2023 Ford F-150

The 2.7L EcoBoost V6 is the most commonly ordered step-up engine on XLT/Lariat SuperCrew trims — the practical volume choice above the standard 3.3L V6 — and carried unchanged into the 2023 model year (14th-generation, 2021-2023 pre-refresh).

Peak torque of the volume 2.7L EcoBoost engine; the PowerBoost hybrid, 3.5L EcoBoost, and new-for-2023 Raptor R offer meaningfully more for buyers prioritizing towing or performance.

Instrumented tests of 2021-2023 F-150 2.7L EcoBoost 4x4 SuperCrews have clustered around 6.0-6.3 seconds; no powertrain calibration changes occurred for 2023 ahead of the 2024 refresh.

The 2.7L EcoBoost delivers strong, mostly linear power with well-controlled turbo lag; reviewers have consistently rated it among the smoother turbocharged truck engines, though it's a step behind the effortless PowerBoost hybrid.

The 10-speed automatic (10R80, developed jointly with GM) shifts crisply across the lineup with well-tuned logic for towing and normal driving, with only occasional hunting noted on light throttle.

Ford's advertised best-in-class max conventional tow rating for the 14th-generation F-150 (introduced 2021) is achieved on a specific lightweight 3.5L EcoBoost configuration with the Max Trailer Tow Package; unchanged for 2023.

Ford touted this class-leading payload figure at the 2021 redesign's launch on a stripped-down regular-cab configuration; it remained the advertised max through 2023.

The F-150 offers an integrated trailer brake controller, Pro Trailer Backup Assist, a suite of trailer cameras (including a trailer-reverse guidance view), and Ford's Smart Hitch tongue-weight/sway sensor — one of the most complete towing-tech suites in the class since the 2021 redesign.

4x4 with electronic shift-on-the-fly and a 2-speed transfer case is available across nearly every trim (2WD standard, 4x4 optional), with a terrain management system and locking rear differential offered on higher trims; only the Raptor and Raptor R make 4x4 standard.

The Tremor package adds a 2-inch suspension lift, 33-inch all-terrain tires, locking rear diff, and skid plates for light-duty trail work, while the F-150 Raptor delivers genuine desert-racing credibility with long-travel Fox Live Valve shocks and available 37-inch tires; the new-for-2023 Raptor R adds a supercharged V8 on top of that chassis — among the strongest off-road pedigree in the segment.

The lineup spans a base 3.3L V6, 2.7L and 3.5L EcoBoost turbo V6s, a naturally aspirated 5.0L V8, a 3.5L PowerBoost full-hybrid V6, the High-Output 3.5L EcoBoost (Raptor), and the new-for-2023 supercharged 5.2L V8 Raptor R — one of the broadest powertrain spreads of any full-size truck, including a mainstream hybrid option.

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the volume 2023 F-150 configuration (2.7L EcoBoost V6, 4x4, 10-speed automatic, SuperCrew) — the best-selling engine/drivetrain combination for the 14th-gen truck, unchanged for the 2023 model year refresh.

EPA city rating for the 2.7L EcoBoost 4x4 F-150, the volume powertrain/drivetrain combination for 2023.

EPA highway rating for the 2.7L EcoBoost 4x4 F-150; 4x2 does modestly better at 24 highway.

Estimated from the standard 23-gallon fuel tank on the 2023 F-150 SuperCrew and the EPA combined rating for the volume 4x4 2.7L EcoBoost config. A larger optional tank is available on some configurations for extended range.

Derived from the EPA combined rating (20 MPG) for the volume 4x4 2.7L EcoBoost config at standard EPA assumptions of 15,000 mi/yr and contemporary regular-gas pricing; the optional PowerBoost hybrid lowers this meaningfully.

Every 2023 F-150 gas and PowerBoost hybrid engine runs on regular 87-octane fuel with no premium requirement or complicated energy needs; only the separate high-output Raptor/Raptor R engines recommend premium, and those are not the volume trim.

NHTSA's overall rating for the 2023 F-150 (SuperCrew, gas and hybrid powertrains) is the top 5-star mark.

Not an IIHS Top Safety Pick — the 2023 F-150 earned Good in the updated side and small-overlap front tests but Poor in the newly toughened moderate overlap front test, a key crashworthiness measure. Ford fixed this with the 2024 mid-cycle refresh, which regained TSP status.

Ford Co-Pilot360 (AEB with pedestrian detection, forward collision warning, lane keeping, automatic high beams, rearview camera) is standard across the range, but blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise sit in the Co-Pilot360 2.0 package that isn't standard on the base XL trim.

