Ford is giving the F-150 a meaningful update for the 2027 model year, but the changes go beyond a revised grille or another appearance package. The full-size pickup gains a new standard 3.0-litre EcoBoost V6, introduces BlueCruise with Towing, receives styling revisions on several trims, and adds an entirely new F-150 Carhartt package.
For buyers, the most significant development may be the towing-focused expansion of Ford’s hands-free driving technology. BlueCruise with Towing is designed specifically around the added complexity of pulling a trailer, while the new powertrain strategy gives the F-150 a different entry point without abandoning the V8, conventional EcoBoost or PowerBoost hybrid options.
The first-ever F-150 Carhartt is also notable. Rather than simply adding Carhartt logos to an existing truck, Ford has developed a dedicated package around a 4×4 XLT Crew Cab, combining distinctive exterior hardware with a spray-in bedliner, work-oriented interior materials and Carhartt branding.
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What’s new for the 2027 Ford F-150?
The 2027 F-150 update can be divided into four major areas:
- Revised grilles and wheel designs on selected trims
- BlueCruise with Towing
- A new standard 3.0-litre EcoBoost V6
- The first F-150 Carhartt package
The revised exterior treatment applies to XLT, Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum models, with Ford describing the changes as a modern interpretation of the familiar F-150 design rather than a wholesale styling change.
The larger technological story is BlueCruise with Towing. Ford says the system can provide hands-free highway driving in designated Blue Zones while a compatible trailer is being towed, subject to specific trailer, vehicle and operating limitations.
2027 Ford F-150 powertrain lineup
The biggest mechanical change is the replacement of the previous 2.7-litre EcoBoost V6 with a new 3.0-litre EcoBoost V6 as the standard engine.
Ford says the new 3.0-litre shares the same core architecture as the outgoing 2.7-litre engine. The company also says that although the two engines have the same peak capability, the 3.0-litre produces roughly 10 to 11 percent more torque in the portion of the rev range commonly used during everyday driving.
That distinction matters because peak torque figures do not tell the entire story of how an engine responds in normal driving. An engine that produces more torque through a commonly used operating range can require less throttle input during acceleration and can feel more effortless when carrying passengers, cargo or a trailer.
Ford’s announced 2027 F-150 powertrain lineup is:
| Powertrain | Confirmed output/capability |
|---|---|
| 3.0L EcoBoost V6 | New standard engine; maximum figures vary by configuration |
| 5.0L V8 | 400 hp, 410 lb-ft of torque |
| 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 500 lb-ft of torque; up to 13,500 lb towing |
| 3.5L PowerBoost Hybrid V6 | 570 lb-ft combined peak torque; available 2.4-kW or 7.2-kW Pro Power Onboard |
Ford cautions that horsepower and torque ratings are based on premium fuel and SAE J1349 testing, while towing and payload figures depend on vehicle configuration, equipment, cargo and passengers. The maximum 13,500-pound towing figure for the 3.5-litre EcoBoost requires the appropriate Tow/Haul Package and optional Max Tow Axle.
What about the 3.0-litre EcoBoost’s towing capacity?
Ford has confirmed a maximum towing capacity of 8,400 pounds for a properly equipped F-150 Regular Cab with the 3.0-litre EcoBoost, 6.5-foot box and 4×2 configuration.
Maximum payload for that configuration is 1,755 pounds. Those figures should not be interpreted as universal 3.0-litre EcoBoost ratings because F-150 towing and payload capacity varies considerably with cab, drivetrain, axle, box, equipment and cargo.
This is an important distinction for truck shoppers. A pickup’s advertised maximum towing figure belongs to a specific configuration, not necessarily every truck equipped with that engine.
BlueCruise with Towing explained
BlueCruise with Towing is arguably the most consequential new feature in the 2027 F-150.
Ford describes it as an extension of its hands-free highway driving system that has been engineered to work while towing. The feature is designed for designated divided highways known as Blue Zones. In Canada, Ford says the mapped network covers nearly 210,000 kilometres, or more than 130,000 miles, of pre-qualified divided highways.
The system is not simply ordinary BlueCruise left running while a trailer is attached. Towing changes the dynamics of the vehicle considerably.
A trailer alters steering response, braking requirements, aerodynamic drag and the way the truck reacts to crosswinds. Trailer loading also affects the combined vehicle’s behaviour. Ford says its development program included thousands of kilometres of real-world testing, multiple truck-and-trailer combinations and extensive simulation work.
How does BlueCruise with Towing work?
Before using the system, drivers must create a unique trailer profile containing accurate dimensions for the trailer being towed.
