Ford F-Series Fourteenth Generation: The F-150 from 2021 to 2027

The fourteenth-generation Ford F-Series is the pickup range that Ford introduced for the 2021 model year, headed by the F-150. It was the first F-Series generation to offer both a fully electric pickup, the Lightning, and a gasoline-electric hybrid, PowerBoost. The F-150 sits above the mid-size Ranger and below the Super Duty in Ford's truck line-up.

What did the 2021 F-150 change from the previous generation?

From the outside the 2021 truck looked close to its predecessor, but Ford redesigned 92% of its parts. The cab, the pickup box structure and the tailgate script font were the main elements carried over from the 13th generation. Aerodynamic changes shaped the exterior, and the cabin gained fold-flat front seats and larger touchscreens.

The bed and cab options stayed familiar. Regular cab and SuperCab trucks were offered with 6.5-foot and 8-foot beds (2.0 m and 2.4 m), while the SuperCrew crew cab came with 5.5-foot and 6.5-foot boxes (1.7 m and 2.0 m). The SuperCab with the 8-foot box was dropped for 2024, which made it the first F-150 configuration to be removed from the range.

A redesigned truck that kept its familiar shape while adding a hybrid, an electric model and a steady run of trim changes.

Which engines were offered in the fourteenth-generation F-150?

The engine range mostly came from the previous truck. Buyers could choose a 3.3 L V6, a 2.7 L and a 3.5 L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6, a 5.0 L V8 and a 3.0 L turbo-diesel V6. The 5.0 L V8 gained Variable Displacement technology, a cylinder deactivation feature, similar in concept to rival systems from GM and Chrysler. Every engine was paired with the ten-speed 10R80 automatic.

The 3.0 L turbo-diesel was discontinued for 2022 because demand was low, except outside North America.

How does the PowerBoost hybrid work?

PowerBoost was the first hybrid powertrain offered in a Ford pickup. It paired the 3.5 L EcoBoost V6 with a 47 hp (35 kW) motor and generator placed between the engine and the transmission. A 1.5 kWh lithium-ion battery sits under the bed, and the system adds 70 lb ft (95 N m) of torque on top of the petrol engine's output.

The hybrid also brought a useful power supply. The electrical system allowed up to 7.2 kW in the bed, far more than a standard 120 V socket can deliver. Ford observed a 20 percent fuel economy improvement over the base 3.5 L EcoBoost on combined city and highway driving. Opting for the hybrid raised the base price by a minimum of $2,500, varying with trim, and PowerBoost trucks were built exclusively at the Dearborn Truck Plant in Michigan.

For 2024 Ford simplified the system. The separate starters on the engine and the accessory belt drive were removed, and the transmission now starts the engine through a hybrid motor. The change followed data from the launch model and more than 300 software updates. All PowerBoost trucks also became four-wheel drive as standard, and the hybrid could be ordered at no extra cost over the non-hybrid 3.5 L EcoBoost.

What are the F-150 PowerBoost performance and payload figures?

The quoted figures for the hybrid are a 0-60 mph time of 5.4 seconds, and output peaks at 430 hp (321 kW) at 6000 rpm. Torque reaches 570 lb ft (773 N m) by 3000 rpm. Maximum payload is 2,120 pounds (960 kg), and maximum towing is 12,700 pounds (5,800 kg).

A 2.4 kW onboard generator with four 120V, 20A outlets is standard, with two in the cab and two in the bed. The optional 7.2 kW generator adds six 120 V outlets and one 240V, 30A outlet in the bed.

Is the F-150 Lightning an electric truck?

Yes. The Lightning revived a name last used on a model that ended after the 2004 model year, and it debuted on 19 May 2021. Customer deliveries began in May 2022. Dual motors power it, and it comes off the line at the new Ford Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Michigan.

Ford had first signalled an electric light pickup at the Detroit Auto Show in January 2019. Prototype test mules on a standard F-150 body were run during 2019, and one demonstration tow pulled a load of 1,250,000 pounds (570,000 kg) on rails. The Lightning went on to become a notable part of the family, though its production history ended in 2025, when Ford stopped building it due to manufacturing problems and a failure to turn a profit.

How did the Raptor and Tremor trims change?

The F-150 Raptor was announced in February 2021. It kept the high-output 3.5 L EcoBoost V6 from the previous generation and gained rear coil springs. Buyers got it only as a SuperCrew on the 5.5-foot box. The Raptor R arrived for 2023, fitted with a 5.2 L supercharged V8 that Ford calls the Carnivore.

