The 2025 Ford F-150 XLT is a solid, no-nonsense truck with the power, space, and features you actually need, without the price tag that comes with the top trims. Let's take a look at its many features.
Key Takeaways
What’s New for the 2025 F-150 XLT?
Ford gave the F-150 a major update in 2024, so the 2025 model year carries over mostly unchanged. A new Lobo trim joins the lineup, the F-150 XLT keeps doing what it does best—delivering a reliable mix of performance, utility, and comfort.
The F-150 XLT’s current price is an affordable $47,890.
2025 F‑150 XLT Towing and Engine Options
The F-150 XLT gives you several engine options, starting with the standard 325-horsepower 2.7-liter twin-turbo V6. An available 400-horsepower 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 or the 5.0-liter V8 (also rated at 400 hp) gives you extra muscle without overkill.
Want power and efficiency? The 430-hp 3.5-liter V6 hybrid blends electric assistance with towing capability—up to 12,700 pounds, to be exact.
But if towing is the priority, the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 takes the crown with a max rating of 13,500 pounds. Even the naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 can tow up to 13,000 pounds when properly equipped. Payload maxes out at 2,455 pounds.
Fuel Efficiency for the F-150 XLT
Fuel economy depends on the engine you choose. The base 2.7-liter turbo V6 delivers up to 19 mpg in the city and 25 on the highway. The larger 3.5-liter twin-turbo drops slightly to 17 city/25 highway. Go with the hybrid, and you’re looking at around 22 mpg in the city and 24 on the highway.
Interior Layout and Work-Ready Features of the F-150 XLT
Inside, the F-150 XLT focuses on comfort and utility without getting flashy. The cabin offers tons of storage cubbies, wide seats, and room to spread out, especially in the four-door crew cab layout. The 10-speed automatic’s shift lever folds flat into the console, giving you a large workspace between the seats.
If you want the ability to lie back and take a break, you can add fold-flat front seats, or if you’re planning to use your truck as a mobile office or power source, the available onboard generator can pump out up to 7.2 kW. That’s enough to run tools, lighting, or even power up your tailgate setup.
Tech-wise, you’ll find a user-friendly touchscreen interface, wireless smartphone connectivity, voice control options, and access to Ford’s full suite of driver-assist systems, including lane-keeping and pre-collision assist.
Is the F-150 XLT the Right Trim for You?
If you’re after a full-size truck that can handle serious towing, offer real comfort, and still come in well under luxury-trim pricing, the F-150 XLT should be on your list. It’s powerful, practical, and set up for everyday use.
Ready to see what it’s like behind the wheel? Stop by our Mandeville showroom and take the XLT for a test drive. It just might be the right fit!