2027 Ford F-150 Gets a Bigger Base Engine and More V8 Options

Ford is giving the F-150 several important updates for 2027, including a larger base engine, more V8 availability and a new Carhartt package.

The 2027 Ford F-150 arrives with several changes aimed at keeping America’s best-known pickup fresh before the next major generation arrives. The biggest update sits under the hood, where Ford replaces the familiar 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 with a larger 3.0-liter EcoBoost.

The new twin-turbocharged V6 produces the same 325 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque as the outgoing engine. However, Ford says the larger displacement improves the truck’s everyday driving character by delivering its torque in a more useful way.

The update is joined by broader availability of the 5.0-liter V8 and an entirely new Carhartt package.

The F-150’s Base Engine Gets Bigger

For 2027, the 3.0-liter EcoBoost becomes the entry engine for the F-150, replacing the 2.7-liter unit that previously occupied that position.

Ford says the new engine maintains the same headline output, but chief program engineer Kelly Kohlstrand says the larger displacement provides “a little bit of a better everyday driving experience.”

That means Ford is not chasing a major horsepower increase with the change. Instead, the goal is to make the truck feel stronger and more responsive during normal use.

The 2027 Ford F-150 replaces its former 2.7-liter EcoBoost base engine with a larger 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6.

The rest of the core powertrain lineup carries over for 2027. The 3.5-liter EcoBoost remains available, while the 3.5-liter PowerBoost hybrid continues to produce 425 horsepower and 570 lb-ft of torque.

The high-performance Raptor lineup also continues, with the Raptor using the high-output 3.5-liter EcoBoost and the Raptor R retaining its supercharged 5.2-liter V8.

Ford Brings the 5.0-Liter V8 Back to More Trims

The other major powertrain change involves the naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8. Ford is expanding its availability for 2027, bringing the 400-horsepower engine to the King Ranch and Platinum trims.

That means buyers can now find the V8 across the F-150 range, from the work-focused XL all the way to the Platinum.

Ford expands 5.0-liter V8 availability for the 2027 F-150, including the King Ranch and Platinum trims.

The move gives customers more choice at a time when many full-size pickups are increasingly dependent on turbocharged engines and hybrid systems.

For buyers who still prefer the sound and character of a naturally aspirated V8, the expanded availability could make the 2027 F-150 considerably more appealing.

The F-150 Gets New Grilles and Wheels

Ford is also making several visual changes across the lineup.

The XLT, Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum grades receive redesigned grilles and wheels. The new design uses a wider split-bar treatment that gives the front end a slightly different appearance from the outgoing truck.

The same theme carries over to the new wheel designs, creating a more unified look across the updated models.

These changes are relatively subtle, but they help distinguish the 2027 trucks from their predecessors without requiring a major redesign.

The new F-150 Carhartt package adds unique exterior details and a workwear-inspired interior to the 2027 lineup.

Ford Gives the F-150 a Carhartt Makeover

The most distinctive addition to the 2027 lineup is the new F-150 Carhartt package.

Priced at $4,195, the package is available on 4×4 XLT Crew Cab models. It adds unique anodized wheels and exterior trim, Carhartt graphics and a branded spray-in bedliner.

Inside, the truck receives a two-tone cabin with specially embroidered seats carrying Carhartt branding. The logo also appears on the rear map pockets, while unique stitching is added to the steering wheel and door panels.

The package follows Ford’s earlier Carhartt collaboration on the Super Duty, bringing the same workwear-inspired theme to its smaller full-size pickup.

2027 Ford F-150 Pricing Starts at $40,585

The 2027 F-150 will start at $40,585 including destination charges, according to the supplied pricing information. That gets buyers an entry-level XL Regular Cab with rear-wheel drive.

The starting price represents a $500 increase over the previous model year.

Meanwhile, the F-150 Carhartt starts at $62,660 before destination charges. With the current $2,795 destination fee, that would put the estimated transaction price at $65,455.

Ford Makes the F-150 More Flexible for 2027

The 2027 Ford F-150 does not represent a complete redesign, but Ford has made several changes that matter to pickup buyers.

The new 3.0-liter EcoBoost gives the base truck a larger engine without changing its headline output, while the expanded 5.0-liter V8 availability gives buyers more ways to choose traditional V8 power.

Add in the refreshed exterior details and the new Carhartt package, and the F-150 enters 2027 with a broader range of configurations and a stronger focus on different types of truck buyers.