IIHS rated the standard front crash prevention system Superior for vehicle-to-vehicle and Superior for pedestrian detection both day and night, among the best results in the class.

BLIS blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert is standard on XLT and above (not base XL) and includes trailer-aware coverage extending detection along an attached trailer, but it is alert-only with no active braking intervention.

Lane-keeping assist is standard and functional, with smoother lane centering available through Co-Pilot360 Active 2.0/BlueCruise-equipped trims; base lane-keep intervention is competent but unremarkable versus segment leaders.

Adaptive cruise control (part of Co-Pilot360 2.0) offers stop-and-go capability and works smoothly with lane centering when equipped, though it's optional rather than standard on lower trims.

BlueCruise (the renamed/expanded Co-Pilot360 Active 2.0 for 2023) offers hands-free highway driving across over 100,000 miles of mapped North American 'Blue Zone' divided highways, with the BlueCruise 1.4 update improving smoothness and reducing hand-back interventions.

IIHS headlight ratings for the 2023 F-150 crew cab span Good to Poor depending on trim/headlight package, with the volume trim typically landing in the Acceptable range rather than Good across the board.

Consumer Reports rates outward visibility as good for the F-150's high seating position and glass area, though A-pillar bulk and a large hood create some blind zones typical of a full-size truck.

The SuperCrew's rear doors open wide and the bench seat can fit two car seats, but LATCH lower anchors are set into firm seat cushions typical of a truck bench, requiring some digging to buckle in.

SuperCrew is the volume cab and XLT the volume trim for the pre-refresh 14th-generation F-150; both ship standard with the 40/20/40 front bench for 6-passenger seating in 2023.

Front headroom is shared across cab styles for this generation and unchanged for the 2023 model year, which predates the 2024 mid-cycle refresh.

Front legroom is identical across Regular Cab, SuperCab, and SuperCrew for this generation, sitting toward the top of the full-size-truck band.

SuperCrew's tall roofline gives it segment-competitive rear headroom; SuperCab's second row is noticeably tighter but is not the volume config.

SuperCrew's stretched wheelbase gives it near-limousine rear legroom for adults, a long-standing F-150 strength versus compact and mid-size rivals.

The volume SuperCrew configuration is paired with the shorter 5.5-ft box, trading bed length for cab room; buyers wanting the longest box must step down to Regular Cab or give up the SuperCrew's rear seat.

Bed volume tracks box length directly; the volume SuperCrew/5.5-ft pairing lands mid-pack for the segment, well below what the same truck offers with a longer box.

Pro Power Onboard (standard 2.0 kW, optional 2.4/7.2 kW with PowerBoost hybrid) turns the truck into a genuine jobsite generator, and SuperCrew's flip-up rear seat bins and large console add useful capacity, but the F-150 lacks a RamBox-style lockable bed bin or GMC's MultiPro tailgate innovation; the fold-flat work-surface console is available on Lariat and up but the 2023 XLT volume trim keeps a conventional console.

XLT's cloth seats are supportive enough for long stints but firmer and less adjustable than upper-trim leather with massage (Platinum/King Ranch); reviewers generally rate them competent rather than exceptional.

The F-150 is frequently cited as one of the more composed-riding gas half-tons despite its leaf-spring rear, with well-tuned dampers that control body motions better than most rivals unladen; adaptive dampers on higher trims improve this further but aren't standard on the volume trim.

Acoustic front glass and underbody sealing keep the cabin reasonably hushed for a body-on-frame truck, but wind and road noise are still noticeable at highway speed, especially with larger optional wheel/tire packages.

Heated front seats and a heated steering wheel are available on the volume trim's option packages, with ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and remote start/preconditioning via FordPass added on Lariat and above — a solid but not class-leading spread for the pre-refresh 2023 model year.

The 2023 F-150 XL saw a $2,175 base-price hike over MY22, and Ford also raised destination charges across the lineup for MY23; even after both increases the entry XL Regular Cab remains near the affordable end of the full-size-truck field.

XLT SuperCrew 4x4 is the volume configuration most retail F-150 buyers choose for 2023; this lands mid-pack for full-size crew-cab 4x4 trucks, notably below the MY24 price after Ford's subsequent increase.

Class-level estimates (CarEdge's ~$3,594 combined 5-yr figure for the F-150 nameplate) sit well below the full-size-truck midpoint; blended with slightly higher annual-maintenance estimates from other trackers, the 2023 model lands in the favorable band typical of the mainstream, dealer-dense F-150.

iSeeCars measures 37.9% five-year depreciation for the F-150 (62.1% retention), slightly worse than the 36.6% average for the full-size pickup category as a whole.

