The Ford F-150 full-size ute will receive its first update in Australia since its launch in 2023, featuring a facelifted design, upgraded interior technology, and a new top-of-the-range Platinum variant. Despite price increases, the F-150 remains one of the most affordable full-size dual-cab utes on the local market. Conversion to right-hand drive will continue to be handled locally by RMA Automotive in Melbourne.
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Pricing and range
| Variant | Drivetrain | Price (before on-road costs) |
| F-150 XLT | Part-time 4WD | $114,950 |
| F-150 Lariat | Full-time 4WD | $143,950 |
| F-150 Platinum | Full-time 4WD | $163,950 |
Due in showrooms in early 2026, the updated MY25 F-150 will start at $114,950 before on-road costs — an $8000 increase from the previous entry-level model.
The Platinum joins the existing XLT and Lariat variants of the Ford F-150, all of which are offered in short-wheelbase (SWB) and long-wheelbase (LWB) body styles. Ford has also removed the LWB price premium, so SWB and LWB models now cost the same.
Exterior highlights and updates
Although badged as an MY25, the updated F-150 for Australia reflects the MY24 refresh in North America for the best-selling Ford ute. Key updates and features across the lineup include:
XLT:
- LED reflector headlamps and fog lamps
- Black painted coast-to-coast front grille with black mesh and chrome centre bar
- Distinctive XLT amber indicators
- New LED taillamp design
- New 20-inch six-spoke alloy wheel design
- 360-degree camera
- Load box area lighting with push button
- 12V port in the load box
- Chrome door handles
- Black/Chrome combination side steps
- Chrome exhaust extension
Lariat (added over XLT):
- New 20-inch Chrome-like alloy wheel design
- Pro Access (Swing door) tailgate – with powered conventional tailgate Open/Close and manual Swing door Open/Close
- Extended length chrome side steps (On SWB only)
Platinum (added over Lariat):
- Unique Gloss Black Surround with Gloss Black Accents
- Black Ford badging
- Smoked colour F-150 fender decoration
- Continuously Controlled Dampening (CCD) Suspension
- Body colour mirrors, door handles
- 20-inch painted gloss black alloy wheels
- Auto power-deployable black side steps
- Multi-folding hard tonneau cover
- 360-degree camera with additional rear cargo view camera4
- Smoked colour exhaust tip extension
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The updated F-150 range offers a selection of exterior colours, with Prestige Paint only available on the XLT and Lariat for $750. Oxford white colour is offered as standard in the lower XLT and Lariat variants, while other colour options are optional. Platinum variant gets all the colour options at no extra cost, giving buyers flexibility across the lineup.
Colour options include: Oxford White, Star White, Iconic Silver, Carbonised Grey, Antimatter Blue, and Rapid Red.
Interior features and upgrades
Inside, the updated Ford F-150 packs a host of interior upgrades. Key interior features include:
XLT:
- 12-inch infotainment touchscreen
- 12-inch driver’s digital instrument cluster
- USB-A port – Centre stack location
- Multiple USB-C ports – Centre stack, inside centre console, rear of centre console.
Lariat (added over XLT):
- 14 speakers Bang & Olufsen Sound system
- Auto climate-controlled (heat & cooled) front seats (previously manual)
Platinum (added over Lariat):
- Black onyx luxury interior
- Front Driver & Passenger Plush Multi-Adjustable Power Seats (including 6-Way Power Lumbar) and memory, with
- Max Recline (to nearly full flat position)
- Multi-setting massage functionality in the seat back and seat bottom
- Platinum-branded elements on front scuff plates, steering wheel, front seats, and console lid
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Performance and specs
The 2026 Ford F-150 continues with its twin-turbo V6 petrol engine, delivering strong towing capability and performance across all variants.
| Specification | Details |
| Engine | 3.5L Twin-turbo V6 petrol |
| Power Output | 298kW @6000rpm |
| Torque Output | 678Nm @3100rpm |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Part-time 4WD (XLT)/ Full-time 4WD (Lariat & Platinum) |
| Braked Towing Capacity | 4500kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 136L |
Refreshed American pickup for Australia
The Ford F-150 remains North America’s most popular pickup, although it was overtaken by the Toyota RAV4 as the top-selling vehicle in 2024. In Australia, sales for the full-size ute have lagged due to recalls and supply interruptions, with only 549 units sold to September 2025, compared with 618 Tundras, 1,636 Silverados, and 2,112 Ram 1500s over the same period.
With the 2026 facelift and new Platinum flagship trim, Ford Australia aims to offer a more premium American pickup experience while keeping the F-150 competitively priced against its full-size rivals.
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