Why You Don’t Want To Sleep On This 705 Horsepower F-150 Sleeper

Summary

• Immediate action needed to secure a 2024 F-150 sleeper, with high demand causing an extended waiting list.
• Performance enhancements to the factory-standard 5.0 V-8 engine boost the sleeper’s power.
• Custom exterior tweaks, like subtly updated badge, LED lights, and performance wheels, enhance the sleeper appearance.

The Ford F-150 is an iconic vehicle in its own right, but converting this popular pickup truck into a sleeper adds a new dimension to an already sought-after vehicle. Yet this is exactly what a custom shop specializing in customizing Ford vehicles has achieved with the F-150. Subtle external changes to Ford’s half-ton pickup hint that this is no ordinary production truck, but the real magic happens under the hood.

Enthusiasts looking for an F-150 sleeper that can smoke many other performance cars in a straight line will need to act fast to avoid an extended waiting list to own a new acclaimed 2024 F-150 with all the enhancements.

In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites and other authoritative sources, including TC Customs, and Town And Country Ford.

The Sleeper Characteristics Of The F-150

Trucks are frequent candidates for sleeper vehicles because of their utilitarian appearance, which implies a workhorse rather than a racehorse. Many sleeper trucks are customized sometime after production, making it difficult to acquire a brand new vehicle in off-the-showroom floor condition, with warranties, customized as a sleeper.

TC Customs has paired up with Ford to offer brand-new customized Ford F-150s to customers on special orders. The company calls this their “Sleeper F-150 program” and successfully customized the 2023 model in this way. The popularity of this conversion has prompted them to offer the same customization on the latest 2024 F-150 release.

Performance Customizations On The F-150

Sleeper F-150 and F-150 Raptor Specs

(Source: TC Customs, Ford)

A sleeper does not qualify for the title unless it has enhanced power customization in comparison to the standard offering from the manufacturer. TC Customs has added performance-enhancing mods to evolve the F-150 into a true sleeper. The only 2024 F-150 model variant that the company converts as part of its sleeper program is the 5.0 Liter V-8. The upgraded components are designed to fit this engine.

The following changes enhance the performance of the factory-standard 5.0 Liter V-8 models offered by Ford:

• Addition of a supercharger. A Roush supercharger is installed and the engine is re-tuned to provide an impressive 705 horsepower. This is 305 horsepower above the standard engine provided by Ford.
• Customized performance exhaust. The MBRP custom exhaust adds to the vehicle’s performance enhancement, but also changes the sound of the engine to a throaty rumble which hints at the hidden power of the vehicle.
• Lowered suspension. Ridetech suspension parts are installed to lower the vehicle by 3.0 inches. This lowers the vehicle’s appearance and enhances the performance adding to the sleeper persona.

Cosmetic Customizations To Enhance The Sleeper Look

The idea of the exterior customizations for a sleeper is suggestion, smoke and mirrors, and hints rather than overt modifications that draw attention. The exterior enhancements made to the 2024 F-150 by TC Customs continue with this sleeper tradition. The changes are subtle, but enough to say that this is not a standard model.

Some of the visual customizations that can be included in the transformation of the standard F-150 include the following:

• A grayed-out badge. The blue oval Ford logo can be customized with gray colors to further add to the mystique of the car.
• LED headlights. The standard headlights can be replaced with newer-tech LED lights to improve the effectiveness of the lights.
• Color customized fender vents. Ford’s standard fender vents can be replaced with colors to match the bodywork, further adding to the sleeper look.
• Custom wheels. The standard wheels supplied with the vehicle from Ford can be replaced with 22-inch performance wheels.
• Tailgate spoiler. The tailgate spoiler subtly transforms the look of the truck’s rear end and improves aerodynamics.

Optional extras can be included, such as opting for leather seats, but this will increase the standard pricing of the sleeper upgrade.

