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A top-end ute has received a major set of upgrades. 

The price and specifications for Ford’s 2026 F-150 range have been revealed. 

There are three variants, all in dual-cab form, with the base XLT starting from $114,950, which is an $8,000 jump from the previous model.

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There is some good news on the price front, with buyers now able to choose from short or long wheelbase options without additional cost. 

It keeps its 3.5-litre six-cylinder twin turbo-petrol engine that produces 298kW and 678Nm, with a 10-speed auto transmission. 

The XLT gets a part-time four-wheel drive system, while the two more expensive variants get a full 4WD set-up. 

There is plenty of new kit available on the base XLT, receiving several standout cosmetic additions such as chrome door handles and an exhaust extension. 

It also gets a 12-inch touchscreen and 12-inch digital drivers display as standard. 

The F-150 will battle Chevrolet’s Silverado and the RAM range for market share, with the two brands combining for more than 80 per cent of Aussie large dual-cab sales.

2026 Ford F-150 
2026 Ford F-150 

All F150s are imported to Australia and then re-manufactured to right-hand drive in a Victorian RMA Automotive factory.

Deliveries will commence in early 2026.

2026 Ford F-150 price Australia 

Variant Price (before on-road costs)
XLT$114,950
Lariat $143,950
Platinum$163,950

2026 Ford F-150 engine and efficiency

Engine3.5-litre twin turbo-petrol six-cylinder 
Power298kW
Torque678Nm
Transmission10-speed auto
Driven wheelsAll-wheel drive
Fuel use12.5L/100km
Fuel tank size136L


The XLT grade comes as standard with

  • 20-inch alloy wheels
  • Chrome door handles
  • 12-inch touchscreen
  • 12-inch digital drivers display
  • Chrome exhaust extension
  • Cloth seats
  • 12V port in load box

 Lariat adds

  • 20-inch chrome-like alloy wheels
  • Power tailgate
  • 14-speaker sound system
  • Wireless phone charger
  • Heated and cooled front seats
  • Rear heated seats
  • Leather accented seats
  • Twin panel sunroof
  • Extended chrome side steps
  • Rain-sensing wipers
  • Power and heated mirrors

Platinum adds

  • 20-inch painted gloss alloy wheels
  • Black Ford badging
  • Smokes colour exhaust tip extension
  • Auto side steps
  • Multi-folding tonneau cover
  • Massaging seats

2026 Ford F-150 safety

The Ford F-150 has not been crash tested. 

Safety features on XLT grade: 

Lariat adds

Platinum adds

  • Rear cargo view camera

2026 Ford F-150 towing capacity 

VariantGVMGCMKerb Weight Payload
XLT SWB3315kg7365kg2462kg853kg
XLT LWB3360kg7410kg2482kg878kg
Lariat SWB3315kg7365kg2546kg769kg
Lariat LWB3360kg7410kg2566kg794kg
Platinum SWB3315kg7365kg2611kg704kg
Platinum LWB3360kg7410kg2636kg724kg

2026 Ford F-150 warranty

Ford offers a five-year/unlimited km warranty on its vehicles. 

2026 Ford F-150 dimensions 

 Short wheelbaseLong wheelbase
Length5894mm6194mm
Width2430mm2430mm
Height1995mm1995mm
Wheelbase3694mm3994mm
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Tim Gibson

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One of Tim’s earliest memories of cars is sitting in an Aston Martin at a car lottery in Heathrow Airport as a child preparing to come back to Australia after a holiday. He dreamed of being a journalist from early high school and worked as a football match reporter for his local association in the Illawarra before moving on to bylines at Football New South Wales and Football Australia. After working on radio at ABC Illawarra during university, Tim joined CarsGuide as a News Journalist to tackle the latest motoring news.
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