Ford · Full-size light-duty pickup
Ford F-150 bed dimensions & sizes by year
Buying a tonneau cover and not sure it'll fit? Pick your model year to get the exact bed length of your F-150 in inches — plus the covers built for it. No guesswork, no wrong-size returns.
Find your bed size in 10 seconds
The Ford F-150 has come in 3 bed lengths across 2004–2026:
Select your year above for the exact bed length that fits your truck.
Not sure which bed you have?
Two F-150s from the same year can have different beds depending on cab. Don't trust the badge — measure it. It takes 30 seconds and saves a return.
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Close the tailgate.
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Put a tape measure on the bed floor against the bulkhead (the wall behind the cab).
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Measure straight back to the inside of the closed tailgate.
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Match that number to a bed length above — covers are sold by category (5.5 ft, 6.5 ft, 8 ft…), so round to the nearest one.
F-150 bed sizes & specs, year by year
F-150 · 14th gen (P702)
| Bed | Length | Inches | Cabs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 ft | 5'7" | 67.1" | SuperCrew | Covers → |
| 6.5 ft | 6'7" | 78.9" | Regular Cab, SuperCab, SuperCrew | Covers → |
| 8 ft | 8'1" | 97.6" | Regular Cab, SuperCab | Covers → |
- Cab styles
- Regular Cab, SuperCab, SuperCrew
- Drivetrain
- RWD, 4WD
- Max towing
- 14,000 lb
- Max payload
- 3,325 lb
- MSRP from
- $30,635 (launch)
Engines (8)
- 3.3L Cyclone V6 (base, 2021-2023) 290 hp · 265 lb-ft · Gas
- 2.7L EcoBoost V6 (base from 2024) 325 hp · 400 lb-ft · Gas
- 5.0L Coyote V8 400 hp · 410 lb-ft · Gas
- 3.5L EcoBoost V6 400 hp · 500 lb-ft · Gas
- 3.5L PowerBoost V6 (full hybrid) 430 hp · 570 lb-ft · Hybrid
- 3.5L EcoBoost (Raptor) 450 hp · 510 lb-ft · Gas
- 5.2L Supercharged V8 (Raptor R, 2023+) 720 hp · 640 lb-ft · Gas
- 3.0L Power Stroke diesel V6 (2021 only) 250 hp · 440 lb-ft · Diesel
Aluminum body continues (steel frame). New 3.5L PowerBoost full hybrid (SuperCrew only) with 7.2 kW Pro Power Onboard. 2024 mid-cycle facelift: 3.3L V6 dropped, 2.7L EcoBoost made standard base; SuperCab+8 ft combo discontinued; Pro Access swing-out tailgate added. 2026 emissions rules trimmed some outputs (verify exact 2026 figures). Regular Cab restricted to XL/fleet.
F-150 · 13th gen (P552)
| Bed | Length | Inches | Cabs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 ft | 5'7" | 67.1" | SuperCrew | Covers → |
| 6.5 ft | 6'7" | 78.9" | Regular Cab, SuperCab, SuperCrew | Covers → |
| 8 ft | 8'1" | 97.6" | Regular Cab, SuperCab | Covers → |
- Cab styles
- Regular Cab, SuperCab, SuperCrew
- Drivetrain
- RWD, 4WD
- Max towing
- 13,200 lb
- Max payload
- 3,300 lb
- MSRP from
- $26,030 (launch)
Engines (8)
- 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 (NA base, 2015-2017) 282 hp · 253 lb-ft · Gas
- 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 (NA base, 2018+) 290 hp · 265 lb-ft · Gas
- 2.7L EcoBoost V6 325 hp · 400 lb-ft · Gas
- 5.0L Coyote V8 395 hp · 400 lb-ft · Gas
- 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (1st gen, 2015-2016) 365 hp · 420 lb-ft · Gas
- 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (2nd gen, 2017+) 375 hp · 470 lb-ft · Gas
- 3.5L EcoBoost High-Output (Raptor) 450 hp · 510 lb-ft · Gas
- 3.0L Power Stroke diesel V6 (2018+) 250 hp · 440 lb-ft · Diesel
ALUMINUM body introduced for 2015 (alloy panels incl. bed, ~750 lb lighter; frame stayed high-strength steel) — key fitment/repair distinction vs 12th gen. Mid-gen: 2017 added 2nd-gen 3.5 EcoBoost + 10-speed auto; 2018 swapped base 3.5L NA for 3.3L and added 3.0L diesel. Fold-out tailgate step available.
