Ford F-150 is perhaps the most popular vehicle in the States right now and is one of the few vehicles to survive Ford 's production shut down. Ford has decided to begin a 'mobility company' which in simpler terms would mean that the firm will focus on other vehicles besides passenger cars. With the Fiesta, Focus, Fusion, Taurus, etc., going out of production, the F-series trucks will make up the majority of Ford 's lineup in the US. Thankfully, the 2020 F-150 is up to the task of filling in all the gaps left in the company's arsenal.
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Ford F-150 is one of the best trucks available in the market currently. The Regular Cab has plenty of variants too, like the three engine options, two V6s, and a V8, two-bed size options, a 6-and-a-half-feet standard box, and an 8-feet Extended Box. Apart from the size, you also get different trims on each variant, which means you have an option that fits every pocket. A lot of space and comfort along with significant road presence is well in order, too.
The Ford F-150 may be the best-selling pickup, but that doesn't mean that its competition field is barren. Several other manufacturers have caught up and offer quite a stunning range of features, making them adept not only for hauling cargo but also for comfortable commutes. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is one such rival. Nissan and Toyota also offer old school V8 pickups in the form of Titan and Tundra, respectively. Let's see if the F-150 has still got what it takes.
2020 Ford F-150 Regular Cab Front Three-Quarter View
2020 Ford F-150 Regular Cab Rear Three-Quarter View
7.5/10 Features
7.0/10 Engine and Performance
8.0/10 Fuel Economy
8.5/10 Interior
7.0/10 Exterior
7.9/10 Safety
7.9/10 Final Verdict
2020 Ford F-150 Features
7.5/10
The F-150 has a lot of different variations you can have. The Regular Cab version, the variant in question here, gets two trims, and both these trims get two box sizes in the back. The XLT upgrades a lot on the base XL trim with just over $300 of excess charges. In terms of safety, both the trims fare pretty well with similar driver aids and safety features.
Same as XL Regular Cab 6.5 ft. box with the following additions or replacements
Same as XL Regular Cab 6.5 ft. box with the following additions or replacements
Same as XLT Regular Cab 6.5 ft. box with the following additions or replacements
6.5 feet bed size
8 feet bed size
Chrome Bumpers
Cloth 40/20/40 Front Seats with 2-Way Manual Driver/Passenger Armrest
Cloth 40/20/40 Front Seats with Folding Armrest
Vinyl 40/20/40 Front Seats (optional)
Cruise Control
Autolamp - Automatic on/off Headlamps with Rainlamp Wiper Activated Headlamps
Flooring - Color-coordinated Carpet with Carpeted Matching Floor Mats
Daytime Running Lamps
FordPass Connect 4G Wi-Fi Modem
Side Mirrors - Manual Folding and Adjust
Rear View Camera with Dynamic Hitch Assist
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The XLT trim is the one you should look out for if you want any sort of passenger comfort in your truck. The XL variant focuses more on the workable aspects of the truck rather than the luxury.
2020 Ford F-150 Engine and Performance
7.0/10
"The F-150 offers a pair of twin-turbo V-6 engines in the quest for V-8 power with better-than-V-8 fuel economy." -Car and Driver
Engine and Transmission
The default engine on the Ford F-150 is the rather modest 3.3-liter V6 motor, capable of producing 290 horsepower, and more importantly, 265 pound-feet of torque. All this grunt is harnessed via an electronic 6-Speed Transmission with Tow/Haul and Sport Modes for easier driving. The engine pulls neatly from a standstill in a very calm fashion but struggles to get to highway speeds.
The V8 is much more powerful, rated at 395 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. The smallest engine on the 2020 F-150 is the 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6, which is, rather surprisingly, more powerful than the 3.3 V6, producing 325 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft. of torque. These optional engines get a 10-speed auto, with tow/haul mode, snow/wet mode, EcoSelect mode, and a Sport mode as well.
