2026 Ford F-150® Review – All-Star Ford Palestine, Texas
Serving Palestine, Tyler, Frankston, Jacksonville & Fairfield, TX
The 2026 Ford F-150® continues its legacy as America’s trusted full-size pickup, delivering class-leading capability, strong engine choices, and advanced technology for drivers across Palestine and near Tyler, Frankston, Jacksonville, and Fairfield, Texas. With a starting MSRP of $39,330¹, the new F-150 is designed to work harder, tow more, and deliver smarter features for both job sites and everyday driving.
Overview – What’s New on the 2026 F-150 in Palestine, near Tyler
The 2026 F-150 brings upgraded packages, powerful engine choices, and advanced smart technology that makes towing, hauling, and daily commuting easier across East Texas. It offers class-leading towing and payload capacity when properly equipped, plus available BlueCruise hands-free driving and new appearance packages like the Lobo™ and Platinum Satin.
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Class-leading capability with up to 13,500 lbs max towing*
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Multiple appearance packages for a more customized look
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Advanced technology including available BlueCruise and digital displays
2026 Ford F-150: Exterior – Built for Strength and Productivity
The 2026 F-150 exterior is engineered like a multi-tool, offering smart work features such as the available Pro Access Tailgate, rugged styling options, and available LED lighting. This build makes it easy to load tools, access the bed while hitched, and work early mornings or late nights around Palestine or Tyler, TX.
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Pro Access Tailgate swings out up to 100° and brings you 19" closer to the bed
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Pro Power Onboard™ provides available worksite-ready electrical power
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Optional appearance packages including Lobo™, Satin, and Chrome themes
2026 Ford F-150: Interior – Comfort Meets Everyday Utility
Inside the 2026 F-150, comfort and productivity come together with available premium seating, an interior work surface, and flexible storage. Flip-up rear seats and lockable under-seat compartments give families and workers extra room for tools, bags, and gear when traveling between Palestine and Jacksonville, or heading out toward Fairfield.
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Interior Work Surface and stowable shifter for laptop workspace
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Lockable under-seat storage for tools and valuables
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Flip-up rear seating to create additional interior cargo space
Ford F-150: Mechanical – Engines, Capability & Off-Road Strength
With six available engines, the 2026 F-150 delivers the power truck owners expect in East Texas. From the 2.7L EcoBoost® to the powerful 5.0L V8 and hybrid PowerBoost®, the F-150 offers options for towing, hauling, or daily commuting. Off-road trims like Tremor® and Raptor® take capability even further for rough conditions.
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Up to 13,500 lbs max towing and 2,440 lbs max payload when properly equipped
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Engine options include 2.7L EcoBoost®, 3.5L EcoBoost®, PowerBoost® hybrid, 5.0L V8, and Raptor-exclusive high-output engines
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Tremor® and Raptor® offer advanced off-road hardware and drive modes
F-150: Safety & Technology – Smart Features for Texas Roads
The 2026 F-150 equips you with available driver-assist and connected features for confidence on highways between Tyler and Palestine. Available Ford BlueCruise, a digital instrument cluster, and advanced Co-Pilot360® technologies help support safer, more informed driving.
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BlueCruise hands-free highway driving available
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Digital gauge cluster with available head-up display
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Ford Co-Pilot360® driver-assist technologies
Trim Levels – 2026 F-150 Lineup
The 2026 F-150 offers eight trims, each tailored for different needs—from work-ready XL to luxury-focused Platinum and desert-dominating Raptor. Several trims also include hybrid availability for added capability.
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XL, STX, XLT, Lariat, Tremor, King Ranch, Platinum, Raptor
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Hybrid available on XL, STX, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch & Platinum
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Premium options like multicontour leather seats, moonroof, Satin Package, and Fox™ shocks
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Dealer: All-Star Ford Palestine, serving Tyler, Frankston, Jacksonville, Fairfield, Texas
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Model: 2026 Ford F-150®, full-size light-duty pickup
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Starting MSRP: $39,330¹ for the XL
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Max towing (properly equipped): 13,500 lbs*
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Max payload (properly equipped): 2,440 lbs†
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Horsepower range: 325 hp (2.7L EcoBoost®) to 720 hp (5.2L Supercharged V8 – Raptor R™)
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Engine lineup: 2.7L EcoBoost®, 3.5L EcoBoost®, 3.5L PowerBoost® Hybrid, 5.0L V8, High-Output 3.5L (Raptor), 5.2L Supercharged V8 (Raptor R™)
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Key features: Pro Access Tailgate, Pro Power Onboard™, Interior Work Surface, BlueCruise, Co-Pilot360®
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Cab options: Regular Cab, SuperCab®, SuperCrew®
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Bed sizes: 5.5-ft, 6.5-ft, 8-ft
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Safety packages: Ford Security Package (trial), Ford Co-Pilot360®
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Awards (F-Series): America’s best-selling truck for 48 years; 2025 J.D. Power & Kelley Blue Book awards
