2024 Ford F150: A Used Buyer's Guide for Eastern Ontario

A used 2024 Ford F150 can be a Regular Cab, SuperCab or SuperCrew, with one of six engines Ford listed for 2024, including the 3.5L PowerBoost hybrid on the SuperCrew 4x4. The first job is to identify exactly which truck the listing describes.

Around Carleton Place, your second job is under the truck with a flashlight: what two or three winters of Highway 7 salt, gravel and towing did to it.

Key Takeaways

• Ford's 2024 F-150 lineup lists the XL, STX, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, Tremor and Raptor, and its 2024 towing guide lists Regular Cab, SuperCab and SuperCrew cabs.

  
  

• Ford lists six engines for the 2024 F-150, all with a 10-speed automatic, and its 2024 towing guide shows the PowerBoost hybrid only on the SuperCrew 4x4.

  
  

• A 2024 F-150's towing rating depends on how that truck is built, and the Safety Compliance Certification Label at the driver's door carries its weight ratings and axle code.

  
  

• Some 2024 F-150 recalls only affect trucks equipped with a 3.5 L turbo engine or the Trailer Tow Max Duty optional package, and some only the electric F-150 Lightning. The VIN tells you which apply.

  
  

• Underneath, check the frame, rocker panels, box, brake lines and hitch against Ontario's line between surface rust and rust that weakens the metal.

  
  

Browse used Ford F-150 trucks with us at Carleton Place Ford, then confirm the model year and VIN on the one you like.

Which 2024 Ford F150 Are You Looking At?

A 2024 F-150 is identified by its model, cab, engine and drive. Ford's 2024 F-150 lineup lists the XL, STX, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, Tremor and Raptor models, and its 2024 towing guide lists the truck as a Regular Cab, SuperCab or SuperCrew, in two-wheel drive (4x2) or four-wheel drive (4x4), depending on the engine.

On any listing, including the used trucks at Carleton Place Ford, start by matching the model name and cab to the truck itself.

Which cab suits your work is a separate question, and our guide to choosing between a Regular Cab and a SuperCrew walks through it.

Which Engines Did Ford List for the 2024 F-150?

Ford's 2024 towing guide lists six engines for the 2024 F-150: the 2.7L EcoBoost V6, 3.5L EcoBoost V6, 3.5L PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6 and 5.0L Ti-VCT V8, plus the 3.5L EcoBoost H.O. V6 for the Raptor only and the 5.2L Supercharged V8 for the Raptor R only. Ford says all six include a 10-speed automatic transmission, and it lists the electric F-150 Lightning separately.

On the XL, Ford's 2024 XL specifications list the 2.7L EcoBoost V6 and the 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 under standard power, without tying either one to a cab. Confirm the engine under the hood and on the VIN of the truck you are looking at.

Ford's 2024 guide lists the PowerBoost hybrid only on the SuperCrew 4x4, and Natural Resources Canada rates the 2024 F-150 Hybrid only as a 4X4. Whether a hybrid suits your work is covered in our guide to whether you need the PowerBoost.

The engine choice is half the appeal of a used 2024 F-150: an EcoBoost V6, the 5.0L V8 or the PowerBoost hybrid, all on one nameplate. Here is each main engine by cab and drive, as Ford's 2024 towing guide lists it.

What Can a 2024 F-150 Tow?

A 2024 F-150's towing rating depends on how that truck is built. Ford's 2024 towing guide lists a maximum of 13,500 lbs. on the SuperCrew 6.5' box 4x4 with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6, and it requires the Tow/Haul Package and the optional Max. Tow Axle.

Ford says maximum towing varies based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers, and that its figures are for properly equipped vehicles.

The same guide says not to exceed 5,000 lbs. of trailer without a weight-distribution system, and that tongue load should be 10% of the total loaded trailer weight.

Ford's 2024 guide puts the truck's weight ratings and its axle code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label at the driver's door. Read that label on the truck in front of you, because the ratings belong to that truck, not to the model.

