F-150 Lariat

The trim where “truck” starts feeling like “vehicle”

Lariat is SuperCrew-only, and everything about it assumes the F-150 is also somebody’s everyday car. Heated and ventilated front seats matter here more than almost anywhere in the country — a black leather-style seat in a Lakeland parking lot in July needs the ventilation, not just the heat. Remote start with remote tailgate release, power-folding mirrors, LED projector headlamps, and an available Bed Utility Package with the Pro Access Tailgate round out a trim that is clearly built for someone who tows on weekends and commutes the rest of the week.

The 2WD availability is the headline change for 2026. Previous model years required 4x4 on Lariat; for 2026 it is optional, at a $3,800 upcharge. For buyers in flat, dry Central Florida who never see snow and rarely leave pavement, that is real money back in the deal without giving up any of Lariat comfort equipment.

Choosing between three real engines

Lariat drops the base 2.7L EcoBoost from the options list — the three choices here are the 5.0L V8 (400 hp, the traditional pick), the 3.5L EcoBoost (400 hp, best-in-class 13,500-lb towing), and the PowerBoost hybrid (430 hp, 578 lb-ft, 24 mpg combined 2WD). For a Lariat buyer who tows a travel trailer on I-4 toward the Gulf Coast a few weekends a year but otherwise just commutes, the hybrid mileage advantage adds up fast — it is rated 4-5 mpg better combined than the V8 while still towing up to 11,600 lbs.

What Lariat buyers get from Lakeland Ford

Lariat and King Ranch buyers tend to show up in Lakeland Ford’s reviews with a common theme: distance does not matter when the process is handled right. Rob Morrison drove that point home in his review: “Buying my brand new Ford F-150… couldn’t have been more of a breeze. Tevin was super professional and very easy to work with. If you’re looking for a new car, head to Lakeland Ford and talk to Tevin.” Tevin Rodriguez is a Ford Sales Specialist with four years of experience at the dealership, and reviewers consistently single him out for making a bigger purchase feel low-stress.