2020 Ford F-150 Overview:

Pickup
trucks have evolved into luxury cruising machines, and the 2020 Ford F-150
hasn’t fallen behind the curve. Sure, Ford will still build you a regular cab
and a work truck with an 8.0-foot bed, but the most popular versions are
family-friendly four-door trucks with smaller beds. There is also an extended
cab for people mixing work and play.

 With a wide range of engines and driveline
combinations, there’s an F-150 for almost any budget. Unlike the competition
which uses mostly steel in its construction, Ford makes all of its pickup body
panels out of aluminum. Ford even builds an in-house desert proto-racer called
the Raptor (reviewed separately).

What’s new for 2020 in the Ford F-150?

A
plastic surgeon would call it a maintenance year for the F-150. Not much has
changed; The biggest news is the availability of the Powerstroke turbodiesel
V-6 on the more affordable XLT trims. The Lariat truck, a step up from the XLT,
now comes standard with Ford’s suite of advanced driver assistance technologies
it calls Co-Pilot360. Base XL trucks can be outfitted with the STX Sport
Appearance Package, XLT,

 Lariat models now have an optional Black Appearance
Package, and three new colors—Iconic Silver, Rapid Red Tinted Clearcoat, and
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat— are available.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

While nostalgia for a regular-cab, two-door truck tugs
at our senses, there’s no denying the great versatility and value of the Lariat
SuperCrew 4×4 with a 6.5-foot cargo box. The model starts at $51,630 and you
can upgrade to an EcoBoost V-6 for $600 or a Power Stroke turbo diesel for
$3000, but we say stick with the standard 5.0-liter V-8. It offers plenty of
power to haul any of your toys in comfort and the cabin comes with an 8.0-inch
touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability, dual-zone climate
control, and heated and ventilated front seats. There are A trailer tow package
and integrated trailer brake controller are options you have if you plan to
tow, but will also help with resale if you ever plan to sell.

 

Engines, Transmissions, and Performance

The F-150 has a great selection of the latest engines,
including a 3.0-liter diesel that’s good for 440 lb-ft of torque. Most engines
are mated to Ford’s 10-speed automatic transmission. The King Ranch model we
tested with the 375-hp V-6 fared best in all categories compared to the
competition’s biggest V-8 engines. The V-8 F-150 was slower to 60 mph in 6.3
seconds, but its 50 to 70 mph time was nearly identical to the V-6.

 The V-6
model’s 10-speed automatic was slow to react under hard acceleration but
otherwise worked without a problem. The F-150 doesn’t reach the comfort level
the Ram 1500’s available air-spring suspension offers. The ride is composed of
smooth surfaces but not over hard bumps, where the rear end can feel wobbly.

Towing and Payload Capacity

The strongest engine isn’t a red-blooded V-8, but a
mighty twin-turbo V-6 capable of towing a class-leading 13,200 pounds. Without
the trailer-tow package, the F-150 can tow up to 7,000 pounds with the V-8 or
the advanced V-6.

 

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

The F-150 offers a pair of twin-turbo V-6 engines in
the pursuit of V-8 power with better fuel economy than the V-8. The 375-hp V-6
model achieved 19 mpg in our real-world highway fuel-economy test, which is 4
mpg less than its official EPA estimate.

 

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

Yesterday’s luxury sedan is today’s full-size pickup,
and the F-150 has the space and stuff to prove it.

 It impresses with options
ranging from massaging seats to a panoramic sunroof. What holds it back is its
slow reaction to user inputs. The F-150 has plenty of storage space – it’s a
pickup after all.

All Specifications of 2020 Ford F-150:

 

Engine Options	Horsepower	Torque
3.3-liter V6 engine	290	265 lb-ft
2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 engine	325	400 lb-ft
5.0-liter V8 engine	395	400 lb-ft
3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine (varies by model)	375-450	470-510 lb-ft
3.0-liter Power Stroke V6 diesel engine	250	440 lb-ft

 

Transmission	Options
Transmission Options	6-speed automatic, 10-speed automatic (varies by engine)

 

Drive Options	Drive Type
Drive Options	Rear-wheel drive (2WD), four-wheel drive (4WD)

 

Payload Capacity	Maximum Capacity
Payload Capacity	Up to 3,270 lbs

 

Towing Capacity	Maximum Capacity
Towing Capacity	Up to 13,200 lbs

 

Fuel Tank Capacity	Range
Fuel Tank Capacity	23-36 gallons (varies by model)

 

Fuel Efficiency (MPG)	Varies
MPG (City/Highway)	Varies by engine and drive configuration

 

Seating Capacity	Number of Passengers
Seating Capacity	3 to 6 passengers (varies by cab configuration)

 

Bed Length	Options
Bed Length	5.5 ft, 6.5 ft, and 8 ft (varies by model)

 

Cab Configurations	Options
Cab Configurations	Regular Cab, SuperCab, SuperCrew

 

Trim Levels	Options
Trim Levels	XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, Limited

 

Base Price Range	Starting Price
Base Price Range	$28,745 – $69,985 (varies by trim and options)