Review: All-New 2024 Ford F-150 Trucks

2024 Ford F-150 Trucks: The revised interior and features of the Ford F-150 highlight the best qualities of a modern pickup: power, efficiency, comfort, and capability. Add in a wide selection of combinations and accessories, and you have a very tempting light-duty pickup.

Few vehicles have continually dominated their segment as consistently as the New 2024 Ford F150 has. The practically limitless variations offered by Ford's light-duty pickup truck contribute to its success. The F-150 has you covered whether you're searching for an inexpensive work truck, a luxurious cruiser, or a skilled off-roader. 

It has a diverse engine lineup, ranging from a base V6 to a powerful hybrid powerplant. The Lightning is an all-electric F-150 (which we assess separately). There are many cab and bed sizes to pick from, as well as an astounding variety of features, such as the Pro Power Onboard system, which can deliver power to various electronics. 

2024 Ford F-150 Trucks Review

To say the least, the F-150's segment is highly competitive, and the Blue Oval is constantly improving its best-selling vehicle to stay on top. Last year saw the introduction of the 700-horsepower Raptor R and the Rattler off-road kit. The F-150 will almost certainly receive a makeover in 2024. As of this writing, Ford has not said anything, but we anticipate the F-150 will receive restyled front and rear ends, interior improvements, and new technology. We'd like to see the Lightning's large 15.5-inch touchscreen display included to the list of improvements. Ford will also most likely modify the truck's features and add new wheel styles. 

Edmunds named the F-150 the Best Truck for 2022 and 2023. It performed well in all of our categories and outperformed its competitors in the majority of them. If you're still undecided about which vehicle to buy, consider the Ram 1500. It is currently the most competitive rival to the F-150 and the smoothest-riding pickup. The recently remodeled Toyota Tundra is certainly worth a look, as is the F-150's longtime rival, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Check out the Edmunds Expert Rating below for an in-depth assessment of the Ford F-150.

Performance 8.5/10

What is the F-150's driving style? Ford provides a diverse selection of engine and configuration options. We put the new hybrid powertrain in a 4WD crew cab in Platinum trim. It achieved 60 mph in 5.7 seconds in Edmunds testing, which is much faster than any comparable equipped pickup. Unfortunately, the sense of the gas engine kicking on and off means that this powertrain lacks the smoothness at low speeds that the 5.0-liter V8 and non-hybrid turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engines have. Across all powertrains, the 10-speed automatic transmission provides smooth and rapid shifts.

The steering on the F-150 is direct and responsive. This makes the truck feel smaller and more maneuverable in parking lots, as well as more steady on the highway. The brakes are powerful and offer you confidence in their stopping strength, especially while the hybrid powertrain is recuperating power. Given its strong towing and payload capacities, the F-150 is an enjoyable vehicle to drive.

Comfort 8.0/10

How spacious is the F-150? Depending on the upgrades you select and those you forego, the F-150 may be a hugely comfortable vehicle. The front seats are comfortable and provide heating, ventilation, three-level lumbar adjustment, and even a massaging function. The optional Max Recline front seats recline to a nearly flat position for resting or napping, although they lack the side bolstering and overall comfort of the basic seats.

While the F-150 rides well, the Ram's unique coil-spring rear suspension offers a somewhat smoother ride. Road, tire, and wind noise are kept to a minimum. The majority of the F-150's available engines sound great and aren't too loud. The optional PowerBoost hybrid, which sounds and rattles like a portable gas generator when charging the battery, is an exception.

The climate control system is efficient and powerful, requiring little adjustment to keep the temperature you want.

Interior 9.0/10

How is the inside? The F-150, depending on setup, can present a bewildering array of options and controls. Fortunately, the inside design is straightforward, so you'll never have to second-guess what you're looking for. Even while wearing gloves, you can manipulate the majority of the truck's large knobs and dials.

A variety of seat, steering wheel, and pedal adjustments guarantee that drivers of various shapes and sizes are comfortable. The spaciousness of the crew cab ensures that you will not be cramped. Large windows and a scalloped area in the front door that clears a view beyond the side mirrors help to provide ample exterior visibility. The optional surround-view camera system also gives 360-degree coverage.

