2016 Ford F-150 vs. 2017 Ford F-150
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2016 Ford F-150 and 2017 Ford F-150 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2016 Ford F-150 and the 2017 Ford F-150.
In comparing the 2016 Ford F-150's and the 2017 Ford F-150's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Ford F-150 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2016 Ford F-150 and 2017 Ford F-150 have the same fuel efficiency, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2016 Ford F-150's and the 2017 Ford F-150's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Ford F-150 is a better car than the 2017 Ford F-150.
Pricing: A used 2016 Ford F-150 ranges from $15,194 to $32,928 while a used 2017 Ford F-150 is priced between $16,994 to $40,473.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2016 Ford F-150 and the 2017 Ford F-150 both lose 37.9 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford F-150 is 8.8 out of 10. Ford F-150 is ranked 1 out of 11 Best Full-Size Trucks based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Ford F-150 is 8.7 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2016 Ford F-150 and the 2017 Ford F-150 makes 282 horsepower. The F-150 is rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 575 miles. The F-150 is rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 552 miles.This gives the 2017 Ford F-150 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2016 Ford F-150 the advantage in maximum range. The F-150 uses ethanol, gasoline, and the F-150 uses e85, regular unleaded.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the 2016 Ford F-150 and the 2017 Ford F-150 are available in Crew Cab, Extended Cab,or a Regular Cab configuration. Both the 2016 Ford F-150 and the 2017 Ford F-150 offer bed lengths of 67.1, 78.9, and 97.6 inches.
Safety Ratings: The Ford F-150 has an average safety rating of 4.79 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$26,540
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$28,688
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$26,145 - $35,290
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$27,110
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$28,726
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$26,495 - $31,590
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$24,243
Price Range:
$15,194 - $32,928
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$25,534
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$22,385 - $28,852
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2,187
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
115,799
# Good or Great Deals:
690
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$27,292
Price Range:
$16,994 - $40,473
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$27,364
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$24,158 - $31,622
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2,233
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
106,264
# Good or Great Deals:
829
Ford F-150 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
9.6 / 10
Ford F-150 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
9.6 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Ford F-150
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
3.3 - 6.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
34.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Ford F-150
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
5.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
4.3 - 7.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
34.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
11.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
7.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1 - 15.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
13.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
4.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1 - 13.8
Ford F-150 Rankings
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8 out of / 11Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
67.1 inches, 78.9 inches, 97.6 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
67.1 inches, 78.9 inches, 97.6 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
2016 Ford F-150 Trim Levels
King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT
2017 Ford F-150 Trim Levels
King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, Raptor, XL, XLT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.79 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.79 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
282 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque:
253 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
Max Payload:
1910 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
282 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque:
253 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
Max Payload:
1910 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
13 / 18 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
414 / 575 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
13 / 18 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
414 / 552 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
E85, Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
12.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
76.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4051 lbs
Width:
96.8 inches
Height:
75.5 inches
Length:
209.3 inches
Wheelbase:
122.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4051 lbs
Width:
96.8 inches
Height:
75.5 inches
Length:
209.3 inches
Wheelbase:
122.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
245/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P245/70R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Blue Flame Metallic / Blue Jeans Metallic
Brown
Caribou Metallic
Gray
Lithium Gray / Magnetic Metallic
Green
Green Gem Metallic
Red
Race Red
Silver
Ingot Silver Metallic
White
Oxford White
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Blue Jeans / Lightning Blue
Brown
Caribou
Gray
Lithium Gray / Magnetic
Green
Not available
Red
Race Red
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Oxford White
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Earth Gray / Medium Earth Gray
Interior Colors
Gray
Medium Earth Gray
