2026 vs 2025 Ford F-150

Comparing the base builds — the 2026 Ford F-150 XL and the 2025 Ford F-150 XL — on price, performance, efficiency and space. Every figure comes from the build's published specifications.

2026 Ford F-150

2026 Ford

F-150

From $37,290

Base build: XL 2WD Reg Cab 8' Box

2025 Ford F-150

2025 Ford

F-150

From $37,450

Base build: XL 2WD Reg Cab 8' Box

2026 vs 2025 Ford F-150: the differences

  • Starting priceThe 2026 model starts $160 lower ($37,290 vs $37,450 MSRP).
  • HorsepowerSame for both: 325 hp
  • TorqueSame for both: 400 lb-ft
  • Combined MPGThe 2025 model has better fuel economy (22 mpg vs 21 mpg for the 2026 model).
  • SeatingSame for both: 3
  • Max towingSame for both: 7,400 lb
  • Curb weightThe 2026 model is heavier (4,397 lb vs 4,396 lb for the 2025 model).

Full specs compared

2026 Ford

F-150 XL

$37,290

2025 Ford

F-150 XL

$37,450

Engine
EngineTwin Turbo Regular Gasoline V-6Twin Turbo Regular Gasoline V-6
Engine order code99P99P
Displacement2.7 L2.7 L
Displacement (cu in)164 cu in164 cu in
Cylinders66
Fuel systemPort/Direct InjectionPort/Direct Injection
AspirationTwin TurboTwin Turbo
Horsepower325 hp325 hp
Horsepower RPM5,000 rpm5,000 rpm
Torque400 lb-ft400 lb-ft
Torque RPM3,000 rpm3,500 rpm
Engine oil coolerNoNo
Recommended fuelRegularRegular
Transmission & Drivetrain
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Transmission detailAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/OD
Speeds1010
Transmission order code44G44G
DrivetrainRWDRWD
1st gear ratio4.7:14.7:1
2nd gear ratio2.98:12.98:1
3rd gear ratio2.15:12.15:1
4th gear ratio1.77:11.77:1
5th gear ratio1.52:11.52:1
6th gear ratio1.27:11.27:1
7th gear ratio1:11:1
8th gear ratio0.85:10.85:1
Reverse ratio4.87:14.87:1
Final drive ratio3.55:13.55:1
Front axle ratio3.55:13.55:1
Limited-slip differentialNoNo
Fuel Economy & Range
City MPG19 mpg20 mpg
Highway MPG25 mpg26 mpg
Combined MPG21 mpg22 mpg
Range (city)684 mi720 mi
Range (highway)900 mi936 mi
Fuel tank36 gal36 gal
CO₂ emissions8.3 tons/yr8.1 tons/yr
EPA greenhouse gas score4—
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase141 in141 in
Length227.7 in227.7 in
Width (without mirrors)79.9 in79.9 in
Height75.2 in75.2 in
Ground clearance8.3 in8.3 in
Front overhang37.6 in37.6 in
Load floor height33.9 in33.9 in
Turning diameter (curb to curb)46.4 ft46.4 ft
Interior Dimensions
Seating33
Front headroom40.8 in40.8 in
Front legroom43.9 in43.9 in
Front shoulder room66.7 in66.7 in
Front hip room62.5 in62.5 in
Cargo & Bed
Cargo volume (seats folded)77.4 cu ft77.4 cu ft
Total interior volume—64.7 cu ft
Bed length96 in96 in
Bed width at floor65.2 in65.2 in
Bed width between wheelhousings50.6 in50.6 in
Bed width at top65.2 in65.2 in
Bed depth21.4 in21.4 in
Bed volume—77 cu ft
Tailgate width60.3 in60.3 in
Weight & Capacities
Curb weight4,397 lb4,396 lb
Curb weight (front axle)2,590 lb2,590 lb
Curb weight (rear axle)1,807 lb1,806 lb
