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2024 Ford F-150

large pickup / Crew cab pickup

Award applies only to vehicles built after September 2024

Crashworthiness

Rating overview
Evaluation criteria	Rating
Small overlap front
Moderate overlap front: original test
Moderate overlap front: updated test
Side: updated test

Crash avoidance & mitigation

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Headlights (varies by trim/option)
Front crash prevention: pedestrian
Standard system
Optional system

Seat belts & child restraints

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Seat belt reminders
LATCH ease of use

Other available safety features

Optional blind spot detection
Optional lane departure warning
Optional lane departure prevention
Optional rear automatic braking

Key

Good
Acceptable
Marginal
Poor

Small overlap front

The small overlap front evaluation consists of a driver-side and a passenger-side component. If the results of the two evaluations differ, then the combined small overlap rating is equal to the lower rating.

Driver-side

Rating applies to 2021-25 models built after March 2021

Tested vehicle: 2021 Ford F-150 XL SuperCrew

The Ford F-150 was redesigned for the 2021 model year. Beginning with 2021 models built after March, reinforcements were added to the left and right-hand side of the frame to improve occupant protection in frontal crashes. (Information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on the driver door or adjacent B-pillar.)

Driver-side small overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of an F-150 conducted by Ford.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall driver-side evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Hip/thigh
Lower leg/foot
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTN2104
Lower occupant compartment
Lower hinge pillar max (cm)	7
Footrest (cm)	8
Left toepan (cm)	7
Brake pedal (cm)	8
Parking brake (cm)
Rocker panel lateral average (cm)	2
Upper occupant compartment
Steering column	3
Upper hinge pillar max (cm)	8
Upper dash (cm)	7
Lower instrument panel (cm)	6

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTN2104
Head
HIC-15	116
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.0
Extension bending moment (Nm)	6
Maximum Nij	0.17
Chest maximum compression (mm)	22
Femur (kN)
Left	0.5
Right	2.2
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	2
Right	2
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.75
Right	0.64
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	4.3
Right	3.9
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	168
Right	140

Passenger-side

Rating applies to 2021-25 models

Tested vehicle: 2021 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCrew

The Ford F-150 was redesigned for the 2021 model year. Passenger-side small overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of an F-150 conducted by Ford.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall passenger-side evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Passenger injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Hip/thigh
Lower leg/foot
Passenger restraints and dummy kinematics
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Hip/thigh
Lower leg/foot
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTP2103
Lower occupant compartment
Lower hinge pillar max (cm)	14
Footrest (cm)	20
Right toepan (cm)	16
Center toepan (cm)	9
Rocker panel lateral average (cm)	3
Upper occupant compartment
Center dash (cm)	6
Upper hinge pillar max (cm)	13
Upper dash (cm)	12
Right lower dash (cm)	11

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTP2103
Head
HIC-15	83
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.7
Extension bending moment (Nm)	21
Maximum Nij	0.20
Chest maximum compression (mm)	15
Femur (kN)
Left	1.6
Right	3.5
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	4
Right	10
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.49
Right	0.57
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	1.0
Right	1.5
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	81
Right	165

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTP2103
Head
HIC-15	60
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.6
Extension bending moment (Nm)	6
Maximum Nij	0.14
Chest maximum compression (mm)	16
Femur (kN)
Left	0.0
Right	0.2
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	0
Right	2
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.31
Right	0.25
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	0.4
Right	0.7
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	33
Right	39

About the small overlap front test

Moderate overlap front: original test

Rating applies to 2021-25 models

Tested vehicle: 2021 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCrew

The Ford F-150 was redesigned for the 2021 model year. Moderate overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of an F-150 conducted by Ford.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Leg/foot, left
Leg/foot, right
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTF2102
Footwell intrusion
Footrest (cm)	6
Left (cm)	7
Center (cm)	6
Right (cm)	4
Brake pedal (cm)	11
Instrument panel rearward movement
Left (cm)	-1
Right (cm)	-1
Steering column movement
Upward (cm)	0
Rearward (cm)	-5
A-pillar rearward movement (cm)	0

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTF2102
Head
HIC-15	213
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.6
Extension bending moment (Nm)	20
Maximum Nij	0.21
Chest maximum compression (mm)	20
Legs
Femur force - left (kN)	0.8
Femur force - right (kN)	0.5
Knee displacement - left (mm)	1
Knee displacement - right (mm)	0
Maximum tibia index - left	0.49
Maximum tibia index - right	0.32
Tibia axial force - left (kN)	2.7
Tibia axial force - right (kN)	3.2
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	70
Right	87

About the original moderate overlap front test

Moderate overlap front: updated test

Rating applies to 2023-25 models

Tested vehicle: 2023 Ford F-150 Supercrew 4-door 4wd

The Ford F-150 was redesigned for the 2021 model year. These ratings do not apply to the extended cab variant of the F-150.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Thigh/hip
Leg/foot
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics
Rear passenger injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Thigh
Rear passenger restraints and dummy kinematics

View of the vehicle after the crash showing the airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.

