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2027 F-150: New Engines, Tow Tech and the Right Trim

Truck buying guide · 5 minutes 11 seconds · English captions available

A practical buying guide to choosing the cab, engine, features and carrying capacity your family will use.

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00:00 — 2027 Ford F-150 What is worth buying?

The 2027 Ford F-150 offers a 3-liter base engine, V8 power in premium trims, and hands-free highway assistance while towing. Which upgrades are worth paying for? Start with the people and loads you carry. We would begin with an XLT SuperCrew, then compare the engine, towing package and everyday comforts. Here is how we would narrow the choice.

00:24 — BlueCruise with towing

Available BlueCruise with towing supports equipped XLT, Tremor, Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum trucks with an active plan or trial. It is especially useful for long highway trips with a boat or camper. The system supports trailers up to 10,000 pounds with the required towing equipment, or the truck’s lower limit. It works on eligible roads with a properly set trailer profile. Keep your eyes on the road and be ready to take control.

00:53 — How much can it tow?

The 3.5-liter EcoBoost can tow up to 13,500 pounds with the required configuration and towing package. The 5-liter V8 can tow up to 12,800 pounds. With four-wheel drive, the 3-liter EcoBoost can tow up to 8,200 pounds, and PowerBoost up to 11,600. Choose the engine and towing package around your trailer, then check how passengers and cargo affect the truck’s payload.

01:23 — Payload can be the tighter limit

Four-wheel-drive trucks with the 3.5-liter EcoBoost carry up to 2,175 pounds. PowerBoost carries up to 1,740. The door-jamb label gives the payload capacity of the truck you are buying. Consider a truck with a 1,700-pound payload. Five people weigh 750 pounds, cargo weighs 150, and added hitch equipment weighs 100. That leaves 700 pounds for trailer tongue weight. At a 12 percent tongue-weight share, that is about a 5,833-pound loaded trailer.

02:00 — The 2027 engine shortlist

The 3-liter EcoBoost produces 325 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. It is a sensible starting point for everyday driving and lighter towing. The 5-liter V8 produces 400 horsepower. The conventional 3.5-liter EcoBoost also makes 400 horsepower, with more torque. PowerBoost produces 430 horsepower and offers onboard electricity. For heavier towing, we would start with the conventional 3.5-liter EcoBoost.

02:32 — Where the trim money goes

XL is the work-focused starting point. STX adds an appearance focus. XLT is our versatile family-truck choice, and Lariat is worth considering for everyday comfort. King Ranch and Platinum include premium cabin equipment and offer a 5-liter V8. Choose one when you want that premium equipment included. The Carhartt XLT adds distinctive exterior and interior styling.

03:00 — Compare off-road trim equipment

The base Tremor and Raptor versions focus spending on off-road hardware. Compare their convenience equipment with the higher equipment groups before choosing. The base Tremor has manual climate control, six-speaker audio and fixed rear glass. Heated front seats are not included. The base Raptor leaves out the heads-up display and the two-kilowatt onboard power system. Decide which comforts you want for daily use.

03:26 — Choose the back seat deliberately

SuperCrew has 43.6 inches of rear legroom. SuperCab has 33.5. That extra space makes SuperCrew our choice for adults or growing children who ride in the back regularly. Front legroom is 43.9 inches across the cab styles. An XLT SuperCrew has the same legroom as a luxury SuperCrew. Moving up the trim ladder buys different seat materials and equipment.

03:54 — Passenger space is more than legroom

SuperCab and SuperCrew seat six with a front bench, or five with front bucket seats and a center console. Regular Cab seats three. Raptor seats five. SuperCrew has 66 inches of rear shoulder room and 40.4 inches of rear headroom. For a family truck, bring your child seats, set the front seats for the adults, and check rear-seat installation and access.

04:18 — The bed still has to fit your life

The five-and-a-half-foot bed has a 67.1-inch floor. The six-and-a-half-foot bed stretches that to 78.9 inches. Regular Cab also offers an eight-foot bed. Choose the length your cargo needs, then measure your garage and try your usual parking spaces. For a family SuperCrew, we would start with the shorter bed unless the longer one solves a regular carrying need.

04:43 — Our 2027 shortlist

Start with XLT SuperCrew for family use and everyday versatility. Compare Lariat for more comfort. Choose a V8 King Ranch or Platinum when you want premium equipment included. For heavier towing, choose the right engine, tow package and payload capacity. The best F-150 for you has room for your passengers, capacity for your loads and features you enjoy using. Spend on those priorities first.

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