The Ford F-150 has been America's best-selling pickup truck for the past four decades, partly because this half-tonner's payload capacity is the best in the segment. Apart from knowing that the F-150 can haul serious cargo, you might also wonder how spacious its truck bed is. Here's what our research uncovered.
Although the exact measurements vary slightly, the pickup beds of the past three generations of the F-150 have always come in three sizes.
- 5.5-foot box - approx. 67 inches long, 51 inches wide, and 21 inches high
- 6.5-foot box - approx. 79 inches long, 51 inches wide, and 21 inches high
- 8-foot box - approx. 97 inches long, 51 inches wide, and 21 inches high
Would you like to know more about the exact bed interior measurements of the F-150 over the past decade? Read on, because we've added some helpful information about this American full-size truck's payload and towing capacities.
Ford F-150 Truck Bed Dimensions
Last year (2021) marked the Ford F-Series' 45th year as the best-selling pickup truck in the U.S. Aside from its American heritage, the F-150 has class-leading payload and towing capacities that appeal very well to its target market.
Knowing how much weight your truck can carry is indeed helpful. However, may also want to note how big of a cargo you can fit inside your F-150's bed. So how big is the bed on an F-150? Well, that depends on which type of bed you are referring to. The F-150 has three-bed sizes based on their lengths.
- 5.5 - foot Styleside
- 6.5 - foot Styleside
- 8 - foot Styleside
Although Ford named these bed types according to their approximate "foot"-based lengths, their exact measurements slightly vary across different generations. The following subsections will discuss these dimensions in greater detail.
14th Generation (2021-2022) Ford F-150 Bed Dimensions
Here are the pickup bed dimensions of the 2022 Ford F-150.
5.5-foot Styleside Box
- Cargo box length (inside, at floor level) - 67.1 inches
- Box width between wheel wells - 51.1 inches
- Inside box height - 21.4 inches
- Cargo box volume - 52.8 cubic feet
6.5-foot Styleside Box
- Cargo box length (inside, at floor level) - 78.9 inches
- Box width between wheel wells - 51.1 inches
- Inside box height - 21.4 inches
- Cargo box volume - 62.3 cubic feet
8-foot Styleside Box
- Cargo box length (inside, at floor level) - 97.6 inches
- Box width between wheel wells - 51.1 inches
- Inside box height - 21.4 inches
- Cargo box volume - 77.4 inches cubic feet
13th Generation (2015-2020) Ford F-150 Bed Dimensions
Here are the measurements of the 13th generation Ford F-150 (2015 to 2020).
5.5-foot Styleside Box
- Cargo box length (inside, at floor level) - 67.1 inches
- Box width between wheel wells - 51.1 inches
- Inside box height - 21.4 inches
- Cargo box volume - 52.8 cubic feet
6.5-foot Styleside Box
- Cargo box length (inside, at floor level) - 78.9 inches
- Box width between wheel wells - 51.1 inches
- Inside box height - 21.4 inches
- Cargo box volume - 62.3 cubic feet
8-foot Styleside Box
- Cargo box length (inside, at floor level) - 97.6 inches
- Box width between wheel wells - 51.1 inches
- Inside box height - 21.4 inches
- Cargo box volume - 77.4 inches cubic feet
12th Generation (2009-2014) Ford F-150 Bed Dimensions
Finally, here are the dimensions of the 12th generation Ford F-150 (2009 to 2014).
5.5-foot Styleside Box
- Cargo box length (inside, at floor level) - 67 inches
- Box width between wheel wells - 50 inches
- Inside box height - 22.4 inches
6.5-foot Styleside Box
- Cargo box length (inside, at floor level) - 78.8 inches
- Box width between wheel wells - 50 inches
- Inside box height - 22.4 inches
8-foot Styleside Box
- Cargo box length (inside, at floor level) - 97.4 inches
- Box width between wheel wells - 50 inches
- Inside box height - 22.4 inches
How Are Ford Truck Beds Measured?
Because truck beds mainly carry cargo, we measure them using the inner box dimensions. In principle, we want to find out the maximum cargo size that we can fit inside the bed. If the truck bed comes with a protective bedliner, then we also have to take the bedliner's thickness out of the bed's usable space.
First, bed length measurement runs from the inner bulkhead up to the inner part of a closed tailgate. The bulkhead is the side of the bed closest to the truck's cabin.
Second, bed width is often the measurement between the inner wheel wells or wheel housings. These wheel wells protrude inside the cargo box, therefore decreasing the maximum width of some floor sections by approximately 15 to 20 inches.
Finally, bed height represents the distance from the bed floor up to the top of the tailgate.
How Long Is F-150 Bed With Tailgate Down?
