The 2022 Ford F-150 is the best-selling pickup truck of the year and also the best-selling vehicle of the last few decades. There’s a reason that the Ford F-150 is such a perennial favorite: it’s a solid pickup truck that has been designed to please generation after generation. If you’re in the market for a new pickup truck, the new Ford F-150 is likely on your shopping list. Here’s everything you need to know about buying the 2022 Ford F-150.

How much does the 2022 Ford F-150 cost?

The 2022 Ford F-150 price starts at $39,395 for the base model XL. This comes with a 3.3-liter V6 engine that can make 290 hp and 265 lb-ft of torque. There are other engine options available, including a turbocharged 2.7-liter V6 that puts out 325 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque, as well as a 5.0-liter V8 engine with 400 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque. There are also multiple available trim levels, meaning you can upgrade your 2022 F-150 to be just about luxurious.

The Ford F-150 is a good truck

The 2022 Ford F-150 is ranked second on Consumer Reports’ list of full-sized pickup trucks, behind the 2022 Ram 1500. It has a better-than-average overall score and an even better road test score. Consumer Reports notes, “The F-150’s ride is slightly less jittery than before, though still a far cry from the plush comfort the Ram 1500 delivers, and it trails the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 twins, too.”

The Ford F-150 has good crash test ratings

It is an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick, meaning it has all good crash test ratings. In addition, the 2022 F-150 has five stars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in all categories except for rollover, which gets 4/5 stars.

The F-150 does not have great reliability ratings

The 2022 Ford F-150 has a below-average predicted reliability rating, according to Consumer Reports. Consumer Reports determines this predicted reliability rating by looking at how the 2021 model has fared. Unfortunately, that score is also not great.

Major problem areas in the 2021 Ford F-150 include the paint and trim and in-car electronics. The predicted reliability of the 2022 Ford F-150 puts it third out of four pickup trucks.

People love their F-150s

If there’s one thing to be said about the F-150, it’s that people love them. The predicted owner satisfaction score for the 2022 Ford F-150 is a very good, according to Consumer Reports. Comfort is a major bonus of the F-150, according to current owners. They also like the driving experience and the styling. Value, on the other hand, is not-so-great.

Overall, people will continue buying the 2022 Ford F-150. It’s a solid pickup truck that does everything right. The Ford F-150 is sure to continue to be one of the most popular vehicles on the road, if not the most popular. With its combination of comfort, style, and functionality, it’s no surprise that the 2022 Ford F-150 is a perennial favorite.