Ford Super Duty Drops Base Engines, but High-Output Options Remain
Key takeaways
- For 2027, Ford updates its heavy-duty truck lineup and ditches the previously standard gas V-8 and lower-output Power Stroke.
- Ford The 2027 Ford Super Duty lineup has lost two engine options, based on order books that were posted by Ford Truck Enthusiasts.
- According to the report, which cites Ford's own order books, the 6.8-liter gas-drinking V-8 has been dropped for the new model year.
Why this matters: an automotive development that could shape industry direction or buying decisions.
For 2027, Ford updates its heavy-duty truck lineup and ditches the previously standard gas V-8 and lower-output Power Stroke.
Ford The 2027 Ford Super Duty lineup has lost two engine options, based on order books that were posted by Ford Truck Enthusiasts. The previously standard 6.8-liter gas engine is gone, along with the standard-output diesel 6.7-liter; the 7.3-liter "Godzilla" V-8 is now standard, and the high-output Power Stroke is the lone diesel option. Once Ford releases official pricing for the 2027 model year, we can see how these powertrain changes will impact how much the Super Duty trucks cost.Someone inform the authorities in Tokyo, because according to the order books for the 2027 Ford Super Duty, we'll be seeing a lot more of Godzilla in the future. According to a post on the Ford Truck Enthusiasts forum, Ford's heavy-duty pickups are dropping their base-spec gas and diesel engines, leaving their previously optional counterparts.
According to the report, which cites Ford's own order books, the 6.8-liter gas-drinking V-8 has been dropped for the new model year. As has the standard-output version of the Power Stroke 6.7-liter diesel V-8.