With the tailgate down, you can increase your F-150's usable bed length by approximately 20 inches, or the height of the tailgate itself. Some F-150 owners and enthusiasts lower their tailgates when hauling to accommodate longer cargo like timber, steel pipes, and even small recreational vehicles.
How Much Weight Can My Ford F150 Carry?
The Ford F-150's maximum payload capacity of 3,325 pounds beats that of any other full-size truck in the market. Of course, not all F-150s have the same payload rating. Although the drive configuration and bed size affect this rating, the engine type largely determines how much the F-150 can carry.
For the past three F-150 generations, the 5.0-liter V8 engine option offers the highest payload capacity with the right configuration and payload package. Ford's Heavy-Duty Payload Package includes upgraded tires, wheels, and suspension components.
Here are the published maximum payload capacities of the past three F-150 generations.
14th generation F-150 (2021- present)
- 3.3-liter Ti-VCT V6 - 1,965 pounds
- 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 - 2,480 pounds
- 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 - 3,250 pounds
- 3.5-liter PoweBoost Full Hybrid V6 - 2,120 pounds
- 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 - 3,325 pounds
- 3.5-liter EcoBoost H.O. V6 - 1,400 pounds
13th Generation F-150 (2015 to 2020)
- 3.3-L Ti-VCT V6 - 1,990 pounds
- 2.7-L EcoBoost V6 - 2,470 pounds
- 3.5-L EcoBoost V6 - 3,230 pounds
- 5.0-L Ti-VCT V8 - 3,270 pounds
- 3.0-L Turbodiesel V6 - 2,020 pounds
- 3.5-L EcoBoost H.O. V6 - 1,520 pounds
12th Generation F-150 (2009 to 2014)
- 3.7-liter Ti-VCT V6 - 1,930 pounds
- 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 - 3,120 pounds
- 3.5-liter Ti-VCT EcoBoost V6 - 3,100 pounds
- 6.2-liter VCT V8 - 2,010 pounds
Will A Golf Cart Fit In An F150?
If you're an avid golfer who likes to bring your clubs and even your own golf cart to different golf courses, then a full-size truck may be a good fit for you. Of course, we have to qualify this statement with another question: How big is the golf cart?
Although different golf cart brands have different design concepts, they usually use similar dimensions for their products.
Mini golf carts are the newest and smallest members of this vehicle category. These tiny golf carts can be as small as 50 inches in length and 32 inches in width.
Check out this comparison between mini and standard golf carts.
Standard golf carts, on the other hand, have the following average dimensions :
Two-seater Golf Cart
- Overall Length - 92 in.
- Wheelbase length - 66 in.
- Overall Width - 40 in.
- Overall Height - 70 to 80 in.
Four-seater Golf Cart
- Overall Length - 110 in.
- Wheelbase Length - 80 in.
- Overall Width - 48 in.
- Overall Height - 70 to 80 in.
Six-seater Golf Cart
- Overall Length - 144 in.
- Wheelbase length - 97 in.
- Overall Width - 48 in.
- Overall Height - 70 to 80 in.
Based on these measurements, you can fit a mini golf cart in a 5.5-foot F-150 bed even with the tailgate closed.
A standard two-seater golf cart can fit either in a 6.5-foot bed with the tailgate down, or in an 8-foot bed with the tailgate closed.
Additionally, a standard four-seater golf cart can fit in an 8-foot bed with the tailgate open.
Unfortunately, although a standard six-seater golf cart may theoretically fit in an 8-foot bed with the tailgate open, it may not be safe anymore.
How Much Weight Can A Ford F150 Safely Tow?
The 2022 Ford F-150 has several towing capacities corresponding to trim levels and drive configuration. Similar to the F-150's payload capacity, the tow rating largely depends on the truck's engine type.
- 3.3-L Ti-VCT V6 - 8,200 pounds
- 3.5-L EcoBoost H.O. V6 - 8,200 pounds
- 2.7-L EcoBoost V6 - 10,100 pounds
- 3.5-L PoweBoost Full Hybrid V6 - 12,700 pounds
- 5.0-L Ti-VCT V8 - 13,000 pounds
- 3.5-L EcoBoost V6 - 14,000 pounds
For example, to achieve the 14,000-pound maximum towing capacity, you will need to get the following truck configuration and options:
- 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine
- SuperCab or SuperCrew 4x2 configurations
- Max Trailer Tow Package
Wrapping Up
Although the exact measurements can vary slightly across different model years, the Ford F-150's truck beds come in three different sizes based on bed length.
- 5.5 feet
- 6.5 feet
- 8 feet
Bed widths and heights are approximately 50 and 21 inches, respectively.
Thank you very much for reading. We hope we were able to guide you properly regarding the F-150's different bed sizes. With this information, you'll be able to load your cargo or install some bed accessories properly.
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