Best Tonneau Cover for Ford F-150 (2015-2026) by Bed Length

The F-150 is the easiest truck in America to find a tonneau cover for, and one of the easiest to order the wrong one for. Ford changed the bed for the 2021 model year, sells three bed lengths, and added a split Pro-Access tailgate to the 2024 refresh. Each of those changes the part number you need. This guide matches every pick to the generation and bed it actually fits.

Fitment checked against: Ford F-150

Model years

2015+

Generations

13th gen: 2015-202014th gen: 2021+

Bed lengths

5.5 ft (sold as 5'7")6.5 ft (sold as 6'7")8 ft (sold as 8'2")

Cab styles

Regular CabSuperCabSuperCrew

• 2015-2020 and 2021+ covers are different parts. BAK, for example, sells the MX4 for a 2015-2020 5'7" bed as 448329 and for a 2021+ 5'7" bed as 448339.
• Raptor: the 2017-2020 Raptor takes 13th-gen 5'7" covers; the 2021+ Raptor takes 14th-gen 5'7" covers.
• Lightning: the 2022+ F-150 Lightning has the same bed dimensions as the gas 14th-gen short bed.
• Pro-Access tailgate (2024+): some covers are not compatible. The UnderCover Elite LX, for one, is listed as not working with it. Check before you order.

Our Top Picks at a Glance

Price tiers: $ under $300, $$ $300 to $600, $$$ $600 to $1,000, $$$$ over $1,000. Ratings are research scores, explained in our main bed cover guide.

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Best Overall: BAKFlip MX4

4.7/5

The MX4 is the hard folding cover most F-150 owners end up shortlisting, and the fitment depth is why it tops this list. BAK builds separate MX4 covers for each F-150 generation and bed length, not one cover stretched across several. Retailer listings for the 2021+ truck show 448339 for the 5'7" bed, 448337 for the 6'7" bed and 448338 for the 8'2" bed, with 448329 covering the 2015-2020 truck and 2017-2020 Raptor 5'7" bed.

The current third-generation MX4 has polymer-reinforced aluminum panels, an auto-latch that locks when you close the last panel, and a 400 lb distributed load rating. It installs with clamps and no drilling. For owners who want a rack over the bed, the MX4 TS version adds T-slot rails, and retailers list a 2021+ 5'7" TS version that includes the Lightning.

Check MX4 for Your F-150

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Best Roll-Up: TruXedo TruXport

4.5/5

For F-150 owners who haul tall loads often, a roll-up wins on access: the TruXport rolls tight against the bulkhead and leaves the whole bed open. TruXedo's SureTension system keeps the vinyl tight through temperature swings, which is the most common complaint about cheap roll-ups. It installs with clamps in under 30 minutes and carries a 5-year warranty.

Check TruXport for Your F-150

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Best Soft Folding: Extang Trifecta 2.0

4.4/5

A soft tri-fold is the most popular cover style on F-150s, and the Trifecta 2.0 is one of the best-sealed. Triple-fin seals snap on along the rails and the self-locking clamps go on without tools, so taking the cover off for a weekend of hauling takes minutes. Extang offers a 5-year warranty.

Check Trifecta 2.0 for Your F-150

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Hard Cover for Less: UnderCover Flex

4.3/5

The Flex is the value route into a hard folding cover. RealTruck lists it at 400 lb distributed, with panels that fold forward in sections like the MX4, and it typically costs several hundred dollars less. The trade-offs are a 3-year warranty and owner reports that are more mixed on panel fit.

Check UnderCover Flex for Your F-150

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Best Budget: Tyger Auto T3

4.2/5

Tyger's T3 is the budget pick, and its F-150 fitment is unusually clearly labeled. Retailer listings show TG-BC3F1064 for the 2021+ F-150 and 2022+ Lightning 5.5 ft bed, and TG-BC3F1042 for the 2015-2024 F-150 6.5 ft bed. The cover uses 24 oz marine-grade vinyl on an aluminum frame, installs without drilling, and has a 5-year warranty for US buyers.