The Cost Of A Sleeper F-150

TC Customs offered this customization on the 2023 model which proved to be a popular upgrade among Ford buyers. The price on the older model came in at a basic level at $44,990. The 2024 model customization has seen a slight increase in the base price over the 2023 model.

Entry-Level 2024 F-150 Sleeper Price

The entry-level conversion of the latest F-150 has increased in price by $2,000 in comparison to the previous year’s model. The price increase is attributed to Ford’s increase in the price of the base 2024 vehicle over the 2023 prices. However, the increase in price also comes with increased value, as the new model from the manufacturer includes a larger instrument cluster, and the 3.73 locking differential, which enhances the vehicle’s performance capability.

The base price of the sleeper conversion from TC Customs is $46,998 which includes the supercharger installation, which gives the buyer a 700 horsepower vehicle for under $47,000. The quoted price is the all-in price excluding your tax and title fees, without any hidden surprise costs from the dealership.

Warranty On The Customization

The sleeper program by TC Customs modifies new Ford F150s from the Ford factory, making the warranty a point of concern for some buyers. The customized vehicle comes with a three-year or 36,000-mile warranty on the powertrain as well as bumper to bumper warranty. This is unusual in a modified vehicle since customizations to factory cars are seldom covered with a warranty.

Upgrade Options On The F-150 Sleeper

TC Customs offers a staged program for adding upgrades to the 2024 F-150 in addition to the supercharger, giving customers options to fit the style they are looking for, the level of customization, and their budget.

Staged Upgrade Features

The upgrades offered by TC Customs on the F-150 can be implemented at the following customization levels and price points:

• Stage 1: This upgrade includes a rear drop shackle to lower the rear suspension and the MRBP performance exhaust. These features cost an additional $1,570.
• Stage 2: The next level up features a full lowering kit for performance, 22-inch performance wheels, upgraded tires, and the performance exhaust. The price point for these features is an additional $8,671
• Stage 3: This is the full-house sleeper conversion which includes the customizations in stage 2, with the addition of black-out fender vents, custom logos, tailgate spoiler, fender liners, and a folding load bed cover. The additional cost runs at $11,751.25.

The Effect Of A Higher Spec Base Model

The price quoted for the sleeper by the customizer is based on the entry-level model offered by Ford. Customers may want enhanced features that the base model does not offer. F-150 buyers can opt for more upmarket features in the 2024 F-150 but this will push up the final cost of owning one of these sleepers.

TC Customs does not increase the price of the conversion, but the additional manufacturer features will carry through to the final cost of the vehicle. For example, if you opt for a long-wheelbase truck rather than the standard size, the cost of the additional feature will be on top of the $46,998 for the base model conversion. This flexibility allows buyers to spec the vehicle according to their preference and budget.

Availability Of The F-150 Sleeper

The popularity of the sleeper program has resulted in increased interest by prospective Ford owners, resulting in increased demand, which affects availability to the general public. Fortunately, TC Customs is not building this sleeper as a one-off conversion but offers the service to any new Ford F-150 buyer with the proviso that the model features the 5.0 Liter V-8 engine.

The 2024 F-150 Availability

The new F-150 for 2024 was announced in late 2023 but is only expected to become available to the public from February 2024 onwards. This affects the availability of these vehicles for customization. Consequently, no 2024 models are currently available, but according to the video above, TC Customs has been inundated with requests for sleeper customizations, resulting in a waiting list for the conversion.

The only way to speed up the process and secure your position on the list is to place a pre-order with the company for your new model Ford F-150 and pay the deposit for the vehicle. Some buyers may not feel comfortable with this arrangement, but the alternative to this route is to wait until later in the year when the rush on these customizations has abated to a degree.

How To Drive A Ford F-150 Sooner

Those enthusiasts who cannot wait for the 2024 model to become available can opt to purchase a 2023 model converted as a sleeper. These models are more readily available, and TC Customs has a number of them already customized and ready for purchase at the 2023 price point. To secure your spot for a 2024 model, prospective buyers will need to act fast.