Ford says BlueCruise with Towing can monitor for persistent trailer sway. If sway is detected, the system can slow the vehicle, limit speed or transition the driver back to hands-on driving.
There are also specific operating restrictions:
- Maximum BlueCruise with Towing speed is 120 km/h (75 mph).
- Regular BlueCruise can operate at up to 130 km/h (80 mph), subject to applicable conditions.
- Hands-free lane changes are unavailable while towing.
- In-lane repositioning is disabled while towing.
- Construction zones can prompt the driver to put their hands back on the wheel.
- The system operates only on designated controlled-access highway sections.
- The truck continuously checks certain conditions, including combined weight and tire-pressure status.
Ford says BlueCruise with Towing can support up to 10,000 pounds of towing capacity when properly configured, or the vehicle’s lower maximum towing capacity if applicable. The 10,000-pound figure requires the Tow/Haul Package and optional Max Tow Axle.
The technology remains a driver-assistance system, not autonomous driving. Ford explicitly requires an attentive driver who continues to monitor the road and remains responsible for the vehicle.
Which F-150 trims get BlueCruise with Towing?
Ford is making the feature available across the 2027 F-150 range where BlueCruise is equipped.
That includes trucks ranging from XLT and Tremor to Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum. Ford says customers with an active BlueCruise subscription do not have to purchase a separate subscription specifically for the towing capability.
That approach is significant because towing assistance has traditionally been associated with specialized truck equipment rather than hands-free driving technology. Ford is effectively treating trailer compatibility as an extension of the existing BlueCruise system.
The availability of the feature, however, should not be confused with universal trailer compatibility. Ford says BlueCruise with Towing is limited by trailer type, size and weight, and not all BlueCruise functions remain available while towing.
2027 F-150 exterior changes
The 2027 F-150 does not receive an entirely new body, but Ford has redesigned key visual elements.
XLT, Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum models receive new grille designs and new wheel designs. Ford says the changes were developed in response to customers looking for a more contemporary appearance while retaining the familiar F-150 identity.
Ford Canada’s current F-150 information also identifies the new grille and wheel treatments as major 2027 updates.
That makes the 2027 update more evolutionary than revolutionary from a styling standpoint. The truck remains recognizably an F-150, but selected trims receive enough visual differentiation to separate the new model year from its predecessor.
2027 Ford F-150 Carhartt: what’s different?
The 2027 F-150 Carhartt is the first F-150 to receive a dedicated Carhartt edition.
It is based on the 4×4 XLT Crew Cab and combines Carhartt’s workwear identity with the F-150’s existing truck architecture. Ford has previously used the Carhartt name on Super Duty products, but the F-150 expands that collaboration into Ford’s core full-size pickup range.
The exterior equipment includes:
- Unique 20-inch wheels
- Carhartt-branded fender vents and badging
- Lower rocker and tailgate graphics
- Signature headlamps
- Cowl hood
- Modified grille
- Dual exhaust
- Off-road running boards
- Carhartt-branded spray-in bedliner
The spray-in bedliner is particularly relevant to the package’s work-oriented theme. Unlike a purely cosmetic appearance package, it adds a protective surface intended to handle cargo and everyday use.
Ford describes the Carhartt edition as a collaboration focused on materials, textures and details rather than simply applying a brand logo to an existing trim.
F-150 Carhartt interior
The Carhartt treatment continues inside the cabin.
The package includes two-tone Carhartt-themed seat covers, updated door trim panels, a revised center-console lid and steering-wheel detailing with contrasting accent stitching.
All-weather floor mats carry Carhartt branding as well.
The result is deliberately different from the more luxury-oriented character of upper F-150 trims. The Carhartt package is built around a workwear aesthetic, with materials and design cues intended to reflect the brand’s established association with durable work clothing.
Ford’s Canadian announcement identifies cloth seats, interior accent stitching and a spray-in bedliner among the package’s equipment.
2027 F-150 Carhartt price
In Canada, Ford lists the F-150 Carhartt package at C$5,995, with the 2027 F-150 Carhartt starting at C$82,285 MSRP, before destination and delivery charges and applicable government fees and taxes.
The vehicle is available to order, with availability scheduled for early 2027. Ford notes that the vehicle shown in its launch material is a preproduction model and that the production vehicle may vary.
For buyers considering the Carhartt truck, the important point is that the C$82,285 figure is an MSRP for the specified vehicle, not a universal starting price for every 2027 F-150.
What the 2027 F-150 changes mean for buyers
The 2027 update is notable because Ford has targeted three different aspects of truck ownership at once.
