Ford F-150 Buyer's Guide (2026–2027)

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F-150 trims and equipment groups

Ford sells the 2026 and 2027 F-150 in eight series: XL, STX, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, Tremor and Raptor, and each series bundles features into equipment groups like 200A, 302A or 501A. At Swant Graber Ford in Barron, XLT and Lariat are where most buyers compare.

First digit of the group code is the series. 2026 also had STX 201A (FX4) and XLT 303A, both deleted for 2027.

Group examples from the order guides: XLT 302A adds Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0, remote start, heated front seats, a power-sliding rear window and Pro Power Onboard 400W. Lariat 502A adds Mobile Office, B&O Unleashed audio and heated second-row seats.

F-150 seating: 5 or 6 passengers

A SuperCab or SuperCrew F-150 seats six with a 40/20/40 front bench and five with 40/console/40 front seats; the bench is offered on XL and XLT, while STX, Lariat and above use console seats.

• XL: cloth 40/20/40 (vinyl available); 103A switches to console seats.
• XLT 300A/301A: cloth 40/20/40. 2026 302A: 40/20/40 included, console optional. 2027 302A: Ford's equipment-group matrix lists 40/console/40.
• BlueCruise, the PowerBoost hybrid on XLT (it requires Mobile Office) and the XLT Black Appearance packages all require console seats.
• Regular Cab seats three.

Full breakdown by group and year: F-150 5-passenger vs. 6-passenger.

F-150 engines, horsepower and mpg

For 2027 the F-150 offers a new 3.0L EcoBoost V6 base engine (325 hp), the 5.0L V8 (400 hp), the 3.5L EcoBoost (400 hp, 500 lb-ft), the 3.5L PowerBoost full hybrid (430 hp, 578 lb-ft) and the Raptor's 3.5L High Output, per Ford.

HP and torque from Ford's 2026/2027 tech specs; mpg from Ford's 2026 order guide (EPA label). Every engine uses a 10-speed automatic.

• The 3.5L EcoBoost is standard on 157" wheelbase trucks and on King Ranch, Platinum and Tremor; 2026 Lariat had it standard, 2027 Lariat 145" gets the 3.0L.
• The 5.0L is standard on the XL 122" Regular Cab; on STX it comes only with the Lobo package (19S). For 2027 it's newly optional on King Ranch and Platinum.
• The PowerBoost is a regular full hybrid you fuel at the pump; it brings Pro Power Onboard 2.4kW, with 7.2kW (option 477) available. Ford's Job 2 update added 4x2 hybrid availability for trucks built on or after 04/06/26.
• Ford lists regular 87 octane as the minimum for the 3.0L, 5.0L, 3.5L and PowerBoost; Raptor engines call for premium.

How much can an F-150 tow?

Up to 13,500 lbs, per Ford, on a 3.5L EcoBoost SuperCrew 4x4 with the Tow/Haul Package (53T) and the Max Tow axle; the base EcoBoost V6 is rated 8,400 lbs (4x2).

Pounds, max conventional towing per Ford tech specs. Top numbers on the 5.0L, 3.5L and hybrid require SuperCrew, the Tow/Haul Package (53T) and the Max Tow axle.

• A Class IV hitch is standard on every F-150.
• Tow/Haul (53T) adds the integrated trailer brake controller and an e-locking rear axle (3.55 with the 3.5L, 3.73 with the 5.0L; 3.73 standard with the hybrid). It's standard on King Ranch and Platinum and not available with the 2.7L (2026), 3.0L (2027) or Lobo.
• Max Tow axles XL5 (3.55) and XL7 (3.73) are not available on XL, XLT 300A, or with 17", 18" painted or 22" wheels.
• XLT 302A includes Pro Trailer Backup Assist and Pro Trailer Hitch Assist with Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0.
• Check the door-jamb payload label against your camper's tongue weight, not just the tow rating.

F-150 packages and options that matter

The packages that change how an F-150 works are FX4 (off-road), Tow/Haul with Max Tow (towing), Mobile Office, Pro Power Onboard and BlueCruise; Ford's order guides don't list dollar amounts for paint or packages.

