Quick Answer: 2026 Ford F-150 STX

STX sits one rung above XL at $41,855 MSRP and spends the extra roughly $2,500 on style: 18-inch gloss black-painted wheels, a black and dark gray grille, unique sport cloth seats, and color-coordinated carpet. It's also the first trim where the PowerBoost hybrid becomes available, alongside the 2.7L EcoBoost and 5.0L V8. New for 2026, STX is where Ford introduced the Lobo Package — a lowered, street-styled option that requires the 5.0L V8. STX is on the lot now at Zeigler Ford of Plainwell.

2026 Ford F-150 STX trim in Carbonized Gray Metallic

STX in Carbonized Gray Metallic. Photo: Ford Motor Company.

What STX adds over XL

STX is the first trim where Ford lets buyers add real style without jumping all the way to Lariat pricing. Beyond the 18-inch gloss black wheels and unique sport cloth interior, STX opens up an available STX FX4 off-road package and, new this year, access to the 430-hp PowerBoost hybrid — a powertrain XL buyers can't get at any price.

The STX Lobo Package, explained

New for 2026, the Lobo Package is a street-focused appearance option: a 2-inch lowered rear suspension, gloss black 22-inch wheels, and a gloss black grille. It requires the 5.0L V8 — it's not offered with any EcoBoost engine or the hybrid. Lobo isn't a separate ordering trim; it's an option layered onto STX. If the lowered stance and blacked-out styling appeal more than the extra ground clearance a Tremor offers, this is the box to check. Configuration and current availability are worth confirming directly with the dealership, since option content can shift through the model year.

Choosing the engine

STX offers the widest engine spread of any F-150 trim below Lariat: the 2.7L EcoBoost (325 hp, 21 mpg combined, 8,400-lb max tow), the 5.0L V8 (400 hp, 19 mpg combined, 12,800-lb max tow, required for the Lobo Package), and the PowerBoost hybrid (430 hp, 24 mpg combined in 2WD, 11,600-lb max tow). The hybrid trades a bit of towing capacity for the best fuel economy in the gas-or-hybrid F-150 lineup, plus a standard 7.2kW Pro Power Onboard system that can run job-site tools or back up part of a house — a real asset when a winter storm knocks out power in Allegan or Barry County.

Who buys STX in Southwest Michigan

Buyers who want a new-truck feel without Lariat money, plus a growing group specifically shopping the Lobo Package's street styling. One recent buyer, Dan B., ordered his new F-150 rather than waiting on lot inventory and described the process as easy from the start: "Jay makes the car buying process easy! Ordered my new F-150 and couldn't be happier with the process. Whatever vehicle you're looking for... Jay is your man!" That same order-it-your-way approach applies to picking an STX with or without the Lobo option.

Frequently asked questions

Is STX better than XLT?

They serve different buyers. STX is the more affordable, style-focused pick with unique wheels and the new Lobo option; XLT adds more standard convenience and driver-assist features and offers the widest engine and appearance-package selection in the lineup. Neither is objectively "better" — it depends on whether styling or standard comfort features matter more.

Why is STX priced below XLT?

STX carries less standard comfort and convenience equipment than XLT — no Zone Lighting or available 360-degree camera, for example — in exchange for a lower starting price and its own distinct wheel and grille styling.

What is the F-150 Lobo Package?

A street-focused STX option: a 2-inch lowered rear suspension, gloss black 22-inch wheels, and a gloss black grille, requiring the 5.0L V8. It's new for the 2026 model year.

Can I get the PowerBoost hybrid on STX?

Yes — STX is the most affordable 2026 F-150 trim offered with the PowerBoost hybrid.

Where can I see an STX in Plainwell?

Check live F-150 inventory at Zeigler Ford of Plainwell to see current STX and Lobo Package availability.

Where STX fits

STX is the trim to cross-shop if the base XL feels a little too plain but a Lariat feels like overkill. It's also the only place to get the Lobo Package's lowered street look this year.

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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. Lobo Package content and pricing are subject to change during the model year — confirm current details with Zeigler Ford of Plainwell. Fuel-economy and towing figures are EPA/manufacturer estimates. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Zeigler Ford of Plainwell.