The 2027 Ford F-150 brings new grille designs to XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum, new wheel options across the mid and upper lineup, the 3.0L V6 EcoBoost as the standard engine on Lariat, the 5.0L V8 available on King Ranch and Platinum, new entry equipment groups on Tremor and Raptor, and three new colors. The rest of the truck — cab and bed configurations, SYNC 4, Ford Co-Pilot360, Pro Power Onboard, and the eight-series structure — carries into 2027.
I’m Jordan Malone-Forst, Assistant General Manager at Jay Malone Ford in Hutchinson. We have 2026 F-150s on the ground and 2027 builds we can order, and the question I get most often right now is which one somebody should be looking at. This post walks the actual differences, then gives you a straight framework for deciding.
Details here reflect the most current information Ford has released and can change as the model year progresses. Output ratings for 2027 are still pending and we will add them once Ford publishes them.
Engines
The most meaningful change on the truck, and the one that shifts how a few trims get built.
The 3.0L V6 EcoBoost is now the standard engine on Lariat, joining XL, STX, and XLT where it was already the base engine. On the 2026, Lariat started with the 3.5L EcoBoost.
The 5.0L V8 is available on King Ranch and Platinum for 2027. If you have been wanting a V8 in one of the two luxury trims, that is now a build you can place.
The 3.5L V6 EcoBoost, the 3.5L PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6, and the Raptor engines all carry forward. The 2027 lineup runs six engines total: 3.0L V6 EcoBoost, 5.0L V8, 3.5L V6 EcoBoost, 3.5L PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6, plus the 3.5L V6 EcoBoost High Output and 5.2L supercharged V8 on Raptor.
One availability note, because people ask: the 2.7L V6 EcoBoost is part of the 2026 lineup and is not part of the 2027 lineup. If that is the engine you want, the trucks on our lot right now are the ones to look at.
Our 2027 F-150 engine options guide covers all six in detail, including the pairing rules that affect how you can spec a tow build.
Exterior
New grille designs land on XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum. That is four of the eight series getting a new face — the most visible change on the truck and the easiest way to tell a 2027 from a 2026 at a glance.
New wheel options arrive as well: 18-inch and 20-inch designs on XLT and Lariat, plus 22-inch bright and black-insert options on King Ranch and Platinum. There is also a new 22-inch ebony-painted six-spoke wheel available as a dealer-installed option.
Body-color bumpers are standard on the top XLT equipment group for 2027, where they were previously part of an appearance package.
Tailgate applique with integrated step is standard on King Ranch and Platinum.
Colors
Three new colors join the 2027 palette: Birch Sand, Neptune Blue, and Wild Green.
The full 2027 lineup is Agate Black Metallic, Birch Sand, Carbonized Gray Metallic, Iconic Silver Metallic, Marsh Gray, Neptune Blue, Oxford White, Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, Star White Metallic Tri-Coat, and Wild Green, plus Shelter Green on Raptor. Availability varies by series and equipment group.
The 2026 palette is not identical — a few 2026 colors are specific to that model year. If there is a color on a 2026 truck that you have your eye on, that is a reason to shop what is on the ground rather than order.
New for 2027, monotone paint is available on King Ranch for buyers who prefer a single-color body without the lower accent color.
Trims and packages
Tremor and Raptor each pick up a new entry equipment group, which gives both series a lower starting point in the lineup than they had.
A Torsen front differential is now available on Tremor in the two lower equipment groups, and included in the two upper groups. For anybody running gravel and field access around McLeod County, that is a real traction upgrade rather than a cosmetic one.
The FX4 Off-Road Package is now available on STX in the higher equipment group.
The Lariat Chrome Appearance Package is available on the two lower Lariat equipment groups for 2027.
The top XLT equipment group adds Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0, an available twin-panel moonroof, and available power-adjustable pedals.
The XLT equipment group structure is also slightly different for 2027 — the 2027 XLT is built around three groups rather than the four offered on the 2026. If you are cross-shopping a specific 2026 XLT build, worth confirming with us how it maps.
What stays the same
Plenty, and that is worth saying because it means a 2026 is not an outdated truck.
- Eight series: XL, STX, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, Tremor, Raptor
- Regular Cab, SuperCab, and SuperCrew configurations with the same box lengths and wheelbases
- SYNC 4 on a 12-inch center display, wireless phone connection, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Ford Co-Pilot360 2.0 standard across the lineup
- BlueCruise availability, with hands-free driving on 97 percent of controlled-access highways in the US and Canada
- Pro Power Onboard across its 400W, 2.0 kW, 2.4 kW, and 7.2 kW tiers
- The electronic ten-speed automatic transmission
- Bed Utility, Mobile Office, and Tow/Haul packages
Should you buy a 2026 now or order a 2027?
