2019 vs 2018 Ford F-150

Comparing the base builds — the 2019 Ford F-150 XL and the 2018 Ford F-150 XL — on price, performance, efficiency and space. Every figure comes from the build's published specifications.

2019 Ford F-150

2019 Ford

F-150

From $28,155

Base build: XL 2WD Reg Cab 6.5' Box

2018 Ford F-150

2018 Ford

F-150

From $27,705

Base build: XL 2WD Reg Cab 6.5' Box

2019 vs 2018 Ford F-150: the differences

  • Starting priceThe 2018 model starts $450 lower ($27,705 vs $28,155 MSRP).
  • HorsepowerSame for both: 290 hp
  • TorqueSame for both: 265 lb-ft
  • Combined MPGSame for both: 22 mpg
  • SeatingSame for both: 3
  • Max towingSame for both: 5,000 lb
  • Curb weightSame for both: 4,069 lb

Full specs compared

2019 Ford

F-150 XL

$28,155

2018 Ford

F-150 XL

$27,705

Engine
EngineRegular Unleaded V-6Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine order code99B99B
Displacement3.3 L3.3 L
Displacement (cu in)204 cu in204 cu in
Cylinders66
Fuel systemPort/Direct InjectionPort/Direct Injection
AspirationNaturally aspiratedNaturally aspirated
Horsepower290 hp290 hp
Horsepower RPM6,500 rpm6,500 rpm
Torque265 lb-ft265 lb-ft
Torque RPM4,000 rpm4,000 rpm
Recommended fuelRegularRegular
Transmission & Drivetrain
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Transmission detailAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/OD
Speeds66
Transmission order code446446
DrivetrainRWDRWD
1st gear ratio4.17:14.17:1
2nd gear ratio2.34:12.34:1
3rd gear ratio1.52:11.52:1
4th gear ratio1.14:11.14:1
5th gear ratio0.86:10.86:1
6th gear ratio0.69:10.69:1
Reverse ratio3.4:13.4:1
Final drive ratio3.55:13.55:1
Front axle ratio3.55:13.55:1
Limited-slip differentialNoNo
Fuel Economy & Range
City MPG19 mpg20 mpg
Highway MPG25 mpg25 mpg
Combined MPG22 mpg22 mpg
Range (city)437 mi460 mi
Range (highway)575 mi575 mi
Fuel tank23 gal23 gal
CO₂ emissions8 tons/yr8 tons/yr
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase122 in122 in
Length209.3 in209.3 in
Width (without mirrors)79.9 in79.9 in
Height75.5 in75.5 in
Ground clearance8.8 in8.8 in
Front overhang37.8 in37.8 in
Load floor height34.7 in34.7 in
Turning diameter (curb to curb)40.7 ft40.7 ft
Interior Dimensions
Seating33
Front headroom40.8 in40.8 in
Front legroom43.9 in43.9 in
Front shoulder room66.7 in66.7 in
Front hip room62.5 in62.5 in
Cargo & Bed
Cargo volume (seats up)—12.1 cu ft
Cargo volume (seats folded)62.3 cu ft62.3 cu ft
Total interior volume64.6 cu ft64.6 cu ft
Bed length78 in78 in
Bed width at floor65.2 in65.2 in
Bed width between wheelhousings50.6 in50.6 in
Bed width at top65.2 in65.2 in
Bed depth21.4 in21.4 in
Bed volume62 cu ft66 cu ft
Tailgate width60.3 in60.3 in
Weight & Capacities
Curb weight4,069 lb4,069 lb
Curb weight (front axle)2,383 lb2,382 lb
Curb weight (rear axle)1,686 lb1,687 lb
GVWR6,100 lb6,100 lb
GCWR9,500 lb9,400 lb
GAWR front3,000 lb3,000 lb
GAWR rear3,350 lb3,350 lb
Front axle capacity3,750 lb3,750 lb
Rear axle capacity4,800 lb4,800 lb
Front spring capacity3,000 lb3,000 lb
Rear spring capacity3,350 lb3,350 lb
Weight of fitted options0 lb0 lb
Towing & Payload
Max towing5,000 lb5,000 lb
Max trailer (dead-weight hitch)5,000 lb5,000 lb
Max tongue (dead-weight hitch)500 lb500 lb
Max trailer (weight-distributing hitch)5,000 lb5,000 lb
Max tongue (weight-distributing hitch)500 lb500 lb
Max payload2,031 lb2,031 lb
Suspension
Front suspensionDouble WishboneDouble Wishbone
Rear suspensionLeafLeaf
Front axle typeIndependentIndependent
Rear axle typeRigid AxleRigid Axle
SteeringRack-PinionRack-Pinion
Brakes4-Wheel Disc4-Wheel Disc
ABS4-Wheel4-Wheel
Front disc brakesYesYes
Rear disc brakesYesYes
Front rotor diameter13.8 in13.8 in
Rear rotor diameter13.7 in13.7 in
Hill descent controlNoNo
Hill start assistYesYes
Wheels & Tires
Front wheel diameter17 in17 in
Front wheel width7.5 in7.5 in
Rear wheel diameter17 in17 in
Rear wheel width7.5 in7.5 in
Front wheel materialSteelSteel
Rear wheel materialSteelSteel
Front tire sizeP245/70SR17P245/70SR17
Rear tire sizeP245/70SR17P245/70SR17
Front tire load capacity3,650 lb3,650 lb
Rear tire load capacity4,050 lb4,050 lb
Spare tireFull-SizeFull-Size
Spare wheel materialSteelSteel
Electrical
Battery cold-cranking amps610 A610 A
Alternator capacity200 A200 A
Warranty
Basic warranty (years)3 yr3 yr
Basic warranty (miles)36,000 mi36,000 mi
Basic warranty unlimited milesNoNo
Powertrain warranty (years)5 yr5 yr
Powertrain warranty (miles)60,000 mi60,000 mi
Powertrain warranty unlimited milesNoNo
Corrosion warranty (years)5 yr5 yr
Corrosion warranty unlimited milesYesYes
Roadside assistance (years)5 yr5 yr
Roadside assistance (miles)60,000 mi60,000 mi
Safety Ratings
NHTSA overall rating4 / 54 / 5
NHTSA frontal crash4 / 54 / 5
NHTSA frontal (driver)4 / 54 / 5
NHTSA frontal (passenger)4 / 54 / 5
NHTSA side crash5 / 55 / 5
NHTSA side barrier5 / 55 / 5
NHTSA side pole5 / 55 / 5
NHTSA rollover4 / 54 / 5
NHTSA rollover risk19.1%19.1%

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2019 vs 2018 Ford F-150: questions answered

Which is cheaper, the 2019 or the 2018 Ford F-150?
The 2018 model is cheaper. Its base XL starts at $27,705 MSRP, $450 less than the 2019 model at $28,155. Destination, tax and dealer fees come on top of both.
Which is more powerful, the 2019 or the 2018 Ford F-150?
Neither: both base builds make 290 hp.
Which gets better gas mileage, the 2019 or the 2018 Ford F-150?
They tie at 22 mpg combined.
Which can tow more, the 2019 or the 2018 Ford F-150?
They tie: both are rated to tow 5,000 lb.
Which seats more people, the 2019 or the 2018 Ford F-150?
Both seat 3.

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