2024 Ford F-150 First Look: Top-Selling Truck Gains More Power, Features
A swinging tailgate door and larger interior screens are chief among the F-150's improvements.
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At the 2023 Detroit auto show, Ford unveiled a host of updates for its bestselling F-150 full-size pickup truck for the 2024 model year.
Improvements span the entire 2024 Ford F-150 lineup, from the entry-level XL to the range-topping Raptor R, and include revised styling and more standard technology.
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F-150 Lineup Gains More Turbo Options
Ford's turbocharged 2.7-liter V6 — called EcoBoost in Ford-speak — slots in as the F-150's base engine for 2024, replacing the naturally aspirated 3.3-liter V6 that was previously standard. The 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 is rated at 325 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque, representing a significant upgrade over the outgoing engine's 290 horsepower and 265 lb-ft. A 10-speed automatic transmission, mated to either two- or four-wheel drive, remains the F-150's lone gearbox choice.
The only F-150 engine without a turbo or supercharger is now the 5.0-liter V8.
At the top end of the F-150 hierarchy, Ford promises more power for the 2024 Raptor R. Specific figures were not made available as of September 2023, but Ford says the 2024 Raptor R will produce more than 700 horsepower from its 5.2-liter supercharged V8.
As of September 2023, Ford has not announced changes to the all-electric F-150 Lightning.
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Tailgate Door Opens Up More Cargo Carrying Utility
A tailgate that can swing open sideways known as Pro Access Tailgate joins the F-150's option list for 2024. The tailgate has detents to stop it at 37, 70, and 100 degrees, allowing for usable access to the bed when towing a trailer. Usability is further enhanced with an optional extended-step rear bumper. Pro Access Tailgate is an available extra for select trims, including the new-for-2024 Platinum Plus trim. It's worth noting that the Pro Access Tailgate can also be opened and closed like a traditional tailgate.
Owners of the 2024 F-150 can still choose the classic drop-down tailgate instead of the swinging door.
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Bigger Screens and Head-Up Display
All 2024 F-150 models receive as standard a 12.0-inch digital gauge display and a Sync 4 12.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system that's compatible with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. An optional head-up display is an F-150 first.
Other notable tech onboard the 2024 F-150 includes available Stolen Vehicle Services, which can track your vehicle in case of theft, and the latest version of Ford’s hands-free BlueCruise automated driving system on certain trim levels.
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Minor Styling Tweaks
All 2024 F-150 models receive fresh front-end styling with revised grilles and headlights, while new-look taillights are present out back.
Off-road-oriented Tremor and Raptor models get an optional modular front bumper for 2024 that can be further kitted out with either a dealer-installed winch or light bar.
Raptor-specific improvements include the availability of Fox Dual Live Valve shocks, which Ford states improves overall body control.
A new Platinum Plus trim replaces the Limited grade as the pinnacle of F-150 luxury for 2024. This new range-topper includes warm mushroom and copper hues inside rather than the standard Platinum's stark black with blue stitching.
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2024 Availability and Pricing
The first 2024 Ford F-150s are scheduled to arrive in dealer showrooms in early 2024.
Pricing starts from about $39,000 for the entry-level 2024 F-150 XL, with the flagship 2024 F-150 Raptor R commanding about $112,000.
All vehicle pricing includes MSRP plus destination charges (set at the time of publication) and will be rounded to the nearest thousand.
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Drew JohnsonI have been a professional automotive enthusiast since 2007, featured on several nationally-recognized sites. I attended Miami University, where I earned a business degree. Car nut at heart.
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