Ford just showed its hand on the 2027 F-150, and the short version is this: it’s not the ground-up redesign truck fans have been waiting for. But it’s a lot more than a trim shuffle. If you’ve been holding off on a new half-ton, the 2027 F-150 refresh gives you a genuinely stronger reason to wait a few months rather than buy today.
What actually changed in the 2027 F-150 refresh?
The 2027 F-150 gets a new standard V6, expanded V8 availability, hands-free towing tech, cheaper off-road trims, and a Carhartt special edition. Ford calls it a mid-cycle refresh, not a redesign. The truck’s overall shape and structure carry over from the current generation.
Under the hood, the biggest news is the death of the 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6. A new 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 takes over as the standard engine. Peak output stays similar, but Ford says it delivers roughly 10 to 11 percent more torque in the everyday driving range. The 5.0-liter V8 also returns to the King Ranch and Platinum trims. That means it’s now available across the entire lineup, from base XL all the way up.
Styling changes are more subtle. The XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum trims get new grilles and wheel designs. That covers a large chunk of the lineup, even if the changes are easy to miss unless you’re cross-shopping model years side by side.
What is BlueCruise with Towing?
BlueCruise with Towing is a new hands-free highway driving feature that works while you’re pulling a trailer, boat, or camper. It’s available on Blue Zone highways. It comes to every BlueCruise-equipped trim from XLT up, not just the priciest models.
That matters because towing is the whole point of owning a truck for most buyers. More than 75% of F-150 customers use their truck to tow. Rivals like Chevrolet’s Silverado have offered hands-free towing support through Super Cruise since 2022. This closes a real competitive gap for Ford.
Is the new Carhartt edition worth the price?
The 2027 F-150 Carhartt starts at an as-delivered price of $65,455 with destination included. It’s built on a 4×4 XLT SuperCrew base. That gets you a workwear-branded truck with unique wheels, a spray-in bedliner, off-road running boards, and Carhartt seats and floor mats inside.
The package itself adds $4,195 on top of the truck. Ford is currently taking orders, even though deliveries won’t start until early 2027. It’s a style-and-branding play more than a mechanical upgrade. I’d only spend the extra money if you genuinely love the Carhartt look, rather than expecting extra capability.
Did Ford actually make some trucks cheaper?
Yes, and this is the most interesting part of the refresh for budget-minded truck shoppers. Ford created new “Low” content trims for its off-road models. They keep the tough hardware but strip comfort features to hit lower price points.
- Tremor Low: starts around $62,400. That’s about $5,300 less than the outgoing Tremor, with a Ford spokesperson confirming the gap.
- Raptor Low: starts around $77,800. That’s about $4,000 less than before, still using the High Output 3.5-liter EcoBoost and Fox Live Valve suspension.
- What you give up: features like heated second-row seats, premium audio, and automatic climate control get swapped for manual equivalents to hit that lower number.
To be clear, as CNBC pointed out, the new pricing doesn’t mean these trucks are cheap. A Raptor starting near $78,000 is still a serious purchase. It’s just a slightly less painful one than before.
How does 2027 pricing compare to the 2026 F-150?
| Trim | 2026 Starting Price (approx.) | 2027 Starting Price (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Tremor | ~$67,700 | ~$62,400 (Low trim) |
| Raptor | ~$81,800 | ~$77,800 (Low trim) |
| Carhartt (new for 2027) | N/A | $65,455 as-delivered |
Ford hasn’t released full pricing across every trim yet. A broader configurator isn’t expected until the fourth quarter of this year. That alone is a reason to pump the brakes before signing anything.
Should you buy a 2027 F-150 now or wait?
Wait if you can, at least until Ford’s full pricing and configurator go live later this year. The new 3.0-liter V6, wider V8 availability, and hands-free towing are all real upgrades. The new Low trims could also save serious money on a Tremor or Raptor, without giving up the parts that make those trucks capable off-road.
If you need a truck immediately, a leftover 2026 F-150 isn’t a bad consolation prize. Dealers are likely motivated to clear inventory. Just know you’ll be buying the outgoing 2.7-liter engine and missing BlueCruise’s towing feature. It’s also worth checking whether your specific truck falls under Ford’s ongoing fuel tank recall before you sign anything.
Shopping the competition matters here too. If Ram’s own next-gen plans have you curious, our breakdown of the Ram 1500 REV delay and whether to buy gas now covers a similar buy-now-or-wait calculation. And if sticker shock is the bigger issue for you than any specific feature, our look at whether new car prices are easing by December is worth a read before you finance anything.
FAQ
When can I actually buy a 2027 Ford F-150?
Ford is taking orders now. Deliveries for most 2027 F-150 models, including the Carhartt edition, begin in early 2027. A full pricing configurator is expected to launch in the fourth quarter of this year.
Is the 2027 F-150 a full redesign?
No. Ford is treating 2027 as a mid-cycle refresh. Reports point to a genuinely new-generation F-150 arriving for the 2028 model year instead.
Will the 2027 F-150 cost more than the 2026 model?
It’s mixed. Standard trims will likely see modest price increases, as Ford typically applies. But the new Tremor Low and Raptor Low trims actually start thousands less than their 2026 equivalents, by trimming some comfort features.
Does every 2027 F-150 get BlueCruise with Towing?
No. It’s available on BlueCruise-equipped trims from XLT up. It’s excluded from the base XL and STX trims, and it requires an active BlueCruise subscription to use.