The new 3.0-litre EcoBoost changes the entry-level powertrain strategy. Instead of relying on the smaller 2.7-litre EcoBoost, Ford is positioning the larger engine as the standard option while retaining the 5.0-litre V8, 3.5-litre EcoBoost and PowerBoost hybrid.
BlueCruise with Towing addresses a different issue: highway fatigue during long towing trips. Its usefulness depends heavily on where the driver travels, because hands-free operation remains restricted to designated Blue Zones and compatible towing configurations.
The Carhartt package takes a third approach, focusing on equipment, durability-oriented details and appearance rather than introducing a separate powertrain.
These are therefore not three versions of the same update. They address different buyer priorities.
Is the F-150 Carhartt an off-road model?
The Carhartt truck has several visual and functional details associated with rugged use, including off-road running boards, unique wheels, a modified grille and its 4×4 configuration.
However, the supplied Ford information does not establish the F-150 Carhartt as a dedicated high-performance off-road model in the same sense as the F-150 Tremor or Raptor.
That distinction matters. Appearance, four-wheel drive and work-oriented equipment do not automatically make a truck equivalent to a purpose-engineered off-road variant.
How much can the 2027 F-150 tow?
The maximum conventional towing capacity announced by Ford is 13,500 pounds for a properly equipped F-150 with the 3.5-litre EcoBoost V6, SuperCrew cab, 6.5-foot box, 4×4, Tow/Haul Package and optional Max Tow Axle.
The 3.0-litre EcoBoost can tow up to 8,400 pounds in a specific Regular Cab 4×2 configuration.
For BlueCruise with Towing, Ford specifies hands-free towing capability of up to 10,000 pounds when the truck is appropriately equipped, although the actual limit can be lower depending on the vehicle and trailer configuration.
These figures should be treated separately. Maximum vehicle towing capacity and the maximum trailer weight permitted while using BlueCruise with Towing are not necessarily the same thing.
The bottom line
The 2027 Ford F-150 is not a ground-up redesign. Instead, Ford has concentrated its changes on areas that directly affect how owners use a full-size pickup: powertrain response, towing assistance, exterior design and work-oriented equipment.
The new 3.0-litre EcoBoost becomes the standard engine, while the 5.0-litre V8, 3.5-litre EcoBoost and 3.5-litre PowerBoost continue to give buyers distinct approaches to performance and capability.
BlueCruise with Towing is the technology headline. Its ability to provide hands-free highway assistance while towing represents a more complicated engineering problem than ordinary highway assistance because the software must account for trailer weight, dimensions, loading and sway. Ford has therefore placed significant restrictions around where and how the system operates.
Then there is the F-150 Carhartt, which gives the 2027 range a new personality without creating a separate model line. With its 4×4 XLT Crew Cab foundation, 20-inch wheels, branded spray-in bedliner, work-oriented interior and extensive Carhartt detailing, it is positioned as a truck where the brand partnership affects both appearance and equipment.
For shoppers, the most useful way to view the 2027 F-150 is not as one radically changed truck, but as a broader set of choices. The powertrain range addresses different towing and propulsion needs, BlueCruise adds a new layer of highway assistance, and the Carhartt package gives buyers another route to a distinctive work-focused specification.
2027 Ford F-150: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the new base engine in the 2027 Ford F-150?
A: The new standard engine is a 3.0-litre EcoBoost V6. Ford says it replaces the 2.7-litre EcoBoost and provides roughly 10 to 11 percent more torque in the portion of the operating range used during typical driving.
Q: Does the 2027 F-150 still offer a V8?
A: Yes. The 5.0-litre V8 remains available and is rated at 400 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque under Ford’s stated testing conditions.
Q: What is the maximum towing capacity of the 2027 F-150?
A: The announced maximum is 13,500 pounds with a properly equipped 3.5-litre EcoBoost configuration. Individual trucks can have substantially different limits depending on configuration and equipment.
Q: Can the 2027 F-150 tow hands-free?
A: Yes, through BlueCruise with Towing when the vehicle, trailer and operating conditions meet Ford’s requirements. The system works only in designated Blue Zones and has additional restrictions compared with standard BlueCruise.
Q: How much does the 2027 F-150 Carhartt cost in Canada?
A: Ford lists the F-150 Carhartt at C$82,285 MSRP, plus destination and delivery and applicable taxes and fees. The Carhartt package itself is priced at C$5,995.
Q: When will the F-150 Carhartt be available?
A: Ford says the 2027 F-150 Carhartt is available to order and is expected to become available in early 2027.
Source: Ford
