Ford F-150 Wheelbase Chart by Year (2004–2026): Every Cab & Bed Size
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Ford F-150 Wheelbase Chart by Year (2004–2026): Every Cab & Bed Size

The Ford F-150 wheelbase runs from 122.8 inches (Regular Cab, 6.5 ft bed) to 164.1 inches (SuperCab, 8 ft bed) for 2021–2026. The most common crew-cab layouts sit in between: 145.4 in for the SuperCrew 5.5 ft and the SuperCab 6.5 ft, and 157.2 in for the SuperCrew 6.5 ft.

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The 2015–2020 trucks span 122.4 to 163.7 in. Cab style and bed length together set the number, and every figure in the Ford-sourced tables below comes from Ford’s own published specification sheets.

Wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear axles. It is different from overall length, which also includes the bumpers and tailgate overhang. This page gives you both for every F-150 cab and bed combination,

then adds turning circle, ramp breakover angle and garage length so you can see what the number means in daily use. For a wheelbase table that covers every Ford truck and SUV, see our Ford wheelbase chart.

Three F-150 style pickup silhouettes at the same scale with wheelbase dimension lines between the axles
Three F-150 style pickup silhouettes at the same scale with wheelbase dimension lines between the axles.
FORD F-150 WHEELBASE AT A GLANCE
122.8 to 164.1 inches, set by cab + bed
2021–2026 figures from Ford’s spec sheets. Bars are drawn to scale from zero. Turning diameter is curb-to-curb.
STEP 1
Pick the cab
Regular Cab, SuperCab or SuperCrew
STEP 2
Pick the bed
5.5 ft, 6.5 ft or 8 ft
STEP 3
Read the wheelbase
Cab + bed set one fixed number, shown below
Regular Cab · 6.5 ft bed122.8 in · turns in 41.2 ft
Regular Cab · 8 ft bed141.5 in · turns in 46.4 ft
SuperCab 6.5 ft · SuperCrew 5.5 ft145.4 in · turns in 47.8 ft
SuperCrew · 6.5 ft bed157.2 in · turns in 51.1 ft
SuperCab · 8 ft bed164.1 in · turns in 52.5 ft
Longest minus shortest: 164.1 − 122.8 = 41.3 in of wheelbase and 11.3 ft of extra turning diameter (52.5 vs 41.2 ft).
Tight spaces
122.8–141.5 in
Regular Cab. Shortest turning diameter (41.2–46.4 ft) and the most breakover clearance.
Everyday SuperCrew
145.4 in
SuperCrew 5.5 ft and SuperCab 6.5 ft share it. Raptor (145.4) and Lightning (145.5) sit here too.
Longer bed, longer reach
157.2–164.1 in
Room for a longer bed and the steadiest feel when towing, at the cost of a 51.1–52.5 ft turning diameter.
Source: Ford F-150 technical specifications, FordMasterX analysis. Wheelbase is measured between front and rear axle centers.

Quick answer: On a 2021–2026 F-150, a 145.4 in wheelbase means a SuperCrew with the 5.5 ft bed or a SuperCab with the 6.5 ft bed. 157.2 in is the SuperCrew with the 6.5 ft bed. The Regular Cab is 122.8 in (6.5 ft bed) or 141.5 in (8 ft bed). The longest is 164.1 in (SuperCab, 8 ft bed). On 2015–2020 trucks, each figure is about 0.4 in shorter (145.0 and 156.8 in).

Ford F-150 Wheelbase Chart (2021–2026)

Ford publishes these figures in its technical specification sheets (2021 F-150 technical specs, 2024 F-150 technical specs and Ford’s 2026 F-150 specifications). Wheelbase is the same in all three sheets. Overall length differs by a few tenths of an inch between the 2021 sheet and the 2024 and 2026 sheets, so both values are shown where they differ.

