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Used Ford F-150: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Ford F-150 from 2010 to 2025, across 3 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $10,000 to $48,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2010, 2014–2016, 2019–2020, 2022–2025. Look harder at or skip 2011–2013, 2017–2018, 2021.
2021–2025 Ford F-150
A modern, capable full-size truck packed with useful technology.
Years to target: 2022–2025. Look harder at or skip: 2021. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $32,500 | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~65,000 |
| 2022 | $36,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~55,000 |
| 2023 | $39,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~40,000 |
| 2024 | $43,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~30,000 |
| 2025 | $48,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~20,000 |
Worth knowing
- 2021: owner complaints spike (1,277, mostly the transmission).
- Trims and options vary widely, so compare equipment carefully and confirm all open recalls have been completed.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the XLT with the 302A package: it adds the 12-inch screen, power seats and remote start. Automatic braking is standard, and the PowerBoost hybrid adds onboard generator power.
On the test drive
On a hybrid, ask for a battery health check. Look underneath for frame rust, and check the hitch and bed for signs of heavy work use.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2021).
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2021, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Tundra 2020–2021 · $38,000–$41,500
- Toyota Tacoma 2023 · $36,500
- Honda Ridgeline 2025 · $38,500
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2015–2020 Ford F-150
A lighter full-size truck offered with EcoBoost turbo engines or an eight-cylinder.
Years to target: 2015–2016, 2019–2020. Look harder at or skip: 2017–2018. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $16,000 | Target | Not rated | ~140,000 |
| 2016 | $19,000 | Target | Not rated | ~130,000 |
| 2017 | $19,500 | Skip | Not rated | ~120,000 |
| 2018 | $22,500 | Skip | Not rated | ~105,000 |
| 2019 | $25,500 | Target | Not rated | ~95,000 |
| 2020 | $28,000 | Target | Not rated | ~80,000 |
Worth knowing
- Skip 2017–2018. The 3.5-liter EcoBoost can rattle on cold starts from worn cam phasers, and the new 10-speed drew complaints about harsh shifts.
- Aluminum body repairs cost more than steel, so check insurance quotes and look closely for accident damage.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the XLT with the 302A package: it adds a power driver seat, remote start and the larger SYNC screen. CarPlay arrived for 2017 with SYNC 3.
On the test drive
Look underneath for frame rust, and check the hitch and bed for signs of heavy work use. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: optional from 2018, never standard in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2015, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Tundra 2013–2014 · $20,000–$22,000
- Honda Ridgeline 2019–2020 · $21,000–$23,500
- Toyota Tacoma 2014–2015 · $19,500–$20,000
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2010–2014 Ford F-150
A capable full-size truck with a wide range of six-cylinder and eight-cylinder engines.
Years to target: 2010, 2014. Look harder at or skip: 2011–2013. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $10,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~165,000 |
| 2011 | $10,500 | Skip | 4 of 5 | ~155,000 |
| 2012 | $12,000 | Skip | 4 of 5 | ~145,000 |
| 2013 | $12,500 | Skip | 4 of 5 | ~135,000 |
| 2014 | $13,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~125,000 |
Worth knowing
- Skip 2011–2013. The first-generation 3.5-liter EcoBoost can stumble in humid weather and wear its timing chain early.
- The 5.0-liter V8 is the most durable choice, while the 2010-only 5.4-liter V8 is known for spark plug and cam phaser trouble.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the XLT, ideally with the 5.0 V8 from 2011 on: it adds power windows, locks and mirrors, cruise control and nicer cloth over the XL.
On the test drive
Look underneath for frame rust, and check the hitch and bed for signs of heavy work use. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2013, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Honda Ridgeline 2010–2011 · $10,500–$12,000
- Nissan Frontier 2010–2012 · $10,000–$12,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.