The Tremor trim returned in December 2020. It was limited to the SuperCrew with a 5.5-foot bed and targeted off-road use beyond the FX4 package. Tremor trucks have upgraded suspension and driveline parts, all-terrain tyres and matte-finish 18-inch wheels, plus a standard rear locking differential. The name came from the Super Duty range, where it was first used on a 2014 F-150 sport package. From 2023 the Tremor was also offered with the 5.0 L V8.

What were the F-150's trim and update changes in 2022 and 2023?

For 2022 the F-150 received several minor updates alongside the Lightning. A Black Appearance Package became available on the XL, XLT, Lariat and Platinum trims. For 2023 Ford marked 75 years of F-Series pickups with a Heritage Edition, limited to the XLT and to SuperCrew short-box trucks, in five two-tone colour combinations.

The 2023 model year also brought the Raptor R and the Rattler. The Rattler was based on the XL with the FX4 off-road package and rode on 18-inch black aluminium wheels. The Raptor R used the 5.2 L Carnivore V8 and was aimed at the Ram 1500 TRX. The SuperCab was removed from the Lariat, and the Limited trim came standard with four-wheel drive and PowerBoost.

What did the 2024 refresh change?

Ford unveiled a substantial exterior refresh for the 2024 model on 12 September 2023. The grilles, headlights and taillights were redesigned, and a Pro Access Tailgate was offered as a multifunction tailgate that competed with GM and Ram equivalents. The STX returned as a separate trim for the first time since 2014, and the Rattler was replaced by the STX FX4 package.

All models gained a standard 12-inch LCD instrument cluster and a 12-inch touchscreen running Sync 4. A head-up display became an option on higher trims, and LED headlights, a blind spot monitor, rear parking sensors and a Class IV trailer hitch were made standard. BlueCruise, a subscription-based hands-free driving system, became available on XLT and higher models.

The engine line-up was rationalised as well. The 3.3 L V6 was removed, the 2.7 L EcoBoost became standard on XL, STX and XLT, the 5.0 L V8 went to Lariat and Tremor, and the 3.5 L EcoBoost moved to King Ranch, Platinum and Raptor. Ford said the changes had cut ordering complexity by 90 percent compared with the previous year.

What changed for 2025, 2026 and 2027?

In 2025 Ford added lower-end STX, XLT and Lariat models and replaced traditional leather on the Lariat with ActiveX, a leatherette made from recycled plastic bottles. A SecuriCode keypad became an optional dealer-installed item on XLT and above. Later that year the Lobo appearance package arrived for the STX. It lowered the truck by two inches, added 22-inch gloss-black wheels and paired the 5.0 L V8 with a two-speed four-wheel-drive system.

For 2026, the 5.0 L V8 was dropped from non-Lobo STX models, and the 3.5 L EcoBoost became standard on most models that had used the V8. PowerBoost reached the STX Mid, and an XLT Chrome Appearance Package added 20-inch wheels with chrome-like finishes. Two-wheel drive returned for the Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum, though only on non-hybrid SuperCrews with the 5.5-foot bed.

The 2027 model year swapped the 2.7 L EcoBoost for Ford's 3.0 L EcoBoost V6, which has been used in other Ford vehicles since 2016. Its rating is 325 hp (242 kW), reached at 5500 rpm, with 400 lb ft (542 N m) peaking at 2250 rpm. Its power matches the 2.7 L, but its peak torque arrives 750 rpm lower than the 2026 2.7 L's 3000 rpm peak. It also uses direct injection only.

Is the F-150 sold in Australia?

Ford announced in March 2022 that it would export the F-150 to Australia from 2023. The trucks come in left-hand-drive form and are converted to right-hand drive by RMA Automotive in Mickleham, Victoria, to meet Australian Design Rules. At launch only the SuperCrew body with the XLT and Lariat trims was offered, with the 3.5 L EcoBoost V6, the ten-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. Order banks opened in late February 2023, and pricing started at A$106,950 (US$80,414) before on-road costs.

How did the F-150 perform on safety?

Ford F-Series trucks sit higher than most consumer vehicles, and their large blind spots can hide people or other cars from the driver. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that F-Series vehicles are involved in more fatal crashes than any other vehicle in the United States. The 2022 F-150 earned a Top Safety Pick award from the IIHS for its top trim.

What are the Ford F-150 fourteenth-generation specifications?

Read the table with the sections above, as the engine and trim figures change from year to year. The Lightning is an electric model, so it does not appear in the petrol and diesel rows.