The rear passenger dummy's head remained a safe distance from the front seatback.

Rear passenger dummy injury values indicate a likely risk of injury to the head or neck and chest. During the crash, the shoulder belt moved too far upward toward the dummy’s neck, compromising the effectiveness of the rear restraint system.

The rear passenger dummy's lap belt moved from the ideal position on the pelvis onto the abdomen, increasing the risk of abdominal injuries.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEF2332
Footwell intrusion
Footrest (cm)	5
Left (cm)	4
Center (cm)	4
Right (cm)	5
Brake pedal (cm)	5
Instrument panel rearward movement
Left (cm)	1
Right (cm)	0
Steering column movement
Upward (cm)	2
Rearward (cm)	-2
A-pillar rearward movement (cm)	0

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEF2332
Head
HIC-15	312
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.2
Extension bending moment (Nm)	26
Maximum Nij	0.26
Chest maximum compression (mm)	21
Femur (kN)
Left	0.2
Right	0.6
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	1
Right	0
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.39
Right	0.47
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	2.2
Right	2.7
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	47
Right	52

Test ID	CEF2332
Head
HIC-15 for head contact during forward excursion	no contact
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	3.1
Compression (kN)	0.5
Maximum Nij for head contact during forward excursion	no contact
Chest
Chest index	64
Shoulder belt tension (kN)	6.7
Thigh (kN)
Left femur compression	0.4
Right femur compression	0.1

About the moderate overlap front test

February 2024 adjustment to rating criteria

Side: updated test

Rating applies to 2023-25 models

Tested vehicle: 2023 Ford F-150 XL Supercrew 4-door 4wd

The Ford F-150 was redesigned for the 2021 model year. Two Side 2.0 tests of the F-150 crew cab were conducted, one by the Institute and the other by Ford. Ratings are based on both tests, but the vehicle specifications shown below are based on the Institute’s test.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis
Driver head protection
Rear passenger injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis
Rear passenger head protection Part of the dummy's head moved beyond the rear portion of the side curtain airbag and contacted the C-pillar. The head protection is inadequate.

View of the vehicle just after the crash test.

View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.

Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side airbags.

Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy's head struck the C-pillar despite the deployment of the side curtain airbag.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTS2305	CES2308
B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm)	-16.0	-17.0
Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline.

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTS2305	CES2308
Head
HIC-15	40	56
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.7	0.4
Compression (kN)	0.2	0.5
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	7	11
Lateral force (kN)	0.4	0.5
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	14	15
Average deflection (mm)	12	13
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	2.55	1.81
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.07	0.12
Pelvis
Combined force (kN)	1.9	1.4

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTS2305	CES2308
Head
HIC-15	249	194
Peak gs at hard contact	69	55
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.4	0.3
Compression (kN)	0.3	0.2
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	14	10
Lateral force (kN)	1.0	0.7
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	25	17
Average deflection (mm)	14	11
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	2.15	1.65
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.20	0.08
Pelvis
Combined force (kN)	2.3	1.8

About the side crash test

Headlights

Ratings are given for 2 different headlight variations available on this vehicle.

Trim level(s)

XL trim; built after September 2024
STX trim; built after September 2024
XLT trim; built after September 2024
Raptor trim; built after September 2024

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Low-beam headlight type	LED reflector
High-beam headlight type	LED reflector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	Yes
Overall rating
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination:

Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on the right side of the road and fair on the left side. On curves, visibility was good on both right curves, fair on the sharp left curve and inadequate on the gradual left curve.

The low beams never exceeded glare limits.

High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good on the gradual right curve and fair on the sharp right and both left curves.

High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway, on both left curves and on the sharp right curve.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Trim level(s)	XL trim STX trim XLT trim Raptor trim
Low-beam headlight type	LED reflector
High-beam headlight type	LED reflector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	Yes
Overall rating Applies to 2024-25 models built after September 2024

LOW BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)	Amount glare exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge	103.8 m	None
Straightaway left edge	53.9 m	None
250m radius right curve, right edge	71.1 m	None
250m radius left curve, left edge	51.2 m	None
150m radius right curve, right edge	58.5 m	None
150m radius left curve, left edge	49.0 m	None

HIGH BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)
Straightaway right edge	170.8 m
Straightaway left edge	162.6 m
250m radius right curve, right edge	82.4 m
250m radius left curve, left edge	69.1 m
150m radius right curve, right edge	61.2 m
150m radius left curve, left edge	55.2 m

Trim level(s)

Lariat trim; built after September 2024
King Ranch trim; built after September 2024
Platinum trim; built after September 2024
Raptor trim; built after September 2024

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Low-beam headlight type	LED projector
High-beam headlight type	LED projector
Curve-adaptive?	Yes
High-beam assist?	Yes
Overall rating
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination:

Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good on the sharp left and both right curves and fair on the gradual left curve.

The low beams created some glare.

High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good in all 4 tests.

