Ford has updated the F-150 for 2027 with changes aimed at both everyday buyers and serious truck users. The revised lineup gets a new standard 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6, wider availability for the 5.0-liter V8 and an updated version of BlueCruise that can operate while towing.
Ford is also introducing lower-priced versions of the F-150 Tremor and Raptor. These trucks retain their main off-road hardware while dropping selected convenience features to reduce their starting prices.
The changes amount to a midcycle update rather than a ground-up redesign. Most of the F-150’s cab, bed and powertrain choices carry over, accompanied by revised grilles and wheels on several trims. Ford officially announced the updated truck on September 15, 2026.
New 3.0-liter EcoBoost becomes the base engine
The most significant powertrain change is a new 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 that replaces the 2.7-liter EcoBoost as the standard engine.
The new engine produces 325 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque, matching the outgoing engine’s headline output. Its peak torque arrives at 2,250 rpm, however, rather than higher in the rev range. Ford says the engine supplies roughly 10% to 11% more torque across the range drivers commonly use.
That distinction matters more than the unchanged peak numbers suggest. Earlier torque delivery may make the truck feel more responsive during acceleration, hill climbing and light-duty towing. Fuel-economy estimates have not yet been published, so it is too early to determine whether the larger engine will also change operating costs.
According to Ford’s preliminary specifications, the 3.0-liter engine can support conventional towing of up to 8,400 pounds in a two-wheel-drive configuration or 8,200 pounds with four-wheel drive. Maximum payload is listed at 1,755 pounds for two-wheel-drive trucks and 1,700 pounds for four-wheel-drive models. Actual ratings depend on the truck’s cab, bed, axle ratio and installed equipment.
The 5.0-liter V8 becomes more widely available
Ford is also expanding access to the naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8. For 2027, the engine returns to the King Ranch and Platinum trims for the first time since the 2023 model year.
That makes the V8 available throughout the regular F-150 range rather than limiting buyers of certain premium trims to turbocharged or hybrid engines. Ford has not announced a major output change for the V8 as part of this update.
The 3.5-liter EcoBoost remains the engine associated with the F-150’s highest conventional tow rating. Ford’s preliminary specifications list a maximum of 13,500 pounds in the appropriate four-wheel-drive configuration.
BlueCruise can now operate while towing
Every BlueCruise-equipped 2027 F-150 will be eligible for BlueCruise with Towing, including compatible versions of the XLT, Tremor, Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum.
The system permits hands-free driving on compatible divided highways while the truck is pulling a qualifying trailer. Drivers must still watch the road and be prepared to take control. An active BlueCruise trial or subscription is required.
Several restrictions are important:
- The trailer can weigh no more than 10,000 pounds, or the truck’s lower configured towing limit.
- The truck must have the required towing equipment, including the Tow/Haul Package and optional Max Tow Axle.
- BlueCruise with Towing operates at speeds up to 75 mph.
- Hands-free lane changes and In-Lane Repositioning are disabled while towing.
- The driver must create a trailer profile and correctly enter or verify the trailer’s details.
- The system may slow the truck or return control to the driver if it detects trailer sway, excess combined weight or a trailer-tire pressure warning.
BlueCruise also requires the driver to place their hands on the steering wheel in construction zones. Ford says the system can operate on more than 130,000 miles of mapped Blue Zones in the United States and Canada.
The 10,000-pound system limit should not be confused with the F-150’s maximum advertised towing capacity. A properly configured 2027 F-150 may tow as much as 13,500 pounds, but BlueCruise hands-free operation will not be available above the lower 10,000-pound limit.
Lower-priced Tremor and Raptor models remove equipment
Ford’s new entry-level Tremor is based on the STX rather than a more heavily equipped configuration. Car and Driver reports a starting price of $62,440, which is $5,270 below the comparable 2026 model. The publication lists the 2027 Raptor at $77,790, a decrease of $4,010.
These reductions do not come from discounting the same equipment package. Ford has removed several comfort and convenience features from the new entry configurations.
The less-expensive Tremor has manual air conditioning, fixed rear glass, six speakers and no heated seats or running boards. It retains the equipment central to the Tremor’s purpose, including its four-wheel-drive system, off-road suspension and rear locking differential.
The entry Raptor gives up equipment including the head-up display, fog lamps, 2-kilowatt Pro Power Onboard system, Mobile Office package, power front-passenger seat and under-seat rear storage. It also uses an eight-speaker audio system instead of the available 14-speaker setup.
That makes both models less expensive ways to obtain the principal off-road hardware. Buyers who expect premium-truck comfort should compare the standard-equipment lists carefully, because adding options could reduce the apparent savings.
New Carhartt package focuses on appearance
A new Carhartt appearance package will be available for four-wheel-drive XLT Crew Cab models.
The package includes Carhartt-themed exterior graphics and badging, unique wheels, branded fender vents, seat covers, contrast stitching, all-weather floor mats and a spray-in bedliner. Ford prices the package at $4,195.
Ford lists the package-equipped truck at a starting MSRP of $62,660 before destination and delivery charges. Supporting reports put the total at approximately $65,455 with destination included. Deliveries are expected to begin in early 2027.
The package does not add a different engine, suspension or towing rating. Its value will therefore depend primarily on whether a buyer wants the Carhartt styling and included protective equipment.
Is the 2027 F-150 a better value?
The answer depends on the configuration.
For mainstream F-150 buyers, the new base engine may be the most relevant change. It retains the outgoing engine’s peak output while delivering maximum torque at a lower engine speed. Final fuel-economy figures and option pricing will be needed before its overall value can be judged.
BlueCruise with Towing is potentially useful for owners who regularly cover long distances with a compatible trailer. Its 10,000-pound limit means it will not serve every F-150 towing configuration, and it remains a driver-assistance system rather than automated driving.
The lower-priced Tremor and Raptor models offer a clearer tradeoff. Buyers receive the core off-road capability at a lower entry price, but some everyday comfort and technology equipment is removed. Shoppers should compare an entry model equipped with their desired options against the next configuration rather than judging value from the base price alone.
Quick Facts
| Item | 2027 specification or change |
| Standard engine | 3.0-liter twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 |
| Base-engine output | 325 hp and 400 lb-ft |
| Peak torque | 2,250 rpm |
| 3.0L maximum towing | Up to 8,400 pounds |
| Overall F-150 maximum towing | Up to 13,500 pounds when properly configured |
| BlueCruise towing limit | Up to 10,000 pounds |
| BlueCruise towing speed | Up to 75 mph |
| Reported Tremor starting price | $62,440 |
| Reported Raptor starting price | $77,790 |
| Carhartt package price | $4,195 |
| Carhartt availability | Early 2027 |
All towing and payload figures vary by configuration. Buyers should confirm the certification label and Ford towing documentation for the individual truck.