Before choosing, compare your heaviest regular loaded trailer, cargo and payload, including passengers, equipment and hitch weight, against the exact truck's door-jamb labels. Ratings vary by configuration.

How the newer trucks' ratings break down is in our towing guide by engine and package, and those figures belong to newer model years, not the 2024.

What Recalls Should You Check on a Used 2024 F-150?

Transport Canada lists recalls for certain 2024 F-150 trucks, including some that only affect trucks equipped with a 3.5 L turbo engine or the Trailer Tow Max Duty optional package, and some only on the electric F-150 Lightning. The VIN tells you which apply to the truck in front of you.

In its recall records, Transport Canada files every 2024 F-150, gas, hybrid or electric Lightning, under the same model name, so the model year on a recall does not tell you whether it applies to the truck in front of you. The VIN does.

Across the 2024 F-150, on certain trucks:

• Steering: The wrong bolt may have been used to attach the lower steering shaft to the steering gear, so the connection could loosen and cause a loss of steering control; the remedy replaces the bolt.

  
  

• Windshield: The windshield may not be properly attached, so the glass could separate from the truck in a crash; the remedy reinstalls it.

  
  

• Rear-view camera: A software problem could keep the camera image from displaying, or freeze it, when the transmission is shifted into reverse; the SYNC software update comes over the air to eligible vehicles or at a Ford dealership.

  
  

• Trailer lights and brakes: A software problem with the integrated trailer module may stop the trailer lights, and on certain trucks the trailer brakes, from working when towing, with a "Trailer brake module fault" message; the software update comes over the air to eligible vehicles or at a Ford dealership.

  
  

• Fuel tank straps: The strap or straps may not have been secured properly, so the tank could fall, fuel could leak and the engine could stall; the remedy inspects the straps and replaces them if necessary.

  
  

Only on trucks with certain equipment:

• Engine cup plugs: An engine cup plug may not have been installed properly, so oil could leak and cause a loss of power to the wheels; the recalls for this only affect certain vehicles equipped with a 3.5 L turbo engine, and the remedy inspects and, if necessary, replaces the cup plug.

  
  

• Rear axle hub bolts: A rear axle hub bolt could break and wear the axle shaft splines, causing a loss of power to the wheels, and a truck parked without the parking brake applied could roll away; this recall only affects trucks equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty optional package, and the remedy replaces the rear axle shafts.

  
  

• Trailer module, fitted before delivery or as an accessory: This recall is for certain integrated trailer modules that were installed before delivery or purchased from a dealer as an aftermarket accessory, where the trailer lights, and on certain trucks the trailer brakes, may not work when towing; the remedy updates the module software.

  
  

Only on the electric F-150 Lightning: Certain F-150 Lightning (electric) trucks have recalls for front upper control arm ball-joint nuts that may not have been properly tightened, a possible problem inside the high-voltage battery, and integrated park module software.

On those Lightning trucks, the remedies inspect for loose or missing nuts and replace the steering knuckles and nuts if any are found, inspect and replace the high-voltage battery modules as necessary, and update the secondary on board diagnostic module software. Until the battery recall repairs are completed, Ford recommends setting the truck's maximum charge at 80%.

This list is verified, not exhaustive, and new recalls can be added at any time.

Ford Canada and Transport Canada are the sources we use to verify recall information. Before you buy, ask our team to confirm the VIN and any open campaigns for the 2024 F-150 in front of you.

You can come to us at Carleton Place Ford for open Ford recall campaigns applicable to your vehicle, subject to parts availability and appointment scheduling.

What to Check Under a 2024 F-150 After Eastern Ontario Winters

Under a used 2024 F-150, look at the frame rails, rocker panels, box, brake lines and hitch, the parts that salted roads and concession-road gravel reach after two or three winters. Ford's 2024 XL specifications list a fully boxed, high-strength steel frame, and on a used truck, check its condition rail by rail.

Ontario's safety-inspection standard treats surface rust on the frame, brake lines, box and hitch as normal. It rejects rust that thins the metal or weakens the frame, heavy scaling on a brake line, and a hitch perforated by corrosion.

