A facelifted and expanded 2026 Ford F-150 range will be topped by a new Platinum flagship, as part of the first upgrade for the iconic American pickup lineup since it was officially released in Australia in 2023 – and it will remain the most affordable full-size dual-cab on sale here despite price increases.
Due in showrooms in early 2026, the upgraded MY25 F-150 will be $8000 more expensive than before at base level, but still cheaper than its key rivals, while the new Platinum will be priced at $163,950 before on-road costs – more than the priciest Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 (from $144,900) and Ram 1500 Limited ($159,950), but less than the Toyota Tundra Platinum ($172,990).
“We’ve listened to our customers that have been asking for a full-size truck that offers an elevated, more luxurious experience, and the F-150 Platinum does exactly that,” said Ford Australia marketing director Ambrose Henderson in a press release today.
It’s the first update for Ford Australia’s F-150, with current stock in its showrooms all being MY23 vehicles. Australia has so far missed out on model year updates for the F-150, and a MY26 update is about to be released in the US.
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Ford Australia has watched on while its rivals have introduced updates, including the MY25 Ram 1500 with a new ‘Hurricane’ twin-turbo inline six-cylinder petrol engine, or all-new models such as the Tundra, which hit the market in 2024 and is remanufactured to right-hand drive (RHD) alongside Ram and Silverado pickups by Walkinshaw Automotive in Melbourne.
Although it’s labelled an MY25 model, Ford Australia’s updated F-150, which will continue to be converted to RHD on the other side of Melbourne by RMA, reflects the MY24 updates offered in North America, including a facelifted exterior comprising a new front bumper, grille and headlights, plus a fresh rear bumper, tail-lights, and alloy wheels.
The flagship F-150 Platinum will spearhead the refreshed range, adding a third variant that’s positioned above the entry-level XLT and mid-spec Lariat. All three grades will be offered in short-wheelbase (SWB) and long-wheelbase (LWB) body styles.
Ford has also dropped the price premium for LWB models, with all three F-150 variants now being the same price in both SWB and LWB guise.
That said, the entry-level F-150 XLT with part-time four-wheel drive jumps from $106,950 before on-road costs to now start at $114,950 before on-roads – an increase of $8000 for the SWB and $7005 for the LWB.
The mid-range Lariat is now priced at $143,950 before on-road costs – a $4000 increase for the SWB and $3000 for the LWB, which brings full-time four-wheel drive.
Inside, the XLT gets a larger 12.0-inch infotainment touchscreen and 12.0-inch digital instrument cluster, plus additional USB ports, while cabin changes for the Lariat include Bang & Olufsen audio, and heated and cooled front seats.
Platinum variants add black leather upholstery, front driver’s seat memory, black badging, gloss-black 20-inch alloys, and continuously controlled suspension damping.
The 3.5-litre petrol V6 remains the only powertrain available to Australian buyers, producing the same 298kW of power and 678Nm of torque, again matched to a 10-speed automatic transmission and offering up to 4500kg of braked towing capacity.
The F-150 was North America’s best-selling vehicle for 42 years until 2024, when it was overtaken by the Toyota RAV4, and remains the most popular pickup truck in the US.
However, sales of the F-150 in Australia have been hampered by numerous recalls and multiple supply interruptions, the most recent of which was lifted earlier this week.
Ford Australia has sold only 549 examples of the F-150 so far this year to September, compared to 618 Tundras, 1636 Silverados, and 2112 Ram 1500s in the same period.
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