The Ford F-150 is receiving a list of updates for 2027, including a new standard engine, expanded hands-free BlueCruise capabilities and a few pared down off-road models; specifically, new entry-level options for Tremor and Raptor buyers interested in off-road performance without all the frills, joined by an all-new XLT Carhartt model.
The 2027 F-150 will come standard with a new 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6, replacing the 2.7-liter six-cylinder. Total output, 325 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque, carries over; however, Ford claims the 3.0-liter will put on 10-11% more torque “where daily driving occurs,” presumably at more normal RPM ranges. The 3.5-liter EcoBoost, 3.5-liter PowerBoost Hybrid, and 5.0-liter V8 are all still available; the latter has made a return to the King Ranch and Platinum trims.
According to Ford, more than 75% of F-150 buyers use their truck to tow. Whether it’s just the occasional tow or a frequent event, buyers of those models equipped with BlueCruise will benefit from hands-free towing, assuming said hauling takes place on the +130,000 miles of qualified highway called “Blue Zones.” This feature is, thankfully, made available on any BlueCruise grade, not just the higher up trims.
But on that note, some of those higher grades have been given a little extra special treatment. The 2027 Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum, along with the more accessible XLT, have new grilles and wheel designs. Those already enjoying Ford’s current truck design language need not worry, as these pickups remain pretty consistent with their current offerings.
It would seem Ford is listening to the growing conversation surrounding automotive affordability, and with off-road trucking as popular as ever, what better way to enter the conversation than with more affordable versions of their Tremor and Raptor entries? The Tremor is based on the STX grade, and ditches a few features to better optimize the price-to-part ratio; Dual Zone climate control is replaced by manual A/C, the heated front seats are heated no more, the eight-speaker B&O sound system is replaced with a six-speaker array, the running boards have ran away, and the power sliding rear glass has been glued shut (replaced by a normal fixed pane).
The Raptor is, naturally, a higher equipped truck, so its list of stripped down features differs quite a bit, still sounding rather upscale by the end of it all. The entry-level Raptor will ditch the Head-Up display, Mobile Office package, and 14-speaker B&O sound system. In its place is the eight-speaker array; the power adjustable steering column is swapped for a manually adjustable one, and the passenger seat also forgoes power adjustability. The under-seat storage solution instead goes unsolved; and outside, the 2kW Pro Power Onboard feature is skipped over, as are the Raptor’s fog lights.
Exactly what these window stickers will say is still to be determined; even if it’s not for the savings, these trucks are more simplified, something else consumers have been asking for. Perhaps this trend will proliferate Ford’s other offerings, and the industry as a whole.
Ford does, however, seem to have the monopoly on Carhartt collaborations. Quite a fitting matchup; work truck and work gear, we saw this duo take on the Ford Super Duty earlier this year. We wondered whether it would make its way to the half-ton pickup at some point, and now it has. The 2027 F-150 Carhartt starts as an XLT Crew Cab equipped with four-wheel drive. Down low are trim-specific 20-inch wheels; higher up, special graphics stretch down the side rockers, joined by the appropriate badging and fender vents. The vented cowl hood and modified grille look pretty legit, too; and the off-road running boards and spray-in bedliner are equally functional. And who doesn’t like a dual exhaust system?
Carhartt’s interior is two-tone in design, reminiscent of the jackets you’d find at the nearest Tractor Supply Co. The seat covers, door trim, center console lid and steering wheel have all been updated to fit the vibe; and the all-weather floor mats, complete with the Carhartt logo, are the right fit for this rig. The entire package adds $4,195 to the truck, bringing total MSRP, before destination, to $62,660.
The Ford F-150 needs no introduction, nor does it need much of a conclusion. These updates should only further reinforce this American icon’s status among truck buyers, and we’ll have more on the updated F-150, and other F-Series entries, soon.