Published November 11, 2026 · Cars for Veterans
Have a Ford F-150 you no longer need? Donating it is a simple way to help veterans, with free pickup and no selling hassle.
Selling a used Ford F-150 means photos, listings, calls, test drives and paperwork. Many owners don't want the hassle.
With a donation, you get a free pickup and the F-150 helps veterans. You may also qualify for a tax deduction.
The F-150 is part of Ford's F-Series, which Ford reports has been America's best-selling truck line for 49 years in a row. Starting with the 2015 model year, the F-150 switched to a mostly aluminum body, so newer trucks rust differently from older steel ones.
F-150s come in regular cab, SuperCab and SuperCrew, with V6, EcoBoost turbo V6 and V8 engines (including the 5.0L). Tell us your cab style, bed length, engine and whether it is 2WD or 4x4. A long bed or a 4x4 may need a larger tow truck.
Owners often donate after major engine or transmission trouble, frame or bed rust on older steel trucks, or high mileage from years of work. A work truck that needs expensive repairs can still be put to good use through a donation.
Truck parts like engines, axles, tailgates, beds and wheels are in high demand, and full-size trucks have a lot of metal to recycle. That makes even a rough F-150 a meaningful donation for veterans.
You can usually donate a F-150 of almost any year or condition. What changes is where it goes after pickup: resale, parts or recycling, and how much it brings for veteran programs.
Running newer trucks, especially 4x4s and crew cabs, tend to bring strong auction prices. Mention the engine and trim when you contact us.
Older trucks with steel bodies may have frame, cab corner or bed rust. Heavy rust lowers the value and can mean the truck goes for parts or scrap, but it can usually still be donated.
A truck with a bad engine still has valuable parts. Tell us about lift kits, oversized tires or a missing bed so the right tow truck is sent.
If you claim a tax deduction, the amount usually depends on what the vehicle actually sells for. See the IRS guide to vehicle donations.
Before you donate, read what to do about plates, registration and insurance after you donate, the 2026 car donation tax deduction guide, how to donate a car that isn't in your name and whether to donate or sell to a junkyard.
Having the title makes pickup faster. If the truck was used for a business, make sure the name on the title matches who is signing it.
Most trucks can still be picked up without keys. A flatbed or wheel-lift tow is used instead.
Usually yes. Rust, engine failure and transmission trouble lower the truck's value, but it can often still be donated for parts or scrap.
Sometimes. Tell us about lift kits, oversized tires, a long bed or 4x4 so the right tow truck is sent.
Disclosure: This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice. Vehicle acceptance depends on condition and location. After operating costs such as towing, processing, title transfer and administration, a portion of net vehicle proceeds benefits veteran programs.