Ford Will Offer Coyote V-8 in All 2027 F-150 Trims
The automaker expands access to its 5.0-liter engine across the entire 2027 Ford F-150 lineup.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Trucks
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Ford plans to make its 5.0-liter Coyote V-8 engine an option for every trim level of the 2027 Ford F-150. This expansion aims to provide buyers with a traditional displacement alternative to the forced induction engines featured in the redesigned lineup.
Why it matters
By broadening V-8 availability, Ford is targeting customers who prefer traditional engine characteristics over smaller, turbocharged powertrains. The move provides a specific alternative within a product range that now features a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 as its new standard engine.
The Coyote V-8 features an aluminum block and cylinder heads with four valves per cylinder, enabling a maximum conventional towing capacity of 12,800 pounds.
The players
Ford
This American automaker is one of the largest manufacturers of pickup trucks globally and oversees the production of the F-Series line.
The details
The engine utilizes Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing alongside Plasma Transferred Wire Arc thermal spray cylinder liners to manage performance. While the V-8 remains a centerpiece, the 2027 F-150 transition includes shifting the 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 to the standard powertrain slot.
Timeline
Ford sold 357,801 F-Series pickup trucks during the first half of 2026.
The new 2027 Ford F-150 model range becomes available to buyers in 2027.
Roadmap
This decision marks a strategic counter-movement to the broader industry trend of replacing traditional displacement with smaller, forced-induction powertrains. Ford is positioning its signature V-8 to maintain brand loyalty among truck buyers who prioritize traditional engine architecture over the shift toward efficiency-focused downsizing.
Buyers can access the V-8 across the entire lineup, starting with the XL trim at $40,585 and ranging up to the Platinum trim at $71,595. This pricing structure allows customers to select their preferred engine displacement regardless of whether they choose a base utility model or a premium luxury trim.
The takeaway
The move demonstrates that demand for traditional high-displacement engines persists despite the automotive sector's pivot toward forced induction. Buyers prioritizing high towing capacity and traditional engine response now have a wider array of trim options to suit their specific power requirements.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Top Speed.
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