Ford F150 Reviews

The 2026 Ford F-150 Platinum is a new, flagship trim in the locally converted pick-up line-up.Priced from $163,950 before on-road costs, irrespective of whether you opt for the short- (SWB) or long-wheelbase (LWB) body styles. This is the most expensive F-150 to date and is more expensive than the Chevrolet Silverado and Ram 1500, however the Toyota Tundra Platinum is still pricier.Power comes from a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 engine that produces 298kW and 678Nm. This is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission with drive sent through a part-time four-wheel-drive system.Like all F-150 variants, the Lariat offers a 4500kg braked towing capacity with a 70mm tow ball. Payload is between 704kg and 724kg, depending on the body style.The F-150 Platinum comes with 20-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and tail-lights, panoramic glass sunroof, spray-in bedliner, power tailgate with a swing-door section, power side steps, 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen, folding gear selector, fold-out centre console, leather upholstery, 12-way power-adjustable front seats that are heated, ventilated and have a massage function, plus heated outboard rear seats.The Ford F-150 received a 'Platinum' collision avoidance score from ANCAP in 2025. This only applies to Lariat and Platinum trims and not the base XLT.Standard safety highlights include six airbags, autonomous emergency braking (AEB), blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition, front and rear parking sensors, as well as a surround-view camera.The F-150 is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty which is fairly average now for mainstream brands, however in the world of American pick-ups this is still generous.There’s also 12 months of complimentary roadside assistance which gets extended every time you service the car when required.Logbook servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first. You can purchase a five-year pre-paid service package for $1968, which averages out to just under $400 per service.

The 2026 Ford F-150 Lariat is now the mid-spec variant in the line-up, following the introduction of the new Platinum flagship trim.Priced from $141,950 before on-roads, irrespective of whether you opt for the short- (SWB) or long-wheelbase (LWB) version. This is aligned with versions of the Chevrolet Silverado and Ram 1500, though it’s still cheaper than the Toyota Tundra.Power comes from a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 engine that produces 298kW and 678Nm. This is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission with drive sent through a part-time four-wheel drive system.Like all F-150 variants, the Lariat offers a 4500kg braked towing capacity with a 70mm tow ball. Payload is between 769kg and 794kg, depending on the variant.The F-150 Lariat comes with 20-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and tail-lights, panoramic glass sunroof, spray-in bedliner, power tailgate with a swing-door section, 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen, folding gear selector, fold-out centre console, leather upholstery, 12-way power-adjustable front seats that are heated and ventilated, plus heated outboard rear seats.The Ford F-150 received a 'Platinum' collision avoidance score from ANCAP in 2025. This only applies to Lariat and Platinum trims and not the base XLT.Standard safety highlights include six airbags, autonomous emergency braking (AEB), blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition, front and rear parking sensors, as well as a surround-view camera.The F-150 is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty which is fairly average now for mainstream brands, however in the world of American pick-ups this is still generous.There’s also 12 months of complimentary roadside assistance which gets extended every time you service the car when required.Logbook servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first. You can purchase a five-year pre-paid service package for $1968, which averages out to just under $400 per service.

The 2026 Ford F-150 XLT is the entry-level version of this locally converted pick-up line-up in Australia.Now priced from $114,950 before on-road costs, it’s $8000 more than it was pre-update. The short- and long-wheelbase versions are now priced the same.The F-150 XLT is still cheaper than all versions of the Chevrolet Silverado and Toyota Tundra, though Ram is still offering V8-powered versions of the 1500 for less.Power comes from a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 engine that produces 298kW and 678Nm. This is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission with drive sent through a part-time four-wheel-drive system.Like all F-150 variants, the XLT offers a 4500kg braked towing capacity with a 70mm tow ball. Payload is between 853kg and 878kg, depending on the variant.With this update, the XLT now receives a considerably higher level of standard specification. New inclusions are LED headlights and tail-lights, a 12.0-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.0-inch touchscreen multimedia system.This is above and beyond other highlights like 20-inch alloy wheels, a spray-in bedliner, seven-speaker sound system, fold-out centre console, column-mounted gear selector, power-adjustable foot pedals, fabric upholstery, 12-way power-adjustable driver’s seat and 10-way power-adjustable front-passenger seat.The Ford F-150 received a 'Platinum' collision avoidance score from ANCAP in 2025. This only applies to Lariat and Platinum trims and not the base XLT.Standard safety highlights include six airbags, autonomous emergency braking (AEB), blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors and a surround-view camera.The F-150 is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty which is fairly average now for mainstream brands, however in the world of American pick-ups this is still generous.There’s also 12 months of complimentary roadside assistance which gets extended every time you service the car when required.Logbook servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first. You can purchase a five-year pre-paid service package for $1968, which averages out to just under $400 per service.

