Ford pulled the 2.7 EcoBoost out of the F-150 for 2027 and dropped in a 3.0 EcoBoost V6. Then it gave the new engine the exact same peak numbers as the old one. If that sounds like a typo, you are not alone. Even the F-150 chief engineer has heard the question a few times. Here is what actually changed and who should care.
The short answer
The 3.0 is now the standard engine on the 2027 F-150. It makes 325 hp and 400 lb-ft, just like the 2.7, but it hits that full 400 lb-ft at 2,250 rpm instead of 3,500. Ford says that works out to roughly 10 to 11 percent more torque in the rpm range where you actually drive. Same headline, better delivery.
2.7 vs 3.0 by the numbers
| Spec | 2026 F-150 2.7 EcoBoost | 2027 F-150 3.0 EcoBoost |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 325 @ 5,500 rpm | 325 @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 400 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm | 400 lb-ft @ 2,250 rpm |
| Max towing (4×2 / 4×4) | 8,400 / 8,200 lbs | 8,400 / 8,200 lbs |
| Max payload (4×2 / 4×4) | 1,775 / 1,715 lbs | 1,755 / 1,700 lbs |
| Bore x stroke | 3.27 x 3.27 in | 3.36 x 3.38 in |
| Compression | 10.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel injection | Port and direct | Direct only |
| Fuel | Regular 87 | Regular 87 |
What Ford actually changed
Ford says the 3.0 shares its core architecture with the 2.7. In plain terms, it is bored and stroked, so the block is still compacted graphite iron and oil capacity stays at 6 quarts. Compression goes up a bit, and the port injectors are gone, leaving direct injection only. The 10-speed automatic carries over, so our 10R80 transmission problems guide still applies to these trucks.
This is not the same tune you get in other Fords. The 3.0 in the 2027 Bronco makes 380 hp, and we broke that one down in our 2027 Bronco 3.0 EcoBoost review. In the F-150, Ford chose low-end grunt over a bigger number on the brochure.
Same numbers, different feel
Peak torque 1,250 rpm sooner is the whole story. Pulling away from a light, merging, or climbing a grade with a trailer, the 3.0 should not need to downshift or rev as hard to find its pull. Think of it as the 2.7 after a good night’s sleep.
Ratings did not move much, though. Max towing is unchanged at 8,400 lbs, and max payload actually slips by 15 to 20 lbs. If your camper is over 8,000 lbs, you still want the 3.5 EcoBoost or the 5.0 V8.
What we do not know yet
- Fuel economy. EPA numbers for the 2027 F-150 have not been released.
- Full pricing. The only base figure out so far is the 4×2 XL at $40,585 including $2,795 destination. Since the 3.0 is standard, there is no engine upcharge to compare.
- Long-term reliability. It is a brand new F-150 engine, so there is no high-mileage track record yet. Watch our 2026 to 2027 F-150 recalls hub for campaigns as trucks hit the road.
Is it worth it?
If you are buying new and the 2027 price lands close to a 2026, take the 3.0. Better low-rpm torque for the same peak output is a free upgrade in daily driving and light towing.
If a dealer is clearing out 2026 trucks with a real discount, the 2.7 is still a strong engine with the same peak ratings and a longer track record. Either way, keep up with oil changes. Our recommended oil and filter guide for every Ford and best oil for the 13th gen F-150 cover the EcoBoost basics. Shopping used instead? Read up on the 3.5 EcoBoost cold-start rattle before you sign anything.
Photo: 2024 Ford F-150 XLT by Deathpallie325 via Wikimedia Commons, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.