A 2021 Ford F-150 still asks 41% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 19 pickups we price, that ranks #19, below the 59% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 1 (−24.2%), after which losses ease to about 10.7% a year. Mileage costs it 52%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 5,071 listings.
Ford F-150 value by year
The newest F-150 at under half the 2026 price is the 2022, with a median asking price of $28,995 (48% of it). A 2016 and a 2015 ask almost the same, $16,472 against $15,990, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $39,488 | $84,245 | 60 | |
| 2025 | $32,804 | $73,000 | 100 | |
| 2024 | $28,500 | $58,345 | 114 | |
| 2023 | $21,995 | $51,900 | 198 | |
| 2022 | $18,995 | $44,000 | 215 | |
| 2021 | $17,900 | $38,999 | 221 | |
| 2020 | $13,999 | $34,000 | 249 | |
| 2019 | $12,800 | $29,995 | 335 | |
| 2018 | $11,900 | $29,997 | 423 | |
| 2017 | $11,950 | $27,000 | 255 | |
| 2016 | $9,800 | $22,999 | 286 | |
| 2015 | $9,500 | $22,900 | 208 | |
| 2014 | $7,400 | $19,995 | 327 | |
| 2013 | $4,995 | $17,351 | 379 | |
| 2012 | $4,800 | $17,900 | 186 | |
| 2011 | $4,490 | $15,951 | 156 | |
| 2010 | $3,900 | $12,900 | 180 | |
| 2009 | $3,250 | $11,995 | 75 | |
| 2008 | $2,495 | $9,900 | 139 | |
| 2007 | $2,500 | $9,950 | 127 | |
| 2006 | $2,499 | $8,995 | 154 | |
| 2005 | $2,100 | $9,395 | 111 | |
| 2004 | $1,990 | $9,995 | 98 | |
| 2003 | $1,900 | $11,900 | 86 | |
| 2002 | $1,950 | $8,950 | 63 | |
| 2001 | $2,500 | $8,888 | 61 | |
| 2000 | $1,700 | $9,500 | 37 | |
| 1999 | $1,700 | $8,500 | 32 | |
| 1998 | $1,900 | $6,500 | 43 | |
| 1997 | $2,200 | $7,900 | 40 | |
| 1996 | $2,800 | $13,000 | 16 | |
| 1995 | $1,000 | $12,000 | 28 | |
| 1994 | $1,500 | $9,200 | 23 | |
| 1993 | $1,800 | $12,000 | 19 | |
| 1992 | $1,200 | $16,500 | 15 | |
| 1991 | $1,700 | $7,500 | 4 | |
| 1990 | $1,600 | $11,900 | 8 |
How the Ford F-150 depreciates
The newest Ford F-150 has a median asking price of $60,665; a 36-year-older one runs about $3,000 — roughly 95% lost over 36 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Ford F-150 hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the RAM 1500 keeps 50%, the Chevrolet Silverado 53% and the GMC Sierra 59%, against 41% for the F-150. The RAM 1500, Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra hold value better than the F-150.
The Ford F-150 market right now
Adjust your Ford F-150 value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Ford F-150 about 52% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2026 Ford F-150: a dealer trade-in offer is around $39,488, selling private-party nets about $60,665, and a lot asks near $84,245 — a $44,757 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the F-150 costs a median 11% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 8 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Ford F-150 price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $50,600 (6) | $62,019 (152) | +23% |
| 2025 | $48,750 (44) | $49,475 (204) | +1% |
| 2024 | $39,900 (69) | $44,995 (251) | +13% |
| 2023 | $31,300 (85) | $38,988 (395) | +25% |
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Ford F-150 value FAQ
How much is a Ford F-150 worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $1,950 to $60,665 across 37 model years. A 2026 is worth about $60,665, the median of 60 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Ford F-150's value?
Among F-150s from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $43,948, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $14,997; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 52%.
Which Ford F-150 year is the best value?
The newest F-150 at under half the 2026 price is the 2022, with a median asking price of $28,995 (48% of it). A 2016 and a 2015 ask almost the same, $16,472 against $15,990, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Ford F-150 cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 11% more, across 8 recent model years in our listings.
Does the F-150 hold value better than the RAM 1500?
No: over 5 years the F-150 keeps 41% of its value and the RAM 1500 50%, by the median asking prices of the 2026 and 2021 model years.
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