It looks like the 2027 Ford F-150 will get a major refresh: a leak about dealer ordering information indicates a number of significant changes are in store for the entire range of full-size pickup trucks. AlthoughFord hasn’t confirmed all the facts within the document as absolute yet, the leaked info about the trucks covers powertrains, equipment packages, off-road variants, tech, paint colors, and ordering possibilities. In essence, it seems Ford’s aim isn’t to change the F-150 formula, but to let customers define which variant they want by offering more distinct setups, which could make the 2027 model year the F-150’s biggest update of this generation.

Of the Powertrain changes the biggest issue appears to be the rumored phasing out of the 2.7 liter TT EcoBoost V6. It’s been in the F150 range since 2015, even moving down to become base engine after the 2024 refresh; the leaked order guide suggests it’ll be replaced in multiple popular trims by a slightly bigger 3.0 liter TT EcoBoost V6 and shows more V8 availability throughout-the 5.0 Coyote V8 is said to return to both King Ranch and Platinum trim levels. All of those options would allow customers far more engine variety on either end of the F150 lineup.

It looks like Ford is also changing the way buyers can configure off-road and performance options as well. These new stripped down low-content Tremor and Raptor variants reportedly remove some niceties to focus on retaining basic mechanical capability without necessarily raising the prices to compensate for missing features by eliminating low-content options as well as providing more individual equipment options for certain ranges as separate choices not part of an overall option range, and add to the amount of included technology in mid-range XLT, and include a host of new features along the entire model range as well regarding security, communication, as well as a host of new options regarding colors.

1. The 2.7-Litre EcoBoost V6 Is Reportedly Leaving the Lineup

Perhaps the most substantial powertrain change on the new F-150 due in 2027 is the rumor of the death of the twin-turbo 2.7-litre EcoBoost V6. The popular full-size Ford has been in service since 2015 when it was a mid-tier option, and as a result of the 2024 F-150 redesign, was the standard motor. The leaked order guide specifies that the 2.7-litre is to be deleted, with Ford sliding in the new 3.0-litre twin-turbo EcoBoost in place of the outgoing 2.7-litre on the majority of the popular trims. Ford hasn’t released output numbers for the new engine yet, so exactly how fast is unknown.

Key Details:

• 2.7-litre EcoBoost reportedly deleted
• Engine has been used since 2015
• 3.0-litre EcoBoost replaces it
• New engine uses twin turbochargers
• Final output figures remain unconfirmed

In use on certain models of the F-150 that currently uses the 3.0 EcoBoost -XL, STX, XLT, and some Lariat trim models- the engine has been redesigned, and is slated to be the bulk 3.0-liter power unit used. Each of Ford’s Nano engines differ from each other, with the bigger displacement implying better power, but nothing regarding horsepower, torque or fuel economy of the F-150 3.0 has been confirmed so we shouldn’t jump to any conclusion regarding fuel economy or hp specs carryover from different models of Ford’s utilizing this Nano engine. But still, it represents quite a switch for so many F-150 drivers that felt the balance between power, economy and affordability offered by the old 2.7 liter.

The outgoing 2.7-liter EcoBoost made a respectable 325-hp and 400-lb-ft in the F-150, however, Ford also uses a 3.0-liter version for vehicles such as the Explorer ST, Ranger Raptor, and Bronco Raptor where its output numbers varies wildly between each application, indicating it does not fully reveal the engines true capabilities-but also not revealing its potential final F-150 spec, as the big pickup will require it’s own calibration, cooling, durability, etc.. However, regardless of the power rating of a possible 3.0 liter, moving away from the smaller powerplant for some of Fords important trim levels in 2027, indicates a torquey, higher base for the F-150 moving forward.

