Used Ford pickup trucks

What you should know about used Ford pickups

The Ford F-Series has been the best-selling vehicle in America for over four decades, which means the used market is exceptionally deep, parts are universally available, and almost every shop in the country is qualified to work on one. Common high-mileage powertrains include the 5.0L Coyote V8, the 3.5L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6, and on Super Duty trucks the 6.7L Power Stroke diesel. Watch for cam phaser noise on early 5.0L engines and intercooler condensation issues on EcoBoost trucks driven mostly in stop-and-go traffic.

On the used market, the most important questions to ask about any Ford pickup are the same questions you should ask about any used truck: what was it used for, how often was the oil changed, and is there documented service history. Ford trucks tend to attract owners who keep meticulous records — that is genuinely useful when you are evaluating a candidate. Ask for the maintenance binder. If the seller cannot produce one, ask the local Ford dealership to pull the VIN history; most will do this for free for a serious buyer.

The model breakdown above shows where the heaviest used Ford inventory is concentrated. If you are flexible on configuration, the highest-volume model in this list is almost always the easiest to get parts for and the most cost-effective to maintain. If you have a specific configuration in mind, our state breakdown will tell you exactly where to find it — and our comparison guides will help you decide whether the Ford trim and powertrain you are eyeing actually beats the alternatives at your price point.

Click into any model above to see year-by-year specs (towing, payload, available engines, common issues) and current used market value ranges. The model-year detail pages are the deepest research surface on this site — use them.