2023 Ford F-150: Major Product Changes, Standard & Optional Equipment
An overview of the 2023 Ford F-150 lineup, detailing key updates, standard features, and available packages across various trims.
Major Product Changes
Model/Series/Availability
- XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch®, Platinum, Limited, and Tremor®
Mechanical
- New/Changed: None
Exterior
New Exterior Colours
- Area 51 Blue (KU)
- Avalanche (DR)
- Azure Gray Metallic Tri-Coat (G4)
- Hot Pepper Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat (EA)
New/Changed Features
- Pro Power Onboard (472) - 2kW now requires 360-Degree Camera
- 18" Silver Painted Aluminum Heavy Duty Wheel (64H) now available as a free-standing option on XLT
Interior/Comfort
- New Colours: None
- New Interior Colours: None
- New/Changed: None
Functional
- New/Changed: None
Safety/Security
- New/Changed: None
Ford Co-Pilot360™ Technology
- New/Changed: None
Packages
Order Codes
- XL 102A now available
New/Changed Packages
- Rattler Package (19R)
- Heritage Package on XLT 302A
Packages/Options Deleted
Order Codes
- Tremor® 400A no longer offered
- XL 100A no longer offered
Functional/Powertrain
- Tow Technology Package (17T)
Deleted Exterior Colours
- Space White Metallic
- Smoked Quartz Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Deleted Interior Colours
- None
Deleted Dealer Installed Options
- Bed Tray
- Hidden Locking Lug Nuts
- Bed Hooks
2023 Ford F-150 Trims & Standard Equipment
The 2023 Ford F-150 is available in several trims, each offering a range of standard equipment.
XL Series (Standard Equipment)
Key features include:
Mechanical
- 3.3L V6 PFDI with Auto Start/Stop Technology and Flex-Fuel Capability
- 2.7L V6 EcoBoost® with Auto Start/Stop Technology
- 5.0L V8 with Auto Start/Stop Technology and Flex-Fuel Capability
- Independent Front Suspension (IFS)
- 4-wheel Disc Brakes with ABS
- Selectable Drive Modes (Normal, ECO, Sport, Tow/Haul, Slippery, Trail/Deep Snow/Sand/Mud/Rut/Rock Crawl)
- Electronic 10-Speed Automatic Transmission
- Electronic-Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) (4x4 Only)
- Electronic Power-Assist Steering
- Engine Block Heater
- Electric Parking Brake (Includes Auto-Hold)
- SelectShift® Automatic Transmission
- Heavy-Duty Shock Absorbers
- Coil Front Springs, Leaf Rear Springs
Exterior
- Black Front Bumper, Black Rear Step Bumper
- Body-Colour Front Fascia
- Integrated Cargo Lamp
- Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
- Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel-filler
- Single Rear Exhaust
- Front Active Air Dams
- Black Two-Bar Grille with Black Surround and Accents
- Black Door and Tailgate Handles
- 4 Cargo Box Tie-Down Hooks
- 2 Front Tow Hooks (4x4, Black)
- Front License Plate Bracket (Province-dependent)
- Dual Power Glass / Heated / Manual Folding Sideview Mirrors with Black Skull Caps
- Power Tailgate Lock
- MIC Black Stone Cuffs (front/rear)
- Tailgate Lift Assist
- Removable Tailgate with key lock
- Tires: 245/70R17 A/S (4x2), 265/70R17 BSW A/T (4x4)
- 17" Silver Steel Wheels (64C)
- Trailer Sway Control
- Intermittent Wipers
Interior/Comfort
- 1st Row Power Windows
- 2nd Row Fixed Windows (SuperCab) / Power Windows (SuperCrew®)
- 4" Productivity Screen in Instrument Cluster (with compass display)
- 8" Center-stack Screen with Audio Controls
- Manual A/C
- Black Vinyl Floor Covering
- Cruise Control
- Gauges: Fuel, Voltmeter, Oil Pressure, Engine Coolant Temp, Speedometer, Odometer
- Glove Box
- Grab Handles (A-pillar, B-pillar)
- Dual-Note Horn
- Illuminated Entry
- Interior Lighting with Map Lights
- Outside Temperature Display
- Overhead Console
- Power Door Locks with Flip Key and Integrated Key Transmitter Keyless Entry Keypad
- Power Windows (Front and Rear) with One-Touch Up/Down
- Front Powerpoint
- Fixed Rear Window with Fixed Glass and Solar Tint
- Day/Night Rearview Mirror
- Scuff Plates (Driver and Passenger Front-Doors)
- Cloth 40/20/40 Split Bench Front Seats (manual adjuster)
- Cloth 60/40 Flip-Up Split Rear Seats (SuperCab/SuperCrew®) with USB charging ports
- Black Urethane Steering Wheel (Manual Tilt/Telescoping)
- Driver and Passenger Visors with Mirrors
Safety/Security
- AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™ (RSC®)
- Airbags: Safety Canopy® Side-Curtain, Dual Stage Front/Passenger
- Curve Control
- Halogen Headlamps with Black Bezels
- Perimeter Alarm
- 3-point Safety Belts with Autolock features for child seats
- SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System
- SOS Post-Crash Alert System™
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Ford Co-Pilot360™ Technology
- Autolamp - Auto On/Off Headlamps
- Automatic High Beams
- Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) (Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision Warning, Dynamic Brake Support)
- Lane Keeping System
- Rear View Camera
- Reverse Sensing System
Functional
- AM/FM Stereo/Clock (4 speakers Regular Cab, 6 speakers SuperCab/SuperCrew®)
- FordPass Connect™ (4G) (Locate vehicle, Odometer, Fuel Level, 4G LTE Wi-Fi® hotspot)
- Hill Start Assist
- SYNC® 4 with Enhanced Voice Recognition (8" LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, Wireless Phone Connection, Cloud Connected, AppLink®, 911 Assist®, Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, Digital Owner's Manual, Conversational Voice Command Recognition, Connected Navigation)
Equipment Groups & Packages
The F-150 is offered in various Equipment Groups and optional Packages that enhance capability, comfort, and appearance.
