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The world’s favourite pickup truck has been given its first update since the latest generation officially arrived in Ford Australia showrooms in 2023, brining minor visual tweaks, equipment upgrades and a new Platinum luxury flagship.
The Ford F-150 now has three equipment grades to choose from, with the six-variant lineup now including the entry-level XLT, the mid-spec Lariat, and the range-topping new Platinum.
All three trim levels are offered in both short-wheelbase or long-wheelbase body styles for the same price, and each brings a refreshed interior, and equipment updates including a larger 12.0-inch infotainment touchscreen (up from 8.0-inch) and a 360-degree surround camera.
Being a facelift, key dimensions remain unchanged, as does the 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged petrol V6 producing 298kW of power and 678Nm of torque, and the standard 10-speed automatic transmission. However, increased Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) and Gross Combined Mass (GCM) means higher payloads.
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The changes are welcome, but Ford Australia’s F-150 is still two years behind its North American counterpart. While the updated pickup is officially called a 2025 model year (MY25) vehicle here, it’s based on the US-spec MY24 model – and an MY26 F-150 is now being released in the US.
This may not matter to many potential buyers, as the iconic F-150 – North America’s top-selling pickup for more than four decades – remains highly competitive against rivals including the Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Toyota Tundra.
The F-150 costs more than before but remains the most affordable full-size pickup in Australian showrooms.
For this update, Ford now charges the same price for either body style, with the SWB running a 3683mm wheelbase and a 1651mm-long tray, and the LWB stretching to a 3989mm wheelbase under a 1702mm tray.

The three model grades start with the XLT at $114,950 before on-road costs – still considerably less than the Ram 1500 Laramie Sport, which costs $141,950 before on-roads, the Silverado 1500 LTZ ($134,500 plus on-roads), and the Toyota Tundra Limited ($155,900 plus ORCs).
New for 2026, the F-150 Platinum flagship tops out at $163,950 (plus ORCs but including prestige paint), which is more than the Silverado ZR2 ($144,900 plus ORCs) and Ram 1500 Limited ($159,950 plus ORCs), but less than the Toyota Tundra Platinum ($172,990 plus ORCs).
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2025 Ford F-150 XLT SWB | $114,950 (+$8000) |
| 2025 Ford F-150 XLT LWB | $114,950 (+$7005) |
| 2025 Ford F-150 Lariat SWB | $143,950 (+$4000) |
| 2025 Ford F-150 Lariat LWB | $143,950 (+$3000) |
| 2025 Ford F-150 Platinum SWB | $163,950 (new) |
| 2025 Ford F-150 Platinum LWB | $163,950 (new) |
All models in the Australian F-150 lineup use the same 298kW/678Nn 3.5-litre twin-turbo petrol ‘EcoBoost’ V6, mated to a 10-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. The entry-level XLT runs a part-time 4×4 system with 2H, 4H and 4L modes, while the Lariat and Platinum have full-time 4×4 with a 4A setting.
All models come with six driving modes including Off-Road and Tow/Haul settings.
Fuel consumption is a claimed 12.5L/100km combined, with a 136-litre fuel tank in all versions.
| Specifications | 2025 Ford F-150 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 3.5-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 |
| Power | 298kW @ 6000rpm |
| Torque | 678Nm @ 3100rpm |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 12.9L/100km (combined) |
| CO2 emissions (claimed) | N/A |
| Fuel tank | 136L |
| Weight | 2462-2636kg |
| Payload | 704-853kg |
| Braked towing capacity | 4500kg |
| Gross vehicle mass (GVM) | 3315-3360kg |
| Gross combination mass (GCM) | 7365-7410kg |
The 2025 Ford F-150 range is available exclusively in four-door Crew Cab guise, but in both SWB and LWB body styles.
The F-150 SWB has a wheelbase of 3694mm, and a 1662mm-long, 1285mm-wide style-side tub.
LWB versions run a 300mm-longer wheelbase at 3994mm, and a 1962mm-long style-side tub with the same 1285mm width.
There’s a 1525mm-wide tailgate opening on all models, with Lariat and Platinum variants offering a split tailgate with a separate swing door offering a 900mm opening.

Every F-150 is endowed with an official 4500kg braked towing capacity, with payloads ranging between 724kg (Platinum LWB) and 878kg (XLT LWB).
Payloads have increased, following upgrades to GVM and GCM.
| Dimensions | 2025 Ford F-150 |
|---|---|
| Length | 5894-6194mm |
| Width | 2430mm |
| Height | 1995mm |
| Wheelbase | 3694mm-3994mm |
| Tray dimensions (LWH) | 2000/1650/543mm (SWB) |
The Ford F-150 comes with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty like the rest of the Australian lineup.
Service intervals are 12 months or 15,000km – whichever occurs first – and there’s a capped-price service program covering the first five years or 75,000km.
The total cost for five scheduled services is $1968, equating to an average of $394 each.

The Ford F-150 hasn’t been tested by Australian auto safety authority ANCAP and remains unrated.
In the US, the F-150 was awarded a five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The 2025 Ford F-150 comes standard with the following safety features:
The Lariat and Platinum add:
All three F-150 trim levels are generously specified and, beyond the choice of SWB or LWB body styles, the only option is the exterior paint colour.




The 2025 Ford F-150 XLT comes standard with the following features:
The Lariat adds:
The Platinum adds:
All paint colours apart from Oxford White attract a $750 charge for XLT and Lariat variants, but are included in the price of the F-150 Platinum.

The 2025 Ford F-150 range is available with the following exterior paint colours:
First customer deliveries of the 2025 Ford F-150 are scheduled to begin in January 2026.
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Damion Smy is an award-winning motoring journalist with global editorial experience at Car, Auto Express, and Wheels.


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