Ford has officially dropped the hammer on street truck fans with the upcoming 2025 F-150 Lobo, a factory-built V8-powered pickup designed for those who live low, loud, and fast. Set to arrive in dealerships in Fall 2025, the Lobo revives a long-dormant corner of the truck market, where performance and style take center stage.
After two decades of silence from major OEMs regarding low-slung, street-styled pickups, Ford is stepping up and delivering what enthusiasts have built in their garages for years. The F-150 Lobo isn’t just a nod to the scene; it’s a full-on embrace of it.
Born From the Culture, Built by Ford
According to Ford’s design team, this isn’t just a marketing exercise. The people behind the Lobo live and breathe street truck culture. Designer Josh Blundo, who helped spearhead the project, owns a street truck himself and is building a 1995 Ranger drift truck. “I didn’t have to imagine what this customer wants—I am this customer,” Blundo said.
That authenticity shows in the execution.
Built on the bones of the F-150 STX SuperCrew, the Lobo package is more than just a badge and some wheels. Under the hood is Ford’s proven 5.0-liter V8, pushing 400 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque, backed by an upgraded two-speed automatic 4WD system. It’s the same powerplant that’s already found a strong following in the street truck community—and now, it’s coming straight from the factory with the stance and attitude to match.
Low, Wide, and Ready to Roar
From the moment you lay eyes on it, the F-150 Lobo makes its presence known. Thanks to a reworked suspension setup that drops the rear by two inches, the truck sits lower than a base F-150. A 10-piece ground effects package helps visually hug the road even more, while a unique gloss-black mesh lower grille and wide-mouth cowl hood crank up the aggression.
The 22-inch gloss-black wheels—unique to Lobo—complete the look. And yes, dual exhaust tips are standard, giving the V8 the voice it deserves.
Ford added more visual firepower with hood vents, a distinctive upper grille, and black-accented badging throughout. The updated headlamps borrow design DNA from the Maverick Lobo, keeping the family styling in check, while upgraded taillights offer a premium finish not found on the standard STX.
Built for the Streets, And the Show
The Lobo doesn’t just perform—it looks the part from every angle. Customers can choose from five exterior colors: Agate Black Metallic, Atlas Blue Metallic, Carbonized Gray, Oxford White, and Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat. For those who want maximum visual impact, the all-black variant looks especially menacing rolling through the city streets or parked at a weekend cruise-in.
Inside, the cabin carries over from the STX trim but gains subtle touches that keep it consistent with the truck’s bold exterior. The goal? To offer a strong foundation from the factory—one that’s already fully styled and mechanically sorted, but still invites personalization for those who want to go even further.
Finally, A Factory Street Truck
Ford’s return to the street truck segment is more than just an enthusiast-pleasing gesture—it’s a calculated answer to an underserved market. For years, builders have been taking brand-new pickups, lowering them, tuning them, and adding ground effects to transform them into head-turning, corner-carving trucks. But none of it came with a factory warranty—or OEM engineering.
The 2025 F-150 Lobo changes that. Ford has done the hard work up front, offering a fully built, aggressive street truck right off the showroom floor—with factory durability and a limited warranty that gives owners peace of mind without sacrificing performance.
Final Thoughts
The Ford F-150 Lobo isn’t trying to be everything to everyone. It’s loud, low, and unapologetically aimed at a driver who wants attitude, power, and presence in a factory-ready package. For the first time in decades, a major automaker is giving the street truck crowd what they’ve wanted, without needing to turn to the aftermarket on day one.
The wait is almost over. The 2025 Ford F-150 Lobo hits dealers this fall. And if you’re the kind of driver who prefers your truck fast, functional, and full of character, this one might be calling your name.
