2027 Ford F-150 Drops the 2.7L EcoBoost and Reintroduces V8 for Higher Trim Levels

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      Ford has not made any official announcements, but a leaked ordering guide reveals significant engine changes for the 2027 F-150. The document, shared on the F150Gen14 forum late last week, indicates a new base engine and the return of a well-known powertrain for the high-end King Ranch and Platinum models. This could be in response to Ram reintroducing the Hemi and General Motors reinforcing their commitment to V8s. However, it's clear that Ford's turbocharged V6 engines will remain.

      One indication of this is the introduction of the 3.0-liter EcoBoost engine in place of the previous 2.7-liter option. While this may not satisfy those who prefer the removal of small-displacement, turbocharged engines from half-ton trucks, it seems to be a genuine upgrade. Ford did not disclose the exact output of the 3.0-liter in the order guide, but in other models from the manufacturer, it produces between 400 and 418 horsepower and up to 440 lb-ft of torque. For context, the 2.7-liter engine generated 325 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque.

      The 3.0-liter EcoBoost will serve as the standard engine in select F-150 XL, STX, XLT, and Lariat models.

      Another significant change for the 2027 Ford F-150 is the expanded availability of the 5.0-liter Coyote V8. Previously, this engine was not offered in the King Ranch and Platinum trims—only the 3.5-liter EcoBoost and its hybrid PowerBoost variant were available. Now, buyers can once again opt for Ford's premium trucks with a naturally aspirated V8. So far, its output remains lower than that of the twin-turbo engine, rated at 400 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque.

      The key takeaway is that the V8 is now an option for every F-150 trim. Considering the recent trends in the full-size truck market, it's noteworthy to see a broader availability of this traditional engine configuration. While these are far from the basic pushrod engines of the past, there was a growing perception that V8 engines were being phased out of half-ton trucks, driven by either customer preferences, automaker decisions, or regulatory pressures.

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