F-150 · 12th gen
| Bed | Length | Inches | Cabs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 ft | 5'7" | 67" | SuperCab, SuperCrew | Covers → |
| 6.5 ft | 6'7" | 78.8" | Regular Cab, SuperCab, SuperCrew | Covers → |
| 8 ft | 8'1" | 97.6" | Regular Cab, SuperCab | Covers → |
- Cab styles
- Regular Cab, SuperCab, SuperCrew
- Drivetrain
- RWD, 4WD
- Max towing
- 11,300 lb
- Max payload
- 3,060 lb
- MSRP from
- $23,055 (launch)
Engines (7)
- 4.6L V8 (2V) 248 hp · 294 lb-ft · Gas
- 4.6L V8 (3V) 292 hp · 320 lb-ft · Gas
- 5.4L V8 (3V) Triton 310 hp · 365 lb-ft · Gas
- 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 (2011+) 302 hp · 278 lb-ft · Gas
- 5.0L Coyote V8 (2011+) 360 hp · 380 lb-ft · Gas
- 6.2L Boss V8 (2011+, Raptor/Harley) 411 hp · 434 lb-ft · Gas
- 3.5L EcoBoost V6 twin-turbo (2011+) 365 hp · 420 lb-ft · Gas
Steel body and frame. Major 2011 powertrain overhaul (3.7L V6, 5.0L Coyote, 6.2L V8, first-ever 3.5L EcoBoost) with new 6-speed auto. SVT Raptor from 2010. Beds/tailgate NOT interchangeable with 2015+ aluminum trucks despite same nominal names.
F-150 · 11th gen
| Bed | Length | Inches | Cabs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 ft | 5'7" | 67" | SuperCrew | Covers → |
| 6.5 ft | 6'7" | 78.8" | Regular Cab, SuperCab, SuperCrew | Covers → |
| 8 ft | 8'1" | 97.6" | Regular Cab, SuperCab | Covers → |
- Cab styles
- Regular Cab, SuperCab, SuperCrew
- Drivetrain
- RWD, 4WD
- Max towing
- 11,000 lb
- Max payload
- 3,050 lb
- MSRP from
- $22,010 (launch)
Engines (4)
- 4.2L Essex V6 202 hp · 260 lb-ft · Gas
- 4.6L Triton V8 (2V) 231 hp · 293 lb-ft · Gas
- 4.6L Triton V8 (3V) 248 hp · 294 lb-ft · Gas
- 5.4L Triton V8 (3V) 300 hp · 365 lb-ft · Gas
Steel body, body-on-frame. All beds Styleside; 6.5 ft also offered as narrower Flareside (~59.3 in interior width) — critical tonneau/cap fitment difference. SuperCrew gets 6.5 ft bed only from MY2006 (2004-05 SuperCrew is 5.5 ft only). 8 ft inch figure varies 97.4-97.6 across sources.
What fits in an F-150 bed
Bed length in inches only means something once you know what it swallows. Here's how the loads people actually haul line up against every F-150 bed on record.
| Load | Needs | 5.5 ft · 67.1" | 6.5 ft · 78.9" | 8 ft · 97.6" |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4×8 ft sheet of plywood or drywall | 96" | Won't fit | Tailgate down | Fits, tailgate up |
| 8 ft 2×4s and trim lumber | 96" | Won't fit | Tailgate down | Fits, tailgate up |
| Full-size dirt bike | 85" | Tailgate down | Tailgate down | Fits, tailgate up |
| Adult mountain bike, wheels on | 70" | Tailgate down | Fits, tailgate up | Fits, tailgate up |
| Two-person truck bed tent | 60" | Fits, tailgate up | Fits, tailgate up | Fits, tailgate up |
| Standard 48×40 in shipping pallet | 48" | Fits, tailgate up | Fits, tailgate up | Fits, tailgate up |
"Tailgate down" assumes the roughly 18 inches a dropped tailgate adds on a typical pickup — measure yours before you count on it, and strap anything that overhangs. Width is the other half of the answer: a 48-inch sheet only lies flat on the bed floor when the wheel wells are more than 48 inches apart, otherwise it rides on top of the arches. For cubic feet of mulch, soil or gravel, run your dimensions through the bed volume calculator.
