 1am I tried calling the tow truck company & they never answered. I called AAA which I should have done to begin with & even they didn't show up until 6am. I sat in my truck for 11 hrs in the grocery store parking lot totally stranded. By 8am I called the ford dealer to get a tow truck to my house & was furious by that point. A tow truck arrived a couple hours later to take the truck to the dealer I bought it from. The dealer tells me there's 35 vehicles ahead of me waiting for service & it will be a while before they could even look at my truck. It's been 5 days & they still haven't looked at it. The day I bought the truck the sales person told me I wouldn't have any problems but if I did, they would take care of me emediatly. So glad I didn't trade in my 2011 ford ranger because I'm self employed & would be losing a lot of money and business. I bought my 2024 f150 just 6 weeks ago and it's already broke down and unusable! Here I am paying for a brand new truck I can't even use! Wishing now that I never would have bought it!! Total let down!!
2024 Ford F-150 King Ranch vs. 2025 Ram 1500 Tungsten | Luxury Truck Comparison Test
These days, full-size trucks aren’t just built for towing and hauling. More and more commonly, they’re also luxury items, with more luxurious trim levels constantly cropping up. Enter the 2025 Ram 1500 Tungsten, the brand’s most high-po truck yet. With the Tungsten, Ram is coming directly after other high-dollar trucks like the Ford F-150 King Ranch. Both trucks were… recently updated — and the Ram’s Tungsten trim freshly introduced — and Edmunds’ Brian Wong puts them head-to-head in this comparison test video.
The rivalry between the F-150 and Silverado goes back decades. The Silverado is outperformed by the F-150 in most ways including efficiency, comfort, and towing and hauling. On the plus side, the Chevy offers a range of potent engines, including a turbodiesel, and it can be optioned with excellent tech features. There's also an available multipurpose tailgate. Chevy doesn't offer a high-horsepower off-road model like the F-150 Raptor R, but the off-road-oriented ZR2 is still very impressive.
The Ram is a superb alternative to the F-150. In fact, we rated it just a tad behind the F-150. It boasts the most comfortable ride in the segment, an attractive, upscale interior, and smooth powertrains including an efficient turbodiesel. The Ram doesn't offer as many engines or a long bed option, but it does have a rival to the Raptor R, the 702-horsepower TRX. The Ram provides plenty of tech and two features the Ford doesn't: useful locking bins in the bed (RamBox) and a tailgate that can open outward like doors. There's no full hybrid model, though, or anything like Ford's Pro Power Onboard feature.
When Toyota redesigned the Tundra for the 2022 model year, it was a vast improvement over the previous dated model. Although low on engine options, the Tundra gives you a choice of a torquey turbocharged V6 and a powerful hybrid powertrain that's a tad more potent than the F-150's. Like the Ford, the Tundra provides a comfortable ride and impressive tech features, including an optional 14-inch touchscreen. The Tundra is a well-rounded pickup, but it doesn't excel in any category or offer a two-door regular-cab model. Its TRD model is capable, but it doesn't quite compare to the Raptor. Overall, the F-150 has a lot more to offer.
Current Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for base vehicle. Excludes destination/delivery fee plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer processing charge, any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge. Optional equipment not included.
Safety
Our experts’ favorite F-150 safety features:
Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
Warns you about an imminent front collision and can automatically apply the brakes.
Lane-Keeping Aid
Prevents unwanted drifting into another lane by gently steering the vehicle.
Ford Co-Pilot360 2.0
An optional package of several advanced driver aids such as blind-spot alert, automatic emergency braking and automatic high-beam assist.
NHTSA Overall Rating 5 out of 5 stars
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Rating
Overall
5 / 5
Driver
4 / 5
Passenger
5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Rating
Overall
5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Rating
Overall
5 / 5
Driver
5 / 5
Passenger
Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Rating
Front Seat
5 / 5
Back Seat
Not Rated
Rollover
Rating
Rollover
4 / 5
Dynamic Test Result
No Tip
Risk Of Rollover
16.4%
FAQ
Is the Ford F-150 a good car?
The Edmunds experts tested the 2024 F-150 both on the road and at the track, giving it a 8.1 out of 10. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Ford F-150. Learn more
What's new in the 2024 Ford F-150?
According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2024 Ford F-150:
Updated styling
12-inch touchscreen and digital instrument panel now standard
Previous base V6 is discontinued; reduced price for the PowerBoost hybrid
Revisions to trim level lineup and feature availability
Part of the 14th F-150 generation introduced for 2021
To determine whether the Ford F-150 is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the F-150. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the F-150's average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more
Is the 2024 Ford F-150 a good car?
There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2024 Ford F-150 is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2024 F-150 and gave it a 8.1 out of 10. Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2024 F-150 is a good car for you. Learn more
How much should I pay for a 2024 Ford F-150?
The least-expensive 2024 Ford F-150 is the 2024 Ford F-150 XL 2dr Regular Cab 6.5 ft. SB (5.0L 8cyl 10A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $36,965.
Other versions include:
XL 2dr Regular Cab 6.5 ft. SB (5.0L 8cyl 10A) which starts at $36,965
XL 2dr Regular Cab 8 ft. LB (2.7L 6cyl Turbo 10A) which starts at $36,975
XL 2dr Regular Cab 4WD 6.5 ft. SB (5.0L 8cyl 10A) which starts at $41,980
XL 2dr Regular Cab 4WD 8 ft. LB (2.7L 6cyl Turbo 10A) which starts at $41,990
If you're interested in the Ford F-150, the next question is, which F-150 model is right for you? F-150 variants include XL 2dr Regular Cab 6.5 ft. SB (5.0L 8cyl 10A), XL 2dr Regular Cab 8 ft. LB (2.7L 6cyl Turbo 10A), XL 2dr Regular Cab 4WD 6.5 ft. SB (5.0L 8cyl 10A), and XL 2dr Regular Cab 4WD 8 ft. LB (2.7L 6cyl Turbo 10A). For a full list of F-150 models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more