Best Tonneau Covers for 2015–2020 Ford F-150: 6 Fit-Checked Picks by Bed Length

The MX4 is the benchmark hard folding cover, and on this generation it is sold as part 448329 for the 5'7" bed on the 2015–2020 F-150 and the 2017–2020 Raptor. BAK builds the panels from aluminum with a high-density polymer core and rates the cover for 400 lb evenly distributed. The latches engage on their own when you fold it closed. When open, the stack folds flush against the cab, and BAK says it never blocks the third brake light, which is worth checking on any folding cover because the CHMSL sits right above the stack.

RealTruck lists the 448329 at $1,049.99 (list $1,199.99) with a 5-year warranty and a one-person install BAK quotes at 30 minutes or less, with no drilling on most trucks. The clamps sit inside the rails, so the stake pockets stay usable. The MX4 is not immune to water at the rear corners; there is a long-running F150Forum thread on fixing MX4 leaks, and most fixes come down to centering the cover and seating the tailgate seal. Buy it for security, load rating and daily usability, not as a promise of a bone-dry bed.

The EFX gets you most of what makes a hard cover worth having for about half the MX4's money. Gator uses multi-layer aircraft-grade aluminum panels with a semi-gloss black finish, and twin slam-latches lock it automatically when you close it, with what Gator describes as twice as many latch points as its earlier design. Water is handled by flush-fitting side seals and drain rails. RealTruck lists part GC24019 at $549 (list $599), and it throws in a 4 ft cargo retriever tool for reaching gear at the front of a 5.5 ft bed without climbing in.

The trade-offs are load rating and warranty. Gator rates the EFX for 300 lb evenly distributed, and it carries a 2-year limited warranty plus a 30-day exchange, compared with 400 lb and 5 years on the MX4. Folded, it opens about two-thirds of the bed, so a dirt bike or long lumber means taking the cover off, which Gator says needs no tools. The Amazon listing names the 2015–2020 F-150 including Raptor on the 5'7" bed. Confirm on the listing that it shows GC24019 before you buy, since Gator also sells a 6'7" version (GC24020) for this generation.

A retractable is the only style here that opens the whole bed and still locks at any point, so you can leave the front two feet covered and the back open for a quick load. The RetraxPRO MX uses double-wall aluminum slats rated for 500 lb, the highest on this page, with CoreTrax sealed rollers and a key-lockable TraxLatch handle. It opens and closes regardless of whether the tailgate is up or down. Part 80373 is listed for the 2015–2020 F-150 and 2017–2020 Raptor, SuperCrew and SuperCab, on the 5'7" bed, and Retrax sells the 6'7" version as 80374.

The price is the obstacle. RealTruck lists the 80373 at $2,149.99 with a limited lifetime warranty for the original buyer and a clamp-on install under an hour. The canister takes roughly 10–11 in at the front of the bed, though flat items can slide under it. Rack Attack's Retrax guide notes the covers aren't completely watertight at the tailgate in hard rain and that a roller failure means unbolting the canister. If you want crossbars or a rack over the cover, the XR version (T-80373) adds T-slot rails.

A roll-up is the practical choice if you haul tall or bulky loads every week. It rolls to the cab in seconds and gives the whole bed back. The Lo Pro sits only ¾ in above the rails, so from the side it looks nearly flush, and TruXedo's self-adjusting spring tensioner tackles the usual roll-up complaint of vinyl going slack in cold weather and flapping at highway speed. The vinyl is an industrial-grade, tear-resistant sheet with a leather-grain finish, and a one-finger latch releases it.

Part 597701 is one of the few covers sold as a single part for the 2015–2026 F-150, the 2017–2026 Raptor and the 2022–2026 Lightning, all on the 5'7" bed. For a 13th-gen owner that is a real advantage: if you trade up to a 2021+ truck with the same bed, the cover can move with you. RealTruck lists it at $519.99 with a limited lifetime warranty and an install under an hour. It costs about the same as the Gator EFX, so the choice is simple: Lo Pro for full bed access, EFX for security.

The T3 is the cheapest way to keep rain, road grime and casual looks out of a 13th-gen bed without buying a no-name cover. Tyger stretches 24 oz marine-grade vinyl over aircraft-grade aluminum frames, uses stainless steel clamps, and pre-assembles the crossbars so they fold up with the cover. It weighs 33.2 lb. Tyger lists part TG-BC3F1041 at $228 for the 2015–2020 F-150 with the 5.5 ft (67 in) bed and says cab size doesn't matter as long as the bed is right. Tyger backs it with a 5-year warranty for US buyers, longer than the Gator EFX at more than twice the price.

Tyger's fitment notes flag one thing to check: if your truck has a bedliner that wraps over the rails, you'll need to cut small holes in it so the clamps can grip. Under-rail and spray-in liners need nothing. Tyger quotes a 5–10 minute install, and a tri-fold can flip up against the cab or come off entirely, which a roll-up can't do as neatly. There is a 6.5 ft version, TG-BC3F1042, listed for 2015–2026.

Rough Country's hard low-profile cover is the pick for owners who want the flush look of a premium folding cover and a longer warranty than the Gator, without paying MX4 money. Rough Country builds it from heavy-duty aluminum panels on a black powder-coated aluminum frame, and it sits flush with the bed rails. It auto-latches when closed, releases with a single cable inside the bed, and runs either fully closed or folded to a two-thirds open position. Drain tubes and safety straps are built in. Rough Country lists it at $699.95 for the 2015–2020 F-150 and 2017–2020 Raptor, with a 30–45 minute no-drill install and a 5-year warranty.

There are two things to weigh. Rough Country does not publish a load rating, so unlike the EFX or MX4 there is no number to compare, and it notes the cover is not compatible with OEM cargo systems, so check any factory bed accessories first. On the plus side, Rough Country says it can be used with bed racks, which most folding covers can't claim. The Amazon listing names the 2015–2020 F-150 and the 5'7" bed; confirm the part number matches Rough Country's own page before you buy.