2026 Ford F-150

The 2026 Ford F-150 XL is the entry point to America’s best-selling truck lineup, starting at $39,585 before destination. The standard 2.7L EcoBoost V6 makes 325 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque, backed by a 10-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. Ford rates the gas lineup’s maximum conventional towing at 13,500 lbs when properly configured, and the base 2.7L EcoBoost 2WD configuration is EPA-rated at 21 mpg combined (19 city / 25 highway) on regular fuel.

Seven higher trims — STX, XLT, Lariat, Tremor, King Ranch, Platinum, and Raptor — step up from the XL’s $39,585 base MSRP to as much as $79,005 for the Raptor, each adding engine options (3.5L EcoBoost V6, 5.0L V8, or the 3.5L PowerBoost hybrid), standard 4x4, and more interior and tech content.

Where it fits

At $42,380 with destination, the gas F-150 XL costs more than the Silverado ($34,345 with destination) and the RAM 1500 ($37,345 with destination) covered elsewhere in this guide, but far less than the F-150 Lightning EV ($57,995 with destination). Its 21 mpg combined ties the RAM’s 21 mpg and beats the Silverado’s 20 mpg. Its standard 325 hp outpaces the Silverado’s 285 hp but falls short of the RAM’s 305 hp in their respective base gas configurations.

Who it’s for

The gas F-150 is for buyers who want Ford’s truck ecosystem (parts availability, resale value, trim breadth) without going electric, and who don’t need the Lightning’s Pro Power Onboard or the RAM’s standard air suspension. Buyers prioritizing the lowest purchase price should still weigh the Silverado; buyers who want to skip the gas station and can use job-site power should look at the F-150 Lightning instead.