Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.While Ram has revived its HEMI V8 engine and GM's new Silverado and Sierra have new V8s, Ford is going in the opposite direction with the King Ranch and Platinum trims of its F-150, dropping the 5.0-liter Coyote V8 option. The Blue Oval's online configurator now only offers the 3.5-liter turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engine on these trims, though the XL, STX, XLT, Lariat, and Tremor still have access to the V8. While there's definitely strong appeal to a V8 engine, it's worth noting that the EcoBoost matches the Coyote on horsepower, with 400 ponies, and it outperforms the naturally aspirated eight-cylinder in torque, developing 500 lb-ft while the V8 tops out at 410 lb-ft. The PowerBoost engine, meanwhile, delivers 430 hp and 578 lb-ft.Why Did Ford Drop the V8 from F-150 King Ranch and Platinum Trims?FordWhile Ford has confirmed that the V8 is no longer available on the King Ranch and Platinum, it did not provide an explanation, but with a new generation of F-series pickups coming in 2029, the change may help prepare truck buyers for new powertrains. Some suggest that the V8 is less profitable than the EcoBoost engine, while others theorize that dropping the V8 improves Ford's Corporate Average Fuel Economy ratings by lowering overall fleet emissions, thus allowing the automaker to sell more V8s in other applications.AdvertisementAdvertisementRelated: Shelby Gives the Ford F-150 Raptor R 1,000 Horsepower to Slay the Ram 1500 TRX SRTWhatever the reason, the move gives General Motors and Stellantis a small marketing advantage, though V8 orders haven't been the majority choice for F-150 buyers in recent years; The Drive cites S7P Global data to report that V8 engines only accounted for 38 percent of all half-ton pickup truck registrations in 2024. Of course, those seeking a high-end F-150 with a V8 can still opt for the Raptor R, which has the 5.2-liter supercharged Predator V8 first seen in the 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500.2026 Ford F-150 PricingFordFor the 2026 model year, the Ford F-150 SuperCrew pickup starts at $43,935 for the base XL model, $44,190 or the STX, and $47,055 for the XLT. The fancier Lariat starts at $59,560, and the King Ranch costs $65,825, while the Platinum will set you back $68,800. The Tremor starts at $64,915, and the Raptor is $79,005, with all pricing excluding a destination and delivery charge of $2,795. Those wanting something cheaper can also choose from Regular or Super Cab configurations, but the former only comes in XL flavor (starting at $39,330), while the latter has a choice of XL ($41,600), STX ($41,855), or XLT ($44,695) variants.This story was originally published by Autoblog on Jun 27, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.