Technology 9.5/10

How's the technology? The F-150 has numerous outstanding technological features. The available 12-inch center touchscreen and digital gauge cluster are both visually appealing and simple to operate. Smartphone integration for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay is included, as are some basic sophisticated driver aids. A plethora of other features are available as choices.

The most striking feature is Pro Power Onboard, which essentially converts the F-150 into a generator. This feature provides power outlets in the bed that transform the tailgate party/camping/construction/off-the-grid experience. It is available in three power output levels depending on powertrain (2.0 kW, 2.4 kW, and 7.2 kW).

Storage and towing 8.5/10

How is the towing and storage going? The F-150 is now the best light-duty pickup truck for towing and hauling. The F-150 can tow up to 14,000 pounds with the proper equipment and configuration. The PowerBoost powertrain has a somewhat lower maximum weight of 12,700 pounds. To compare, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 can tow 13,300 pounds, while the Ram 1500 can pull up to 12,750 pounds.

The F-150 now has a payload capacity of 3,325 pounds, which is about 1,000 pounds higher than the nearest competition, the Silverado, which has a capacity of 2,250 pounds. The bed isn't the largest, and the tailgate doesn't collapse in the same way as the Ram and GM trucks do. However, the accessible power up/down feature and tailgate step are still useful.

8.5/10 for fuel economy

How about the fuel economy? The F-150's EPA-estimated fuel economy is a strong suit. The F-150 scores an estimated 20 mpg combined for city/highway driving with rear-wheel drive and the 3.5-liter V6, for example. That's slightly better than a V8-powered Silverado or Ram. The F-150 hybrid leads the pack with a combined fuel economy of 25 mpg (RWD) or 23 mpg (4WD).

All gas engines should be run on 87 octane fuel, and fuel tank sizes range from 23 to 36 gallons. However, throughout our years of testing, Ford's turbocharged engines have frequently underperformed EPA projections.

Value 8.0/10

Is the Ford F-150 a good buy? This is a well-built and well-appointed pickup with luxury touches on higher trim levels. In addition to the F-150's strong base offers, which compete confidently, its actual value lies in the large selection of configurations and options that allow purchasers to tailor their vehicle to their needs.

Unlike GM trucks, you can choose the most desirable engine at the base trim level, and you have more engine, cab, and bed options than Ram pickups. The only area where the Ford falls short of its GM and Ram competitors is in warranty and ownership benefits, where it provides comparable coverage.

Wildcard 8.0/10

The F-150 delivers in terms of bragging rights. It has the most torque and acceleration (excluding the specialized Ram 1500 TRX), as well as the highest non-diesel fuel economy estimate and the highest towing and payload ratings. You'll have first-rate bragging rights among your friends and neighbors. Aside from that, the F-150 is available in some really fantastic paint colors. The colors help to showcase the exterior design, with the front grille inspired by Ford's Super Duty. Unfortunately, the inside lacks the warmth and presence that we associate with the Ram, its closest competitor.

Recommends which F-150?

As of this writing, Ford has not provided any official information about the 2024 F-150. If anything changes, we'll update our recommendation, but based on last year's F-150, the XLT trim is the way to go if you want to keep the price down. The majority of the equipment available in the substantially more expensive Lariat grade may be added to the XLT, and both trims have the identical powertrains. However, if you want the BlueCruise hands-free highway driving technology, you must upgrade to the Lariat level.

Models of Ford F-150

[Note from the Editor: The following unofficial data is based on the F-150 from last year. We anticipate a similar assortment for the 2024 model, and we will update this section whenever we obtain more information.] The Ford F-150 is available in six different trim levels: XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited. Outside of the standard lineup, there are the off-road-oriented Tremor, Raptor, and Raptor R versions. There are three cab styles: normal, SuperCab (extended), and SuperCrew (crew cab), as well as three bed lengths. The F-150 has seven possible powertrains in addition to the various trim levels and cab types. Except for the Limited, Tremor, Raptor, and Raptor R, all are equipped with a 10-speed automatic transmission and either rear- or four-wheel drive.