Ford F-Series (fourteenth generation)

F-150 SuperCrew

Available only with the SuperCrew, the hybrid version of the F-150, called the PowerBoost, combines a 3.5 L EcoBoost V6 with a 47 hp (35 kW) hybrid motor/generator between the engine and transmission. A 1.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack is located under the bed. The net gain is 47 hp (35 kW) and 70 lb⋅ft (95 N⋅m). All the electrical power also allowed Ford to have up to 7.2 kW in the bed of a truck, far exceeding the capacity of a normal 120 V receptacle. A 20 percent fuel economy increase over a base 3.5 L EcoBoost has been observed at combined city/highway driving. The hybrid option is $2,500 added to the base price, although it can be more depending on the trim.[11]

• 0–60 mph acceleration: 5.4 seconds
• 430 hp (321 kW)
• 570 lb⋅ft (773 N⋅m)
• Maximum payload: 2,120 pounds (960 kg)
• Maximum towing capacity: 12,700 pounds (5,800 kg)
• Two 120V, 20A household outlets standard
• Optional system with four 120 V, 20 amp household outlets and one 240 V, 30 amp NEMA L14-30R outlet[12]

Ford unveiled an electric version of the Ford F-150 called the F-150 Lightning, reviving the model name for the first time since the previous Lightning was discontinued after the 2004 model year (and 2004 concept).[13] It debuted on May 19, 2021, and deliveries to customers began in May 2022. The F-150 Lightning has dual motors. It is built at the new Ford Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Michigan.[6]

Ford had previously announced the intention to produce a fully-electric light pickup at the 2019 Detroit Auto Show in January 2019. Prototype electric test mules on an existing F-150 chassis were tested during 2019, including a record-setting demonstration test tow of 1,250,000 pounds (570,000 kg) on rails.[7]

The F-150 Raptor was announced in February 2021, and features a 3.5 L twin-turbocharged V6 gasoline engine carried over from the previous generation.[14]

For the 2023 model year, the Raptor R makes its debut, now receiving the 5.2 L supercharged V8 engine.

2021 Ford F-150 Raptor

Interior

For the 2022 model year, the F-150 saw several minor updates, alongside the major introduction of the electrified F-150 Lightning. Most notably, the 3.0 L Power Stroke turbo-diesel engine was discontinued because of low consumer demand (except outside of North America).[15] In addition, a new Black Appearance Package was available to order on XL (only with the optional STX package), XLT, Lariat, and Platinum trims.[16]

For the 2023 model year, Ford launched a special F-150 Heritage Edition to honor the 75th anniversary of the first-generation F-Series pickups. The Heritage Edition, available only with the XLT trim and in a SuperCrew short box configuration, featured special two-tone paint jobs in five different color combinations and exclusive seat coverings. All 2023 F-150 and Super Duty models had the "Ford F-Series – 75 Years" logo on the top-center of the windshield, in place of the Ford logo on other model years. The SuperCab was dropped from the Lariat trim, leaving only the SuperCrew available in either a 5-1/2 or 6-1/2 ft bed. The Tremor was now available with the 5.0L V8 engine in addition to the 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine. Also for the 2023 model year, the F-150 Raptor R was introduced to compete with the Ram 1500 TRX.[17]

In March 2022, Ford announced plans to officially export the F-150 to Australia beginning in 2023.[19] The truck is imported in its native left-hand drive configuration and converted to right-hand drive to conform to Australian Design Rules by RMA Automotive in Mickleham, Victoria.[19] At launch, only the SuperCrew body style with the XLT and Lariat trims were offered and powered by the 3.5 L EcoBoost V6 mated to the 10-speed Ford 10R80 automatic with four-wheel drive.[20] Order banks for the Australian F-150 opened in late February 2023 with deliveries expected in the third quarter of 2023, and pricing before on-road costs starting at A$106,950 (US$80,414).[21]

• Still sold in selected markets outside North America

Sitting higher than other consumer vehicles (except for pickup trucks), the Ford F-Series vehicles have significantly larger blind spots in which people or other cars are invisible to the driver.[22] According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Ford F-Series vehicles are part of more fatal crashes than any other car in the US.[23]

The 2022 F-150 was tested by the IIHS and its top trim received a Top Safety Pick award:[24]

• Official Ford F-150 website