Models
Ford-150 Regular Cab
Nissan Titan S
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS
Toyota Tundra SR
MSRP
$27,110
$29,580
$29,610
$30,500
Engine
3.3L Ti-VCT V6
5.6L V8
4.3L V6
4.6L V8
Transmission
6-speed Automatic
7-speed Automatic
6-speed Automatic
6-speed Automatic
Horsepower
290-hp @ 6,500 rpm
390-hp @ 5,800 rpm
285-hp @ 5,300 rpm
310-hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque
265 lbs.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm
394 lbs.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm
305 lbs.-ft. @ 3,900 rpm
327 lbs.-ft. @ 3,400 rpm
Acceleration
When it comes to rapid acceleration, trucks don't fare as well as smaller, nimbler cars. Even with the V8, you won't see the needle rise too fast in the speedo. Still, the Ford isn't a slouch either. Even in its least powerful avatar, the F-150 does a 0 to 60 mph run in 7 seconds, which is quite fine for a vehicle of these dimensions.
Models
Ford-150 Regular Cab
Nissan Titan S
Chevrolet Silverado-1500 LS
Toyota Tundra SR
0-60 MPH
7.3
9.3
5.3
6.5 sec
Quarter mile
13.2
15.4
13.6
NA
Engine
3.5L
5.6L
4.3L
5.7L
The fastest truck in the segment is the Chevy Silverado 1500 which completes the 0-60 mph run in 5.3 seconds. Second, it is the Toyota Tundra which completes the same run in 6.5 seconds.
Ride and Handling
The 2020 Ford F-150 is an extremely potent handler, much better than its bulk should allow. Sure, there is quite a bit of body roll and ride-quality does turn a little bouncy at speed, but this truck has everything under control. The F-150 can carry plenty of cornering speed into a corner and still come out alive on the other side. Even when compared to the rivals, the Ford comes out on top as the best handling truck in its segment.
With the upgraded suspension, the ride quality has improved immensely. The truck soaks up bumps and rough terrain easily. There are very little rattle and road noises inside the cabin, which surprising for an American Regular Cab pickup. The truck exercises a lot of stability even with a loaded bed. It can feel like anything from a luxury cruiser to a comfortable land yacht, depending on how you configured the interior.
Braking
Just like everything else on the F-150, the brakes are quite big as well. The front wheels sport a set of 13.8-inch rotors, and the rear has a pair of 13.7-inch rotors. The pedal feel is fine, neither too spongy nor too hard, with just the right length of travel.
Model
Ford-150 Regular Cab
Nissan Titan S
Chevrolet Silverado-1500 LS
Toyota Tundra SR
Brake Front (in.)
13.8
13.8
13.0
13.9
Brake Rear (in.)
13.7
13.6
13.6
13.6
Curb Weight (lbs.)
4,069
5,247
4,257
5,100
60-0 MPH (ft.)
119
129
126
134
The Ford F-150 features the best in class stopping distance of 119 feet. The Toyota Tundra and Nissan Titan are especially heavy trucks, which does hurt their braking performance a little. The Silverado's lighter chassis makes it gain some ground, though its smaller brakes refrain the truck from beating the F-150.
Towing Capacity
The F-150 has a towing capacity of 2 and a half tons, which is good enough for all your non-commercial needs, and a few commercial ones as well. You have the option of either a trailer hitch or a trailer tow, so choose accordingly.
Model
Ford-150 Regular Cab
Nissan Titan S
Chevrolet Silverado-1500 LS
Toyota Tundra SR
Towing Capacity (lbs.)
5,000-9,100
9,660
7,900
6,800
In comparison with rivals, Nissan Titan emerges victorious with its class-leading payload capacity on the strong engine. Ford has a smaller towing capacity of 5,000 pounds on the smaller engine, and a staggering 9,100 pounds on the EcoBoost V6 and the V8.
Payload Capacity
The Ford F-150 has an impressive payload capacity of 1990 pounds, which means you can throw almost a ton's worth of cargo in the back and go about your work.
