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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · Ford
The Ford F-150 has been America's best-selling vehicle for more than four decades, which is exactly why it is such a rewarding truck to import.
Model profile
Three recent generations matter for importers. The 12th generation (2009–2014) still used steel bodies and offered the first EcoBoost V6. The 13th generation (2015–2020) was the landmark aluminium-body truck, shedding weight and adding the 2.7 and 3.5 EcoBoost engines plus, from 2017, a 10-speed automatic.
Powertrain and equipment
The engine menu is deep. Base trucks use a 3.3-litre Ti-VCT V6 (~290 hp). The 2.7-litre EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 (~325 hp) is a strong all-rounder. The naturally aspirated 5.0-litre Coyote V8 (~400 hp) is the enthusiast's choice for sound and simplicity.
The range spans XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum and Limited, plus the off-road Tremor and Raptor. Cabs come as Regular, SuperCab (small rear doors) and the popular SuperCrew (full four-door). Beds are offered in 5.5, 6.5 and 8-foot lengths.
Vehicle selection
Availability is effectively unlimited. Fleet and lease returns keep XLT and Lariat SuperCrews plentiful; Texas and the Midwest are prime hunting grounds.
The F-150 is for a buyer who wants a genuine full-size American truck — real towing capability, a spacious cab and V8 or twin-turbo power.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Full-size pickup (Regular / SuperCab / SuperCrew) |
|---|---|
| Bed lengths | 5.5 / 6.5 / 8 ft |
| Length (SuperCrew 5.5 ft) | ~231 in (5,870 mm) |
| Body material | Aluminium panels, steel frame (2015+) |
| Base engine | 3.3 L Ti-VCT V6 (~290 hp) |
|---|---|
| Popular engines | 2.7 L / 3.5 L EcoBoost V6, 5.0 L Coyote V8 |
| Hybrid | 3.5 L PowerBoost (~430 hp) |
| Diesel | 3.0 L Power Stroke (2018–2021) |
| Top output | 700 hp (Raptor R 5.2 L supercharged V8) |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic (2017+); earlier 6-speed |
| Drive | RWD or 4WD |
| Fuel type | Gasoline / hybrid / diesel |
| Generations | 12th (2009–14), 13th (2015–20), 14th (2021–) |
|---|---|
| Assembly plants | Dearborn, Michigan; Kansas City, Missouri |
| Max towing | up to ~14,000 lb (3.5 EcoBoost, properly equipped) |
| Max payload | up to ~3,300 lb (configuration dependent) |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
Ford F-150 reliability is generally strong, but each engine has a signature weak point. The 3.5 EcoBoost from roughly 2017–2019 is known for cam-phaser rattle on cold start; listen carefully and check whether phasers were updated. The 10-speed automatic drew complaints and technical service bulletins for harsh shifts and occasional harsh downshifts, and there were recalls related to it — confirm the software is current.
Germany and Europe
US-market headlights use the FMVSS/SAE beam pattern, which differs from the ECE pattern required in the EU, so they may need adjustment or replacement with ECE-compliant units for registration.
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Plan for European lighting compliance (rear fog lamp, headlight aim, side marker treatment), an odometer conversion or documentation, and possibly speed-limiter and emissions checks.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The import process for a Ford F-150 is planned around the specific listing, location, documents and commissioned service scope.
Questions and answers
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
The 2.7 and 3.5 EcoBoost V6s and the 5.0 V8 are the most sought after; the 3.5 is strongest for towing.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the individual case. A blanket answer for every vehicle would not be reliable.
They are usually resolved by software updates and TSBs; confirm the truck shifts smoothly and is up to date.
Yes, the Raptor and Raptor R are importable as used vehicles subject to the same inspection and approval process.
Yes, after lighting adjustments and an individual approval; its size may prompt extra checks but is not a barrier.
Most used imports are 2015–2022 with 30,000–90,000 miles.
No. We are an independent broker; we take no manufacturer margin.
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