2023 Ford F-150 Model Review with Prices, Photos, & Specs

Ford F-150 Model Review

Key Features

  • Starting at $34,445 MSRP*
  • Five engine choices including the class-exclusive 3.5-liter PowerBoost™ full hybrid engine
  • Streamlined exterior design featuring a bolder and even tougher look and a work-ready interior
  • Available Max Recline Seats with nearly 180 degrees of recline
  • Optional Pro Power Onboard™ integrated power generator
  • Available Tailgate Work Surface and Interior Work Surface
  • Optional 12-inch center screen including SYNC® 4
  • Class-exclusive available Trailer Reverse Guidance and Pro Trailer Backup Assist
Ford F-150 Towing

About the Ford F-150

Setting an entirely new benchmark for today’s full-size pickup truck – the legendary Ford F-150 is now smarter, tougher, and more efficient than ever before. Proudly sporting rugged exterior styling, a luxurious interior, an optional full-hybrid powertrain, and an impressive collection of class-exclusive features – the F-150 stands above the competition. Highlights of its eye-catching exterior include wrap-around bumpers, sleek headlamps, and a distinctive power dome hood. The F-150 not only aims to deliver best-in-class horsepower, torque, payload, and towing – it’s also committed to taking home the title of the most fuel-efficient pickup in its class. Perfectly suited for both work and play, drivers will appreciate its ergonomic interior layout that’s packed with plenty of amenities to help you get comfortable. Examples of innovative tech features include the SYNC® 4 and a 12-inch center display screen, helping you stay connected no matter how far the journey takes you. Keeping you one step ahead of danger, every F-150 also comes standard with the suite of Ford Co-Pilot360™ 2.0 safety features.

What the Critics Say

“Consistently among the top-selling vehicles in the U.S., the Ford F-150 is an iconic full-size pickup truck. Across its 14 generations the F-150 has become the benchmark, with capability, technology, and creature comforts that drive the segment forward.” — MotorTrend

“The Ford F-150 is America’s best-selling vehicle for good reasons. It does just about everything you could want a full-size truck to do with class-leading towing and hauling capabilities, impressive off-road chops when properly equipped, and an interior that’s both practical and upscale. With a wide range of trims, engines, and configurations available, there’s an F-150 for anyone in the market for a big pickup.” — Kelley Blue Book

What’s New for 2023

Changes to the iconic Ford F-150 are relatively minor for the 2023 model year. First, a new Rattler package is now available on XL trim levels. This off-road-focused package adds a dual exhaust with black tips, 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires, Rattler badging, halogen foglights, black interior with bronze color accents, off-road tuned shocks, Rock Crawl mode (from the Tremor), and underbody protection. Both Smoked Quartz Metallic Tinted Clearcoat and Space White Metallic have been discontinued. Similarly, Lariat models are no longer offered in SuperCab configurations.

Edmunds Top Rated Award

F-150 Wins 2023 Edmunds Top Rated Award**

Edmunds has been an industry leader in car shopping advice and reviews for over half a century, providing expert research and recommendations for the top vehicles in the industry. For the third consecutive year, the Ford F-150 has been named the Top Rated Truck. Edmunds Editor-in-Chief Alistair Weaver said: “For decades, the Ford F-150 has been America’s workhorse, and it’s never been in better shape. It’s more innovative, more appealing to drive and more versatile than ever before. Nobody understands the needs of the modern truck buyer better than Ford and nobody builds a better truck.”

Ford F-150 Features

Ford F-150 Performance

Proven Performance

Thanks to a comprehensive lineup of 5 different powertrain choices, the Ford F-150 remains the industry leader in terms of performance and capability. Part of this is made possible by the fact that the F-150 targets best-in-class towing, payload, and horsepower ratings. There’s never been a better way to enjoy unrivaled efficiency thanks to the 3.5-liter PowerBoost full hybrid V6 powertrain. Offered on all trim levels, this sophisticated system delivers the most torque and horsepower of any light-duty full-size pickup along with a jaw-dropping EPA-estimated range of approximately 700 miles and 12,700 pounds of available maximum towing capacity. Other highlights include its integrated 35-kilowatt (47-horsepower) electric motor and 10-speed SelectShift® automatic transmission. The other benefits of electrification aren’t restricted to just the engine of the F-150 either. The available Pro Power Onboard feature boosts the capability of the F-150 by adding generator levels of exportable power to job sites, campsites, and even your next tailgate party.

