- Ford is dropping the F-150’s 325-hp 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6 and moving to a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6 for 2027, per a dealership order guide
- The 5.0-liter V-8 (400 hp) is newly available in King Ranch and Platinum trim; both have offered only the 3.5-liter V-6 since the current generation launched in 2021
- Ford hasn’t confirmed the 3.0-liter’s F-150 output; it produces 383–418 hp across other Ford and Lincoln applications
Ford is swapping the base engine in the 2027 F-150, replacing the current 325-hp 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6 with a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-6, according to a dealership order guide. The same document reveals the 5.0-liter V-8 coming to King Ranch and Platinum trim levels for the first time. Ford hasn’t announced horsepower figures, pricing, or whether exterior changes accompany the engine lineup update.
What engine does the 2027 F-150 come with?
The 2027 F-150 will use a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V-6 as its entry-level engine, replacing the 2.7-liter that currently makes 325 hp in base configurations. A dealership order guide, reported by Car and Driver, confirmed the change before Ford made an official announcement.
The 3.0-liter is derived from the same engine family as the 2.7-liter. Ford already runs it in four vehicles: the Explorer (400 hp on ST and Tremor, optional on Platinum), the Lincoln Aviator (383 hp), the Ranger Raptor (405 hp), and the Bronco Raptor (418 hp).
How does the 3.0-liter EcoBoost compare to the 2.7-liter?
In every current Ford and Lincoln application, the 3.0-liter makes more power than the 2.7-liter F-150 base engine does. But the F-150 output hasn’t been confirmed, and it won’t hit 400 hp.
Both the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 and the 5.0-liter V-8 produce 400 hp and carry over for 2027. Ford doesn’t tune its truck lineup so the base engine matches the next two options up. A 3.0-liter rated at 400 hp would give buyers no power reason to pay for a 3.5 or a V-8. The lineup logic puts the 3.0-liter somewhere above 325 hp and below 400 hp — Ford will confirm the exact figure closer to the on-sale date.
What the swap does deliver regardless of the final number: the 3.0-liter is a larger displacement engine with a track record across multiple vehicles, and it won’t offer less output than the 2.7-liter it replaces.
Which 2027 F-150 trims now offer the 5.0-liter V-8?
King Ranch and Platinum. Since the 14th-generation F-150 launched in 2021, both trims have only been available with the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6, in either standard or PowerBoost hybrid form. For 2027, the 5.0-liter V-8 becomes an option in both.
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The V-8 produces 400 hp and runs without turbochargers. Buyers who want the naturally aspirated configuration, which several truck buyers opt for specifically to avoid turbo-related complexity, now have a path to it in King Ranch and Platinum for the first time.
What we don’t know yet
Ford hasn’t confirmed whether the 2027 F-150 will receive any exterior or interior updates alongside the engine changes. The current 14th-generation truck launched in 2021 and went through a mid-cycle refresh for the 2024 model year. The dealership order guide that surfaced the engine news didn’t address styling.
Official output figures for the 3.0-liter in F-150 trim are also absent. No 2027 pricing has been published.
What this means if you’re shopping now
If you’re comparing current 2026 F-150 models and want the V-8 in a King Ranch or Platinum, the 2027 model year will give you that option for the first time. If you’re interested in the base engine and output matters to you, the 3.0-liter will outperform the 2.7-liter by some margin though by how much won’t be clear until Ford publishes specs.
The F-150, combined with the Super Duty, is the best-selling vehicle in the United States, according to Car and Driver’s 2026 sales data.
FAQ
What is replacing the 2.7-liter EcoBoost in the 2027 Ford F-150?
A 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V-6. It’s derived from the same engine family as the 2.7-liter and is already in production in the Ford Explorer, Ranger Raptor, Bronco Raptor, and Lincoln Aviator.
How much horsepower will the 2027 F-150’s new base engine make?
Ford hasn’t confirmed this yet. In other vehicles, the 3.0-liter produces between 383 hp (Lincoln Aviator) and 418 hp (Bronco Raptor). In the F-150, it’ll produce more than the 325 hp of the outgoing 2.7-liter but less than the 400 hp of the 3.5-liter V-6 and 5.0 V-8 — since both of those remain in the 2027 lineup and need to justify the step-up.
Can you get the V-8 in a 2027 Ford F-150 King Ranch?
Yes, for the first time. The 5.0-liter V-8 (400 hp) is being added to King Ranch and Platinum trims for 2027. Neither has offered the V-8 since the current generation launched.
