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Ford F-150

The best-selling vehicle in America for more than 40 years running. The F-150 offers everything from a work-truck V6 to the supercharged Raptor R.

Quick Facts & Specification Overview: The Ford F-150 is a truck featuring powertrains delivering from 325 to 430 horsepower, achieving up to 23 MPG combined on official EPA ratings. Engineered with RWD and 4WD drivetrain systems across 2 generations, the model holds a 5-star NHTSA safety rating and 29 active NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

Official Ford F-150 2021 exterior styling, aerodynamic profile, and vehicle dimensions
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Ford F-150 Truck2021 Spec

Years

1948 - present

Power

325 - 430 hp

Best MPG

23 MPG

NHTSA

5★ overall

2021 Recalls

29 campaigns

01At a glance

Ford F-150 by the numbers

TopicFord F-150Detail
Power range325 - 430 hp5 powertrains verified
EPA fuel economy18 - 23 MPGCombined cycle, best trim
Safety rating5★ overall (2026)Frontal 5★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 4★
Recalls (2021)29Open NHTSA safety campaigns
Fuel typesPetrol, HybridRWD, 4WD drivetrains
Generations indexed2Each with full spec sheet
Dimensions (latest)5885 x 2029 x 1918 mmL x W x H, 3683 mm wheelbase

02Crash protection

Ford F-150 NHTSA safety ratings

YearOverallFrontalSideRolloverRecalls
20265★5★5★4★0
20265★5★5★4★0
20265★5★5★4★0
20265★5★5★4★0
20265★5★5★4★0
20265★5★5★4★0
20255★5★5★4★0
20255★5★5★4★0
20255★5★5★4★0
20255★5★5★4★0

Source: NHTSA Safercar_data.csv, official 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Recall counts from NHTSA Recall API. Official NHTSA ratings

03Active safety

2021 Ford F-150 open recalls

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

21V986000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles. Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S56.

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD:CRITICAL FASTENERS

21V090000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 and 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C06.

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT

21V805000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, 2021 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front-door side impact pressure sensor modules may have been damaged during supplier assembly, which can cause the side impact air bags to not deploy properly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Fix: Dealers will replace the driver and passenger front door side impact sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C26.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

21V533000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The electronic brake booster may leak brake fluid into the electronic control unit, which could result in reduced braking performance.

Fix: Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 28, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S33.

05Pick your year

Ford F-150 generations

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05Generation comparison matrix

Compare all Ford F-150 generations

SpecificationF-150 XIV2021 – present (P702)F-150 XIII2015 – 2020 (P552)
Power Output325 – 430 hp375 – 395 hp
EPA Fuel EconomyUp to 23 MPG combinedUp to 19 MPG combined
Quickest 0–100 km/h5.4s5.9s
Exterior Dimensions5885 × 2029 × 1918 mm5890 × 2029 × 1920 mm
Wheelbase3683 mm3683 mm
Powertrains Verified3 trims2 trims
Full SpecsView spec sheet View spec sheet

Smart Value & Budget Pick

F-150 XIII

Ideal for used-car shoppers seeking reliable transportation with lower acquisition costs, proven naturally aspirated engines, and mature parts availability.

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Technology & Modern Pick

F-150 XIV

Best for drivers wanting contemporary safety tech, digital cockpits, peak horsepower ratings, and the latest aerodynamic styling.

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06Answers

Ford F-150: what buyers ask

How many recalls does the Ford F-150 have?

The 2021 Ford F-150 has 29 open NHTSA recall campaigns. Always verify by your exact VIN, because recall coverage varies by production run.

What MPG does the Ford F-150 get?

Across verified powertrains, the F-150 achieves 18 to 23 MPG combined (EPA cycle).

How much horsepower does the Ford F-150 have?

Power ranges from 325 hp to 430 hp across 5 verified powertrains, spanning Petrol, Hybrid fuel types.

Is the Ford F-150 safe?

The 2026 F-150 earned a perfect 5-star overall NHTSA rating (frontal 5, side 5, rollover 4). It has earned 5 stars in 30 tested model years.

How many generations does the Ford F-150 have?

We index 2 verified generations with full powertrain specification sheets, spanning production from 1948 to the present.

Sources for this page

Figures on this page are compiled from the sources above and cross-checked against manufacturer data sheets. US-market EPA cycle where noted; European WLTP values are measured differently and are not directly comparable.

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