Model
Ford-150 Regular Cab
Nissan Titan S
Chevrolet Silverado-1500 LS
Toyota Tundra SR
Capacity (lbs.)
1,990
1,850
2,250
1,600
Other vehicles in the segment offer nearly the same payload capacity, with only the Silverado edging ahead with its payload capacity of a little over a ton.
2020 Ford F-150 Fuel Economy
8.0/10
This large truck sure does burn a lot of oil. The fuel economy numbers on the Ford-150 aren't too good, but still fine for the size. The truck returns gas mileage of 25 mpg combined which is actually much better than most of its rivals in the segment. A 23-gallon fuel tank grants it a decent range, so you don't have to refuel like crazy when you are out on a long haul.
Model
Ford-150 Regular Cab
Nissan Titan S
Chevrolet Silverado-1500 LS
Toyota Tundra SR
MPG (city)
20
15
16
15
MPG (highway)
25
21
21
19
MPG (combined)
22
18
18
17
The F-150 Ford leads the way in fuel efficiency, owing to its lovely engine, which is smaller than others. Of course, efficiency figures go down if the engine size goes up. It is best to opt for the EcoBoost V6 that maintains the best balance between power and fuel consumption.
2020 Ford F-150 Interior
8.5/10
"There's a lot to like about the F-150. All seats provide both appropriate support and all-day comfort, and the climate control system is a model of effectiveness. Plus the cabin environment is quiet and calm." -Edmunds
Seating and Comfort
The F-150 has a lot of space on the inside, courtesy of its large dimensions. Two people have much more space than they would ever need, while three might be just a slight squeeze. The seats are extremely comfortable, and not only does the Ford offer a lot of space, but a lot of equipment as well. You can have things like Pre-Collision Assist, Automatic Emergency Braking, and Tire Pressure Monitoring System as standard.
There are plenty of cubby holes around as well, and the doors have bottle holding spaces too. Overall, the cabin is lovely to be in. You also get interior lighting and lighting for the bed behind as well, which are some neat practical touches.
Model
Ford-150 XL Regular Cab
Nissan Titan S
Chevrolet Silverado-1500 LS
Toyota Tundra SR
Passenger capacity
3
3
3
3
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)
40.8/66.7/43.9
41.0/63.3/41.8
42.40/66.73/45.27
39.7/66.7/42.5
In comparison with rivals, the Chevy Silverado is the top spot with the most amount of legroom. 2nd in line is the F-150 with legroom of 43.9 inches.
Infotainment
As standard, the F-150 gets a 4.2-inch LCD display in the center console, and a 2.3-inch screen in between the dials in the driver's console as well.
AM/FM Stereo with seek/scan
Sirius XM Satellite Radio (6-month trial)
4-speaker sound system
Auxiliary Input Jack
Voice Recognition System
USB Port
Bluetooth Connectivity
4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot
Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility
12V front power-point
While the onboard Wi-Fi system has been replaced, the Infotainment system hasn't. You'll find the Sync system still on duty in this vehicle, but only if you tick the box. If you wish for an update, you can have the FordSync infotainment system, which is much better. The touch response time would have certainly been better but the overall system is really good to use.
2020 Ford F-150 Exterior
7.0/10
"The first step to picking out your [F-150] truck is deciding which cab style and bed length you want. Since not every trim is available with every cab/bed combination, your choice of trims is whittled down, making life a little easier for you as a buyer." -Cars, US News
Dimensions and Weight
This full-size truck has had the same body for a few years now, which means the dimensions have remained identical for quite a few years. The Standard Box (6 and a half feet) variant is just 209 inches long, while the Long Box (8 feet) variant is a substantially longer at 227 inches.
Weight may have altered a bit though, but not enough to be noticeable under practical situations, mainly due to the updated engines and transmission. Ford F-150 weighs in at 4069 pounds for the lightest model (LX Standard box with 3.3 V6).
