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About the Ford F-150
Last updated Oct 23, 2024The 2023 Ford F-150 is classified as a Double Cab Pick Up currently on sale in Australia as part of the MY23 generation, starting from $103,900 MLRP for the XLT SWB (4x4) and topping out at $137,000 for the LARIAT LWB (4WD).
There are 4 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Mar of 2023. The F-150 is built in United States Of America and is available with 3.5L twinturbo port & dfi, equipped with a 10 sp electronic auto transmission with the drive sent to 4x4. The F-150 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
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2023 Ford F-150 Price
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| XLT SWB (4x4) | $103,900 | $103,900 |
| XLT LWB (4x4) | $104,900 | $104,900 |
| LARIAT SWB (4WD) | $136,000 | $136,000 |
| LARIAT LWB (4WD) | $137,000 | $137,000 |
*excl. on-roads
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2023 Ford F-150 Dimensions
1995mm
2030mm
5884mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2023 Ford F-150 Safety Rating
The Ford F-150 hasn’t been tested by Australian crash testing authority ANCAP yet, so for now it remains unrated.
In the US the F-150 was awarded a five-star safety rating according to testing conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The 2023 Ford F-150 comes standard with the following safety features:
- Six airbags
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Blind-spot monitoring with trailer tow coverage
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Lane-keep assist
- Driver alert system
- Cruise control
- Rear-view camera
- Reversing sensors
- Ford Pro Trailer Back-Up Assist
The Lariat adds:
- Intersection assist
- Lane centring
- Evasive steering assist
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Speed sign recognition
- Surround-view camera
- Front parking sensors
2023 Ford F-150 Fuel Economy
Ford Australia hasn’t detailed fuel economy figures for the local F-150 range.
In the US the F-150 variants with the 3.5-litre EcoBoost V6 and engine idle stop-start are claimed to consume 20 miles per gallon (mpg) according to EPA combined cycle testing. This equates to 11.8L/100km.
It’s unclear at this stage if the remanufactured, right-hand drive F-150s sold locally will have engine idle stop-start, nor what the fuel tank size will be. In the US it’s available with either a 98L tank as standard and a 136L long-range tank as an option.
| Ford F-150 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| LARIAT LWB (4WD) | UNLEADED PETROL | 12.5 |
| LARIAT SWB (4WD) | UNLEADED PETROL | 12.5 |
| XLT LWB (4x4) | UNLEADED PETROL | 12.5 |
| XLT SWB (4x4) | UNLEADED PETROL | 12.5 |
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a Ford F-150?
All Ford F-150’s need servicing every 12 Months months or 15,000km km, whichever comes first.
How does the 2023 Ford F-150 drive?
Our expert take on Ford F-150 drivability.
Unlike its American pickup rivals with their V8 engines, the F-150 will be powered by a 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine. The EcoBoost engine makes 298kW of power and 678Nm of torque, sent to all four wheels through a four-wheel drive system.
This is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission with drive sent through a four-wheel drive system.
The XLT variants have a part-time four-wheel drive system with 2H, 4H, and 4L modes, whereas the Lariat variants have a full-time four-wheel drive system with a 4A mode.
This V6 EcoBoost petrol engine uses a pair of injectors per cylinder along with twin-intercooled turbochargers that’s claimed to minimise lag.
Ford Australia is aware of the F-150 Hybrid, Raptor, V8, and electric Lightning options. It hasn’t ruled out bringing them Down Under, but only once the remanufacturing process is established and demand for the EcoBoost has been proven.
2023 Ford F-150 Colours
What colours are available for the Ford F-150
The 2023 Ford F-150 range is available with the following exterior paint colours:
- Oxford White
- Agate Black
- Iconic Silver
- Antimatter Blue
- Carbonised Grey
- Rapid Red
All paint colours besides Oxford White is considered prestige paint which costs extra. Ford Australia hasn’t detailed how much this costs at this stage.
2023 Ford F-150 Warranty
The car will be backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, and will be sold and serviced through the Ford Australia dealer network.
Ford F-150 FAQs
The cheapest Ford F-150 is the XLT SWB (4x4) that starts from $103,900.
The most expensive Ford F-150 is the LARIAT LWB (4WD) that starts from $137,000.
The best towing capacity of a Ford F-150 is 4500Kg offered by the following variants
- XLT SWB (4x4)
- XLT LWB (4x4)
- LARIAT SWB (4WD)
- LARIAT LWB (4WD)
The largest Ford F-150 is the XLT LWB (4x4) which measures 2030mm wide, 6184mm in length and sits 1995mm tall.
The most powerful Ford F-150 is the XLT LWB (4x4) which has 298kW of power from its 3.5L twinturbo port & dfi engine.
The Ford F-150 is built in United States Of America and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Ford F-150 is the XLT LWB (4x4) which weighs 3265 kg (kerb weight).
The Ford F-150 uses unleaded petrol.