2. The New 3.0-Litre EcoBoost Could Transform Entry-Level Performance

This substitution could alter the basic character of common F-150 trims, shifting from V6 efficiency at low engine speeds toward some more low-rpm oomph when you swap up to the 3.0L EcoBoost. There are everyday uses for those extra horses, whether it’s getting up to speed to merge on the highway, accelerating when the bed is full, or carrying gear but still holding speed. Towing customers might appreciate those extra caballos, too, though the final towing specifications have not yet been released by Ford. Early data appears encouraging, suggesting a stronger base but the total advantage is still somewhat hypothetical until production figures emerge.

Potential Advantages of the 3.0-Litre:

• Larger displacement than the outgoing engine
• Potentially higher horsepower
• Potentially higher torque
• Stronger acceleration potential
• Greater performance headroom

One thing to note about the new engine is a rather significant limitation. The leaked ordering guide indicates the Tow/Haul Package cannot be equipped with the 3.0-litre EcoBoost, but integrated trailer brake controllers are rumored to remain available as separate options. That might affect the equation for heavy tower who depended on factory packages combining a handful of trailer-focused items. It’s not to say the new EcoBoost would be a bad towing engine; rather, buyers will want to scrutinize available equipment configurations more closely once Ford publishes final details.

The use of the engine in other Ford products helps illustrate how the new F-150 engine might shape up. While used in the Ranger Raptor with a rather immense output of 405hp/430ft-lbs, other models use different calibrations-and there’s no guarantee the F-150 will have the same calibration because of a pickup’s weight, cooling, towing and durability needs. The big news really, is not some horsepower number we don’t yet know but the fact that the F-150’s mainstream EcoBoost is said to be growing from 2.7-litres to 3.0-litres.

3. The 5.0-Litre Coyote V8 Returns to More Expensive Trims

The 2027 F-150 is apparently broadening the availability of its naturally aspirated 5.0-litre Coyote V8 thus giving old-school truck buyers an extra incentive to opt for higher-tier models. Available to order again (at least that’s what this leak of order data says) on the King Ranch and the Platinum trims, the Coyote made a move away from the more expensive, but more efficient 3.5-litre EcoBoost and the PowerBoost Hybrid. With the V8 making a comeback on these top trims, there’s a traditional gasoline option once again for customers who prefer to feel their horsepower being fed the old-school naturally aspirated way. It further beefs up the competition against full-size truck competitors who stick by their available V8s.

Coyote V8 Changes:

• 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V8 returns
• Available on King Ranch
• Available on Platinum
• Produces 400 horsepower in current F-150 specification
• Gives buyers another petrol option

That only covers a pair of luxury trims though, the leaks indicate that The Coyote can be spec’d on all non-Raptor F-150 trims once more so customers wanting naturally aspirated V8 power can order a naturally aspirated V8 from Ford in addition to EcoBoost and hybrid. To customer that value that more traditional V8 character this could make or break the transaction of a truck purchase. Also for Ford it simply gives their competitor that are still pushing out V8 driven full size pickups something that they are also interested in (regardless of turbochargers or electricity) to compare against.

The Availability of this engine, however, is still dependent on precise specifications. The build sheets do demonstrate variations based on cab and wheelbase specification with trim variation causing differences, so the Coyote can’t automatically be taken to exist with every variation of F-150. The long wheelbase regular cab XL now gets V8 power although there are other engine options depending on cab and wheelbase. Buyers can now also make inquiry into Coyote ownership with only the need to select their build when they have made their selection, and its noted return in King Ranch and Platinum models does still offer a considerable increase over standard V8 option:

4. Ford Keeps Its Other Major Engines in the Lineup

The reported removal of the 2.7-litre EcoBoost doesn’t actually mean Ford is making the F-150 into a much more compact engine lineup. Both the twin-turbo EcoBoost 3.5-litre V6 and the PowerBoost Hybrid 3.5-litre EcoBoost should carry over, and Ford is keeping the higher-performance 3.5-litre EcoBoost in the Raptor as well. For the other end of the spectrum, Raptor R is hanging onto the 5.2-litre Supercharged V8 and they just represent extremely different customer priorities, allowing Ford to give a tow-focused option, a fuel economy one, a conventional performance one, and a monstrous off-road one.