• FX4 Off-Road (55A, 4x4): e-locking rear axle, Hill Descent Control, Rock Crawl, off-road shocks, skid plates, tray-style floor liner. 2027 adds FX4 on STX 200A.
• Pro Power Onboard: 400W standard on Lariat and up and in XLT 302A; 2kW replaces 400W on King Ranch, Platinum 701A/702A, Tremor 402A and Raptor 801A/802A with Mobile Office; 2.4kW with the hybrid, 7.2kW (477) hybrid-only.
• BlueCruise: Lariat includes BlueCruise Equipped with a 90-day trial; on XLT 302A it's an order-time option (521 or 522) and needs console seats. Without 521/522 at order, Ford says the truck will never be BlueCruise capable.
• Mobile Office (50M): fold-out work surface; required with the hybrid; on XLT it switches to console seats.
• Bed Utility (68L): bed storage boxes, tailgate step and work surface, tie-down plates, LED box lighting; standard on King Ranch, Platinum and Raptor.
• Lobo (19S, STX 200A SuperCrew): requires the 5.0L; 22" wheels, 3.73 axle, lowered rear; no Tow/Haul.
• Bedliner and mats: spray-in (96W) and drop-in (96P) bedliners are options; STX/XLT have carpet with mats; the 47R tray liner is optional.
• Extra-charge paint (2027): Birch Sand, Marsh Gray, Neptune Blue, Wild Green, Ruby Red and Star White Tri-Coat (Shelter Green on Raptor).

2026 vs. 2027 F-150: what changed

The 2027 F-150 is not a redesign: Ford's 2027 order guide swaps the 2.7L EcoBoost for a new 3.0L EcoBoost V6, deletes STX 201A, XLT 303A and the 157" Lariat 500A, and makes the 5.0L V8 optional on King Ranch and Platinum.

• New 3.0L EcoBoost V6: 325 hp, 400 lb-ft at 2,250 rpm (2.7L peaked at 3,500 rpm); same 8,400/8,200-lb tow ratings; no Tow/Haul.
• FX4 (55A) now optional on STX 200A; Lariat Chrome Appearance (86C) on 500A/501A; body-color bumpers on XLT 302A.
• Torsen front differential now optional on Tremor; new Tremor 400A and Raptor 800A groups.
• New colors: Birch Sand, Neptune Blue, Wild Green. Dropped: Antimatter Blue, Argon Blue, Avalanche.
• 2027 fuel economy was still TBD in Ford's 2027 guide when we checked.
• Want a 303A-style XLT or a 2.7L? Look at 2026 trucks still in stock. More: 2027 vs. 2026 F-150

Used F-150: generations and years to target

The current 14th-generation F-150 arrived for 2021 with the PowerBoost hybrid and Pro Power Onboard, and Ford refreshed it for 2024, when the 2.7L EcoBoost replaced the 3.3L V6 as the base engine.

For a used F-150 in northwest Wisconsin, 2021-and-newer trucks are the ones to target if you want the hybrid or Pro Power; 2024-and-newer if you want the 2.7L as the base engine. Recall history by year: used F-150 recalls by year.

Certified used F-150: how CPO changes the decision

Swant Graber Ford is a Ford Blue Advantage dealer: a Gold Certified F-150 (up to 6 years old, under 80,000 miles) adds a 12-month/12,000-mile comprehensive limited warranty and a 7-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty.

• Gold Certified: Ford models up to 6 years old and under 80,000 miles, 172-point inspection, 12-month/12,000-mile comprehensive limited warranty, 7-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty.
• Blue Certified: vehicles up to 10 years old and under 150,000 miles, 139-point inspection, 90-day/4,000-mile comprehensive limited warranty.
• Swant Graber Ford participates in Ford Blue Advantage's 14-day/1,000-mile Money Back Guarantee; Ford's conditions apply.
• Non-certified used vehicles at Swant Graber include 45 days / 5,000 miles powertrain, on used units 10 model years or newer with under 150,000 miles. See dealer for details.