After three years, plus numerous recalls and stop-sales, Ford has finally launched an update for its biggest model in Australia, the F-150. There's now more standard kit plus a new flagship trim, but does it do enough to shake its reputation?

If you're in the market to buy a US ute like the Ram, Chevrolet Silverado or even the upcoming Toyota Tundra, then the F-150 seems like it should be right up there in terms of what you consider.And a top-spec Ford F-150 Lariat long wheelbase is well-engineered, well-equipped and purpose-built for towing and touring, so it should be a spot-on fit at the top of your shopping list. Right?

The 2024 Ford F-150 has taken the dual-cab pick-up and supersized it in Australia, where mid-size utes - including its Ranger sibling - dominate the sales charts. As we find out in this load test, there are advantages to be had for tradies who decide to go big.

It's big and bold, but is it beautiful? Ford Australia has brought the full-size F-150 pick-up to Australia in two grades and two wheelbase lengths in a bid to expand a market niche already established by the Chevrolet Silverado and RAM 1500. With Toyota's similarly-sized Tundra set to arrive here soon, this is an important model for Ford, and we've driven it on local soil.

This is a big moment for Ford. Literally. The F-150 is returning to our shores to taker on a bunch of massive American trucks, but Ford is also conscious of not eating into sales of its top-selling Ranger ute. Can this iconic nameplate capture the attention of Aussies, or will the incoming Toyota Tundra - as well as the Ram 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado - take the shine off?

The F-150 EcoBoost is coming to Australia in 2023 - but the electric version is the one we should really be hoping for.

Ford deserves kudos for announcing 11 all-new “global” models -- including the return of the iconic Mustang -- over the next three years. After seven straight years of sales decline Down Under the fresh metal will provide a much needed boost as Ford fans brace for the passing of the Falcon in 2016.But there is just one thing the four most senior executives from Ford in Detroit neglected to mention during their surprise visit to Sydney this week. The most iconic Ford of all -- the F-Series pick-up -- will sadly stay behind.F-Series pick-ups have been sold here intermittently since 1970; the last time was in 2007 when they cost $63,000 new. Demand is still so strong that used examples fetch the same money, if not more.But, tragically, we don’t buy them in large enough numbers for Ford to justify the investment to build them in right-hand-drive. At its peak, Australians bought 2000 F-Series “trucks” in 2005 -- compared to more than 640,000 in the US last year. It’s North America’s top-selling vehicle full stop. It has led the pick-up market for the better part of four decades in the US.Thankfully there are companies that convert them to right-hand-drive so that we don’t miss out. The only problem is they have become a symbol of wealth in Australia. The basic F-150 can be bought for $25,000 in the US -- not much more than a bargain-basement Toyota HiLux -- but they cost well in excess of $100,000 here by the time shipping, import duties, luxury car tax and the conversion are covered.DRIVINGTo get acquainted with what we’re missing out on I slipped behind the wheel (well, climbed aboard) the pinnacle of the F-Series range, a vehicle which is even better than the famed Harley-Davidson limited edition and the timber-clad King Ranch.It is the F-150 Raptor, and powered by a 6.2-litre V8 it is the Ferrari of pick-up trucks. In fact, on our brief drive in Sydney this week it turned more heads than Italy’s finest. With its oversized guards and jacked-up suspension it looks like a beast from a desert race -- but this is how it rolls off the production line (except, of course, for the RHD conversion).VERDICTThis machine costs $120,000 in Australia even though prices start at $45,000 in the US. And you know what? It’s worth every cent. No wonder they’re being sold as quickly as they’re being converted.Ford F-150 RaptorPrice: $120,000 (Australia) $45,000 (US)Engine: 6.2-litre V8Thanks to: Shogunconversions