Standard Ford bumper-to-bumper coverage, the segment floor for full-size trucks, unchanged for the 2023 model year.

Standard Ford powertrain coverage, the segment floor — some rivals offer longer terms — unchanged for the 2023 model year.

New 2023 F-150 buyers earned a 31,000-point FordPass Rewards welcome bonus toward service, parts, and accessories, plus 24/7 complimentary roadside assistance (fuel delivery, flat-tire help, lockout, towing) via the FordPass app — a real points-based maintenance offset, but a smaller welcome bonus than Ford would later offer, and short of true prepaid scheduled maintenance.

$50,220 volume-trim price minus its estimated resale value after 5 years (62% retained, or about $31,136) leaves about $19,084 in depreciation. Add the projected $4,700 in 5-year maintenance and repairs, and owning this vehicle for 5 years costs about $23,784 in total.

Sources diverge sharply: Consumer Reports rates the 2023 F-150 below-average predicted reliability (overall CR score ~58/100), while J.D. Power's Initial Quality Study places it near the top of the Large Light-Duty Pickup class, though that score fell versus the 2022 model.

Ford ranked last among mass-market brands in J.D. Power's 2023 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (covering 3-year-old vehicles), and Consumer Reports has consistently placed Ford in the bottom half of its brand reliability rankings.

NHTSA recall 23V896 covers roughly 113,000 2021-2023 F-150s with Trailer Tow Max Duty package for a rear axle hub bolt that can break, a safety-relevant driveline defect later expanded (25S82); typical of several recall actions across the 2023 model year.

The volume-trim 2.7L EcoBoost V6 and 10-speed automatic are a proven, high-mileage-tested combination with no systemic red flags, but the optional PowerBoost hybrid has been Consumer Reports' lowest-scoring model for three consecutive years, with owners reporting expensive high-mileage transmission and hybrid-system failures.

Reviewers note the 14th-generation cabin closes much of the gap to the Ram 1500's upscale interior, with genuinely premium materials, wood, and brushed aluminum on King Ranch/Platinum/Limited trims, though base/XLT trims still lean on hard plastics.

Reviewers cite improved noise isolation and assembly quality versus the outgoing generation, but J.D. Power's Initial Quality Study recorded a notable increase in problems-per-100-vehicles for 2023 Fords versus 2022, tempering the improvement.

Ford operates one of the largest dealer networks in the US (~3,000 dealers) with broad rural and urban coverage and nationwide mobile-service/pickup-and-delivery options launched in 2023, but J.D. Power and CSI studies have ranked Ford dealer service satisfaction below the industry average in recent years.

As the best-selling US vehicle for over four decades, the F-150 has an enormous OEM and aftermarket parts ecosystem and abundant independent-shop familiarity, though RepairPal data shows average annual repair cost running somewhat above the full-size-truck norm.

The 2023 F-150 carries over its 2021-redesign infotainment hardware unchanged: the volume-selling XLT trim keeps the 8-inch screen standard, well below the segment's growing 12+ inch norm, with the larger 12-inch unit reserved for Lariat and up.

SYNC 4 is consistently praised by reviewers as one of the fastest, most logically laid-out truck infotainment systems, with quick boot times and retained physical climate/audio controls that keep it usable while driving or wearing gloves.

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have been standard equipment across every 2023 F-150 trim, including base XL, since the SYNC 4 rollout began with the gen-14 redesign — no wired-only or trim-gated restriction.

SYNC 4's voice recognition handles common phone/audio/climate requests reasonably well but isn't fully natural-language, and Ford's factory navigation is standard only on Lariat and above (optional lower down), so many XL/XLT owners default to phone-projected maps.

Base audio is a competent 6-speaker system, and the optional/standard-on-upper-trim B&O Unleashed system with amplifier and subwoofer is well regarded, but it's gated to Lariat and above rather than broadly available.

A crisp, configurable 12.3-inch full-digital cluster is available starting at Lariat, but the volume XL/XLT trims make do with analog gauges plus a small 4.2-inch productivity display, so full digital isn't the mainstream experience.

Ford Power-Up delivers over-the-air updates that go beyond maps-only to include SYNC 4 software, some driver-assist features, and periodic functional improvements, though it isn't the whole-vehicle continuous OTA cadence of an EV-native platform.

