Quick Answer: 2026 Ford F-150 Lariat

Lariat starts at $59,560 MSRP and is where the F-150 shifts from truck-first to truck-and-comfort: heated and ventilated ActiveX-trimmed leather-style seats, an 8-speaker B&O sound system, remote start with tailgate release, power-folding mirrors, and a 360-degree camera as standard equipment. It's also BlueCruise-equipped with a 90-day trial for hands-free highway driving, and for 2026, Lariat is available in 2WD for the first time — it was 4x4-only before. Every gas and hybrid engine except the Raptor's is available.

2026 Ford F-150 Lariat in Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat

The 2026 F-150 Lariat. Photo: Ford Motor Company.

Where Lariat pulls ahead

The jump from XLT to Lariat is where the F-150 stops feeling like a truck with comfort options and starts feeling like a comfortable vehicle that happens to be a truck. Heated and ventilated front seats, power-folding mirrors, and a standard 360-degree camera all arrive here rather than as options. BlueCruise, Ford's hands-free highway driving system, comes equipped with a 90-day trial — useful on the stretch of US-131 between Plainwell and Grand Rapids as much as on longer road trips. An available head-up display rounds out the tech list.

The biggest structural change for 2026 is availability: Lariat was 4x4-only through 2025, and for 2026 it's offered in 2WD for the first time. That opens the trim to buyers who don't need four-wheel drive but still want Lariat's comfort and tech package — a meaningful shift for anyone cross-shopping against a 2WD competitor.

Choosing the engine

Lariat offers the 2.7L EcoBoost, 3.5L EcoBoost, 5.0L V8, and the PowerBoost hybrid — everything except the Raptor's High Output engine. For most Lariat buyers, the choice comes down to the 3.5L EcoBoost's best-in-class 13,500-lb tow rating versus the hybrid's 24 mpg combined and standard Pro Power Onboard, a real consideration for anyone who tailgates, hunts, or works from a truck bed with power tools.

Who buys Lariat in Southwest Michigan

Families who tow campers or boats regularly and want the comfort equipment to match long highway stretches, plus buyers upgrading from an XLT who've decided the extra spend is worth it. Kathi W. bought her F-150 specifically with towing in mind and credited the sales team's product knowledge: "Rob was quick to respond to my inquiry and thorough with the information he provided. He was extremely knowledgable about the F-150 and was able to answer questions we didn't even know we had based on his experience with towing campers." That kind of towing-specific knowledge matters most at the Lariat level, where buyers are weighing real tradeoffs between engines and packages.

Frequently asked questions

Is Lariat available in 2WD for 2026?

Yes — for the first time. Through 2025, Lariat was offered only with 4x4; 2WD is now an option, which lowers the entry price for buyers who don't need four-wheel drive.

What is BlueCruise?

Ford's hands-free highway driving system, which allows drivers to remove their hands from the wheel on compatible mapped highways under supervision. Lariat comes BlueCruise-equipped with a 90-day trial.

Is Tremor or Lariat better for towing a camper?

Lariat with the 3.5L EcoBoost has the higher max tow rating (13,500 lbs vs. Tremor's lower figure once its off-road equipment is factored in) and more standard comfort features for long highway tows. Tremor is the better choice if the trip includes unpaved or off-road terrain; Lariat is the better choice for pavement-only towing comfort.

Does Lariat get a 360-degree camera?

Yes, standard — it's optional on XLT and below but comes standard starting at Lariat.

Where can I see a Lariat in Plainwell?

Check live F-150 inventory at Zeigler Ford of Plainwell to compare current Lariat 2WD and 4x4 availability.

The comfort case

Lariat is the trim where the F-150's spec sheet starts reading like a luxury vehicle's, and for buyers who spend real hours behind the wheel — commuting, towing, or both — that comfort is worth the jump from XLT.

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MSRP excludes the $2,595 destination charge plus taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. BlueCruise requires a compatible mapped highway and is provided on a trial basis; terms subject to change. Fuel-economy and towing figures are EPA/manufacturer estimates. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Zeigler Ford of Plainwell.