Here is how I actually talk this through with people on the lot.
A 2026 makes more sense if…
- You need a truck now rather than in a few months. Ordered trucks take time to build and ship.
- The 2.7L V6 EcoBoost is the engine you want.
- You want a color that is specific to the 2026 palette.
- You would rather see, drive, and buy the exact truck than order one on paper.
- There are incentives on in-stock units that work in your favor — ask us what is running when you come in.
A 2027 makes more sense if…
- You want the new grille and wheel designs.
- You want a V8 in a King Ranch or Platinum.
- You want Birch Sand, Neptune Blue, or Wild Green.
- You want a Tremor with the Torsen front differential, or one of the new entry equipment groups on Tremor or Raptor.
- You want FX4 on an STX.
- You were going to factory-order a specific configuration anyway. If you are building to spec, you may as well build the newer one.
The honest answer for a lot of people is that either truck will do the job. The F-150 did not change fundamentally between these two model years — it got a new face on four trims, a reshuffled engine lineup, and some genuinely useful hardware on Tremor. If one of those specific things matters to you, order the 2027. If it does not, there is a 2026 on our lot that will serve you just as well.
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Come look at what we have on the ground, or get on our 2027 list and we will build your spec with you. Either way, no pressure and no charge to factory order.
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2027 vs 2026 F-150 questions
What is the difference between the 2027 and 2026 Ford F-150?
The 2027 F-150 adds new grille designs on XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum, plus new wheel options on XLT and Lariat and 22-inch options on King Ranch and Platinum. The 3.0L V6 EcoBoost becomes the standard engine on Lariat and the 5.0L V8 becomes available on King Ranch and Platinum. Tremor and Raptor each gain a new entry equipment group, a Torsen front differential becomes available on Tremor, and the FX4 Off-Road Package becomes available on STX. Birch Sand, Neptune Blue, and Wild Green are new colors. Cab and bed configurations, SYNC 4, Ford Co-Pilot360, BlueCruise, and Pro Power Onboard carry over.
Should I buy a 2026 F-150 or wait for a 2027?
Buy a 2026 if you need a truck now, want the 2.7L V6 EcoBoost, want a color specific to the 2026 palette, or would rather drive the exact truck before buying. Order a 2027 if you want the new grille and wheel designs, a V8 in a King Ranch or Platinum, one of the three new colors, a Tremor with the Torsen front differential, or FX4 on an STX. If you were factory-ordering a specific build anyway, ordering the 2027 usually makes more sense.
Does the 2027 Ford F-150 have a new grille?
Yes. New grille designs arrive on XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum for 2027. That is the most visible exterior change between the two model years.
Is the 2.7L EcoBoost available on the 2027 F-150?
The 2.7L V6 EcoBoost is part of the 2026 F-150 lineup and is not part of the 2027 lineup. Jay Malone Ford has 2026 F-150s in stock — call us and we will check what is on the ground.
What colors are new on the 2027 Ford F-150?
Birch Sand, Neptune Blue, and Wild Green are new for 2027. The full palette also includes Agate Black Metallic, Carbonized Gray Metallic, Iconic Silver Metallic, Marsh Gray, Oxford White, Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, and Star White Metallic Tri-Coat, plus Shelter Green on Raptor. Availability varies by series and equipment group.
What changed on the 2027 F-150 Tremor?
Tremor gains a new entry equipment group for 2027, giving the series a lower starting point in the lineup. A Torsen front differential is available on the two lower equipment groups and included on the two upper groups. The rest of the Tremor hardware carries over, including the 3.73 electronic-locking rear axle, off-road tuned shocks, skid plates, and Trail Control with Trail 1-Pedal Drive and Trail Turn Assist.
Can you get a V8 in a 2027 F-150 King Ranch or Platinum?
Yes. The 5.0L V8 is available on both King Ranch and Platinum for 2027. The 3.5L V6 EcoBoost remains the standard engine on both, and the 3.5L PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6 is also available.
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About the Author
I’m Jordan Malone-Forst, Assistant General Manager at Jay Malone Motors in Hutchinson, MN. I’m proud to be part of the family business my dad Jay started in 2005 — and even prouder to serve the community I grew up in. I’m President of the Hutchinson Ambassadors, serve on the Board of Directors for the Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism, and was named 2025 Young Leader of the Year. If you are weighing a 2026 against a 2027,
reach out — I’d love to help.
