2026 Ford F-150 Performance: EcoBoost Power Meets PowerBoost Torque

For 2026, Ford expands the PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6’s availability across more F-150 trim levels, putting real electrified torque within reach of shoppers who used to have to choose between capability and efficiency. Whether you’re merging onto I-44 during rush hour in Fenton or hauling a boat toward Lake of the Ozarks for the weekend, 2026 Ford F-150 performance starts with four distinct engine options built to match how you actually drive. Sunset Ford St. Louis keeps the F-150 lineup in stock, so you can move from spec sheet to steering wheel in the same visit. Here’s how the engines stack up.

2.7L EcoBoost V6: Standard Muscle

The 2.7L EcoBoost V6 opens the lineup with 325 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque, plenty for confident daily driving and light towing around St. Louis without stepping up to a bigger engine. Its twin turbochargers support a maximum tow rating of 8,400 lbs and a 1,775 lb payload rating, a solid baseline for buyers who tow occasionally rather than constantly.

3.5L EcoBoost V6: The Towing Workhorse

Step up to the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 and horsepower climbs to 400, with torque reaching 500 lb-ft. This is the engine behind the F-150’s best-in-class max available tow rating of 13,500 lbs and 2,440 lb payload rating, numbers that matter if you’re pulling a camper or gooseneck trailer down I-55 toward the lake.

3.5L PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6: Electrified Torque

New for 2026, the PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6 is available on more trims than before. It produces 430 horsepower and 578 lb-ft of torque, the highest torque figure in the mainstream lineup, with a maximum towing capability of 11,600 lbs. Pro Power Onboard comes standard, turning the bed into a mobile power source for tools, job sites, or weekend campsites without a separate generator.

5.0L V8: Traditional Power

For buyers who want the classic V8 feel, the 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 delivers 400 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque, along with the lineup’s second-highest payload rating at 2,235 lbs and a maximum towing capacity of 12,800 lbs. Every 2026 F-150 engine, including this one, pairs with a 10-speed automatic transmission.

Come Feel the Difference at Sunset Ford St. Louis

Horsepower and torque figures only tell part of the story. The rest is felt behind the wheel on St. Louis roads. Sunset Ford St. Louis, at 11700 Gravois Rd, keeps the 2026 F-150 lineup on the lot so you can compare EcoBoost, PowerBoost, and V8 power in person.

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