CabBedWheelbase (in)Overall length (in)Turning diameter (ft)
Regular Cab6.5 ft122.8209.4 (209.1 in 2021)41.2
Regular Cab8 ft141.5228.1 (227.7 in 2021)46.4
SuperCab6.5 ft145.4232.0 (231.7 in 2021)47.8
SuperCab8 ft164.1250.3 (2021 sheet)52.5
SuperCrew5.5 ft145.4232.0 (231.7 in 2021)47.8
SuperCrew6.5 ft157.2243.8–243.9 (243.5 in 2021)51.1

Special models: Tremor, Raptor and Lightning

ModelBedWheelbase (in)Overall length (in)Source
SuperCrew Tremor5.5 ft145.6231.52026 Ford spec sheet
SuperCrew Raptor (35" or 37" tires)5.5 ft145.4232.32026 Ford spec sheet
SuperCrew Lightning (electric)5.5 ft145.5232.72024 Ford Lightning sheet (preproduction estimates)

Ford’s 2026 steering table gives the Raptor a turning diameter of 47.9 ft with 35-inch tires and 50.2 ft with 37-inch tires, against 47.8 ft for a standard 145.4 in SuperCrew. Ford’s Lightning sheet does not publish a turning diameter, so we do not quote one. Raptor and Lightning are SuperCrew-only with the 5.5 ft bed, so there is no long-wheelbase version of either truck.

Lobo: the 2026 F-150 Lobo is a street-performance package that lowers the truck (about 2 inches at the rear per J.D. Power’s review) and requires the 5.0L V8. We could not find a Lobo-specific wheelbase from Ford. Because it is an option package rather than a new body, read the wheelbase from the cab and bed of the truck you are buying.

Which bed goes with which wheelbase?

Many searches start from the number, so here it is the other way round. Bed lengths are nominal (5.5, 6.5 and 8 ft).

WheelbaseCab and bed (2021–2026)Cab and bed (2015–2020)
122.8 in (2015–20: 122.4 in)Regular Cab, 6.5 ftRegular Cab, 6.5 ft
141.5 in (2015–20: 141.1 in)Regular Cab, 8 ftRegular Cab, 8 ft
145.4 in (2015–20: 145.0 in)SuperCrew, 5.5 ft or SuperCab, 6.5 ftSuperCrew, 5.5 ft or SuperCab, 6.5 ft
157.2 in (2015–20: 156.8 in)SuperCrew, 6.5 ftSuperCrew, 6.5 ft
164.1 in (2015–20: 163.7 in)SuperCab, 8 ftSuperCab, 8 ft

For bed dimensions and cargo volume, see our F-150 bed size chart.

Accessories That Depend on Your Bed Length

Tonneau covers and bed mats are sold by bed length, so match the bed from the chart above before you buy. The 2015–2026 F-150 beds measure 67.1 in (5.5 ft), 78.9 in (6.5 ft) and 97.6 in (8 ft) at the floor, per Ford.

Your truck (from the chart)BedProduct (fitment per listing)
145.4 in SuperCrew5.5 ft (67.1 in)HIWOLF hard tri-fold tonneau, 2015–2026 F-150 5.5 ft
145.4 in SuperCrew (2024–2026)5.5 ftTripleAliners 5.5 ft bed mat, 2024–2026 F-150 and Lightning
157.2 in SuperCrew or 145.4 in SuperCab6.5 ft (78.9 in)MOSTPLUS 6.5 ft soft quad-fold tonneau, 2015–2026 F-150
157.2 in SuperCrew or 145.4 in SuperCab6.5 ftBedRug bed mat, 2015–2026 F-150 6.5 ft (drop-in liner models)
Any SuperCrew (145.4 or 157.2 in)AnyTape-on rain guards, 2015–2026 F-150 SuperCrew only
Bed floor lengths are from Ford’s 2026 F-150 spec sheet. Fitment is as stated on each Amazon listing, so confirm your year and bed before ordering. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

F-150 Wheelbase by Year, 2004–2026

Use this table to find your year quickly. The details for each generation follow below, with Ford-published figures for 2015–2026 and third-party figures for earlier trucks.

