Is the 2021 Ford F-150 a good truck?
Yes.
5 of 7checks
- First car: 3 of 5. Length 231.7 in. Class median 215.3 in.
- Seniors: 0 of 3. Height 77.2 in. Class middle half 70.5 to 76.1 in.
- Not enough data: worth the money.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| First car | No | 3 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $132 vs $146 a month |
| Seniors | No | 0 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 9.4 in, top 12% |
| Truck | Yes | Top half on 2 of 3 |
| Worth the money | Not enough data | N/A |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the F-150 a good family car?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 3 seats | 5 or more | N/A | No |
| Rear legroom | 43.6 in | Median 34.7 in | 13 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 40.4 in | Median 38.7 in | 13 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | N/A | N/A | N/A | No data |
Is the F-150 a good first car?
No. Passes 3 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $29,290 | Median $29,300 | 13 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 290 hp | 200 hp to 305 hp | 13 | Yes |
| Length | 231.7 in | Median 215.3 in | 12 | No |
| Turning circle | 47.8 ft | Median 44.0 ft | 13 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 15.2 cents | Median 16.8 cents | 13 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the F-150 a good commuter car?
Yes. $132 a month to commute. Class median $146.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $132
- Median of 13 trucks
- $146
- Highway mpg
- 24 mpg, top 24% of 13
Is the F-150 a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 0 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.3 in clearance, 77.2 in tall | 8.3 to 9.4 in clearance, 70.5 to 76.1 in tall | 13 | No |
| Front headroom | 40.8 in | Median 40.9 in | 13 | No |
| Turning circle | 47.8 ft | Median 44.0 ft | 13 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the F-150 a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 9.4 in clearance. Top 12% of 132 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- XL SuperCab 4WD, 9.4 in
- Cohort
- 132 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the F-150 a good truck?
Yes. Top half on 2 of 3 measures.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towing per $1,000 | 150 lb | Top 70% | 13 | No |
| Rear legroom | 43.6 in | Top 16% | 13 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 15.2 cents | Top 24% | 13 | Yes |
Each measure passes in the top half of pickups.
Is the F-150 worth the money?
Not enough data.
Is the F-150 a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 9 trims of other makes, trucks, 2021.
What this cannot tell you
No safety, reliability or insurance data.
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