The 3 Best Full-Size Trucks Are All Ford F-150s, According to Kelley Blue Book
Regarding trucks, sometimes a compact one just won’t do. These are the best full-size pickup trucks that all happen to be variations of the 2022 Ford F-150. Honorable mention goes to the Ram 1500, which came in behind five other options from Ford.
Kelley Blue Book’s best full-size truck is the Ford F-150 Regular Cab
Looking at the rankings from Kelley Blue Book, it is clear the Ford F-150 is the truck to buy. Specifically, the 2022 Ford F-150 Regular Cab received the highest expert rating of 4.7 out of 5. The regular cab also happens to be the most affordable.
This full-size truck gets the job done thanks to the class-leading payload and towing capacity. The interior is well appointed and functional, which every work truck needs to be. Ford offered this version with a lot of engine options. Those are as follows:
| Engine | Turbo | Horsepower | Torque | Towing | Payload |
| 3.3L V6 | No | 290 horsepower @ 6,500 rpm | 265 lb-ft of torque @ 4,000 rpm | 8,200 lbs | 1,965 lbs |
| 2.7L V6 | Yes | 325 horsepower @ 5,000 rpm | 400 lb-ft of torque @ 3,000 rpm | 10,100 lbs | 2,480 lbs |
| 5.0L V8 | No | 400 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm | 410 lb-ft of torque @ 4,250 rpm | 13,000 lbs | 3,325 lbs |
| 3.5L V6 | Yes | 400 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm | 500 lb-ft of torque @ 3,100 rpm | 14,000 lbs | 3,250 lbs |
| 3.5L V6 Hybrid | Yes | 430 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm | 570 lb-ft of torque @ 3,000 rpm | 12,700 lbs | 2,120 lbs |
As the name hints, the regular cab option is just your basic cab. It has one door and no back seat. Which other pickup trucks made this Kelley Blue Book?
Starting price: $31,685
The rest of the best full-size trucks are also the Ford F-150 pickup trucks
As far as the 2022 Ford F-150 Super Cab goes, this version jumps in price to $36,710. The SuperCrew Cab jumps up to $39,045. According to Kelley Blue Book, all versions of the truck get 21 mpg in combined fuel economy.
Regarding safety features, the SuperCrew Cab has the most standard features included. Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is standard on all three truck versions. Similarly, Blind-Spot Alert is an optional feature for the Ford F-150 trucks. Driver Attention Assist Monitor is standard on the Super Cab and the SuperCrew Cab, but the Regular Cab doesn’t offer that.
The list of the best full-size trucks from Kelley Blue Book continues with a fourth Ford option. The 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty Crew Cab starts at $40,235 and has a trim level for everyone. Since this is a heavy-duty truck, this one has more power and towing capacity than the other options. When properly equipped, the F-250 Super Duty has a gooseneck tow rating of 37,000 pounds and a max tow rating of 32,500 pounds for a fifth wheel.
Starting price: $36,710 – $40,235
The Ram 1500 pickup truck received an honorable mention
Those looking for the best full-size truck have probably considered the 2022 Ram 1500. Ram offers a diesel engine and a variety of V8 and V6 options. Buyers can also opt for the TRX. The 2022 Ram TRX has 702 hp from the 6.2L supercharged V8 engine, which starts at $76,880. This full-size truck has a towing capacity of 8,100 pounds and a payload of 1,310 pounds.
Starting price: $34,920 – $76,880
The Ford F-150 and variations of it have corned the truck market for a long time. Now that there are more options out there, everyone seems to be battling to make the best full-size trucks. Contrary to this list, Ford isn’t the only brand these days, and Ram is stepping up its game with every release.
