At Ford’s event showcasing what’s new on the 2027 F-150 lineup, two trims immediately caught our attention, and for two reasons. First, they were cheaper versions of the Tremor and Raptor variants, but more importantly, we learned on site that neither would make it to Canada. Why not? You’re about to find out.
The F-150 Tremor “Low” costs $5,300 US less than the standard version
The Raptor “Low” comes in $4,000 US cheaper
Ford insists none of the equipment removed affects either truck’s off-road capability
Ford’s thinking is straightforward: strip out equipment it considers less essential to bring the price down. With cuts of $5,300 US and $4,000 US on the Tremor and Raptor respectively, that mission is accomplished. Here’s what actually got cut from these new trims, and why none of it made sense north of the border.
Tremor: What’s Gone
On the Tremor, dual-zone climate control gets swapped for a manual system, the running boards disappear, the steering wheel is replaced with a simpler unit carrying fewer controls, and the Bang & Olufsen audio system drops from eight speakers to six. The power sliding rear window is also gone, replaced by fixed glass.
But the real sticking point is the heated seats, which are gone too. The Tremor starts at roughly $72,000 in Canada. Even shaving off $6,000 or $7,000, it’s hard to justify selling a truck at that price point without heated seats or any other heating amenities.
Raptor: What’s Gone
The Raptor also loses its heated seats, along with a handful of other features. The head-up display is gone, as is the power-adjustable passenger seat, the under-seat storage, and the fog lights. The Pro Power Onboard system takes a hit too, dropping from 2.0 kilowatts down to just 400 watts, while the power-adjustable steering column gets swapped for a manual one. The Bang & Olufsen sound system loses six speakers, going from 14 down to 8.
You’d think these stripped-down deals would surely tempt some buyers up here, but once heated components are on the chopping block, that argument gets a lot harder to make.
Ford says it’ll still keep an eye on how the public reacts, and it’s not out of the question that these trims will eventually find their way to Canada. The company is also watching closely how things play out south of the border. Let’s say it’ll probably sell more affordable Raptors in Arizona than in Minnesota.