Ford's general seasonal-care advice recommends inspecting the brake system after a season of snow and ice, including the lines, hoses and parking brake, and notes that winter can be hard on shocks and struts. On a used 2024 F-150, ask what was done after each winter and look at the brake lines yourself.

Before you buy, have your own mechanic put the truck on a hoist and go over the frame, rockers, box, brake lines and hitch.

How to Check the Hitch and Trailer Gear on a 2024 F-150

On a used 2024 F-150, check the hitch receiver, the trailer wiring and, if your trailer has electric brakes, the trailer brake controller. Ford's 2024 towing guide lists a Class IV hitch receiver and a 7/4-pin connector as standard on the F-150, but says some features may not be equipped on certain vehicles depending on date of production, so confirm both on the truck.

The same guide says the receiver's capacities are also shown on a label on the receiver itself. On a truck that has pulled a trailer down Lanark County concession roads, look at that label, the receiver and the wiring for corrosion.

Ford's 2024 guide lists its trailer brake controller as available and included in the Tow/Haul Package (53T). If your trailer has electric brakes, check whether the truck you are looking at has one.

Ask what the truck pulled and how heavy, and whether it pushed a plow or did farm or fleet work.

For the general towing method, weight distribution and labels included, see our guide to what a towing number leaves out.

How to Check the 2024 F-150 in Front of You

Checking a used 2024 F-150 runs from the listing to the driver's door and then underneath: confirm the model, cab, engine and drive, read the label, try four-wheel drive, then check the tires, underbody, past use, VIN and Ontario paperwork, in that order.

1. Model and cab: Match the model name and cab on the listing to the truck itself.

2. Engine and drive: Confirm the engine under the hood, and whether the truck is a 4x2 or a 4x4, on the truck and its VIN.

3. Label: Read the Safety Compliance Certification Label at the driver's door for the weight ratings and the AXLE code.

4. Four-wheel drive: Try two- and four-wheel drive on the test drive, on a loose surface.

5. Tires: Check the tread for uneven or irregular wear and the sidewalls for cuts or bruises, as Ford's seasonal-care advice suggests.

6. Underneath: Have your own mechanic check the frame, brake lines, rocker panels, box and hitch.

7. Past use: Ask whether the truck has pushed a plow, pulled a trailer or done farm or fleet work, and ask for the service records.

8. Recalls: Ask our team to check the VIN and confirm any open campaigns before you buy.

9. Ontario paperwork: For a vehicle sold with a safety standards certificate, it confirms only that the vehicle met the minimum standard on the date the certificate was issued, and it is not a warranty.

A used 2024 F-150 may have remaining factory coverage. Confirm the original in-service date, kilometres, VIN and applicable warranty terms before relying on it.

What Is Your Trade Worth Toward a 2024 F-150?

Knowing what your current vehicle is worth before you shop tells you which used 2024 F-150 listings fit your plan. We take trades of any make, whether it is paid off or not, and we put our appraisal of your trade in writing.

Value your trade online first, then let us appraise it in person. We buy vehicles outright, so an appraisal does not commit you to buying from us.

With your permission, we get the payout from your lender and show it beside our appraisal.

If you owe more than the vehicle is worth, the shortfall may be added to the amount financed, increasing the amount borrowed and potentially the total cost of borrowing. Financing is subject to lender approval (O.A.C.).

You may also cover the difference with money down. Bring the ownership, every key and fob, and any service records.

How Does Financing a Used 2024 F-150 Work at Carleton Place Ford?

Financing a used 2024 F-150 at Carleton Place Ford starts with an application, on approved credit (O.A.C.). Apply for financing before you come in if you wish.

With your consent, we can review options with participating lenders. Approval, rate, term and payment depend on the applicant, lender and vehicle, and a credit-bureau inquiry may be required.

Bring a driver's licence and proof of income if requested; lender requirements vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Models Does the 2024 F-150 Come In?