Powertrains Reportedly Continuing:

• 3.0-litre EcoBoost V6
• 3.5-litre EcoBoost V6
• 3.5-litre PowerBoost Hybrid
• 5.0-litre Coyote V8
• 3.5-litre High-Output EcoBoost
• 5.2-litre supercharged V8

This continuity with regard to engines means that the 2027 F-150 still represents a large and very customizable pickup, not a family of trucks centered around one idea about powertrain technology. While a fleet customer’s needs may focus on efficiency and operational robustness, a luxury car customer wants refinement and powerful acceleration, and hybrid owners have still other goals and a Raptor owner wants very particular capabilities. By keeping several kinds of powertrain technologies in play, Ford is able to cater to all of them under one familial guise.

What’s not yet quite clear is the difference between reported return of an existing package, and confirmed unchanged specs. The initial order guide only states these engines will be returning, not that the horsepower, torque, fuel-economy or towing performance will all stay exactly the same. As final 2027 figures have not yet been officially released by Ford, the most sensible reading at present is that the established powertrains’ general architecture continues, with the 2.7-liter being replaced by the 3.0-liter, and the 5.0-liter V8 appearing in even more trims.

5. The Tremor Gets a New Lower-Content 400A Configuration

However, it looks like Ford is about to offer a less opulent “entry-level” to the Tremor model and the whole off-roading F-150’s: the new 2027 Tremor 400A. Position between the existing Tremor equipment groups it will likely prioritize the mechanical “stuff” that provides Tremor its character. Instead of forcing all the owners to pay for bundles of luxury, comfort and tech features, Ford seems to want to split the ability of a Tremor from all the “richness” in a cabin; “if you wanna drive a Tremor, be ready to deal with more analog experience of your F-150.”

Tremor 400A Highlights:

• 3.5-litre EcoBoost V6
• 3.73 electronic-locking rear axle
• 33-inch all-terrain tyres
• Off-road suspension
• Skid plates
• Trail Control
• Trail Turn Assist
• Rock Crawl mode

The mentioned 400A seems to maintain a lot of the same bits and pieces that make the Tremor a more aggressive version of an F-150 than the standard models, such as electronic-locking rear axle; specific off-road shocks; control arms and front knuckles which differ from an F-150; elevated ride height; skid plates; tow hooks; and 33-inch all-terrain tires. Furthermore, it will have Trail Control, Trail 1-Pedal Drive, Trail Turn Assist, and Rock Crawl Mode included. This is crucial, and that aspect of it is good because the features that separate it from a regular F-150 is what will determine its capability in challenging terrain. So, it looks like the 400A will be an authentic lower-content Tremor as opposed to a merely cosmetic variant.

For what it lacks, the report goes on to say Ford cuts dollars by stripping non-essential comfort/tech features from the cabin. On the 400A, Unique cloth seats, the column mounted shifter, power/heated seats, dual-zone climate control, power-sliding rear window, the audio upgrade and the Ford Copilot360 Active 2.0 Package are absent. Further, the 5.0-liter V8 isn’t offered with the 400A and is an option on the Tremor 401A. The strategy provides Ford with cheaper Tremor trim and leaves what truly is important for off road use on board.

6. Tremor Buyers Gain More Freedom With the Front Differential

Furthermore, the 2027 Tremor range is predicted to be more flexible with the offer of an individual front Torsen limited-slip differential. This time customers don’t necessarily need to option a bigger trim to get the unit. If the information is correct, Ford is intending on letting Tremor buyers option it individually rather than mandating a higher package. This may be an attraction to the buyers that actually know what they want for their off-roading needs, and would rather spend that budget money on actual mechanical aptitude than other items, as with the rest of the trend in features within the 400A trim.

