With its fair price and comfortable, modern cabin, the 2022 Ford F-150 XLT trim is an accommodating workhorse. This full-size truck is also pretty high-tech, delivering lots of smartphone-friendly features and driver safety aids at no extra cost.
Why choose the 2022 Ford F-150 XLT trim?
In the F-150 trim lineup, the XLT is a mid-grade model that slots in between the base XL and upscale Lariat. The XLT offers more features than the base XL and more body style configurations than the Lariat. The XLT also comes at a great rate, starting at $38,130.
Every 2022 F-150 comes standard with Ford’s new SYNC 4 infotainment system, with an 8-inch touchscreen and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. The standard lineup also includes two helpful safety aids: forward collision mitigation and lane departure warning.
The XLT adds to the base lineup with a few niceties, including carpeted flooring and power door locks and windows. The power-locking tailgate is another nice touch. The XLT also provides a longer list of safety features, including blind-spot monitoring and lane-keeping assist. Rear automatic braking technology is also standard, bringing you to a stop when the system senses another vehicle backing into yours.
Which body style configurations are available?
One of the great things about the XLT is that it offers all of the F-150 body style options. Shoppers can choose between regular, extended SuperCab, and SuperCrew models for the passenger space they need. The regular cabin seats three passengers with a standard front bench seat. Both the SuperCab and SuperCrew come standard with space for five passengers. However, if you add a front-seat bench to these models, there is room for six. Depending on which cabin you select, the F-150 offers three bed sizes: 5.5 feet, 6.5 feet, and 8 feet.
What’s under the 2022 Ford F-150 XLT’s hood?
The F-150 XLT comes standard with the truck’s base powertrain, a 3.3-liter V6 engine that powers the rear wheels via a 10-speed automatic transmission. However, you can add any of the F-150’s other four powertrain options to your XLT to improve your towing or hauling potential. Optional engines are also paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
And, while rear-wheel drive is standard, four-wheel drive is always optional, no matter which powertrain you select. Add four-wheel drive for improved traction on soft surfaces, such as sandy trails or rocky mountain paths.
Here’s a look at every F-150 XLT available engine:
- 3.3-liter V6 (290 horsepower, 265 lb-ft of torque)
- Turbocharged 2.7L V6 (325 hp, 400 lb-ft)
- 5.0L V8 (400 hp, 410 lb-ft)
- Turbo 3.5L V6 (400 hp, 500 lb-ft or 450 hp, 500 lb-ft in the Raptor)
- Hybrid powertrain (430 hp, 570 lb-ft)
How much can the 2022 Ford F-150 XLT trim tow and haul?
Towing and hauling capabilities vary according to which F-150 cabin, bed size, powertrain, and equipment you select.
With its most strongest setup, the F-150 XLT can tote a trailer weighing up to 14,000 pounds. Max payloads reach 3,325 pounds. To achieve max tow ratings, you’ll need the hybrid 3.5-liter V6 powertrain. For max hauling capabilities, choose the 5.0-liter V8.