Ford F-150 2026 review Australia: Huge Ram 1500 & Chevrolet Silverado pick-up rival gets big update

CarsGuide Production Editor Jack Quick reviews the 2026 Ford F-150 dual-cab pick-up to see how it handles Australian roads. The updated range includes the XLT, Lariat and new flagship Platinum grades. Each variant features a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine producing 298kW and 678Nm paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The review covers the latest design changes including refreshed grilles and LED lighting. Jack explores the practical interior with its 12-inch digital displays and the versatile Pro Access Tailgate. Technical specifications are detailed with a focus on the 4500kg braked towing capacity and improved payload ratings that target owners of the Toyota Tundra, Chevrolet Silverado and Ram 1500. Driving impressions focus on the local right-hand-drive conversion and on-road refinement across different wheelbases. Jack assesses the value proposition of the entry-level XLT against the luxury additions of the Platinum such as adaptive dampers and massaging seats. This comprehensive test determines where the American icon sits in the competitive full-size local market. #Ford #F150 #Review -- Timecodes: 00:00 Intro 00:28 Pricing and features 01:39 Design 02:53 Practicality 06:12 Under the bonnet 06:46 Efficiency 07:20 Driving 11:23 Safety 12:32 Ownership 13:14 Verdict -- Read Jack's full review: https://bit.ly/47IX1oz Check out our Ford F-150 hub: https://bit.ly/4ssUWoQ Find more utes: https://bit.ly/3jUamEO Visit our TradieGuide: https://bit.ly/3NrsYXo -- CarsGuide - Go beyond the test drive Visit our website for News, Reviews, Advice and more: https://www.carsguide.com.au Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/carsguide Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/carsguide.australia Follow our TikTok profile: https://www.tiktok.com/@carsguide.com.au Follow our Instagram profile: https://www.instagram.com/carsguideaus Follow our X profile: https://www.x.com/CarsGuide Follow our Threads profile: https://www.threads.net/@carsguideaus Follow our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/carsguide-com-au