Key highlights:
- Ford applies Black Edition styling to 230 remaining MY23 Lariat LWB examples
- The 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 produces 298kW and 678Nm
- Ford has 495 MY23 F-150s remaining in dealer stock
Ford Australia has introduced the F-150 Lariat Black Edition to help clear remaining 2023 model-year (MY23) stock of its full-size pickup. The special edition adds black exterior styling and gloss-black wheels, but the bigger story is its timing: Ford still has 495 MY23 F-150s sitting in dealer stock, while its Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Toyota Tundra rivals remain ahead in year-to-date sales.
Ford is also running a factory MY25 XLT Black Edition, which is limited to 394 vehicles and is locked at a national promo price starting from $118,000 driveaway.
What makes the Black Edition different?
The special edition replaces several chrome exterior details with black finishes, giving the F-150 a darker look, and the key changes include:
- Black grille and bumpers
- Black door handles and mirror caps
- 20-inch gloss-black alloy wheels
- Unique bonnet decals
- Black tailgate decal
The changes focus on appearance rather than mechanical upgrades, as the Black Edition retains the MY23 Lariat’s existing engine, transmission and towing capacity.
Ford F-150 Black Edition: Engine and towing
The MY23 Lariat Black Edition LWB uses the same powertrain as the updated MY24 F-150 Lariat. The twin-turbo V6 provides 298kW and 678Nm, while the 10-speed automatic transmission handles the power delivery.
| Specification | Ford F-150 Black Edition |
|---|---|
| Engine | 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged V6 petrol |
| System output | 298kW / 678Nm |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic |
| Braked towing capacity | 4500kg |
| Body style | Long-wheelbase dual-cab |
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Interior retains the Lariat’s equipment
Ford hasn’t stripped out the Lariat’s comfort and technology features for the Black Edition and the cabin retains leather-accented upholstery and 12-way power-adjustable front seats, including a memory function for the driver. Both front seats offer heating and ventilation. Other standard equipment includes:
- 12.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with built-in satellite navigation
- Surround-view camera
- 18-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system
- Wireless phone charger
- Rear centre armrest with cupholders
Driver-assistance technology includes adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go functionality, lane-centring, evasive steering assist and front parking sensors.
Ford F-150 Black Edition: Availability and pricing
Ford will apply the Black Edition treatment to 230 examples of the MY23 F-150 Lariat LWB (long-wheelbase) dual-cab, which was replaced by the updated MY24 model in Australian showrooms in early 2026. Ford has confirmed that 495 examples of the MY23 F-150 remain in dealer stock, including the vehicles allocated for the Black Edition treatment.
The company hasn’t announced Black Edition pricing, but a Ford Australia spokesperson reportedly told CarExpert Australia that interested buyers should contact their preferred Ford dealer for details.
Ford previously offered discounts of $8000 on older MY23 stock, bringing the price to $132,945 before on-road costs, but that figure just provides a reference point and is not a confirmed price for the Black Edition.
Unlike the newer MY24 Lariat, which comes in short-wheelbase (SWB) and long-wheelbase (LWB) body styles, the Black Edition is available exclusively as an LWB.
Ford announced the updated MY24 F-150 in August 2025, ahead of its arrival in Australian showrooms in early 2026, and the update brought price increases of up to $8000.
F-150 sales have since rebounded in 2026. Ford’s full-size pickup outsold the Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Toyota Tundra in March, May, July and August 2026. However, the F-150 finished behind both the Silverado and Ram 1500 in September and it also remains behind all three rivals in year-to-date sales.
F-150 sales have faced a difficult run in Australia
The F-150 has had a disrupted Australian run since Ford Australia reintroduced the pickup in locally converted right-hand-drive form in 2023.
The issues have included at least a dozen recalls, with seven occurring in 2024 alone and sales also paused between July and October 2025, resulting in an official sales figure of zero for July that year.
Those disruptions contributed to the Toyota Tundra outselling the F-150 over a full calendar year for the first time in 2025. (Toyota Tundra: 837; Ford F-150: 792)
The result contrasted with the F-Series’ performance in the United States. The broader Ford F-Series was again the country’s best-selling new vehicle in 2025, with more than 800,000 examples sold.
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