Now, Ford did a clever thing in 2018: all beds come with the tailgate assist system—a gas strut that lowers the gate gently. It’s a party trick, but it also reminds you that the bed length includes the closed tailgate. So a 5.5-foot bed is actually 6.5 feet with the gate down.
But here’s the irony: the 8.0-footer with the gate down gives you over nine feet of space. Nine. Feet. You can haul a canoe, a ladder, or your ex’s couch without breaking a sweat. Just don’t forget to tie it down—I speak from personal, humiliating experience.
The Real Pain Point: Matching Cab to Bed
Ford made this confusing on purpose, I swear. The 5.5-foot bed is only on SuperCrew cabs (four full doors). The 6.5-foot bed fits SuperCab and SuperCrew. The 8.0-footer is Regular or SuperCab only. So if you want a crew cab with an 8-foot bed in 2018? Sorry, pal. That’s a 250 or 350 territory.
Ford F150 Bed Size Chart: 5.5, 6.5, 8 Ft Dimensions By Year
This means you have a choice: cramped rear seats with long bed, or spacious rear seats with short bed. I’ve seen grown men cry over this—okay, not cry, but definitely grumble into their coffee.
