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2020 Ford F150 review

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Ford F150 highlights

Customer rating

Pros

  • Large towing capacity
  • Lots of trims to choose from to suit your lifestyle
  • You can balance power and fuel economy with one of the great engine options
  • Raptor model is excellent off-road

Cons

  • Ride can be rough with nothing in the back
  • Fuel economy could be better

Mileage (EPA estimate)

15 city, 18 highway, 16 combined

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Tackle everyday tasks and tough terrain.

Big jobs call for big trucks—and the 2020 Ford F150 is a full-size pickup truck that's always up to the task. And no matter what you may be looking for in a full-size truck, the F150 can deliver. With several engines, trims, and cab/bed configurations to choose from, this versatile truck has plenty to offer, whether you're looking for a basic work truck or something a little more souped up.

All Ford F150 years

What is new for the 2020 Ford F150?

  • F150 trims have been upgraded with Vinyl Seats as standard equipment this year.
  • Full Roof Rack features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The Raptor trim now comes with Smart Key as standard equipment.
  • The XL trim now comes with Sync System, Power Locks, Cruise Control, Power Mirrors, Power Windows, Tow Hitch, Alloy Wheels, and Turbo Diesel Engine as standard equipment.
  • The XLT trim now comes with Smart Key and Blind Spot Monitor as standard equipment.
  • The Lariat trim now comes with Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Monitor, Flex Fuel Vehicle, and Rear Seat Heaters as standard equipment.
  • The Platinum trim now comes with Lane Departure Warning, Seat Massagers, and Turbo Diesel Engine as standard equipment.
  • The King Ranch trim now comes with Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Monitor, and Turbo Diesel Engine as standard equipment.

2020 Ford F150 trims

Curious how Ford F150 trims differ? Use our side-by-side vehicle comparison to see the differences and similarities

XL

  • Includes sway control, pre-wired trailer connections, rearview camera, cloth 40/20/40-split bench seat, and a four-speaker audio system.

  • View all Ford F150 XLs in stock

XLT

  • Adds chrome grille and bumpers, front-seat lumbar adjustments, eight-inch touchscreen, Android Auto™, Apple Carplay®, available remote keyless entry system, carpet flooring, and cruise control.

  • View all Ford F150 XLTs in stock

Lariat

King Ranch

  • Features the distinctive King Ranch style, with unique embossed leather seats, available remote start and tailgate release, a premium ten-speaker audio system, and more.

Platinum

  • Builds on the Lariat trim, adding rain-sensing windshield wipers, power running boards, wood and aluminum interior trim, and contoured bucket seats.

  • View all Ford F150 Platinums in stock

Limited

Raptor

  • Ford's wildly popular off-road machine starts with a reinforced frame, upgraded suspension, Fox struts, RECARO front sport bucket seats, skid plates, and many more off-road bonus features.

  • View all Ford F150 Raptors in stock

5 reasons to buy the 2020 Ford F150

1. Towing technology

If you find it difficult to back up a trailer, Ford has you covered. The available Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ on the 2020 Ford F-150 smooths out the process for you, giving you the confidence to tow and park with a simple twist of a knob when properly equipped. You'll find that towing is much easier when you don't have to calculate angles and geometry like a college professor; just rotate the knob to the left to go left and right to go right. It doesn't get much simpler than that.

2. All the storage you need

Ford F150 Review: Backseats | CarMax

When you have a truck, you need lots of places to store your belongings within the cab. The F-150 provides the option for a fully-flat load floor on SuperCab and SuperCrew models, which gives you the opportunity to store items under the seats. You may also utilize the door-trim panel bins and glove box and you can even fit a tablet or laptop in the available center console.

3. Impressive towing and payload capacities

Ford F150 Review: Trunk Cargo | CarMax

Truck owners expect to have the capability to tow and haul a number ofpeople and a trailer behind them, and the Ford F-150 is fully prepared to deliver on those expectations. Start with a base model XL and you'll be able to tow an estimated 7,700 lbs. or an estimated 1,990 lbs. of payload when properly equipped.

If you need more, opt for a model with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine for an astounding estimated 13,200 lbs. of towing capacity and an estimated 3,270 lbs. of payload when properly equipped.
Bring on the campers, boats, and heavy equipment—the 2020 Ford F-150 can handle it.

4. Lots of options to choose from

The 2020 Ford F-150 can come with any number of options packages, upgrading your trucks appearance and features, like the Chrome Appearance package, the Special Edition package, the Sport Appearance package, the Black Appearance package, and the Snow Plow Prep package. With so many options to choose from, it's clear that the 2020 Ford F-150 is configurable to create the truck of your dreams.

5. This truck is a connectivity champ

Let's say you like tailgating at local sports events. Park your Ford F-150, open the tailgate and set up your picnic. Need some tunes? You can connect your device via the available in-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot, powered by AT&T, for an additional service fee.

With the ability to connect up to ten devices at once, there won't be any fighting about who's using all the bandwidth. You can even access the hotspot from up to 50 feet outside the vehicle. The Wi-Fi on the F-150 gives you more freedom to move around, just like the truck itself.

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Rugged and versatile, the RAM 1500 is an all-around terrific full-size pickup truck. The RAM 1500 aims to please, whether you're seeking a vehicle to hold your crew or your family. For model years 2017–2019, the RAM 1500 is offered in two different cab configurations: the quad cab and crew cab. This truck is also available in two bed sizes: a standard six-foot-four-inch bed and a shorter, optional five-foot-seven-inch bed. A 3.6L V6 engine at 305 hp is standard across all trim levels, and a larger and more powerful 5.7L V8 is also optional. For model year 2019, these features are standard on the RAM 1500:

  • Five-inch touchscreen interface

  • Vinyl flooring and upholstery

  • Front and rear stabilizer bars

  • Folding rear bench seat



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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

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RepairPal gave the Ford F150 an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Ford F150 8th out of 19 among Fullsize Trucks.

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Ford F150 features and specs

XLT 2WD 2D Regular Cab

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear View Camera
  • Side Airbags
  • Sync System
  • Traction Control
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • Bed Cover
  • Bed Liner
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Kicker Speaker System
  • Long Bed
  • Navigation System
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Rear Defroster
  • Remote Start
  • Running Boards
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Smart Key
  • Tow Hitch

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.7L

Horsepower

325

Torque (ft-lbs)

400

Engine type

Turbo Gas

Fuel capacity

23

Wheelbase

122"

Overall length

209.3"

Width

79.9"

Height

75.5"

Leg room

F 43.9"

Head room

F 40.8"

Front tires

P245/70SR17

Rear tires

P245/70SR17

Seating capacity

3

Max towing capacity

500/5000 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

2020 Ford F150 FAQ

More about the 2020 Ford F150

Color options

Exterior colors

  • Abyss Gray

  • Agate Black

  • Blue Jeans

  • Iconic Silver

  • Lead Foot Gray (not available on base model)

  • Magma Red (not available on base model)

  • Magnetic Metallic

  • Oxford White

  • Race Red

  • Rapid Red Metallic

  • Silver Spruce

  • Stone Gray Metallic

  • Velocity Blue Metallic

Interior details

  • Cargo space specs: the five-foot-five-inch box offers a spacious 52.8 cubic feet. The next largest, at six-and-a-half feet, gives you 62.3 cubic feet of space. At the top of the range, the F-150 with an eight-foot bed brings the largest capacity with 77.4 cubic feet.

  • Seating capacity: up to three in Regular Cab models and up to six in SuperCab and CrewCab models.

  • Intermittent windshield wipers are standard on all trims.

  • Rearview camera with dynamic hitch assist comes standard starting with the base model.

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