The free FordPass app covers the core remote-function bases — remote start with scheduling, lock/unlock, vehicle locate, and maintenance alerts — but the gas 2023 F-150 lacks the phone-as-a-key digital key feature reserved for the F-150 Lightning.

Beyond USB-C/USB-A ports and an available wireless charging pad, the F-150's signature Pro Power Onboard generator — up to 2.0 kW on gas engines and 2.4/7.2 kW on the PowerBoost hybrid, with up to six 120V outlets plus a 240V outlet — is a genuine class-leading onboard power differentiator.

The F-150's signature SecuriCode door keypad is standard fleet-wide, proximity keyless entry and push-button start are standard from XLT up, and remote start is broadly available, but there's no phone-as-a-key option on the gas lineup for this model year.

A rear camera is standard across the lineup and reverse sensing is widely available, with the 360-degree split-view camera system (useful for trailering) offered from Lariat up rather than standard on the volume trim.

Ford does not offer a head-up display on any 2023 F-150 trim, including range-topping Platinum and Limited — a feature gap versus rivals like the Silverado/Sierra and Ram that offer it at the top of their lineups.

SuperCrew's four full-size doors open wide and nearly flat, and class-leading rear legroom makes rear-facing seat installs and stroller/gear loading straightforward, with lockable under-seat storage freeing the footwell area.

Ford Co-Pilot360 2.0 (automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping, blind-spot with trailer coverage, rear cross-traffic alert) is standard across every 2023 trim including base XL, and NHTSA rates the crew cab 5-star overall; IIHS scores are Good across small-overlap, original moderate-overlap, side, and roof strength, but the tougher updated moderate-overlap-front test comes back Poor, keeping it off Top Safety Pick honors for this generation.

SuperCrew's near-identical front/rear dimensions (43.9 in front legroom vs 43.6 in rear, 40.8/40.4 in headroom) and 62.5-66.7 in of hip/shoulder room across both rows give it segment-benchmark all-row space, and higher trims add rear climate vents, a panoramic sunroof, and massaging front seats for long hauls.

The 10-speed automatic and torquey EcoBoost/PowerBoost powertrains make around-town acceleration and highway merging effortless with a compliant, well-controlled ride, but the F-150's full-size footprint and wide turning radius add real fatigue navigating tight streets, garages, and drive-throughs compared with smaller trucks and crossovers.

The volume 2.7L EcoBoost trim returns an EPA-estimated 20/24/22 MPG city/highway/combined (2WD) — average for a full-size truck — though the PowerBoost hybrid option reaches a class-leading 25/25/25 MPG (2WD) for buyers who prioritize commuting cost, a meaningful efficiency edge over V8-only full-size rivals.

A 360-degree camera, front/rear parking sensors, and Pro Trailer Backup Assist are available to ease tight maneuvers, but they're optional above base trims, and the F-150's full-size length and width (up to nearly 232 in with the 8-ft box) make it inherently harder to park and thread through cities than smaller trucks.

A segment-leading 14,000 lbs max tow (3.5L EcoBoost with Max Trailer Tow) and 3,315 lbs max payload (Heavy-Duty Payload Package) give the 2023 F-150 real headroom over most gas rivals, and three bed lengths — 5.5-ft, 6.5-ft, and a genuine 8-ft box (77.4 cu ft) — cover everything from daily jobsite runs to full-size cargo.

The F-150 has a long fleet-proven history, and JD Power scores 2023 quality/reliability at 86/100 ("Great"), but Consumer Reports flagged the redesigned-generation 2023 model year specifically among the least reliable trucks in its owner survey, and RepairPal's 3.5/5.0 (7th of 17 full-size trucks, $788 average annual repair cost) points to real, if infrequent, severity of repairs for this generation.

Pro Power Onboard offers 2.0 kW standard on select gas trims, 2.4 kW standard on PowerBoost hybrid, and an optional 7.2 kW generator output that can run job-site tools directly from the bed and cab outlets, paired with standard box tie-downs, an available tailgate work surface/step, LED bed lighting, and the industry's largest commercial upfit/Ford Pro accessory ecosystem.

A quiet, well-isolated cabin, adaptive cruise, and — on Lariat and above — optional BlueCruise hands-free highway driving (standard on Limited) reduce fatigue on long stretches, and the 26-gallon tank on EcoBoost/PowerBoost configurations delivers 500+ mile highway range, ahead of most full-size gas rivals lacking hands-free assist in 2023.