Ford's 2024 F-150 lineup lists the XL, STX, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, Tremor and Raptor models.

Ford's 2024 towing guide lists the truck as a Regular Cab, SuperCab or SuperCrew, in 4x2 or 4x4 depending on the engine.

What Engines Does a 2024 F-150 Have?

Ford's 2024 towing guide lists the 2.7L EcoBoost V6, 3.5L EcoBoost V6, 3.5L PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6 and 5.0L Ti-VCT V8, plus the 3.5L EcoBoost H.O. V6 for the Raptor only and the 5.2L Supercharged V8 for the Raptor R only.

Ford says all six include a 10-speed automatic transmission, and it lists the electric F-150 Lightning separately.

How Much Can a 2024 F-150 Tow?

Ford's 2024 towing guide lists a maximum of 13,500 lbs. on the SuperCrew 6.5' box 4x4 with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6, the Tow/Haul Package and the optional Max. Tow Axle, varying with cargo, configuration, accessories and passengers.

It says not to exceed 5,000 lbs. without a weight-distribution system, and that tongue load should be 10% of total loaded trailer weight.

Where Is the Weight Rating Label on a 2024 F-150?

Ford's 2024 towing guide puts the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) on the Safety Compliance Certification Label, on the left front door lock facing or the door latch post pillar.

Below the bar code, the label shows the word AXLE and a two-digit code that identifies the axle ratio.

Are There Recalls on the 2024 F-150?

Yes. Transport Canada lists recalls for certain 2024 F-150 trucks, and some only affect trucks equipped with a 3.5 L turbo engine or the Trailer Tow Max Duty optional package, or only the electric F-150 Lightning.

Ask our team to check the VIN and confirm any open campaigns before you buy.

What Should You Check Under a Used 2024 F-150?

On a used 2024 F-150, check the frame rails, rocker panels, box, brake lines and hitch.

Ontario's safety-inspection standard treats surface rust on the frame, brake lines, box and hitch as normal, but rejects rust that thins the metal or weakens the frame, heavy scaling on a brake line, and a hitch perforated by corrosion.

So Should You Buy a Used 2024 F-150?

A used 2024 F-150 is worth pursuing when you know its model, cab, engine and drive, its ratings suit your trailer and load, the underbody passes your mechanic's look, the open campaigns are confirmed and the paperwork checks out.

If any one of those is missing, keep looking.

Browse used Ford F-150 trucks and tell our team at Carleton Place Ford how you plan to use yours.

If a new truck suits your work better, compare new F-150 trucks as well.

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About the Author:

Kerry Irven is the Vice President of New and Used Automotive Operations for Heighton Automotive Group, a family-owned and operated automotive group serving communities across Eastern Ontario. Kerry began his automotive career in new-car sales, building his experience on the showroom floor and working his way through multi-store dealership operations.

With over 25 years in the automotive industry, Kerry has helped grow automotive businesses from one location with 40 to 50 vehicles in stock to more than 500 vehicles across 10 rooftops. His hands-on background in both new and used-vehicle operations gives him a practical understanding of what customers look for when shopping for their next vehicle.

Throughout his career, Kerry has always been actively involved in staff coaching and in understanding customer wants and needs, helping ensure the businesses he works with continue to adapt to what customers are truly looking for.

One of the most exciting chapters of his career has been the shift into modern automotive marketing, embracing new technology, transparent pricing, customer-first inventory strategies, and new ways to create a better vehicle-shopping experience.

Kerry has completed extensive automotive training, including certification through the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council, involvement with the Used Car Dealers Association of Ontario, Canadian automotive dealer training, and multiple customer service courses.

Born and raised on a farm, Kerry has always valued family, hard work, and a practical, down-to-earth approach. Joining Heighton Automotive Group and working alongside Thomas Heighton and family, along with managing partners Kyle Lothian and Martin Gougeon, has allowed him to bring those same values into the car business. It has also allowed Kerry to continue following a simple philosophy: treat every customer exactly the way he would want to be treated.