Ford is preparing major changes for the 2027 Super Duty lineup, which includes the F-250, F-350, and F-450. The biggest update may not be a Carhartt Edition, more luxury equipment, or a revised Tremor package.
Instead, the most important change appears to be a major reshuffling of the engine lineup. According to internal order information posted on the Ford Truck Enthusiasts forum, Ford is dropping the current base gas and diesel engines.
That means buyers will reportedly lose the familiar 415 cubic inch gas V8 and the standard version of the 409 cubic inch Power Stroke diesel V8.
In their place, the 445 cubic inch Godzilla V8 is expected to become the standard engine across the Super Duty range, while the only diesel option will be the stronger High Output Power Stroke V8.
Ford Is Moving Away From Base Engines
The 415-cubic-inch gas V8, often called “Mini Godzilla,” debuted for the 2023 model year. It produced 405 horsepower and 445 pound-feet of torque.
The standard 409 cubic inch Power Stroke diesel was far stronger, with 475 horsepower and 1,050 pound-feet of torque.
Those engines gave buyers lower entry points into the Super Duty lineup. Removing them suggests Ford wants to move the truck range toward stronger and more capable configurations from the start.
Godzilla Becomes The New Standard
The 445 cubic inch Godzilla V8 now appears set to become the default gas engine. This naturally aspirated V8 produces 430 horsepower and 485 pound-feet of torque.
The power gain over the smaller gas engine is not enormous, but the larger V8 is better suited to heavy towing and hauling. That matters in a segment where many buyers care less about the lowest possible price and more about capability.
The change will almost certainly affect pricing. Until now, moving from the 415 cubic inch engine to the 445 cubic inch V8 cost about $1,500, so Ford is expected to raise the base price for 2027.
The High-Output Diesel Stays On Top
The biggest attention will still go to the High Output 409 cubic inch Power Stroke, which remains the only diesel choice. It produces 500 horsepower and 1,200 pound-feet of torque.
Ford describes this engine as a segment leader for towing and payload capability. With this diesel, the F-450 can tow more than 39,000 pounds, while maximum payload capacity reaches about 8,000 pounds.
Until now, the High Output diesel cost about $3,500 more than the standard Power Stroke. Ford has not released official 2027 pricing yet, but the new strategy clearly points to a more expensive Super Duty lineup.
The message is also clear. Ford appears less interested in basic versions of its biggest pickups and more focused on giving buyers stronger, more capable trucks right from the start.
This article originally appeared on Autorepublika.com and has been republished with permission by Guessing Headlights. AI-assisted translation was used, followed by human editing and review.