4x4 is available across nearly every trim, the Tremor becomes its own dedicated off-road trim for 2023 with monotube shocks, a locking rear diff, skid plates, and 33-in all-terrain tires, and the range-topping Raptor adds Fox Live Valve suspension and a twin-turbo V6 for genuine desert-running capability — a broader off-road spread than almost any full-size rival offers.

Three bed-length choices topping out at a genuine 8-ft box (77.4 cu ft) beat most full-size rivals' single or dual bed options, and standard tie-downs, an available spray-in bedliner, tailgate step, and Pro Power Onboard outlets make hauling and securing bulky gear straightforward.

Pre-refresh 14th-gen chassis (unchanged since 2021) is stable and secure at the limit but reviewers consistently call it unremarkable next to coil-sprung rivals; Consumer Reports flagged the handling as fairly clumsy for the 2023 model.

Edmunds praised quick, direct effort that makes the truck feel smaller in parking lots and stable on the highway, while Consumer Reports' 2023 test called the same rack slow and numb — net effect is precise but uninvolving steering.

Standard brakes deliver confident, consistent stopping power; the optional PowerBoost hybrid's regen blending is noted elsewhere as touchy at low speed on this generation, a minor demerit for that powertrain only.

The 10-speed automatic shifts smoothly and quickly across all engine choices, and the PowerBoost hybrid's gas/electric handoff is subtle with no perceptible vibration — but the hybrid's generator mode under battery charging is a known rough spot.

Volume EcoBoost V6 is muted at cruise with only mild turbo/exhaust noise under hard acceleration; the optional PowerBoost hybrid's generator whine while recharging the battery under load is the one notable intrusion on this generation.

Wheelbase and steering geometry are unchanged across the 2021–2023 pre-refresh 14th-generation F-150; volume SuperCrew short-bed configuration carries the same published figure.

Standard 8-way power driver's seat (10-way on higher trims) offers a wide adjustment range, sightlines are commanding, and physical HVAC controls plus a console shifter keep the pre-refresh cabin straightforward to operate.

The mainstream XLT/Lariat volume trims are competent and confidence-inspiring workhorses rather than engaging companions; enthusiast appeal on this generation is concentrated in the separately-scored Raptor rather than the everyday F-150.

Base 2023 XL trim (SuperCab, ~$34,585 MSRP) came with Ford Co-Pilot360 (automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping, blind-spot info, rear-view camera) standard across the entire range — matching or beating many rivals that charge extra for that suite — but retained steel wheels, vinyl/cloth seating, and a basic 8-inch center screen at the entry price point.

2023 offered five engines spanning a 3.3L V6, 2.7L/3.5L EcoBoost turbo V6s, a 5.0L V8, and the 3.5L PowerBoost hybrid (best-in-class-ish torque and up to 12,700 lb max tow when properly equipped) largely without forcing buyers into pricier trims for capability, giving strong content and capability per dollar even if not the outright cheapest truck to own.

2023 spanned Regular Cab, SuperCab, and SuperCrew bodies; 5.5/6.5/8-ft beds; 4x2/4x4 drivetrains; and a full trim ladder from work-focused XL through XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited, plus the off-road Tremor package and high-performance Raptor — one of the widest, best-spaced configuration matrices in the segment.

F-Series was the best-selling vehicle in the US for the 46th consecutive year in 2023, with roughly 750,000 units sold — comfortably ahead of the Chevrolet Silverado (~550,000) and Ram pickup (~445,000) — an unmatched segment sales leader.

The F-150's decades-long sales leadership and "Built Ford Tough" heritage give it exceptional brand pull and a large, loyal owner base, translating into strong resale value and cross-shopper awareness, though it sits just behind more overtly premium truck sub-brands on outright desirability.

By 2023, new-vehicle inventory was normalizing from the chip-shortage era, bringing back modest incentives and financing offers on mainstream XL/XLT trims, while in-demand configurations like the Raptor and PowerBoost hybrid Platinum continued to transact close to or above MSRP, leaving deal availability mixed rather than generous.

The 14th-generation F-150 launched for MY2021, making 2023 its third model year on the same sheet metal and platform — current and well-equipped but not cutting-edge — and Ford revealed the refreshed MY2024 F-150 in September 2023, signaling to shoppers that a facelift was imminent right as the 2023s were on sale.

The F-150 remained a consistent finalist and frequent pick in full-size truck comparison tests through 2023, with the PowerBoost hybrid earning particular praise for pairing strong towing/payload with genuinely useful fuel-economy gains, though it collected no fresh major award specific to the 2023 model year (its MotorTrend Truck of the Year win dated to the 2021 redesign).