Ford is giving the 2027 model year F-150 a carefully targeted update that includes the 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 as the standard engine in place of the previous 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6. The 5.0-liter Coyote V8 returns to King Ranch and Platinum trim levels, and the BlueCruise semi-autonomous driving suite adds a towing function that lets drivers go hands-free on pre-qualified divided highways.
Starting with the base engine change, this one is more interesting once you look past the displacement. Said twin-turbo sixer produces 325 horsepower and 400 pound-feet (542 Newton-meters) of twist, matching the peak figures of the lesser mill it replaces. The difference is where that peak torque arrives, with Ford listing 2,250 revolutions per minute in the technical specifications sheet.
The Dearborn-based automaker says the 3.0-liter shares its core architecture with the 2.7-liter but delivers more torque in the portion of the rev range drivers use most often. When equipped with the 3.0-liter, the F-150 can tow up to 8,400 pounds (3,810 kilograms) in regular-cab flavor with two-wheel drive.
Maximum payload with the 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 reaches 1,755 pounds (796 kilograms). At the other end of the standard F-150 range, the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 remains the heavy hitter for conventional towing due to a rating of 13,000 pounds (5,897 kilograms) when properly configured for the job.
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Rated at 400 horsepower and 410 pound-feet (556 Newton-meters), the 5.0-liter Coyote V8 gets a wider runway for model year 2027 as it returns to both the King Ranch and Platinum grades. That makes it available throughout Ford’s regular F-150 trim ladder, ranging from the work-oriented XL all the way to the Platinum. The rest of the powertrain menu carries into 2027 with no changes whatsoever.
As ever, customers are further presented with a high-output version of the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6. There is also the PowerBoost hybrid, whereas the 720-horsepower Predator of the Raptor R is the most exhilarating engine of the bunch. Then there is BlueCruise with Towing, a system that provides hands-free highway driving while towing as long as your eyes remain on the road.
Available on every F-150 equipped with BlueCruise, this feature requires an active BlueCruise subscription. There is no separate charge for the hands-free towing mode. Drivers have to create a trailer profile, and the system monitors the combination for conditions including trailer sway. For 2027, BlueCruise with Towing is limited to 75 miles per hour (121 kilometers per hour).
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Ford is also making the Tremor and Raptor easier to buy for customers willing to give up some convenience equipment. The entry-level Tremor uses an STX-based cabin and drops a few items, including heated front seats and dual-zone climate control. The lower-content Raptor similarly removes previously standard equipment to make its starting price more reasonable to more potential customers.
There is also the matter of redesigned grilles. The XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum all feature new grilles for 2027, with the changes aimed at giving those versions a fresh look without resorting to a full-on facelift. Just as big as the new V6 engine, Ford puts Carhartt on the F-150 for model year 2027 to create a very beautiful truck that doesn’t shy away from work.
Based on the four-by-four XLT crew cab, it brings unique 20-inch wheels, unique badging and graphics, a spray-in branded bedliner, themed seat coverings, accent stitching, as well as branded all-weather floor mats. Ford claims the Carhartt package retails at $4,196 at launch, with the truck starting at $62,660 before the destination charge. The first units are scheduled for delivery in early 2027.