Reported Front-Axle Option:

• Torsen limited-slip differential
• Available as a standalone option
• Greater equipment flexibility
• More focus on mechanical capability
• Less dependence on bundled packages

A front LSD would also prove beneficial when the truck becomes subjected to conditions of highly uneven or very low traction. Trail riding is able to easily expose front wheels to very divergent amounts of available grip, and this causes the method of power delivery to be a major consideration in traction as well. For buyers who intend to spend considerable time off-road and traversing unmaintained, challenging pathways, a mechanical upgrade may very well be worth more, more practically, than fine, or high-end interior comforts. Providing such an option individually is thus one way to let someone purchase the truck they actually plan on using.

Also, the reported change indicates an overall movement away from equipment packages stuffed with other optional features. It was possible in the past to be required to purchase a larger bundled package with a set of features if that one component needed access to only one of those mechanical features. The separate availability of the Torsen differential reduces that problem while providing more customisation capability for someone familiar with building. The relevance here for the Tremor is that potential buyers would consider an off-road-focused feature bundle to be more valuable for what it contributes than, for example, any feature included that is useless once you are off pavement.

7. The Raptor 800A Focuses on Core Performance

The F-150 Raptor may also receive a less expensive version for 2027 thanks to the new 800A trim level. This new spec sits beneath the returning 801A, the 802A Raptor 37 and the supercharged 803A Raptor R. The Raptor 800A will not seek to remove the features that provide a performance advantage to the vehicle, much in the vein of the Tremor 400A. Rather the 800A version of the Raptor will retain the high output 3.5 litre EcoBoost V6, Fox Live Valve Suspension and 35-inch tires and standard Raptor body-work, but compromise on some comfort features and technology features.

Raptor 800A Performance Equipment:

• High-output 3.5-litre EcoBoost
• Fox Live Valve suspension
• 35-inch all-terrain tyres
• Raptor-specific bodywork
• Core off-road chassis equipment
• Heated and ventilated front seats

There is still likely to remain a fairly plush cabin, as the 800A is said to still feature leather trimmed front seats which are heated and ventilated. Ford are not going to transform the Raptor in to a ‘stripper’, just delete specific features which add to the price but not to its on-road ability. This is a crucial difference to bear in mind, because the Raptor’s selling point is and always will be its ability to tackle tough country at speed, not having a luxury trimmed seat. Remove some of the comfort stuff and keep the suspension, tyres, engine and chassis the same and you’ll still get a Raptor formula.

This gives Ford a new path into offering a more approachable package without completely reengineering the mechanical configuration of the truck. Buyers interested primarily in the capability of their Raptor can have it with the most basic equipment level of the 800A where customers interested in the Raptor being an uber-luxurious pavement car can simply climb up through higher equipment levels. That offers different paths on the same mechanical package. We saw essentially the same philosophy apply to Tremor as well- what makes the vehicle a capable truck is now the basic configuration, and comfort/luxury options more on the option list.

8. The Raptor 800A Trades Luxury Equipment for a Lower Entry Point

The Raptor 800A also allegedly takes away various comfort and technology equipment that stay for the higher equipment groups. Specifically this would be: the 14 speaker B&O unleashed system, heads-up display, mobile office package, heated rear seats, power-adjustable pedals w/ memory, power tilt-and-telescoping steering column w/ memory. There are also no rigid LED fog lamps. It does not change any of the fundamentals of the Raptor’s suspension, engine or off road hardware but it has lost content value with premium technology.

Features Reportedly Removed From 800A:

• B&O Unleashed 14-speaker audio
• Head-up display
• Mobile Office Package
• Heated rear seats
• Power-adjustable pedals
• Memory functions
• Rigid LED fog lamps

A second point that could stand out is Pro Power Onboard. Ford’s highest Raptor package is expected to have a 2-kilowatt output system, whereas the 800A has been mentioned to be outfitted with a 400-watt setup. That loss may make a difference to truck owners who count on a personal generator on the go for tools, toys, or other appliances. Prospective owners who don’t often need portable electricity might not be as concerned, but the decision indicates how Ford is paring equipment for specific scenarios while preserving components tied to the Raptor’s performance identity.

