The current-generation Ford F-150 launched for the 2021 model year. For 2024, the company rolled out updates to its flagship pickup. Now for 2027, it’s doing it again, with changes that all serve the same purpose: keeping the truck number one on the market.
A new Carhartt package arrives for 2027
The base engine is now a 3.0-litre EcoBoost V6
Towing while using the BlueCruise semi-autonomous driving system is now possible
Interestingly, some of these changes come straight from customer feedback, proving Ford pays close attention to its most important model. Rivals General Motors and Ram do the same, for what it’s worth.
As for the changes themselves, they touch on several fronts: styling tweaks across multiple trims, a new engine under the hood, expanded capability for the BlueCruise semi-autonomous system, and a brand-new trim level.
Let’s break it down.
Styling
One thing enthusiasts kept asking for was a bolder, more defined F-150 look. Ford’s answer was a grille redesign across four trims: XLT, Lariat, Platinum and King Ranch. The double bars linking the headlights carry over, but each trim now gets its own distinct treatment. Same goes for the wheels, which get a fresh look on all four variants.
Honestly, this is the kind of styling exercise most people will barely notice, except for the diehards and the truck faithful. But it’s a necessary move, both to avoid accusations of resting on its laurels and to stay as current as possible.
The competition is fierce. Genuinely fierce.
A New Base Engine
The 2.7-litre EcoBoost V6 has been part of the F-150 lineup since 2015. During the 2024 refresh, Ford retired the 3.3-litre V6, making the 2.7-litre the truck’s new entry-level offering.
For 2027, another twist: the 2.7-litre steps aside for a 3.0-litre. The new 3.0-litre EcoBoost V6 is actually derived from that same 2.7-litre block, with revised bore and stroke, put simply.
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Surprisingly, output stays put at 325 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque. What’s changed is how it delivers that torque. Specifically, peak torque now arrives earlier in the rev range, showing up 10 to 11% sooner, according to Ford. Max towing capacity is unchanged, but since the engine hits its stride at lower rpm, it feels like it’s working less hard to get there.
The rest of the lineup carries over as is: the 3.5-litre EcoBoost and PowerBoost hybrid V6S, along with the 5.0-litre V8.
BlueCruise
The other big update is that owners can now tow while running the BlueCruise semi-autonomous driving system.
General Motors has offered this capability with Super Cruise for a few years already. Ford is playing catch-up here, but it clearly wants to close the gap.
Notably, the company built several safety layers into this feature, including trailer sway detection that automatically slows the truck to a speed that eliminates the sway. If the sway is too severe, the driver is prompted to take back control.
Ford’s message is clear: towing with semi-autonomous assist, yes, but only when it’s completely safe.
We’ll have more details soon on this new towing capability paired with BlueCruise.
Ford F-150 Carhartt
Finally, Ford is rolling out a new Carhartt package for the F-150. This trim already exists on the F-250, and now it’s coming to the F-150 lineup. If the name doesn’t ring a bell, Carhartt has more than a century of history, built on supplying rugged, purpose-built workwear to generations of labourers.
You guessed it: Ford factory workers back in the 1920s wore Carhartt gear.
So what does the package bring? On the XLT 4×4 SuperCrew, it loads the truck with a distinctive look: unique 20-inch wheels, a Tremor hood, a specific grille, dual exhaust, Tremor running boards, and a spray-in bedliner. The Carhartt name shows up everywhere, on the front fenders alongside the Carhartt logo, on the rocker panels, and inside on the headrests and floor liners, among other spots. The cabin also gets different, heavy-duty materials as a nod to Carhartt’s workwear roots.
Seven colours are available for this trim, and it can be paired with any engine in the lineup except the new base 3.0-litre.
Package price: $5,995 CAD. All in, before freight and PDI, the truck rings in at $82,285 in Canada.
Final Thoughts
That’s the gist of what Ford has planned for the F-150 family in 2027. Nothing groundbreaking, but enough to keep the truck feeling current and broaden the lineup for both existing buyers and the ones Ford is still chasing.
Worth noting: Ford also unveiled simplified versions of the Tremor and Raptor trims for the American market. They won’t be offered in Canada. We’ll cover that separately later this week.
As for us, we’re eager to get behind the wheel of that new engine, something we’ll no doubt get the chance to do sometime over the coming year.