How it changes the decision: Gold Certified's 7-year/100,000-mile powertrain coverage is longer than the 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty on a new Ford, so a 2–4-year-old Gold unit can be the value play if you don't need the newest changes. Ford Blue Advantage at Swant Graber Ford · Ford certified pre-owned · warranty guide

Also see: Used Blue Advantage F-150 guide · F-150 recalls by year · CarBravo vs. Blue Advantage vs. Stellantis CPO. Check open recalls on any VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Shop: Blue Advantage certified F-150s.

Owning a F-150 in northwest Wisconsin

For Barron County winters, start with 4x4 and add an engine block heater (41H), remote start, heated seats and tray-style floor liners; FX4 helps on unplowed roads, logging trails and lake access points.

• 4x4 is available on every cab; Lariat and up use Torque On Demand automatic 4WD.
• Engine block heater (41H) is a factory option; with the 5.0L it requires the front license plate bracket.
• Ice house or wheelhouse: match its loaded weight to the truck's rating, use 4x4 with an e-locking axle (Tow/Haul or FX4), and follow local ice-thickness guidance.
• Gravel and salt: FX4 skid plates protect underneath; plan a spring underbody wash.
• Pro Power Onboard can run gear at camp; the 2.4kW and 7.2kW levels need the PowerBoost hybrid.

Local guides: Towing an ice house and driving on lake ice · 4WD modes in winter · Winter vehicle prep · Snowmobile trailer towing in Wisconsin · Winter prep and block heater service.

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Frequently asked questions

How much can a 2027 Ford F-150 tow?

Up to 13,500 lbs, per Ford, with the 3.5L EcoBoost, SuperCrew 4x4, Tow/Haul Package and Max Tow axle. The base 3.0L EcoBoost is rated 8,400 lbs (4x2).

What's new on the 2027 F-150?

A 3.0L EcoBoost V6 (325 hp, 400 lb-ft) replaces the 2.7L; STX 201A, XLT 303A and the 157" Lariat 500A are deleted; the 5.0L V8 is newly optional on King Ranch and Platinum.

Which F-150 trims seat six?

XL and XLT with the 40/20/40 front bench. STX, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, Tremor and Raptor have console seats and seat five.

Do you have to plug in the F-150 PowerBoost?

No. It's a full hybrid you fuel with gas; Ford rates it at 430 hp and 578 lb-ft.

Is FX4 worth it in Wisconsin?

If you drive unplowed roads, fields or ice access points, yes: it adds an e-locking rear axle, off-road shocks, skid plates and Hill Descent Control.

Does the F-150 have a block heater option?

Yes. Ford lists an engine block heater (41H) as a factory option.

What years of used F-150 should I look at?

2021 and newer for the 14th generation with the hybrid and Pro Power; 2024 and newer for the refreshed truck with the 2.7L base engine.

Where can I buy an F-150 near Rice Lake?

Swant Graber Ford, 1697 E Division Ave, Barron, WI, about 13 miles from Rice Lake. Call 715-537-9500.

How does Swant Graber price a new Ford F-150?

Swant Graber Ford in Barron, WI sells new vehicles at invoice with no dealer add-ons. Taxes, title, registration and the $127.50 doc fee are extra.

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Sources and verification

Last verified October 22, 2026 by Swant Graber Auto Group against these manufacturer and government sources. Features, ratings and availability can change; the window sticker and door-jamb labels on the exact vehicle govern.

1. Ford: 2026 F-150 Order Guide (Apr 30, 2026, Job 2 update) (official file; retrieved via archived copy)
2. Ford: 2027 F-150 Order Guide (Jul 30, 2026) (dealer order guide; copy on file)
3. Ford: 2027 F-150 Technical Specifications (Sept 15, 2026)
4. Ford: 2026 F-150 Technical Specifications (Mar 31, 2026)
5. Ford Media: 2021 F-150 What's New (generation history)
6. Ford From the Road: The New 2024 Ford F-150 (2024 refresh)
7. Ford.com: BlueCruise
8. Ford Blue Advantage program (Ford) (Gold and Blue Certified terms, retrieved Oct 2026)
9. NHTSA recall lookup by VIN