2023 Ford F150 review

1. Superb engine selection

Looking for a powerful and versatile engine under the hood of your next truck? Take your pick; the 2023 Ford F-150 has a total of seven different powerplant options available. Four of these are V6 engines, from the base 3.3L unit packing 290 horsepower up to the Raptor-specific turbocharged 3.5L engine with 450 horsepower. There are also two V8s, a 5.0L motor producing 400 horsepower and a Raptor R-specific 5.2L supercharged motor packing a whopping 700 horsepower. Finally, there's a hybrid powertrain consisting of a turbocharged 3.5L V6 with an electric motor, offering a combined output of 430 horsepower.

2. Plenty of pulling power

If you're after a truck that can tackle tough jobs with ease, the 2023 Ford F-150 is an ideal choice. Standard on XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum trims is the Max Trailer Towing package, which includes an electronic locking rear axle and upgraded rear bumper. Combine this with the default ten-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel-drive configuration with the 3.5L V6 engine, you get a maximum estimated towing capacity of 14,000 lbs when properly equipped.

3. Comfortable, well-equipped interior

The 2023 Ford F-150 proves that a rugged work truck can also be a comfortable highway cruiser at the same time. All three cab configurations offer 43.9 inches of front seat legroom, with the full-size SuperCrew cab offering an additional 43.6 inches of rear seat legroom as well. Alongside this roomy interior is a wealth of creature comforts to keep you and your passengers relaxed and entertained on the journey, from the SYNC^® 4 infotainment system included on standard XL models, all the way up to the premium Limited trim offering specialized leather upholstery, massaging front seats and an 18-speaker Bang & Olufsen^™ stereo system.

4. Selection of off-road focused trims

If you crave adventure and thrills off the beaten track, the 2023 Ford F-150 has you covered. Base models can be had with the FX4 Off-Road and Rattler packages, which include hill descent control, off-road-tuned suspension, and underbody skid plates. The Tremor trim ups the ante with standard 4WD, a locking rear differential, and selectable terrain driving modes. The Raptor and Raptor R models round things off with a higher-output 3.5L V6 and 5.2L supercharged V8s respectively, and also include Fox adaptive shock absorbers and Raptor-specific fender flares and front grille arrangement.

5. Driver convenience tech available across the range

A pickup truck might not sound like the easiest vehicle to navigate around busy urban environments, but thankfully, the 2023 Ford F-150 offers a wealth of driver convenience features to give you full peace of mind behind the wheel. Standard on all models is lane departure warning, forward collision mitigation, and automatic high beams, while the XLT trim adds blind-spot monitoring and lane-keeping assistance. The King Ranch trim rounds things off with adaptive cruise control and evasive steering assistance. Ford's BlueCruise allows for hands-free driving assistance on more than 130,000 miles of North American roads, and is on Lariat and higher trims equipped with the Ford Co-Pilot 360 Active 2.0 Package.