Model yearsGenerationShortestCommon crew layoutLongestSource
2021–202614th122.8 in (Regular Cab, 6.5 ft)145.4 in (SuperCrew 5.5 ft), 157.2 in (SuperCrew 6.5 ft)164.1 in (SuperCab, 8 ft)Ford spec sheets
2015–202013th122.4 in (Regular Cab, 6.5 ft)145.0 in (SuperCrew 5.5 ft), 156.8 in (SuperCrew 6.5 ft)163.7 in (SuperCab, 8 ft)Ford 2018 and 2020 sheets
2009–201412th125.8–125.9 in (Regular Cab, 6.5 ft)144.4–144.5 in (SuperCrew 5.5 ft), 156.5–156.6 in (SuperCrew 6.5 ft)163.1–163.2 in (SuperCab, 8 ft)Wikipedia (third-party)
2004–200811th126 in (Regular Cab, 6.5 ft)139 in (SuperCrew 5.5 ft), 151 in (SuperCrew 6.5 ft)163 in (SuperCab, 8 ft)Wikipedia (third-party)

So the answer to the most common year questions is: a 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 or 2020 F-150 SuperCrew with the 5.5 ft bed has a 145.0 in wheelbase, and a 2021 or newer one has 145.4 in. Ford’s 2018 sheet shows the same set of wheelbases as the 2020 sheet; we did not find Ford sheets for 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2019 to check them individually.

2015–2020 F-150 Wheelbase (13th Generation)

Ford’s 2020 F-150 technical specs list these wheelbase and overall length values for the 2020 model year, and the 2018 F-150 technical specs show the same six wheelbases.

CabBedWheelbase (in)Overall length (in)
Regular Cab6.5 ft122.4209.3
Regular Cab8 ft141.1227.9
SuperCab6.5 ft145.0231.9
SuperCab8 ft163.7250.5
SuperCrew5.5 ft145.0231.9
SuperCrew6.5 ft156.8243.7

Ford’s 2018 and 2020 sheets do not publish turning circles, so we show turning diameter only for 2021 and later. The 2021 redesign moved each wheelbase by a few tenths of an inch (for example 122.4 to 122.8 in and 145.0 to 145.4 in).

Raptor (third-party figures): per Ford Authority’s generation comparison, the 2017–2020 Raptor was offered as a SuperCab (134.2 in) and a SuperCrew (146.0 in). Ford Authority lists the 2021 Raptor as SuperCrew only at 145.4 in.

2009–2014 F-150 Wheelbase (12th Generation)

Ford did not publish a single chart for these trucks that we could verify, so these figures come from the Wikipedia generation article, which splits 2009–2011 and 2012–2014 by a tenth of an inch. Treat them as reference values and confirm against your own truck.

CabBedWheelbase (in)Overall length (in)
Regular Cab6.5 ft125.8 (2009–11) / 125.9 (2012–14)213.1 / 213.2
Regular Cab8 ft144.4 / 144.5231.7 / 231.9
SuperCab5.5 ft (2009 only)132.8219.9
SuperCab6.5 ft144.4 / 144.5231.7 / 231.9
SuperCab8 ft163.2 / 163.1250.3 / 250.4
SuperCrew5.5 ft144.4 / 144.5231.7 / 231.9
SuperCrew6.5 ft156.6 / 156.5243.7 / 243.9

SVT Raptor (third-party figures): Ford Authority lists the 2010–2014 Raptor SuperCab at 133.3 in wheelbase and 220.9 in overall length, and the 2011–2014 Raptor SuperCrew at 145.2 in and 232.1 in.

2004–2008 F-150 Wheelbase (11th Generation)

The Wikipedia generation article lists these values for the whole 2004–2008 run. They are rounded to the nearest inch, so allow about half an inch either way.

