Since 1975, the Ford F-Series has held its momentum. Year after year, it’s the truck people come back to because it delivers the power, variety, and dependability buyers expect. Now well into its 14th generation, it keeps offering something for just about everyone. Here’s how the latest features in the 2026 Ford F-150 stack up!
Key Takeaways
- The 2026 Ford F-150 will reach dealerships in late 2025 or early 2026.
- It carries over mostly unchanged from the 2025 model year.
- Multiple powerful engine choices remain available across trims.
- Trim pricing ranges from $39,645 to $77,405 as of August 31, 2025.
F-150 Changes for 2026
Ford gave the F-150 its last major overhaul in 2021 and then updated it again in 2024. With that in mind, the 2026 model isn’t getting dramatic changes.
However, earlier in August 2025, a camouflaged Ford F-150 Lightning was spotted in Arizona towing a trailer, and now we’re getting a better look. This prototype is finished in Marsh Gray, a color already used on other Ford models, but the real story is the hardware. It rolls on 18-inch wheels from the STX package wrapped in Goodyear Wrangler all-terrain tires, and earlier test trucks were seen with Tremor-style running boards and a blue accent on the grille.
Put it all together, and it looks like Ford is working on an off-road package for the Lightning or maybe even a Tremor trim. Nothing’s confirmed yet, but with the next-gen Lightning delayed until 2028, small updates like this are likely what we’ll see in the meantime.
Prices and trims for this model year are:
- XL: $39,645
- STX: $44,210
- XLT: $47,890
- Lobo: $59,995
- Lariat: $65,555
- Tremor: $67,110
- Platinum: $77,100
- King Ranch: $77,405
Engines, Fuel Economy, and Towing Power in the 2026 F-150
The wide range of engines for the F-150 carries forward for the new model year. Each pairs with a 10-speed automatic transmission and available in either rear- or four-wheel drive.
Here’s how your engine choice and fuel economy based on that choice break down:
- A 2.7-liter twin-turbo V6 generates 325 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque, with an estimated 18 to 19 mpg in the city and 23 to 25 mpg on the highway.
- A 5.0-liter V8 produces 400 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque, returning about 16 mpg city and 24 mpg highway.
- A 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 delivers 400 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque, with fuel economy of 16 to 17 mpg city and up to 25 mpg highway.
- A 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 tuned for the Raptor gives 450 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque, but efficiency drops to just about 14 mpg city and 18 mpg highway.
- A 3.5-liter hybrid V6 adds more punch with 430 horsepower and 570 lb-ft of torque while managing 22 mpg city and 24 mpg highway.
- A 5.2-liter supercharged V8 in the Raptor R tops the range with 700 horsepower and 640 lb-ft of torque, though mileage is just 10 mpg city and 15 mpg highway.
Towing and hauling stay the same for the new model year. The top towing capacity comes from a SuperCrew configuration with the 3.5-liter V6, four-wheel drive, and a 6.5-foot bed—it's capable of pulling up to 13,500 pounds. Payload maxes out at 2,445 pounds in a Regular Cab model with rear-wheel drive and an 8-foot bed.
Top Tech and Other In-Cabin Features
A 12-inch digital instrument panel is standard for '26, giving you towing and off-road data at a glance. It pairs with a 12-inch touchscreen that includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Other available features include a wireless charging pad, over-the-air software updates, a Bang & Olufsen 14-speaker audio system, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and a head-up display on select trims.
When Does the 2026 F-150 Arrive?
Production of the 2026 Ford F-150 begins late in 2025, with trucks reaching dealerships by early 2026. While it doesn’t bring a full redesign, its consistency is part of its appeal. Keep in touch with our friendly salespeople, so you can be one of the first to take it for a test drive!