Model
Ford-150 Regular Cab Standard Box
Ford-150 XL Regular Cab Long Box
Nissan Titan Long Box
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Long box
Toyota Tundra Long Box
Curb weight (lbs.)
4,069
4164
5,247
4,257
5,100
Length(in)
209.3
227.9
228.1
229.5
228.9
Width(in)
79.9
79.9
79.5
81.1
79.9
Height(in)
75.5
75.1
74.5
73.5
76
Ground clearance (in)
8.9
8.5
9.6
8.2
10.4
Wheelbase (in)
122
141
139.8
119.0
145.7
With a curb weight of just a little over 2 tons, the F150 truck is lighter than its rivals. The Nissan Titan S is the heaviest truck in the segment at over 2-and-a-three-quarter ton.
Design and styling
The Ford F-series has always been a looker, even back in the 50s. Fast forward a few decades, and we have ourselves the modern iteration of this vehicle, in its glorious thirteenth generation. It's a big, bulky looking pick-up with a massive front grille, two shapely dual headlights on each side of the face. The vehicle gets 17-inch steel wheels as standard, with 17-inch alloys as an option. You also get LED DRLs and Chrome front grille on the equipment list by default.
Exterior Features
Alloy Wheels
Fog Lamps
Pop-out Stairs
Box Rail and Tailgate Moldings
Removable Intermittent Windshield Wipers with Washers
2020 Ford F-150 Safety
7.9/10
The Ford F-150 is one of the hot-selling vehicles for the manufacture and Ford has ensured that the sales are not let down by substandard safety measures. The truck has been well equipped with a host of safety features and has earned respectable scores from federal agencies. Unlike previous years, all the advanced safety systems are now standard for all trims, part of Ford's Co-Pilot 360 suite of safety systems.
Safety Features
Dual-stage Front Airbags for driver and right-front passenger
Front-Passenger Sensing System
Safety Canopy System with side-curtain airbags
Front Collision Warning and Advanced Emergency Braking
Rollover sensor AdvanceTrac with RSC (Roll Stability Control) and Curve Control
Alert chimes for headlamps-on, key-in-ignition, and front safety belts
Blind-Spot Monitoring System
Fuel pump inertia shutoff
Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System
LATCH System
SOS Post-Crash Alert System
Trailer sway control
2020 Ford F-150 Competition
Ford F-150 vs Nissan Titan
The Nissan Titan is a full-size heavy-duty truck from the oriental car makers. The car certainly falls shorts on looks, especially when compared to the rivals. However, the car features tried and tested rugged V8 engines which sound amazing. Reliability isn't really an issue with Nissan now, although service support is. Overall, the Nissan Titan is a capable vehicle, but it still falls short of the Ford F-150 as a complete package.
Ford F-150 vs Chevrolet Silverado
The Chevy Silverado is one of the more traditional looking trucks amongst the rivals. The vehicle features a rock-solid and sturdy built. The cabin is nice to look at and even comfortable for the passengers, but, the F-150's cabin is certainly the more modern one, both inside and outside. The Silverado is a more traditional vehicle, and it looks a little dated now.
Ford F-150 vs Toyota Tundra
The Toyota Tundra is one most reliable trucks out there in the market. The interior quality on the truck is far superior to a lot of trucks in the segment. Even when it comes to the looks department. The Toyota looks fairly modern and pleasing to the eye from all the angles. The Tundra though, still certainly falls short of the pedigree of the Ford F-150 in terms every possible angle there is.
2020 Ford F-150 Final Verdict
7.9/10
The 2020 Ford F-150 is one of the top trucks currently on sale on American soil, and is home-bred too. It's an extremely capable truck, the best in the class actually, owing to its long list of features, a spacious and comfortable cabin, mighty engines, and last but not least, capturing looks. If you want a comfortable yet rugged vehicle for your needs, the F-150 is a great choice.