New Pro Access Tailgate, Upgraded BlueCruise, and Updated Tremor Highlight the Changes
No other full-size pickup matches the variety of the refreshed 2024 Ford F-150. Besides the usual range of trim levels, from work trucks to luxury rides, the F-150 offers hybrid and all-electric powertrains (the latter reviewed separately as the Lightning) and four off-road variants. These include the XLT’s FX4 package, the rock-crawling Tremor, the desert-storming Raptor, and the 720-horsepower Raptor R featuring Dual-Valve Fox shocks.
Noteworthy Updates for 2024
While the core of the F-150 remains unchanged, significant updates include new front-end styling, which varies by trim level. The 2024 Tremor is the most notably revised, featuring a “Coast-to-Coast” grille split by a distinctive yellow bar and a new modular grille (shared with the Raptors) that allows for easier customization. The Tremor also now comes standard with the 5.0-liter V8, with the previously standard 3.5-liter turbo V6 available as an option.
Enhanced Technology
Every 2024 F-150 now includes a 12-inch touchscreen and a 12-inch digital instrument cluster as standard features. A head-up display is also available for the first time. The new electronic architecture supports 5G connectivity for improved in-car WiFi and over-the-air updates. BlueCruise 1.2, Ford's updated driver assistance system, offers driver-initiated lane changes and adjusts in-lane positioning based on surrounding vehicles. However, BlueCruise requires a subscription after a 90-day trial.
Pro Access Tailgate
The new Pro Access Tailgate adds significant utility, featuring a middle section that swings open to 37, 70, or 100 degrees, allowing for easier access to the bed, especially when hitched up. The tailgate is paired with an enlarged bumper step and an available drop-down step for easier bed access.
Comprehensive Package
The 2024 F-150 lineup remains a well-rounded package, offering something for everyone. While the Ram 1500 might offer a slightly more comfortable ride and the GMC Sierra boasts a more luxurious interior, the F-150 provides a versatile and competitive option in the full-size truck segment.
What's New for 2024?
For a detailed look at the updates, you can dive into our preview of the 2024 F-150.
Interior and In-Car Technology
The F-150’s dashboard sees minor updates, maintaining a utilitarian design. Ford updated the color palette for 2024, and the top-tier Platinum trim continues to deliver a luxury feel with leather upholstery, open-pore wood, and textured metal-like finishes. The XLT trim offers solid material quality, although cloth seats in a $60,000 truck may feel inadequate to some.
Key features include a center console with an armrest lid that unfolds into a flat surface for a laptop or paperwork, and a unique fold-flat seat. The shifter motors forward into a recess, a feature that, while functional, might seem overly complicated.
Size and Dimensions
The F-150 continues to offer regular, SuperCab (extended), and SuperCrew cabs with six-passenger or five-passenger configurations. The SuperCab has clamshell doors, and the SuperCrew offers vast rear seat space.
Pro Access Tailgate
The Pro Access Tailgate swings out to allow easier bed access and features an enlarged bumper step and optional drop-down step. Inside the bed, new embedded slats allow for DIY bed dividers, and there's an enclosed cubby on the passenger side. The Pro Power Onboard system remains a game-changer with 2.0-, 2.4-, and 7.2-kilowatt outlets.
Performance and Fuel Economy
The 2024 F-150 offers six different engines, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission:
- 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6: 325 hp, 400 lb-ft; 19/25/21 mpg (2WD), 18/23/20 mpg (4WD).
- 5.0-liter V8: 400 hp, 410 lb-ft; 16/24/19 mpg.
- 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6: 400 hp, 500 lb-ft; 17/25/20 mpg (2WD), 16/24/19 mpg (4WD).
- PowerBoost Hybrid: 430 hp, 570 lb-ft; 22/24/25 mpg (4WD).
- 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 (Raptor): 450 hp, 510 lb-ft; 14/18/16 mpg.
- 5.2-liter Supercharged V8 (Raptor R): 720 hp, 640 lb-ft; 10/15/12 mpg.
Driving Experience
The PowerBoost hybrid offers refined power delivery and superior fuel economy, making it the standout choice. The F-150 rides comfortably, even on rough pavement, and handles more like a crossover SUV, though it still feels like a large truck when parking or negotiating tight spaces.
Pricing
Ford has streamlined the options for 2024, grouping popular features into packages. Prices include a $1,995 destination charge:
- XL: $38,765
- STX: $45,890
- XLT: $49,615
- Lariat: $67,190
- King Ranch: $75,730
- Platinum: $75,730
- Tremor: $66,145
- Raptor: $80,325
- Raptor R: $110,255
Safety and Driver Assistance
All F-150 trims come standard with a suite of driver-assist features, including Pre-Collision Assist, lane keeping, and blind-spot warning. Additional features, like BlueCruise 1.2 and a 360-degree camera, are available. The F-150 has received top safety ratings from government and independent crash tests.
Conclusion
The 2024 Ford F-150 offers a versatile, tech-forward, and robust package, making it a strong contender in the full-size truck market. Whether you prioritize performance, utility, or luxury, the F-150 lineup has something to meet your needs.