The 2025 Ford F-150 keeps four distinct powertrains — a turbo V6, a V8, a bigger turbo V6, and a 430-hp hybrid — across a price walk from $38,710 to nearly $79,000 for the Raptor. This guide lays out the real differences between the engines and which trims can have which.
Engine specs: four ways to power one truck
| Engine | Output | Torque | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 325 hp | 400 lb-ft | standard on most trims |
| 5.0L V8 | 400 hp | 410 lb-ft | the last V8 in the half-ton Ford lineup |
| 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 400 hp | 500 lb-ft | max towing: 13,500 lb |
| 3.5L PowerBoost hybrid | 430 hp | 570 lb-ft | strongest torque, up to 23 mpg combined |
All four run through a 10-speed automatic. The interesting pattern is that the cheapest turbo six now out-torques the V8: the 2.7 EcoBoost’s 400 lb-ft arrives far lower in the rev range than the 5.0’s 410, which is why it feels stronger in daily driving despite the spec-sheet gap. The V8’s case is character and the highest payload rating (3,315 lb); the 3.5 EcoBoost is the tow rig; and the PowerBoost hybrid pairs the heaviest torque figure with the best fuel economy — plus the Pro Power Onboard generator that can run a job site or a blacked-out house.
Trims and pricing
Per 2025 pricing, the range starts at $38,710 for the XL and climbs through STX, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited to the $78,905 Raptor. The 5.0L V8 is offered from XLT up; the PowerBoost hybrid from Lariat up. Nothing dramatic changed for 2025 — the big refresh (new nose, tailgate with Pro Access swing-out section, updated cabin screens) landed with the 2024 model year and carries over.
Which engine to pick
For most buyers the answer is unglamorous: the 2.7 EcoBoost does 90 percent of what the bigger engines do at the lowest price and reasonable fuel bills. Tow heavy, regularly? The 3.5 EcoBoost. Want the truck to double as a generator and commute efficiently? PowerBoost. The V8 is now a heart-over-head choice — the same instinct that keeps big-muscle sedans like the great Dodge Chargers alive in enthusiast memory. One practical note: all four engines are rated for regular fuel, though the turbos make their peak numbers on premium — our octane explainer covers that trade-off. And if you are eyeing the electric side of the lineup instead, run the real cost-of-ownership numbers before assuming the Lightning saves money.
Specifications and pricing reflect Ford’s 2025 US lineup as reported by Autoblog and Ford dealer references, September 2026. Photos: Deathpallie325 (CC BY 4.0) and Calreyn88 (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons.
