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2023 Ford F-150: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for 2023 is the arrival of the F-150 Raptor R, powered by a 700-hp supercharged 5.2L V8. Beyond that new high-performance off-road model, this is a light-update year with targeted powertrain and equipment changes.
About the 2023 Ford F-150
14th generation (2021-2024), third model year and last year before the 2024 mid-cycle refresh
Ford positions the F-150 as a full-size truck built to handle work, towing, family travel, recreation, and off-road use within one broad model range. Its core strengths are a high-strength steel frame, aluminum body, numerous cab and bed configurations, strong turbocharged and V8 engines, a full-hybrid powertrain, useful onboard electrical power, and trims ranging from straightforward work trucks to premium and high-performance off-road models.
The 2023 lineup stretches from the work-focused XL to premium trims such as King Ranch, Platinum, and the hybrid-only Limited. Lariat brings leather seating and twin 12-inch displays, while Limited adds adaptive suspension, a panoramic roof, and a 7.2-kW onboard power system. Tremor is the trail-focused middle ground, while Raptor and the new V8-powered Raptor R use long-travel suspension and adaptive FOX shocks for faster driving over rough terrain.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The new Raptor R adds a 700-hp supercharged 5.2L V8. Tremor gains a 5.0L V8 with flexible-fuel capability as its standard engine, while Limited drops its gas-only powertrain and becomes a PowerBoost full-hybrid, 4WD-only model.
Tech and equipment
Lariat gains a 12-inch digital gauge display, heated steering wheel, premium audio, onboard 400W outlets, and other convenience equipment as standard, though alloy wheels move from standard to optional. Raptor gains a 360-degree camera, 18-speaker audio, upgraded seating, and a 12-inch digital gauge display as standard. Tremor and XL also move to higher standard equipment levels.
Safety
Blind-spot monitoring becomes standard on Tremor, and rear parking sensors become standard on XL. Raptor’s 360-degree camera also becomes standard.
Structural
Raptor R pairs the Raptor’s long-travel off-road suspension with V8-specific FOX shock tuning, stronger driveline calibration, and heavy-duty underbody protection.
2023 Ford F-150 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 5.0 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 2.7 Liter / V6, Hybrid, PowerBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / V6, Flex Fuel, 3.3 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.3 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 5.0 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 2.7 Liter / V6, Hybrid, PowerBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter | V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 5.0 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 2.7 Liter / V6, Hybrid, PowerBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter | V6, EcoBoost, HO, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter | V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 5.0 Liter | V6, Hybrid, PowerBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 5.0 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / V6, Hybrid, PowerBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter | V8, Supercharged, 5.2 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 5.0 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / V6, Hybrid, PowerBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sport Mode / Automatic, 10-Spd Hybrid Electronic | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sport Mode / Automatic, 10-Spd Hybrid Electronic | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sport Mode / Automatic, 10-Spd Hybrid Electronic | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sport Mode | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sport Mode | Automatic, 10-Spd Hybrid Electronic | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sport Mode / Automatic, 10-Spd Hybrid Electronic | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sport Mode | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Sport Mode / Automatic, 10-Spd Hybrid Electronic |
| Drivetrain | 2WD / 4WD | 2WD / 4WD | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 2WD / 4WD | 4WD | 2WD / 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas / Flexible Fuel / Hybrid | Flexible Fuel / Gas / Hybrid | Gas / Flexible Fuel / Hybrid | Gas | Gas / Flexible Fuel | Hybrid | Flexible Fuel / Gas / Hybrid | Gas | Flexible Fuel / Gas / Hybrid |
| MPG City | 17–25 mpg | 17–25 mpg | 17–25 mpg | 15 mpg | 17 mpg | 23 mpg | 17–25 mpg | 10 mpg | 17–25 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 24–26 mpg | 22–26 mpg | 23–26 mpg | 18 mpg | 20–22 mpg | 23 mpg | 23–25 mpg | 15 mpg | 23–25 mpg |
| Horsepower | 290–400 hp | 290–400 hp | 325–400 hp | 450 hp | 400 hp | 400 hp | 700 hp | 400 hp | |
| Torque | 265–570 lb-ft | 265–570 lb-ft | 400–570 lb-ft | 510 lb-ft | 410–500 lb-ft | 570 lb-ft | 410–570 lb-ft | 640 lb-ft | 410–570 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 7500–14000 lb | 7500–14000 lb | 9000 lb | 9300 lb | 11000–11500 lb | 11000–11500 lb | |||
| Trunk/Cargo | 30.6–50.9 cu-ft | 30.6–50.9 cu-ft | 50.9 cu-ft | 50.9 cu-ft | 50.9 cu-ft | 50.9 cu-ft | 50.9 cu-ft | 50.9 cu-ft | 50.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 33.5–43.6 in | 33.5–43.6 in | 43.6 in | 43.6 in | 43.6 in | 43.6 in | 43.6 in | 43.6 in | 43.6 in |
| Seats | 3–6 | 3–6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |||
| Doors | 2–4 | 2–4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||||||
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| Automatic High Beams | |||||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||||||
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| Lane Departure Warning | |||||||||
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| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||||||
| 360 Camera | |||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||
| Fog Lights | |||||||||
| LED Headlights | |||||||||
| LED Tail Lights | |||||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||||||||
| Power Side Steps | |||||||||
| Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||||||||
| Side Steps | |||||||||
| Trailer Hitch Receiver | |||||||||
| Navigation System | |||||||||
| Premium Audio | |||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||||
| Subwoofer | |||||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | |||||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||||||
| Memory Pedals | |||||||||
| Memory Steering Wheel | |||||||||
| Power Adjustable Pedals | |||||||||
| Power Driver's Lumbar Support Seat | |||||||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||||
| Remote Start | |||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2023 Ford F-150?
The biggest change is the new Raptor R. It uses a 700-hp supercharged 5.2L V8 and combines that engine with the Raptor’s specialized off-road suspension and four-wheel-drive hardware.
Was the 2023 Ford F-150 fully redesigned?
No, the 2023 F-150 was not fully redesigned. It remained part of the 14th generation introduced for 2021, with a new Raptor R and several trim-level equipment changes.
How does the 2023 Raptor R differ from the regular Raptor?
The Raptor R has a 700-hp supercharged 5.2L V8, while the regular Raptor uses a high-output 3.5L twin-turbo V6. The Raptor R also has V8-specific suspension tuning, stronger driveline calibration, leather and suede RECARO front seats, and carbon-fiber cabin trim.
What changed on the 2023 Ford F-150 Tremor?
The 2023 Tremor gains a 5.0L V8 with flexible-fuel capability as its standard engine and starts with a higher equipment level. Its added standard features include a 12-inch touchscreen, blind-spot monitoring, dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, remote start, and push-button start.
Is every 2023 Ford F-150 Limited a hybrid?
Yes, every 2023 F-150 Limited uses the 3.5L PowerBoost full-hybrid V6 and four-wheel drive. The trim also has a 7.2-kW onboard electrical system, adaptive suspension, a panoramic roof, and an 18-speaker audio system.
2023 Ford F-150 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 Ford F-150.
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2023 Ford F-150
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“It's a very comfortable pickup truck and easy to drive.The gas mileage is good, and the cargo capacity is excellent.”
“great vehicle would prefer standard options to have more of them without having to purchase a higher end vehicle”