CabBedWheelbase (in)Overall length (in)
Regular Cab6.5 ft126211.8
Regular Cab8 ft145229.8
SuperCab5.5 ft133217.8
SuperCab6.5 ft145229.8
SuperCab8 ft163247.8
SuperCrew5.5 ft139223.8
SuperCrew6.5 ft151235.8

In this generation the SuperCrew 5.5 ft (139 in) was noticeably shorter than the 145 in SuperCrew that became standard from 2009 (144.4–144.5 in), so the older crew cab is about 5 in shorter than a 2009 or newer one.

F-150 Turning Circle by Wheelbase

Bar chart of 2021–2026 Ford F-150 wheelbase vs overall length and turning diameter: Regular Cab 122.8 and 141.5 in, SuperCab and SuperCrew 145.4 in, SuperCrew 6.5 ft 157.2 in, SuperCab 8 ft 164.1 in
Wheelbase, overall length and turning diameter for each 2021–2026 cab and bed, from Ford’s spec sheets.

A longer wheelbase needs a bigger turning circle, because the front wheels can only steer so far. Ford’s steering table for 2021–2026 shows how steeply it grows:

Wheelbase (in)Cab and bedTurning diameter, curb-to-curb (ft)
122.8Regular Cab, 6.5 ft41.2
141.5Regular Cab, 8 ft46.4
145.4SuperCab 6.5 ft / SuperCrew 5.5 ft47.8
157.2SuperCrew, 6.5 ft51.1
164.1SuperCab, 8 ft52.5

Going from the shortest to the longest F-150 adds 11.3 ft (52.5 − 41.2) to the turning diameter. A standard US traffic lane is about 12 ft wide, which is why a U-turn that works in a Regular Cab can turn into a three-point turn in an 8 ft SuperCab.

Wheelbase and Ramp Breakover Angle

Ramp breakover angle is the steepest crest the truck can drive over before the frame or underbody touches. Because the span between the wheels grows with the wheelbase, the longer the wheelbase, the smaller the breakover angle. Ford’s 2020 and 2021 sheets both show this pattern. These are the 2021 values (2021 F-150 technical specs):

Wheelbase (in)Cab and bedBreakover 4×2 (°)Breakover 4×4 (°)
122.8Regular Cab, 6.5 ft20.823.5
141.5Regular Cab, 8 ft18.321.0
145.4SuperCab, 6.5 ft17.620.2
145.4SuperCrew, 5.5 ft17.620.0
157.2SuperCrew, 6.5 ft16.619.0
164.1SuperCab, 8 ft16.018.2

The 2020 sheet shows the same trend for the previous generation: for 4×4 trucks the Regular Cab 6.5 ft (122.4 in) lists 24.7°, the 145.0 in SuperCrew 21.0°, the 156.8 in SuperCrew 19.7° and the 163.7 in SuperCab 19.0°. Later sheets publish slightly different values (the 2026 Regular Cab, for example, lists 20.1° for 4×2 and 23.3° for 4×4), because angles depend on suspension, tire size and ride height. Use the sheet for your exact model year when it matters. Approach and departure angles come from the overhangs, not from the wheelbase.

This is why Ford builds the Raptor and Tremor on the 145 in SuperCrew with the 5.5 ft bed. Ford lists the 2026 Tremor at 21.1° breakover and the Raptor at 22.3°–24.4° depending on tires. For aftermarket height, see our guide to the best lift kits for the F-150.

Which F-150 Wheelbase Is Right for You?

Your priorityWheelbase to look atWhy
Tight parking, city driving122.8 in or 141.5 in (Regular Cab)Smallest turning diameter (41.2–46.4 ft) and shortest overall length (209–228 in).
Family truck with a short bed145.4 in (SuperCrew 5.5 ft)Full rear doors with the shortest crew-cab length (232 in) and 47.8 ft turning diameter.
Crew cab and a longer bed157.2 in (SuperCrew 6.5 ft)Adds 11.8 in of wheelbase for the longer bed. Turning diameter 51.1 ft, overall length about 244 in.
Long bed with the extra cab164.1 in (SuperCab 8 ft)Longest wheelbase and bed. Turning diameter 52.5 ft; check that your model year offers it.
Off-road145 in or shorterBreakover angle shrinks as wheelbase grows. Raptor and Tremor are only built at 145 in.