Ford F-150 Interior

Ergonomic Interior

No matter if your goal is to maximize comfort or increase productivity, the ergonomic interior of the Ford F-150 has plenty of impressive amenities. Made possible by the optional Interior Work Surface feature, you can customize your ideal workspace with enough space to enjoy a meal or operate a 15-inch laptop when parked right from the driver’s seat. King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited grades are offered with class-exclusive Max Recline Seats that are able to fold nearly 180 degrees backward, with the bottom cushion rising to meet the back cushion and the upper back support rotating forward up to 10 degrees for ultimate comfort. Using the available Zone Lighting function, passengers can turn individual portions of the exterior lights on and off via the SYNC® 4 screen or remotely with the FordPass app on their phone. Another clever feature found on the F-150 is an available console shifter that’s able to retract neatly to be stored within the storage console at the touch of a button.

Ford F-150 Technology

Advanced Technology

Standard across the entire Ford F-150 model range, the revolutionary SYNC 4 infotainment system benefits from customized information readouts along with real-time mapping. Staying connected is easier than ever before thanks to both Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ smartphone integration in addition to helpful SYNC AppLink® apps like Waze and Ford+Alexa. The F-150 also has the honor of being the first full-size truck in North America to come standard with over-the-air updates to help you stay are the forefront of technology. For maximum peace of mind and confidence behind the wheel, Ford Co-Pilot360™ 2.0 provides a comprehensive approach to safety. Along with 10 individual features, the F-150 also boasts the class-exclusive Active Drive Assist, letting drivers enjoy hands-free driving on more than 100,000 miles of divided highways in all 50 states and Canada. Optional Active Park Assist 2.0 can control all steering, shifting, braking, and accelerator inputs during a parallel or perpendicular parking maneuver at the press of a button.

Trims & Specs

Ford F-150 XL

XL

  • Starting at $33,365 MSRP*
  • 3.3L V6 PFDI Engine with Auto Start/Stop Technology
  • 10-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • SYNC® 4
  • 8-inch LCD Capacitive Touchscreen
Ford F-150 XLT

XLT

  • Starting at $41,800 MSRP*
  • BLIS® with Cross-Traffic Alert
  • Ford Co-Pilot360™ 2.0
  • Reverse Sensing System
  • Chrome Front and Rear Bumper
Ford F-150 Lariat

Lariat

  • Starting at $57,480 MSRP*
  • SYNC® 4 with Enhanced Voice Recognition – 12-inch LCD Capacitive Touchscreen with Swipe Capability
  • Intelligent Access with Push-button Start
  • Leather-Trimmed Seats
  • LED Box Lighting with Zone Lighting
Ford F-150 Tremor

Tremor

  • Starting at $60,970 MSRP*
  • 3.5L EcoBoost® V6 with 400 horsepower
  • 18-inch Dark Matte Finish Alloy Wheels with 33-inch General Grabber all-terrain tires
  • Optional Unique Tremor® Leather-Trimmed Bucket Seats featuring contrast stitching
  • Unique Tremor® Front Grille with Active Orange Accents
Ford F-150 King Ranch

King Ranch

  • Starting at $63,005 MSRP*
  • 2.0L EcoBoost® engine with 250 horsepower and Auto Start-Stop technology
  • Voice-activated Touchscreen Navigation System with pinch-to-zoom capability, and integrated SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link®
  • 12.3-inch configurable LCD digital instrument cluster
  • Leather-Trimmed Front Bucket Seats with Driver Seat Memory
Ford F-150 Platinum

Platinum

  • Starting at $64,695 MSRP*
  • Unique Genuine Wood Interior Trim Accents
  • Rain-Sensing Wipers
  • Connected Built-In Navigation
  • Wireless Charging Pad
Ford F-150 Limited

Limited

  • Starting at $84,910 MSRP*
  • Power Tailgate
  • B&O Sound System Unleashed by Bang & Olufsen
  • Ford Co-Pilot360™ Active 2.0 Prep Package
  • Unique Multicontour Leather with Active Motion®

*Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (also referred to as “MSRP”, “Base MSRP”, “Base Price” or the “Starting At” price), excludes destination/delivery charge, taxes, title, license, and registration and/or electronic filing fees, dealer fees, and total of options. For authenticated AXZ Plan customers, the price displayed may represent Plan pricing. Not all AXZ Plan customers will qualify for the Plan pricing shown and not all offers or incentives are available to AXZ Plan customers.

**Source: Edmunds (2023) – https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2023/01/180/ford-wins-two-2023-edmunds-top-rated-awards–f-150-named-top-rat.html