Ford Drops the 2.7L V6: Inside the 2027 F-150 Engine Shakeup

A New Base Engine Breaks Cover

A leaked 2027 Ford F-150 order guide, first shared on the F150gen14.com forums, shows the base engine is changing. The 2.7L EcoBoost V6 is being replaced by a 3.0L EcoBoost V6, a move that shifts the foundation of the entire lineup.

Both engines belong to the same nano family, but the 2.7L has built a reputation as possibly the F-150's most reliable powertrain. It also delivered more urgency than its numbers suggested, with 325 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque ready through a 10-speed automatic. Whether the 3.0L can match that real-world feel and durability is the open question.

Ford has not officially confirmed the guide's contents, and some details may change. But the document paints a clear picture: the entry-level truck is getting a larger displacement engine, and the rest of the powertrain roster stays intact. The 3.5L EcoBoost, the 3.5L PowerBoost Hybrid, the 5.0L V8, and the high-output 3.5L in the Raptor all remain. The 5.2L supercharged V8 continues in the Raptor R. Power figures are not updated in the draft, so those outputs likely carry over unchanged.

The 2028 model is expected to bring more substantial changes, making 2027 a transitional year rather than a full reset.

BMW's Reassurance on Chinese Premium Entrants

BMW Group Australia CEO Vikram Pawah says the brand is not seeing customers defecting to new Chinese premium brands. He argues that premium is about the product's content and feel, not just the price point, and that the mass segment is where the real competition occurs.

A History of New Rivals

This is not the first time BMW has faced fresh competition. Japanese brands created Acura, Lexus, and Infiniti; more recently, Hyundai's Genesis joined. Lexus has narrowed the gap in Australia, yet BMW still led by over 10,000 sales in Lexus's best year.

A More Affordable Path to Tremor and Raptor

The leaked guide indicates the Tremor and Raptor will now offer more basic entry models. The Tremor gets a 400A equipment group, with the Torsen front locking differential available as a stand-alone option for buyers who want the capability without the full package price.

The current 2026 Tremor starts at $67,710, and the new 400A trim could pull that number down, though the guide does not confirm a price. The Raptor receives a new 800A equipment group, which could position it closer to the Ram 1500 RHO. The RHO starts at $76,590 and comes with a 540-hp high-output Hurricane engine, so the gap between the two off-road flagships could narrow significantly.

A lower-entry Raptor would be notable because the truck has historically been a premium, high-margin product. Offering a more basic version suggests Ford wants to capture buyers who want the Raptor's chassis and suspension but are willing to skip luxury options.

Doing so changes the value conversation: the Raptor has long been the benchmark for high-speed desert running, while the Tremor is a more measured trail tool. A reduced price on either brings them into reach of buyers who would otherwise look at the aftermarket for similar capability.

Paint, Availability, and the American Truck Market

Aside from mechanical changes, the 2027 F-150 list brings three new exterior colors: Neptune Blue, Birch Sand, and Wild Green. The outgoing lineup loses Antimatter Blue, Argon Blue, and Avalanche.

Color choices are rarely headline news, but they matter for ordering. Custom orders placed in the first few months of the model year will be the first to carry the new shades, and the same buyers flipping through the order guide are the ones most likely to notice the change.

Ford is not the only manufacturer facing pressure in this segment. The F-Series has remained the best-selling pickup line in America, but competition from the Ram RHO and the GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate has intensified. The presence of a new base engine and a more attainable Raptor suggests Ford is responding to those pressures with a value play rather than a redesigned truck.

Missing from the leak is any mention of a fully electric F-150 version beyond the existing Lightning. Ford's focus for 2027 appears to be on refining the combustion lineup while buyers wait for what comes with the 2028 model. The order guide gives a preview of where the brand sees its core audience: traditional, capable, and increasingly price-sensitive.

BMW's Ongoing Leadership

BMW has been Australia's best-selling premium brand for three years, and the company wants to keep that leadership while also focusing on profit. The CEO highlights trust, noting 15,000 club members, as a pillar of its premium offering.