The result is an overarching Raptor that values inherent capability above outright equipment levels. Purchasers that wish for the suspension, tires, engine and bodywork and cannot justify every single touch of luxury available may opt for the cheaper equipment group. Owners with long commutes or a heavy passenger/work function may feel the benefit from a higher group to include a little bit more equipment, hence the need for 800 A to define if someone wants a fast ute or a fully-kitted ute.

9. Ford Simplifies Equipment Groups and Adds More Standard Technology

To simplify the F-150 ordering process in general, Ford is said to be eliminating a variety of equipment groups for the 2027 model year, including a known “STX FX4 201A,” the “XLT 303A High,” and a pair of unspecified “Lariat combinations.” It’s presumed that F-150 buyers will deal with the XLT model by default with what’s referred to as three simpler levels. Equipment groups currently bundled together will be uncoupled for a simpler three-tier model structure, giving Ford more control of what combinations of each are actually built.

Reported Equipment-Group Changes:

• XLT 303A discontinued
• STX FX4 201A discontinued
• FX4 becomes more separately available
• Fewer XLT equipment tiers
• Selected Lariat combinations restricted
• More streamlined ordering structure

The FX4 Off-Road Package is indicative of this new trend for Ford to reorganize structure instead of ditch equipment. This new set-up apparently breaks from the previous “STX FX4 201A Group” and becomes purchasable off of the STX 200A group and others it is applicable for. This provides the consumer with potentially greater freedom by giving them a choice not necessarily having to order another entire level of equipment. This is exactly the same trend that is reported elsewhere for Ford vehicles; where the mechanical capability can be “split” from comfort/convenience features more readily.

Technology also continues to increase its footprint in select mainstream configs. It’s heard that the XLT 302A Mid equipment group might now get body-color front and rear bumpers along with Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0 standard. That system can include adaptive cruise, lane-centering assist, a 360° camera system, and various truck-centric technologies. By putting these capabilities on a popular mid-range trim this could make the XLT more competitive without customers feeling forced to move up into costly higher trims.

10. New Lobo Rules, Security Features and Exterior Colours Complete the Changes

Even the street orientedF-150 Lobois thought to get some reconfiguration treatment in 2027. That package of downgraded performance for the STX 200Ais rumored to still exist. Only coupled with the 5.0 liter Coyote, it will gain dual exhaust tips, lower springs, and 22 inch wheels to give it a unique personality, at least at this range when the F-150 doesn’t get confused for a Tremor or a Raptor. You won’t find the Lobo tied in with either the Tow/Haul or FX4 Off-Road Packages which just confirms it’s role as a street performer, and not an across-the-board overlander.

Lobo Configuration Changes:

• 5.0-litre Coyote V8 required
• Available on STX 200A
• Lowered suspension
• Twin exhaust outlets
• 22-inch wheels
• Tow/Haul and FX4 restrictions

The 2027 updates reported should cover security and related connectivity services too. It seems expected that one years worth of Ford’s Security Package will be standard, while activating Ford’s modem is required for alarm-functionality or car-finding aids, and a further seven years is being offered. Additionally it seems it would be possible to get a 90-day test drive with the updated BlueCruise trucks and that it’ll become standard on the Lariat-level truck and upward, and after initial tests may be bought or subscription.

The colors on the exterior are changing too, at the same time as the motor options are being reworked. Apparently, the colors that will be added to the palette are Birch Sand, Neptune Blue and Wild Green, while in turn, Antimatter Blue Metallic, Argon Blue Metallic, and Avalanche are being removed. Birch Sand should be found on nearly every different model level, Neptune Blue is said to be generally available too, whereas the Wild Green variant is expected to be available on specific trim levels. They include the XL, XLT, Lariat and even the Tremor models. This color palette change is paired with the other equipment revisions to complete a significant update for the current generation 2027 F-150 in terms of how purchasers will now be able to customize it.