Towing

A longer wheelbase generally makes a tow vehicle steadier, because the front axle sits farther from the trailer hitch and can resist side forces better. It is only one factor. Ford rates towing by engine, axle ratio, cab, bed and package, not by wheelbase alone, so the number on this page does not tell you the tow rating. Use our F-150 towing capacity chart and payload chart for ratings, and our axle code chart to confirm the axle in your truck.

Will It Fit? F-150 Length for Garages and Parking

Top-down garage diagram showing a pickup truck length and walking clearance
Top-down garage diagram showing a pickup truck length and walking clearance.

Overall length is what matters for a garage or a parking space, not wheelbase. These are Ford’s 2024–2026 overall lengths converted to feet (12 inches per foot):

ConfigurationOverall length (in)Overall length (ft)
Regular Cab, 6.5 ft209.417.5
Regular Cab, 8 ft228.119.0
SuperCab 6.5 ft / SuperCrew 5.5 ft232.019.3
SuperCrew, 6.5 ft243.8–243.920.3
SuperCab, 8 ft (2021 sheet)250.320.9
Lightning (preproduction estimate)232.719.4

2026 F-150 Width, Height and Cab Length by Wheelbase

Configuration (wheelbase)Cab height 4×2 / 4×4 (in)Front bumper to back of cab (in)Ground clearance 4×2 / 4×4 (in)
Regular Cab 6.5 ft (122.8)75.4 / 76.9121.28.3 / 9.8
Regular Cab 8 ft (141.5)75.0 / 76.7121.28.2 / 9.8
SuperCab 6.5 ft (145.4)75.3 / 77.1143.88.2 / 9.8
SuperCrew 5.5 ft (145.4)75.4 / 77.1155.68.2 / 9.8
SuperCrew 6.5 ft (157.2)78.5 / 77.5155.9 / 155.68.5 / 8.8
Tremor SuperCrew 5.5 ft (145.6)— / 79.2155.6— / 10.7
Raptor SuperCrew 5.5 ft (145.4), 35″/37″ tires— / 79.5–80.7155.5— / 11.9–13.1
Width is 79.9 in without mirrors and 95.7 in with standard mirrors (105.9 in with trailer-tow mirrors) on every standard cab. The Raptor is wider at 86.6 in without mirrors on 37-inch tires. Source: Ford 2026 F-150 Technical Specifications.

A common US garage is 20 ft deep, but sizes vary, so measure yours. As a rule of thumb, allow about 2–3 ft of walking room (our guideline, not a Ford figure), which means a 20 ft garage suits a Regular Cab, a 22 ft garage suits a 19.3 ft SuperCrew, and a 24 ft garage is closer to what a 20.3 ft crew cab needs. A typical parking space is about 18 ft long, so the 145.4 in SuperCrew (19.3 ft) overhangs by roughly a foot and the 157.2 in SuperCrew (20.3 ft) by more than two. Hitches and accessories add length.

How to Find Your F-150 Wheelbase

  • Identify the cab. Two full-size front doors with no rear doors is a Regular Cab; small rear doors is a SuperCab; four full-size doors is a SuperCrew.
  • Measure the bed. Measure the inside floor of the bed from the cab wall to the tailgate. About 5.5 ft, 6.5 ft or 8 ft matches the tables above.
  • Match cab + bed + year in the tables above to read the wheelbase.
  • Confirm if needed: measure from the center of the front wheel to the center of the rear wheel on the same side. Your result should be within about half an inch of the chart.

Aftermarket parts such as exhausts, driveshafts, running boards and lift kits are often listed by cab, bed and wheelbase. Always confirm the fitment with the parts maker for your cab, bed and year; the wheelbase alone does not decide whether a part fits.