GVWR6,220 lb6,220 lb
GCWR12,300 lb12,300 lb
GAWR front3,150 lb3,150 lb
GAWR rear3,400 lb3,400 lb
Front axle capacity4,050 lb4,050 lb
Rear axle capacity3,800 lb3,800 lb
Front spring capacity3,150 lb3,150 lb
Rear spring capacity3,500 lb3,500 lb
Weight of fitted options0 lb0 lb
Towing & Payload
Max towing7,400 lb7,400 lb
Max trailer (dead-weight hitch)5,000 lb5,000 lb
Max tongue (dead-weight hitch)500 lb500 lb
Max trailer (weight-distributing hitch)7,400 lb7,400 lb
Max tongue (weight-distributing hitch)740 lb740 lb
Max trailer (fifth wheel)7,300 lb7,300 lb
Max pin weight (fifth wheel)1,825 lb1,825 lb
Max payload1,823 lb1,824 lb
Suspension
Front suspensionDouble WishboneDouble Wishbone
Rear suspensionLeafLeaf
Front axle typeIndependentIndependent
Rear axle typeRigid AxleRigid Axle
SteeringRack-PinionRack-Pinion
Brakes4-Wheel Disc4-Wheel Disc
ABS4-Wheel4-Wheel
Front disc brakesYesYes
Rear disc brakesYesYes
Front rotor diameter13.8 in13.8 in
Rear rotor diameter13.2 in13.2 in
Hill descent controlNoNo
Hill start assistYesYes
Wheels & Tires
Front wheel diameter17 in17 in
Front wheel width7.5 in7.5 in
Rear wheel diameter17 in17 in
Rear wheel width7.5 in7.5 in
Front wheel materialSteelSteel
Rear wheel materialSteelSteel
Front tire sizeP245/70SR17P245/70SR17
Rear tire sizeP245/70SR17P245/70SR17
Front tire load capacity4,050 lb4,050 lb
Rear tire load capacity4,150 lb4,150 lb
Spare tireFull-SizeFull-Size
Spare wheel materialSteelSteel
Electrical
Battery cold-cranking amps760 A760 A
Alternator capacity200 A200 A
Warranty
Basic warranty (years)3 yr3 yr
Basic warranty (miles)36,000 mi36,000 mi
Basic warranty unlimited milesNoNo
Powertrain warranty (years)5 yr5 yr
Powertrain warranty (miles)60,000 mi60,000 mi
Powertrain warranty unlimited milesNoNo
Corrosion warranty (years)5 yr5 yr
Corrosion warranty unlimited milesYesYes
Roadside assistance (years)5 yr5 yr
Roadside assistance (miles)60,000 mi60,000 mi
Safety Ratings
NHTSA overall rating5 / 55 / 5
NHTSA frontal crash5 / 55 / 5
NHTSA frontal (driver)4 / 54 / 5
NHTSA frontal (passenger)5 / 55 / 5
NHTSA side crash5 / 55 / 5
NHTSA side barrier5 / 55 / 5
NHTSA side pole5 / 55 / 5
NHTSA rollover4 / 54 / 5
NHTSA rollover risk16.4%16.4%

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2026 vs 2025 Ford F-150: questions answered

Which is cheaper, the 2026 or the 2025 Ford F-150?
The 2026 model is cheaper. Its base XL starts at $37,290 MSRP, $160 less than the 2025 model at $37,450. Destination, tax and dealer fees come on top of both.
Which is more powerful, the 2026 or the 2025 Ford F-150?
Neither: both base builds make 325 hp.
Which gets better gas mileage, the 2026 or the 2025 Ford F-150?
The 2025 model is rated at 22 mpg combined, against 21 mpg for the 2026 model.
Which can tow more, the 2026 or the 2025 Ford F-150?
They tie: both are rated to tow 7,400 lb.
Which seats more people, the 2026 or the 2025 Ford F-150?
Both seat 3.

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