Volume is one limit, weight is the other. Check your F-150's real payload → · what it can actually tow →
More F-150 specs
Bed size is one number among several. These carry the rest of the reference data for this truck specifically.
Other trucks with a F-150-size bed
Cross-shopping, or checking whether a cover you already own could move to another truck? These pickups come in a bed within two inches of a F-150 bed.
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
- Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
- Ford F-150 Lightning
- Ford F-250 Super Duty
- Ford F-350 Super Duty
- GMC Sierra 1500
- GMC Sierra 2500HD
Same length still isn't the same cover — rail height and bed-rail profile differ by truck. Confirm with the fitment checker before you buy or swap.
Tonneau covers that fit the F-150
Not sure a cover will fit? Run the F-150 fitment checker → for your bed length, the cover types that fit, and any F-150-specific gotchas.
Hands-on F-150 cover reviews are landing soon. In the meantime, browse vetted, correctly-sized options for your bed:
F-150 bed size — frequently asked
What bed sizes does the Ford F-150 come in?
The Ford F-150 has been offered with 3 bed lengths: 5.5 ft (67.1"), 6.5 ft (78.9") and 8 ft (97.6"). The exact bed on your truck depends on its model year and cab — choose your year above to see which covers fit.
How do I measure my F-150 bed length?
Measure the inside floor of the bed, from the bulkhead (the wall behind the cab) to the inside of the closed tailgate. Round to the nearest standard size — tonneau covers are sold by bed-length category (e.g. 5.5 ft, 6.5 ft, 8 ft), not the exact inch.
What bed size is the newest F-150?
The current F-150 (2021–present) comes with 5.5 ft (67.1"), 6.5 ft (78.9") and 8 ft (97.6").
Will a tonneau cover from an older F-150 fit a newer one?
Not necessarily. Covers are matched to a specific generation and bed length, and both the bed length and the rail design can change between generations. Always match your exact model year and bed size before buying — the year-by-year table below shows where the F-150 changed.
Will a 4×8 sheet of plywood fit in an F-150?
Yes — the longest F-150 bed on record is 97.6", so a full 4×8 sheet lies flat with the tailgate closed. Width matters too: a 48-inch sheet only lies flat on the floor if the gap between the wheel wells is wider than 48 inches — on mid-size trucks it rides on top of the wheel arches instead.
What's the difference between the short and long bed F-150?
Across the model's history the beds run from 67.1" to 97.6" — a difference of 31 inches of usable floor. The longer bed hauls more and takes longer sheet goods, the shorter bed is easier to park and turn. They take different tonneau covers, so the bed you have decides which cover part number you order.
How much can an F-150 tow?
Properly equipped, the F-150 has been rated up to 14,000 lb across the generations on this page, with a maximum payload of about 3,325 lb. Those are best-case figures for a specific engine, cab and axle combination — your truck's door-jamb sticker and owner's manual are the numbers that count. Run them through the towing and payload calculators to see what's actually left for a trailer once passengers and gear are on board.
What cab configurations does the F-150 come in?
The F-150 has been offered as Regular Cab, SuperCab and SuperCrew. Cab choice is what usually decides bed length — a bigger cab on the same wheelbase means a shorter bed, which is why two trucks from the same year can need different covers.
Does a tonneau cover on an F-150 improve gas mileage?
A little, and only at highway speed. Independent testing puts the gain on a typical pickup at roughly 1–2%, which is real but small — on most F-150 trucks that's a few dollars a tank, not a payback plan. Buy a cover for the dry, locked, secure bed; treat the mileage as a bonus.
