Coverage: Recent model years; best coverage for current and last model year
What does an F-150 window sticker prove?
Most F-150s look alike from the curb. The badge on the tailgate tells you the series, but it says nothing about the equipment group, the axle or the tow packages. The original window sticker does. It names the series, lists the equipment group with its price, and prints the engine, transmission and every factory option. The price block at the bottom gives the base price, the options total, destination and the total MSRP.
For a truck, the towing lines matter most. Packages like the Tow/Haul package and the Max Tow electronic-locking rear axle (3.55 or 3.73) show up as their own priced lines. If a seller says a truck is set up to tow, the sticker shows whether it left the factory that way.
A real example: 2025 F-150 XLT
Our sample VIN is 1FTFW3L5XSKD97239. The example opens free, so you can see the full report before you run your own truck. This is what Ford’s sticker shows:
| Line | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | 2025 F-150 XLT 4x4 SuperCrew |
| Equipment Group 302A | $7,440 |
| 5.0L V8 | $2,060 |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic |
| Destination and delivery | $1,995 |
| Exterior paint | Agate Black Metallic (code UM) |
| EPA fuel economy | 16 city / 24 highway / 19 combined mpg |
| Final assembly | Kansas City (Claycomo, Missouri) |
| Total MSRP | $61,410 |
The VIN agrees with the sticker. The 11th character is K, which is the Kansas City plant code. An F there would mean Dearborn.
How do you read F-150 trims and equipment groups?
The current F-150 is the 14th generation, sold from the 2021 model year. The 13th generation ran from 2015 to 2020. The trim ladder starts at XL and climbs through STX, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum. Tremor and Raptor sit to the side as off-road models.
Inside each series, Ford sells equipment groups with three digits and a letter. The first digit tracks the series:
- STX: 200A and 201A
- XLT: 301A (standard), 302A (mid) and 303A (high)
- Lariat: 501A (mid) and 502A (high)
This is how two XLTs with the same badge can be far apart in equipment and price. A 303A truck has more equipment than a 301A truck, and some options are only offered on the higher groups. Ford’s 2025 order guide, for example, lists BlueCruise as optional on the XLT only with 302A or 303A. Codes and contents change between model years, so read the group on your truck’s own sticker.
Engines are the other big split. The 14th generation has offered the 2.7L and 3.5L EcoBoost V6, the 5.0L V8 and the 3.5L PowerBoost hybrid. Every engine is paired with a 10-speed automatic. The sticker names the one fitted and, when it was an upgrade, its price.
What should you check on a used F-150?
- Series and group. Match the tailgate badge to the series line and the equipment group code.
- Engine. The sticker names it. The free NHTSA decode should agree.
- Axle and towing. Look for the Max Tow axle line and the Tow/Haul package. Ford says the Max Tow axle is required for the maximum trailer rating.
- Cab and box. SuperCrew, SuperCab or Regular Cab, and the box length, are on the sticker. Check them against the truck.
- Paint. The color name is on the sticker. The two-character paint code is on the driver door-jamb label after “EXT PNT”. On our sample it’s UM.
- Plant. The VIN’s 11th character should match the final assembly plant on the sticker.
- Recalls. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Our free check gives the count, and the Full Report lists the details.
If you want to compare the EPA figures with other configurations, fueleconomy.gov lists every F-150 engine and drivetrain.
How do I get the F-150 sticker by VIN?
Enter the 17-character VIN above. The free check decodes it with NHTSA, gives the trim and recall count, and tells you whether Ford has released the sticker. The $9.99 Full Report adds the original sticker PDF, every option with its price, the paint code where we can match it, and recall details.
Ford decides which VINs it releases. Recent model years are the most likely to be available, and we can’t promise every truck. If yours isn’t released, you still get the free decode, and our Ford window sticker page lists other ways to find it. To see how option prices add up to the total, read MSRP by VIN. Ford’s own F-150 page has the current model’s trims and specs.
Last updated November 5, 2026.
