Ford F-150 2026: $163,000 Platinum grade returns to challenge Chevrolet Silverado, Ram 1500 and Toyota Tundra

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Ford Australia has detailed a range of changes for its F-150 large crew-cab ute. The ‘Platinum’ grade returns, there’s a higher level of standard equipment for XLT and Lariat models, price parity for short- and long-wheelbase models, and increased prices across the range.

Prices for ‘MY25’ F-150 models start at $114,950 for the base XLT, up $8000 from existing MY23 stock. 

This price is shared with the XLT long-wheelbase, up $7005 from the previous model, with Ford confirming that optioning long-wheelbase will no longer incur an additional charge. 

Moving from short to long wheelbase increases the wheelbase and tub-tray length from 3683mm and 1705mm to 3988 and 2005mm, respectively. 

The now mid-spec Lariat will start at $143,950, up $4000 for SWB and $3005 for LWB, while the range topping Platinum costs  $163,950. 

Australia’s ‘big American truck’ market is reasonably competitive, following the recent introduction of the US-assembled Toyota Tundra in November, 2024. 

In base form, the XLT-rivalling Tundra Limited starts from $155,990, while conventional rivals Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Premium and the recently facelifted Ram 1500 Laramie Sport start from $134,500 and $141,950 respectively. All prices shown above are before on-road costs. 

All three revised grades of Ford F-150 are expected to be available in early 2026, with local remanufacturing to begin imminently. 

Ford will continue to offer just one engine across its updated F-150 range — a 3.5-litre ‘EcoBoost’ V6 turbo-petrol which produces 298kW and 678Nm. The V6 is mated to a ten-speed automatic transmission and a full-time 4×4 system. 

Note that the base XLT F-150s uses a part-time 4×4 system. All model grades offer a braked towing capacity of 4500kg, a 137-litre fuel tank, and a crew-cab and tub-tray body.

Payload capacity also increases across the range. The XLT now rated to 853kg for SWB and 878kg for LWB, Lariat now 769kg for SWB and 794kg for LWB, and newly introduced Platinum rated at 704kg for SWB and 724kg for LWB. 

Standard equipment levels for the existing XLT and Lariat will improve for 2026, with Lariat and Platinum models additionally gaining a powered ‘Pro Access Tailgate’ which can drop conventionally as well as swinging open, similar to the split bootlid on a first-gen Honda CR-V.

Standard equipment on the base model F-150 XLT includes (new equipment for MY25 is bolded): 

• LED reflector headlamps and fog lamps
• Black painted front grille
• New LED taillamp design
• New 20-inch six-spoke alloy wheel design
• 360-degree camera
• Tailgate with flexible step and work surface
• Chrome door handles
• Black/Chrome combination side steps
• Underbody protection skid plates (front differential, transfer case, fuel tank) 
• 12-inch infotainment touchscreen
• 12-inch driver’s digital instrument cluster

Stepping into the middle-spec F-150 Lariat gains:

• LED projector headlamps with dynamic bending and auto levelling
• Heated and power-adjust mirrors with power-folding
• New 20-inch alloy wheel design
• Pro Access (Swing door) tailgate
• Extended length chrome side steps (SWB only)
• Lockable, foldable rear under seat storage
• Powered sliding rear window
• Powered twin panel moonroof
• Wireless charging
• Rear heated seats (outboard seats)
• Leather interior trim
• 14 Speakers Bang & Olufsen Sound system
• Auto climate controlled (heat & cooled) front seats (previously manual)

The range topping F-150 Platinum additionally benefits from:

• Black Ford badging
• Continuously Controlled Dampening (CCD) Suspension
• 20-inch painted gloss black alloy wheels
• Auto power-deployable black side steps
• Multi-folding hard tonneau cover
• Multi setting massage functionality in seat back and seat bottom
• Platinum branded elements on front scuff plates, steering wheel, front seats, and console lid

Only one optional extra, premium paint, is available for Australian delivered F-150 models, incurring a $750 premium. All paint colour choices are included as a no-cost option for the range topping F-150 Platinum. 

Ford F-150 2026: prices in Australia

All prices listed are before on-road costs.

• Ford F-150 XLT SWB: $114,950 (+$8000)
• Ford F-150 XLT LWB: $114,950 (+$7005)
• Ford F-150 Lariat SWB: $143,950 (+$4000)
• Ford F-150 Lariat LWB: $143,950 (+$3005)
• Ford F-150 Platinum SWB: $163,950 
• Ford F-150 Platinum LWB: $163,950