2026 Ford F-150 vs 2025 Ford F-150

• 2026 models will have no new changes.
• Our dealership should receive the 2026 F-150 sometime in early '26 (as of this writing, it has yet to arrive in our showroom).
• Ford offers six different engine choices to match every need.

The conventional F-150 won't see major (if any) updates for 2026 because last year delivered so many changes to the lineup.

In 2025, Ford introduced the Lobo trim, which features street-inspired aesthetics and V-8 capability. Buyers who select the STX 200A Equipment Group receive 20-inch wheels, LED fog lighting that turns with the steering wheel, fender vents accented in Electric Lime, zone illumination throughout the truck, and a defrosting system for the rear glass.

The XLT became more affordable but gave up certain items in the process, including chrome accents on the grille and handles, side steps, temperature control with dual zones, and trim for the wheel wrapped in black urethane. Buyers can still select the XLT Standard 301A Equipment Group for some of those features. The Lariat's base price also fell while the wheel diameter grew from 18 inches to 20 inches, though Ford deleted the powered rear slider and the garage door opener.

Ford downsized the STX's wheels to 18 inches from 20 inches and cut the LED fog lighting and zone illumination features. Buyers of King Ranch and Platinum configurations lost access to CCD shocks as an option. The automaker discontinued Darkened Bronze and Avalanche, and introduced Marsh Grey and Space White Metallic to the lineup. The Signature Lighting feature disappeared from the Lariat's option list. Ford's numbered keypad system, which was standard starting at the XLT 302A trim level, became an accessory that dealers install after purchase.

But it wasn't all about losses. The same year, Ford introduced BlueCruise 1.4 with complimentary access periods that vary depending on which trim level you select (some trims receive 90 days while others get twelve months), and the system is also available as a permanent purchase. Standard navigation disappeared from the equipment list. Finally, the Lariat replaced its leather seating surfaces with ActiveX upholstery material.

Part of what makes the F-150 so appealing to buyers is the sheer variety of powertrains available--there really is an option that fits every possible application. All of the engines below pair with a 10-speed automatic transmission and give you the choice between rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive configurations.

The F-150 powertrain roster consists of the following options:

• The entry-level choice is a 2.7-liter V6 equipped with twin turbochargers that produces 325 horsepower and 400 pound-feet.
• Traditional V8 enthusiasts can opt for a 5.0-liter engine that generates 400 horsepower and 410 pound-feet.
• There's a 3.5-liter V6 with twin turbochargers that delivers 400 horsepower and 500 pound-feet for mid-range performance needs.
• Raptor models come equipped with a specially calibrated version of the 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 that outputs 450 horsepower and 510 pound-feet.
• Is efficiency your main priority? There's a hybrid powertrain, combining a 3.5-liter V6 with electric motors to deliver 430 horsepower and 570 pound-feet
• The Raptor R reserves the top spot with its supercharged 5.2-liter V8 that churns out a massive 700 horsepower and 640 pound-feet.