Best Tonneau Covers for your Ford F-150

Trucks are used for a million different tasks, and your Ford F-150 is no different. But no matter what a truck is used for, there’s one constant that protects them all: they need protection. It doesn’t matter if you use your truck for hard work at a job site, tackling trails for weekend adventures, or just commuting and running errands around town. You need to keep it protected. But protection isn’t just about the exterior of your vehicle. It’s also about what you’re carrying in it, which is why we always suggest that truck owners outfit their vehicle with a tonneau cover. A tonneau cover, also known as a truck bed cover, will not only offer protection for the bed of your truck, but for everything you’re hauling around. Whether it's camping gear, expensive tools, luggage, or the week’s groceries, a tonneau cover will give your F-150 the protection it needs, from both the elements and potential thieves.

Picking the Right Tonneau Cover for Your F-150

There are a lot of different tonneau covers to choose from, and that means picking the style that’s right for you and your needs. Here are a few things to think about when selecting the right cover for your Ford.

Locking vs. Non-Locking

There are three different kinds of locking tonneau covers: ones that link to the lock on your tailgate, ones that have their own lock, and ones that don’t lock at all. That extra level of security is a matter of personal preference, and usage. If you are hauling expensive tools, you’ll want a lock; if you just put groceries in your truck bed, you probably don’t need one.

Hard vs. Soft

Tonneau covers come in both hard and soft form. It goes without saying that hard covers are more durable, and will offer stronger protection. Soft covers, however, are usually easier to open and close, so they can be more practical.

Cover Type

One of the biggest questions with tonneau covers is whether to choose a folding cover, a roll-up cover, a retractable cover, or a hinged cover. This choice mostly comes down to personal preference, and what you find most convenient. Folding truck bed covers are the most common, as they’re easy to operate and allow you to easily access part of your truck bed.

Water Resistance

Tonneau covers provide protection against the elements, but the level of protection changes. Installing a truck bed cover will protect your cargo from rain, but not all covers are sealed to fully keep water out at all times. If you’re a big outdoor adventurer, or carry tools and work equipment all year long, you’ll want maximum water resistance.

Toolbox Compatibility

Most tonneau covers aren’t compatible with toolboxes, but we sell a few designs that are, and they’re great for workers. Toolbox compatible tonneau covers allow you to still access your truck bed’s toolbox, even when the tonneau cover is closed.

The Best Tonneau Covers for Your F-150

Now that you know how to pick the right tonneau cover, here are a few of our favorites for Ford F-150s.

Truxedo TruXport Soft Roll-Up Tonneau Cover

The Truxedo TruXport Soft Roll-Up Tonneau Cover is one of the best roll-up truck bed covers around, and it only takes a few seconds to open or close it. It’s built out of an extremely durable vinyl, so it’s nearly as strong as a hard tonneau cover, while being a lot easier to use. It also has a fully integrated lock, offering you maximum security and all times. And it doesn’t hurt that it’s a great looking tonneau cover, too!

Rough Country Soft Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover

This easy-to-install Rough Country soft tri-fold cover is very lightweight, so it’s exceptionally quick and easy to open and close. The matte black finish will make your F-150 look sleek and slick, while the tailgate lock allows you to get a little bit of extra protection. If you want a lightweight tonneau cover that’s easy to use, this is a perfect choice.

UnderCover SE Hinged Tonneau Cover

A lot of truck owners prefer a hinged tonneau cover, and this is our favorite. The UnderCover SE Hinged Tonneau Cover is made out of a super durable ABS plastic, this cover easily pops up just like the hood of your truck. It uses a single point locking system, so it’s very secure while also taking just a simple turn of a key to open it up. It also has a scratch-resistant surface, so it will stay looking great for years to come.

Proven Ground Locking Roll-Up Tonneau Cover

This Proven Ground locking tonneau cover features a heavy-duty aluminum frame that is as strong as it is lightweight, and a super durable vinyl-coated polyester cover. The result is all the convenience of a soft cover, with the strength and durability of a hard cover. It’s easy to install, easy to access, and is built to maintain its color, even as you drive through wind and rain. This is a tonneau cover that will look as good in a few years as it does on the first day.

BAK Industries BAKFlip MX4 Folding Tonneau Cover

This BAKFlip MX4 folding truck bed cover gives you all the strength and durability you’re seeking, while being lighter than the average hard cover is. The secret is that it uses aircraft grade aluminum with an insulated foam core. It also features a design that makes it easy to open the cover as little or as much as you would like, and it works equally well with the tailgate open or closed.

UnderCover Flex Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover

This is a case of a straightforward tri-fold tonneau cover that works perfectly. The low profile UnderCover Flex Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover makes it easy to customize your coverage based on your cargo, and the built-in prop rods make it completely safe to operate your truck with the cover open, which increases versatility. It’s also one of the most secure truck bed covers on the market, with maximum coverage against both thieves and water.

Retrax RetraxPRO MX Tonneau Cover

This RetraxPRO MX tonneau cover uses an easy pull handle to maximize ease of use while also staying strong and durable. The spiral track system and sealed ball-bearing rollers creates a tonneau cover with very few components that could malfunction or seize up during cold weather. This truck bed cover is as reliable as they come, and it looks great too. Whatever type of tonneau cover you’re looking for, we’ve got you covered. Our sales techs are standing by to answer any questions you might have, and help you get the perfect truck bed coverage for your F-150.