Frequently Asked Questions About the F-150 Wheelbase

Q: What is the wheelbase of a Ford F-150?

It depends on the cab and bed. For 2021–2026 Ford lists 122.8 in (Regular Cab, 6.5 ft), 141.5 in (Regular Cab, 8 ft), 145.4 in (SuperCab 6.5 ft and SuperCrew 5.5 ft), 157.2 in (SuperCrew 6.5 ft) and 164.1 in (SuperCab 8 ft).

Q: What is the wheelbase of a 2015–2020 F-150?

Ford’s 2018 and 2020 spec sheets list 122.4, 141.1, 145.0, 156.8 and 163.7 inches. The SuperCrew with the 5.5 ft bed is 145.0 in and the SuperCrew with the 6.5 ft bed is 156.8 in.

Q: What is the shortest and longest F-150 wheelbase?

For 2021–2026 the shortest is 122.8 in (Regular Cab, 6.5 ft bed) and the longest is 164.1 in (SuperCab, 8 ft bed), a difference of 41.3 inches. For 2015–2020 the range is 122.4 to 163.7 in.

Q: What is the difference between the 145 in and 157 in F-150 wheelbase?

Both are SuperCrews. The 145.4 in truck has the 5.5 ft bed and the 157.2 in truck has the 6.5 ft bed, so the longer bed adds 11.8 in of wheelbase and about 12 in of overall length (232.0 vs 243.8 in). Turning diameter grows from 47.8 to 51.1 ft.

Q: What bed size does a 145-inch or 157-inch F-150 wheelbase have?

A 145-inch wheelbase (145.4 in for 2021–2026, 145.0 in for 2015–2020) is the SuperCrew with the 5.5 ft bed or the SuperCab with the 6.5 ft bed. A 157-inch wheelbase (157.2 or 156.8 in) is the SuperCrew with the 6.5 ft bed.

Q: What is the F-150 Lightning wheelbase?

Ford’s 2024 F-150 Lightning specification sheet lists a 145.5 in wheelbase and a 232.7 in overall length, with the SuperCrew 5.5 ft bed. The sheet marks its dimensions as preproduction estimates.

Q: What is the F-150 Raptor wheelbase?

Ford’s 2026 sheet lists the Raptor at 145.4 in with a 232.3 in overall length. Earlier Raptors were also sold as a shorter SuperCab: Ford Authority lists 133.3 in for 2010–2014 and 134.2 in for 2017–2020.

Q: What is the F-150 turning radius?

Ford publishes turning diameter, not radius: 41.2 ft for the 122.8 in wheelbase, 46.4 ft for 141.5 in, 47.8 ft for 145.4 in, 51.1 ft for 157.2 in and 52.5 ft for 164.1 in. Divide by two for an approximate radius.

Q: Does a longer wheelbase increase F-150 towing capacity?

Not by itself. A longer wheelbase usually feels steadier when towing, but Ford sets the tow rating by engine, axle ratio, cab, bed and package. Check the towing chart for your exact configuration.

Q: How wide is a Ford F-150?

A 2026 F-150 is 79.9 in wide without mirrors and 95.7 in with standard mirrors, whatever the wheelbase. Trailer-tow mirrors take it to 105.9 in. The Raptor is wider: 86.6 in without mirrors on 37-inch tires.

Q: How tall is a 4×4 F-150?

Ford lists the 2026 F-150 4×4 at 76.7 to 77.5 in (about 6.4 ft) empty cab height for standard models, 79.2 in for the Tremor and up to 80.7 in for the Raptor on 37-inch tires.

Q: What is the wheelbase of a 2014 F-150?

For 2012–2014, the F-150 measures 125.9 in (Regular Cab, 6.5 ft bed), 144.5 in (SuperCrew 5.5 ft, SuperCab 6.5 ft, Regular Cab 8 ft), 156.5 in (SuperCrew 6.5 ft) and 163.1 in (SuperCab 8 ft), per the 12th-generation table above.

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