Check Tyger T3 for Your F-150

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Best Retractable: Retrax PowertraxONE MX

4.4/5

If you open the bed many times a day, the convenience of a powered retractable is hard to beat. The PowertraxONE MX opens and closes on a button and locks at any point along its track. Retrax backs it with a limited lifetime warranty, prorated after three years. Retractables are model-year specific, so check the listing against your generation and bed.

Check PowertraxONE MX for Your F-150

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How to Choose a Tonneau Cover for Your F-150

Confirm your generation

If your truck is a 2015-2020, you need a 13th-gen cover. If it is a 2021 or newer, including the Lightning and the current Raptor, you need a 14th-gen cover. The bodies look similar from the bed rails down, which is exactly why mixups happen.

Confirm your bed length

Ford markets 5.5, 6.5 and 8 ft beds; most cover makers list them as 5'7", 6'7" and 8'2". Which one you have depends on cab and trim:

Cab	Bed lengths offered
Regular Cab	6.5 ft, 8 ft
SuperCab	6.5 ft, 8 ft
SuperCrew	5.5 ft, 6.5 ft

If in doubt, measure. Our bed measuring guide shows where to put the tape.

Check the tailgate and bed features

• Pro-Access tailgate (2024+): confirm compatibility on the product listing.
• Pro Power Onboard outlets sit in the bed wall on equipped 2021+ trucks. Clamp-on covers mount above them, but check that clamps do not block a plug you use.
• BoxLink stake-pocket cleats can conflict with covers that use the stake pockets for mounting.

Decide on security versus access

Hard folding covers like the MX4 and Flex lock with the tailgate. Soft covers keep weather and casual eyes out. Retractables do both, at a price. See tonneau cover types explained for the full comparison.

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Installation Notes

Every cover here mounts with clamps to the inside of the bed rails, with no drilling. Plan on 30 to 60 minutes. On the F-150, owners most often report two issues: clamps not seated fully against the rail lip, which lets the rear corner lift at highway speed, and the front seal not pressed against the bulkhead. Our no-drill install guide covers both.

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FAQ

Will a 2019 F-150 tonneau cover fit a 2022 F-150?

No. The 2015-2020 and 2021+ trucks use different cover part numbers. Order by model year.

Does a regular F-150 tonneau cover fit the Lightning?

Covers made for the 2021+ F-150 short bed fit the Lightning, which has the same bed dimensions. Some listings name the Lightning explicitly, such as the Tyger T3 TG-BC3F1064 and the BAKFlip MX4 TS for the 2021+ 5'7" bed.

Does a standard F-150 cover fit the Raptor?

The 2017-2020 Raptor uses the 13th-gen 5'7" covers, and the 2021+ Raptor uses the 14th-gen 5'7" covers. Raptor-specific bed accessories can still interfere, so check the listing.

My bed measures 67 inches. Is that the 5.5 ft or the 5'7" cover?

They are the same bed. Ford's 5.5 ft is a rounded marketing figure; cover makers label it 5'7" or 5.5 ft (67 in).

Can I keep using a bed rack?

Only with the right combination. Racks that clamp to the rails usually conflict with clamp-on covers. The MX4 TS adds T-slot rails for that reason. See our bed rack and toolbox clearance guide.

Which F-150 covers work with the Pro-Access tailgate?

Compatibility varies by cover and generation, and some covers are explicitly listed as incompatible. Check the product's fitment notes for "Pro-Access" before ordering.

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Final Verdict

If you want	Pick
Best overall	BAKFlip MX4
Full bed access	TruXedo TruXport
Best soft folding	Extang Trifecta 2.0
Hard cover under $1,000	UnderCover Flex
Lowest price	Tyger Auto T3
Push-button access	Retrax PowertraxONE MX

Not driving an F-150? See the Silverado 1500, Ram 1500 and Tundra guides, or start with the best truck bed covers overall.