2027 Ford F-150 and Raptor: What Ford Has Confirmed and What It Means in the UAE

Ford announced the 2027 F-150 on 15 September 2026. It is an update of the truck already on sale, not a new generation. For owners and buyers in the Gulf, the useful questions are what changes on the outside, what does not, and which parts will fit. This article separates what Ford has said itself from what the motoring press has reported.

A refresh, not a new generation

Ford's own wording for the 2027 changes is "exterior refinements", alongside a new base engine and new towing software. The Drive points out that this fourteenth-generation truck dates from 2021 and has been updated in steps since. The next generation is further away: in April 2026 Ford said it would arrive by 2029, according to Motor1, and gave no detail.

What Ford has confirmed

• Grilles and wheels. The XLT, Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum get "newly designed, distinctive grilles and new wheel designs". Ford names only those four trims.
• Base engine. A 3.0-litre EcoBoost V6 replaces the 2.7-litre. Ford says it shares the same core architecture and the same peak capability, with roughly 10 to 11 per cent more torque "where daily driving occurs".
• V8. The 5.0-litre V8 (400 hp, 410 lb-ft) returns to the King Ranch and Platinum for the first time since 2023, so it is offered from XL to Platinum.
• Other engines. The 3.5-litre EcoBoost (500 lb-ft, up to 13,500 lb of towing) and the 3.5-litre PowerBoost hybrid (570 lb-ft) continue.
• Hands-free towing. BlueCruise with Towing works on more than 130,000 miles of pre-qualified divided highways, with a trailer of up to 10,000 lb on a correctly equipped truck. It is for BlueCruise-equipped XLT, Tremor, Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum models, and only on the 2027 F-150.
• Carhartt edition. A package for the 4x4 XLT crew cab with its own 20-inch wheels, fender vents, cowl bonnet, head lamps, modified grille, off-road running boards and spray-in bedliner. Ford prices the package at US$4,195 and says the truck arrives in early 2027.

Raptor and Tremor: same hardware, fewer fittings

Ford has added cheaper entry-level versions of both off-road trucks. It says the entry-level Raptor loses the head-up display, fog lamps, 2 kW Pro Power Onboard, the Mobile Office package, the power passenger seat and under-seat storage, and keeps its off-road hardware. The entry-level Tremor is based on the STX and loses, among other things, its off-road running boards, heated front seats and power sliding rear window.

The Drive, which photographed the trucks, reports that the Raptor's fog lamp positions are simply left as empty surrounds in the front bumper. Motor1 reports that the Raptor keeps its 3.5-litre high-output V6 (450 hp, 510 lb-ft) and that the Raptor R keeps its supercharged 5.2-litre V8 (720 hp). Ford's own announcement does not mention the Raptor R.

Reported, not in Ford's announcement

• Power of the 3.0-litre. Ford's article gives no figures. AutoGuide's copy of the specification table and several other outlets give 325 hp and 400 lb-ft, the same as the 2.7-litre.
• Prices. Motor1 and The Autopian give US$62,410 for the Tremor and US$77,800 for the Raptor, including destination: US$5,300 and US$4,000 less than the 2026 trucks. The Drive quotes US$80,595 for the Raptor. The figures disagree, and all are United States prices.
• Timing. Ford's photographs are captioned "Available early 2027". The Drive reported in September that the 2027 range could already be ordered.
• Limits of hands-free towing. Jalopnik and The Drive report that automatic lane changes are not supported with a trailer.

What changes for parts and accessories

Front end. The only body parts Ford names as new are the grilles on four trims. Its announcement lists no change to the head lamps, tail lamps, bumpers, cab or load bed, apart from the Carhartt's own parts. The 2024 facelift brought what 4X4 Australia summed up as a new bonnet, grille and headlight array, which is why lamps are sold for 2024 onwards. Ford's silence points to those lamps carrying over to 2027, but nobody has confirmed it. A part such as our VLAND LED headlights for the 2024 to 2026 F-150 is listed for those years only. Treat 2027 fitment as unconfirmed until the part maker says so, and be most careful with grilles on the four restyled trims.

Fog lamps and steps. An entry-level Raptor has no fog lamps and an entry-level Tremor has no running boards. Owners who want them back will look at fog lights and side steps; our running boards guide explains what to check.

Load bed. Ford has announced nothing about the bed. Bed covers are sold by bed length, so measure yours before ordering.

All our parts for the truck are on the Ford F-150 page.

The UAE and GCC angle

• No Gulf date yet. Ford's announcement covers the truck sold in North America. We could not find any statement from Ford Middle East on when the 2027 model year reaches Gulf showrooms, in which trims or at what price.
• Hands-free towing. Ford describes pre-qualified highways it calls Blue Zones and says nothing about roads in this region. Do not count on the feature here.
• Imported trucks. If you bring in an American-specification 2027 truck, the trim decides what is fitted: an entry-level Raptor without fog lamps still wears the Raptor name. Our guide to checking fitment by VIN shows how to confirm the exact specification.
• The current truck stays relevant. With the next generation due "by 2029", parts for the present body will be needed for years.

If you are unsure, send us the VIN through a part request and we will check the fitment before you order.

Last checked on 10 November 2026.

PartMate sells car parts and accessories and is not connected with Ford. The specifications, prices and dates above are those published for North America and can change before a truck reaches the Gulf. The maker's and the official dealer's information for your VIN is what counts.

Sources

• Ford (From the Road) — 2027 Ford F-150 and New F-150 Carhartt: Specs, Features, and Everything You Need to Know and You Asked, We Listened: BlueCruise Hands-Free Towing Is Coming (both 15 September 2026; maker).
• Motor1 — Ford F-150 Raptor and Tremor Get Expanded Lineup for 2027 (15 September 2026) and Confirmed: Next-Gen Ford F-150 Arrives by 2029 (15 April 2026).
• The Drive — The 2027 Ford F-150 Raptor and Tremor Will Be Thousands Cheaper. Here's the Catch and 2027 Ford F-150 Brings the V8 Back to Every Trim in the Lineup (both 15 September 2026).
• The Autopian — The 2027 Ford F-150 Can Finally Tow a 10,000-Pound Trailer Down a Highway Without You Holding the Steering Wheel (15 September 2026; prices).
• AutoGuide — 2027 Ford F-150 Debuts with New Base Engine and Hands-Free Towing (15 September 2026; specification table).
• Jalopnik — 2027 Ford F-150 Refresh Boosts V8 Availability (15 September 2026).
• 4X4 Australia — 2024 Ford F-150 facelift revealed, Australian timing confirmed (13 September 2023).