High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the gradual left curve.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Trim level(s)	Lariat trim King Ranch trim Platinum trim Raptor trim
Low-beam headlight type	LED projector
High-beam headlight type	LED projector
Curve-adaptive?	Yes
High-beam assist?	Yes
Overall rating Applies to 2024-25 models built after September 2024

LOW BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)	Amount glare exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge	121.4 m	None
Straightaway left edge	63.9 m	None
250m radius right curve, right edge	83.5 m	53.6%
250m radius left curve, right edge	64.2 m	None
150m radius right curve, right edge	71.6 m	104.8%
150m radius left curve, left edge	62.2 m	None

HIGH BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)
Straightaway right edge	153.7 m
Straightaway left edge	156.0 m
250m radius right curve, right edge	85.4 m
250m radius left curve, left edge	93.6 m
150m radius right curve, right edge	73.9 m
150m radius left curve, left edge	69.3 m

About the headlight evaluation

Front crash prevention: pedestrian

Ratings are given for 2 different systems available on this vehicle.

Rating applies to 2024-25 models

System details

standard Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking

of the following trim lines: XL trim, STX trim

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Includes high-beam assist credit

Crossing child — day

In the 12 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
In the 25 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.

Crossing adult — night

In the 12 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision when using its high beams. When using its low beams, this vehicle avoided a collision.
In the 25 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision when using its high beams. When using its low beams, impact speed was reduced by 22 mph.

Parallel adult — night

In the 25 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision when using its high beams. When using its low beams, this vehicle avoided a collision.
In the 37 mph test, this vehicle nearly avoided a collision when using its high beams and a warning was issued 2.1 seconds before impact. When using its low beams, impact speed was reduced by 31 mph and a warning was issued 1.4 seconds before impact.

Rating applies to 2024-25 models

System details

optional Pre-collision assist with Automatic Emergency Braking

of the following trim lines: XLT trim, Tremor trim, Lariat trim, King Ranch trim, Platinum trim, Raptor trim

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Includes high-beam assist credit

Crossing child — day

In the 12 mph test, impact speed was reduced by 11 mph.
In the 25 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.

Crossing adult — night

In the 12 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision when using its high beams. When using its low beams, this vehicle avoided a collision.
In the 25 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision when using its high beams. When using its low beams, this vehicle avoided a collision.

Parallel adult — night

In the 25 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision when using its high beams. When using its low beams, this vehicle avoided a collision.
In the 37 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision when using its high beams and a warning was issued 1.7 seconds before impact. When using its low beams, this vehicle avoided a collision and a warning was issued 1.5 seconds before impact.

About the pedestrian front crash prevention test

Seat belt reminders

Rating applies to 2024-25 models

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Front row
Unbelted occupant alert (audible & visual)
Initiation time
Duration	Long enough (90+ seconds)
Volume
Audio frequency
Second row
Startup status alert (visual)
Initiation time
Duration at least 60 seconds
Belt disengaged alert (audible & visual)
Initiation time
Duration at least 30 seconds
Volume
Audio frequency

Technical measurements for this test

About the seat belt reminder evaluation

Child seat anchors

Rating applies to 2021-25 models

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Vehicle trim	XLT SuperCrew
Seat type	cloth

This vehicle has 2 rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware.

It has 1 additional seating position with a tether anchor only.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Vehicle trim	XLT SuperCrew
Seat type	cloth

Rating icon	Rating
G	Good
A	Acceptable
M	Marginal
P	Poor
	Seating positions that rely on borrowed lower anchors or have only a tether anchor available are not rated.
thether anchor symbol	Tether anchor
lower anchor symbol	Lower anchors
shared lower achors symbol	Lower anchor(s) can be borrowed from adjacent positions(s)
	No hardware available

Details by seating position

Position	Rating
1
1	Tether anchor
	hard-to-find location
	other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	not too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	easy to maneuver around anchors
2
2	Tether anchor
	hard-to-find location
	other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	none available
3
3	Tether anchor
	hard-to-find location
	other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	not too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	easy to maneuver around anchors

Technical measurements for this test

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	Yes
Depth	Visible
Force (lbs)	0
Clearance angle (degrees)	73
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	Yes
Depth	Visible
Force (lbs)	0
Clearance angle (degrees)	71
Tether anchor
Location	Back wall
Confusing hardware present	Yes
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	No
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Lower anchor A
No lower latch for this seat position
Lower anchor B
No lower latch for this seat position
Tether anchor
Location	Back wall
Confusing hardware present	Yes
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	No
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	Yes
Depth	Visible
Force (lbs)	0
Clearance angle (degrees)	66
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	Yes
Depth	Visible
Force (lbs)	0
Clearance angle (degrees)	68
Tether anchor
Location	Back wall
Confusing hardware present	Yes
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	No
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

About the child seat anchor evaluation

Background cabin sound pressure level at 24 km/h	50 dB
Audible signal sound pressure level at 24 km/h	67 dB
Difference between background and signal	17.2 dB
Background cabin sound pressure level at 40 km/h	54 dB
Audible signal sound pressure level at 40 km/h	68 dB
Difference between background and signal	13.6 dB
Dominant audio frequency	736 Hz