XL Series Equipment Groups
- 101A: Standard Equipment
- 102A: High Equipment Group (Includes features like 8" Productivity Screen, Ford Co-Pilot360™ 2.0, SYNC® 4 with Enhanced Voice Recognition, etc.)
Key Packages
STX Black Appearance Package (191): Includes 20" Gloss Black Painted Aluminum Wheels, Black Step Bars, Black Exterior Badging, Unique Hood and Grille with Black Accent, etc. Requires 2.7L V6 EcoBoost® or 3.5L EcoBoost® engine (4x4) and 145" Wheelbase.
Rattler Package (19R): For XL trim, includes 18" Dark Painted Aluminum Wheels, unique Rattler decals, Off-Road tuned front shock absorbers, skid plates, etc. Requires 4x4 and 145" Wheelbase.
XTR Package (86B): Available on XLT, includes 18" Chrome-like PVD Wheels, Bright Polished Running Boards, Chrome Door/Tailgate Handles, etc.
XLT Sport Appearance Package (862): Includes 18" Six-Spoke Gloss Black Painted Wheels, Accent-Colour Step Bars, Black Grille Surround, etc.
XLT Black Appearance Package (193): Builds on XLT Sport Appearance Package, adding 20" Gloss Black Painted Aluminum Wheels, Black Angular Step Bars, Black Exterior Badging, etc.
Heritage Edition (19H): Available on XLT High, featuring unique exterior paint theme and interior enhancements.
FX4 Off-Road Package (55A): For 4x4 models, includes Monotube Rear Shocks, Hill Descent Control™, Skid Plates, Rock Crawl Mode, and specific electronic-locking rear-axles.
Trailer Tow Package (53A): Essential for towing, includes 7-pin wiring harness, Class IV hitch receiver, Smart Trailer Tow Connector, Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, and Pro Trailer Backup Assist (where applicable).
Max Trailer Tow Package (53C): Offers maximum towing capability, includes enhanced cooling, specific axles, and Pro Trailer Backup Assist.
Ford Co-Pilot360™ Technology Packages:
- Co-Pilot360™ 2.0 (43A): Standard on many trims, includes Pre-Collision Assist with AEB, BLIS® with Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane-Keeping System, Rear View Camera, etc.
- Co-Pilot360™ Assist 2.0 (43B): Adds Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Centering, Speed Sign Recognition, Evasive Steering Assist, Intersection Assist, and Connected Built-In Navigation.
- Co-Pilot360™ Active 2.0 (43C): Includes BlueCruise (hands-free driving) and Active Park Assist 2.0.
Powertrain Options
The 2023 Ford F-150 offers a range of engine options:
- 3.3L V6 PFDI: Standard on some configurations.
- 2.7L V6 EcoBoost®: Offers enhanced performance and efficiency.
- 5.0L V8: Provides robust power.
- 3.5L V6 EcoBoost®: Delivers strong torque and towing capability.
- 3.5L PowerBoost™ Full Hybrid V6: The most powerful option, offering hybrid efficiency and Pro Power Onboard capabilities.
Transmissions are primarily 10-Speed Automatic, with a Hybrid 10-speed Automatic for the PowerBoost engine.
Wheel Availability
A variety of wheel options are available across different trims and packages, including:
- 17" Silver Styled Steel
- 17" Silver Painted Aluminum
- 18" Silver Painted Aluminum
- 18" Chrome-like PVD
- 18" Six-Spoke Gloss Black Painted
- 18" Alloy with Dark Matte Finish
- 20" Chrome-like PVD
- 20" 6-Spoke Premium Painted Aluminum
- 20" Six-Spoke Machined-Aluminum
- 20" Machined-Aluminum with Light Caribou Painted Pockets
- 20" Chrome-like PVD with King Ranch® Wheel Ornament
- 20" Polished Aluminum
- 22" Polished Aluminum
Color & Trim Availability
Exterior and interior color and trim combinations vary by trim level and package. Key exterior colors include Agate Black Metallic, Antimatter Blue Metallic, Area 51 Blue, Avalanche, Azure Gray Metallic Tri-Coat, Carbonized Grey Metallic, Iconic Silver Metallic, Oxford White, Race Red, Stone Grey Metallic, and Star White Metallic Tri-Coat.
Interior options range from durable vinyl and cloth seats to premium leather-trimmed seats, often with color-coordinated carpets and accents.
Dimensions & Fuel Tanks
Vehicle dimensions (Overall Length, Width, Height) vary by Cab type (Regular Cab, SuperCab, SuperCrew®) and Wheelbase (WB). Fuel tank capacities are available in 87, 98, 115, and 136 Litre options depending on configuration.
Payload & GVWR
Payload and GVWR figures are preliminary and subject to change. Specific ratings depend on the configuration, engine, and optional packages like the Heavy-Duty Payload Package (627) or 2.7L V6 EcoBoost® Payload Package (622).
Key Specifications Summary
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Ford |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Available Trims | XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch®, Platinum, Limited, Tremor® |
| Primary Language | English |
| Product Type | Truck |
