F-150 XL & STX
2026 Ford F-150 XL & STX
The XL opens the F-150 range at $39,330 MSRP with 17-inch steel wheels, a Class IV hitch, and a choice of the 2.7L EcoBoost V6, 5.0L V8, or 3.5L EcoBoost V6 — no hybrid. Step up to the STX at $41,855 and the truck gains 18-inch gloss black wheels, unique sport cloth seats, and access to the PowerBoost hybrid plus the new-for-2026 STX Lobo Package, a lowered, street-styled option that has been generating real search interest from Lakeland shoppers. Both are work-first trims built for fleet buyers, first-time truck owners, and anyone who would rather spend on the drivetrain than the trim badge. Both are on Lakeland Ford’s lot on West Memorial Boulevard.
What “base F-150” gets you
The XL is not stripped in any way that matters for work. It has a 12-inch center touchscreen with SYNC 4, cruise control, a Class IV trailer hitch standard, and the same Ford Co-Pilot360 driver-assist suite every other trim carries — nothing safety-related is trim-gated on this truck. What you are skipping is comfort padding: cloth seats instead of leather-style, black vinyl floor covering instead of carpet, steel wheels instead of alloy. For a citrus operation running a fleet, a landscaping crew, or a contractor buying a truck that is going to earn its keep on I-4 job sites, that is a feature list, not a compromise.
STX sits one rung up and spends its money differently: 18-inch gloss black-painted wheels, a black and dark gray grille, unique sport cloth seats and center console, and — new for 2026 — access to the PowerBoost hybrid alongside the 2.7L EcoBoost and 5.0L V8. It is the first trim where Ford lets buyers add real style without jumping to Lariat pricing.
The STX Lobo Package, explained
New this year, the STX Lobo Package is a street-focused appearance option: a 2-inch lowered rear suspension, gloss black 22-inch wheels, a gloss black grille, and it requires the 5.0L V8. It is not a separate trim — it is an option on the STX — but it is clearly resonating locally. Search traffic for “F-150 Lobo” is one of the highest-volume F-150 queries Lakeland Ford sees, and the dealership runs a dedicated F-150 Lobo page to match it. If the stance and styling appeal more than the extra ground clearance a Tremor offers, this is where to look — configuration and current pricing are best confirmed directly with the dealership since Lobo content and availability shift through the model year.
Choosing the engine
XL buyers get three engines: 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), and the 3.5L EcoBoost (400 hp, 20 mpg combined, a best-in-class 13,500-lb max tow). STX adds the PowerBoost hybrid (430 hp, 24 mpg combined in 2WD) to that list, trading a bit of towing capacity — 11,600 lbs max — for the best fuel economy in the gas-or-hybrid F-150 range and a standard 7.2kW Pro Power Onboard system that can run job-site tools or back up part of a house during a summer storm outage, which happens often enough in Polk County to matter.
Who buys XL and STX in Lakeland
Fleet and commercial buyers working with Lakeland Ford’s commercial and work-truck services, first-time truck owners who want a genuinely new Ford without a luxury price tag, and increasingly, STX Lobo shoppers who want a truck that looks different from every other white F-150 on I-4. One recent buyer, Karl Kunc, was not planning to purchase anything: “As we got out of our current vehicle and were walking up to the building, AJ came over to greet us… very personable and welcoming… I kinda knew what I would want. f-150, v8, greyish in color… an hour later I singed the adoption papers for a Grey F-150 v8. Thanks again AJ, top notch in my book.” AJ Shears is a Ford Sales Specialist on the dealership’s team.
Frequently asked questions
What is the real difference between XL and STX?
Wheels, seat material, exterior trim, and access to the PowerBoost hybrid and Lobo Package. Neither trim compromises on safety equipment or core capability — the gap is almost entirely cosmetic and comfort-related, for roughly $2,500 MSRP.
Can I get a hybrid F-150 on XL?
No — the PowerBoost hybrid starts at STX. XL engine choices are the 2.7L EcoBoost, 5.0L V8, and 3.5L EcoBoost.
What is the F-150 Lobo Package?
A street-focused STX option: 2-inch lowered rear suspension, gloss black 22-inch wheels, gloss black grille, and the 5.0L V8. It is new for 2026 and is drawing significant search interest locally — see current Lobo availability at Lakeland Ford.
Is a Regular Cab F-150 still available?
Yes, and only on XL — Regular Cab comes with a 6.5-foot or 8-foot bed. STX and above start at SuperCab.
Where can I see an XL or STX in Lakeland?
Check live F-150 inventory, or ask about a no-pressure look at a demo unit before deciding.
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MSRP figures exclude the $2,595 destination charge plus taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed options; the dealer sets the actual selling price.
Fuel-economy and towing figures are EPA/manufacturer estimates and real-world results will differ by configuration.
Lobo Package content and pricing are subject to change during the model year — confirm current details with Lakeland Ford.
Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Lakeland Ford.
