Ford F-150 Height | All Model Years

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At Jim Burke Ford, a question we hear all the time in Bakersfield is some version of “How tall is the F-150, and will it fit in my garage or parking structure?” Height matters for home garages, downtown parking decks, jobsite access, and even car washes.

The tricky part is that Ford F-150 height is not a single number. It changes with:

Below, we walk through F-150 height by model year range, starting with the newest trucks and working back to the very first F-150 in 1975. When factory specs are effectively the same across several years, we group those model years together and give you a realistic height range for stock trucks in that generation.

If you need an exact measurement for a specific truck in our inventory, our sales team can always pull the factory spec and measure the actual vehicle on the lot.

2026 to 2021 Ford F-150 Height

(Fourteenth generation: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026)

The current fourteenth generation F-150 keeps the same basic footprint and roofline from 2021 through at least the 2026 model year. Ford lists cab height by cab style and trim, with off road models sitting noticeably taller.

Typical factory cab heights for 2021 to 2026 F-150:

F-150 Lightning, the all electric model introduced for 2022, also sits higher than a standard truck. Depending on trim, cab height typically falls in the roughly 79.3 to 79.8 inch range.

From our perspective at Jim Burke Ford, the key takeaway is this:

If your garage door opening is 82 inches or less, it is worth measuring the opening and talking with our team about exact cab height and any planned accessories like roof racks or light bars.

2020 to 2015 Ford F-150 Height

(Thirteenth generation: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)

The 2015 redesign introduced the aluminum body F-150 and a new chassis. Across the 2015 to 2020 model years, overall dimensions remain very consistent, so you can treat this as a single height range with variations by cab and trim.

For a typical 2015 to 2020 F-150:

In other words, if you are shopping a 2015 to 2020 truck at our store, treat 75 to 79 inches as the realistic factory height band, with most non Raptor models falling in the lower part of that range.

2014 to 2009 Ford F-150 Height

(Twelfth generation: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)

Ford introduced an all-new twelfth-generation F-150 for the 2009 model year. Length and width changed slightly during this run, but height stayed in a relatively narrow band across 2009 to 2014. Representative factory heights:

From 2009 through 2014, you can safely assume most stock F-150 pickups sit somewhere in the low to mid 70-inch range, with off-road and max payload configurations creeping closer to 76 to 77 inches.

2008 to 2004 Ford F-150 Height

(Eleventh generation: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)

The 2004 model year brought the eleventh-generation F-150, with a more squared-off body and a taller stance than the trucks it replaced. According to factory dimension data and reference specs for this generation, 2004 to 2008 models share very similar heights.

Typical height ranges for 2004 to 2008 F-150:

If you are comparing an older eleventh generation F-150 to a newer aluminum body truck, the overall profile is very similar, but these 2004 to 2008 trucks can sit just a touch lower than some of the current off road trims.

2003 to 1997 Ford F-150 Height

(Tenth generation: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003)

The 1997 redesign created the more rounded tenth-generation F-150. Across the 1997 to 2003 model years, factory numbers show very consistent heights between two wheel drive and four wheel drive trucks.

Typical tenth-generation F-150 height:

Speciality trims and heavy-duty packages may vary slightly, but if you are looking at a 1997 to 2003 F-150, you can treat the factory height as roughly 73 inches for 4×2 and 75 inches for 4×4.

1996 to 1992 Ford F-150 Height

(Ninth generation: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996)

The ninth generation F-150 keeps the classic boxy shape that many enthusiasts still love. For this 1992 to 1996 run, spec sheets and dimension guides cluster around a similar height band regardless of trim.

Representative numbers:

As a working range, you can expect a stock 1992 to 1996 F-150 to sit roughly 71 to 74 inches high. Four wheel drive and long wheelbase trucks tend to be just a bit taller.

1991 to 1987 Ford F-150 Height

(Eighth generation: 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991)

Ford gave the F-150 a major update for 1987 with more modern styling but continued to use the same basic chassis from the previous generation. Detailed height data for every combination in these years is less complete in public databases, but period spec sheets and dimension listings for individual model years generally show:

Because the wheelbase and suspension carry over from late seventh generation trucks, the practical roof height for 1987 to 1991 F-150s is very similar to late 1980s and early 1990s trucks that bracket this era, sitting comfortably under 75 inches in stock form.

1986 to 1980 Ford F-150 Height

(Seventh generation: 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986)

The 1980 model year launched a clean sheet seventh generation F-Series often called the “Bullnose” trucks. These pickups ride a bit taller than the earlier 1970s F-150s.

Examples from factory and aftermarket spec sources show:

As a result, it is reasonable to treat 1980 to 1986 F-150 height as:

This puts these models in roughly the same garage fit category as many 1990s trucks.

1979 to 1975 Ford F-150 Height

(Sixth generation: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979)

The F-150 nameplate first appeared in the 1975 model year as part of the sixth generation F-Series, sometimes known as the “Dentside” trucks. While these classics are shorter overall than today’s trucks, they are still full size pickups and sit higher than many passenger vehicles.

For 1975 to 1979 regular cab F-150s, available dimensional data for North American and international variants typically shows:

Keep in mind that many surviving trucks from this era run aftermarket wheels, tires, and lift kits today, so actual height for a specific classic F-150 can be significantly higher than original factory specs. When we inspect trade ins or classics, we always measure actual roof height rather than relying on brochure data.

How To Use F-150 Height Data In The Real World

Looking across every F-150 model year from 1975 through 2026, a few patterns stand out:

If you are worried about clearance, our advice at Jim Burke Ford is simple:

  1. Measure the actual opening height of your garage, carport, or parking deck.

  2. Decide whether you plan to add larger tires, a leveling kit, or a full suspension lift.

  3. Talk with our team about the exact trim and configuration you are considering so we can compare your space against both the factory spec and the real truck on our lot.

Conclusion

From the very first 1975 F-150 to the latest 2026 hybrid and electric models, the F-150 has grown more capable, more comfortable, and in many cases a little taller. For most modern F-150 trucks, you are working with a roof height somewhere in the mid 6 foot range, with off road and specialty trims approaching 80 inches.

At Jim Burke Ford, we treat height as a practical ownership question, not just a line in a spec sheet. Whether you are trying to clear a low garage, navigate an older downtown parking structure, or simply want to know how much visual presence your truck will have in the driveway, we can help you match the right F-150 model year and configuration to your real world needs.

If you would like help comparing specific F-150 heights or want us to measure a truck you see in our inventory, reach out or stop by our Bakersfield showroom and we will walk around the trucks with you in person.