The Ford F-150 is America’s best-selling vehicle — and its wide, angled windshield makes it one of the best platforms for a head-up display. Here are our top picks for every budget and trim level.
Finding the OBD2 port in a Ford F-150
Every F-150 since the 1996 model year has a standard OBD2 port. On the 2015–2025 generations it sits under the driver-side dash, to the left of the steering column, behind a small trim panel that pops off without tools. All OBD2 HUDs plug straight in with no modification required.
Best budget pick: KUOWEIHUD K1 (any trim, any year)
The KUOWEIHUD K1 uses GPS satellite speed, so it works on every F-150 — even pre-1996 or if you’d rather not use the OBD2 port. Plug it into the 12 V outlet, place it low on the dash, and you have a clear speed readout in seconds. Ideal for drivers who want simplicity.
A note on OBD2 gauges for the F-150
The wiiyii P6 is not recommended for the F-150: its manufacturer lists pickup trucks as incompatible. For speed, the KUOWEIHUD K1 works in any F-150; for navigation, the VIVIHUD V5 adds wireless CarPlay or Android Auto. Both read speed from GPS, so truck compatibility is not an issue. If you want live coolant and voltage readings while towing, choose an OBD2 gauge whose listing explicitly names the F-150 and your engine.
Best premium pick: VIVIHUD V5 (2015+ EcoBoost and above)
The VIVIHUD V5 mirrors your phone’s navigation onto the windshield via Bluetooth, making turn-by-turn directions visible without glancing at the phone mount. On a truck used for job sites or long hauling runs, keeping navigation in your line of sight reduces distraction significantly.
OBD2 compatibility by F-150 generation
- 2015–2020 (13th gen) — excellent OBD2 support, all parameters readable
- 2021–2025 (14th gen) — full OBD2 support including EcoBoost and PowerBoost hybrid
- Lightning (EV, 2022+) — limited OBD2 for BEV-specific data; KUOWEIHUD K1 recommended
Not sure which fits your year? Use the HUD Compatibility Checker.
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Our HUD picks
Three plug-in head-up displays, by what you want on the windshield.
KUOWEIHUD K1 GPS Head-Up Speed DisplayGPS speed with no OBD2 port needed: fits EVs, hybrids and older cars.Check Price →
wiiyii P6 OBD2 + GPS Head-Up DisplaySpeed, RPM and temperature from the OBD2 port on compatible 2007+ gas cars.Check Price →
VIVIHUD HUD-V5 Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto HUDWireless CarPlay and Android Auto directions plus GPS speed.Check Price →
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Ford F-150 have a factory head-up display?
Only since the 2024 model year, when Ford offered a head-up display on the F-150 for the first time: it is standard on King Ranch and Raptor and available on Lariat and Platinum (and on Tremor for 2026). No 2023-or-earlier F-150 has one, and XL/STX/XLT builds skip it — so most F-150s on the road have no factory HUD, making an aftermarket unit a popular and affordable upgrade.
Where is the OBD2 port in a Ford F-150?
Under the driver-side dashboard, to the left of the steering column. On 2015–2025 models it is behind a small trim panel that pops off without tools. It is a 16-pin trapezoid socket.
Will an OBD2 HUD work with the F-150 EcoBoost engine?
Yes. The EcoBoost 2.7L and 3.5L engines are standard OBD2 compliant. An OBD2 HUD can display boost pressure, coolant temperature, RPM and all standard engine parameters.