2027 Ford F-250 for Recreational Towing: Campers & Fifth-Wheels

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The short answer is that 2027 is a top-of-lineup year. The Tremor, which debuted for 2026, now offers the 3.0L EcoBoost V6 as its own equipment group. The V6 comes back to the Platinum. The ST gets a new Sinister Package. Below that, the changes are paint, roof, and convenience items. This guide walks through every change from the 2027 Order Guide and price list that matters to a retail buyer, what carries over unchanged, and how to decide whether a 2027 is worth it over one of the 2026 Explorers sitting beside it. The full spec table, trim pricing, and all ten deep-dive guides live in the 2027 Ford Explorer Buyers Guide. Get Pre-Approved Shop Explorer Inventory On This Page What’s actually new on the 2027 Explorer vs. the 2026? Is the Explorer Tremor new for 2027? What is the ST Sinister Package? The 3.0L V6 returns to the Platinum New paints, deleted paint, and the roof changes What carries over from 2026 (and what Ford finalized) Should you buy a 2026 or the 2027? What’s actually new on the 2027 Explorer vs. the 2026? Eight changes, three of them significant. Here is the complete list from the 2027 Order Guide: Tremor 801A. The 3.0L EcoBoost V6 becomes its own Tremor equipment group, bundling BlueCruise hardware with a 90-day trial, an open-on-approach liftgate, a power-fold third row, driver memory, and electronic sound enhancement. The Sun and Sound Package is now available on it. 3.0L EcoBoost V6 on Platinum. The 2026 guide dropped the V6 from the Platinum. For 2027 it is back, and ordering it includes the 3.0L Ultimate Package: Lux Leather with quilted seats and door panels, Platinum seat badges, quad chrome exhaust tips, and 21-inch dark alloy wheels. ST Sinister Package (19G, $1,695). 21-inch gloss black aluminum wheels, 275/45R21 all-season tires, amber LED daytime running lamps, and a red ST badge with a black outline. Two new paints. Avalanche Gray ($395) and Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat ($495). Space White Metallic is dropped. Panoramic Vista Roof with Power Shade ($1,695) replaces the fixed panoramic glass roof that was new for 2026. Slick Roof Conversion ($295) deletes the roof rails on Active 200A, ST-Line, ST, and Platinum for a cleaner roofline. Universal garage door opener ($145) is optional on Tremor, ST, and Platinum. Ford Security Package. Every 2027 includes a year of theft alerts, start inhibit, and stolen-vehicle services, with a one-time purchase option ($595) if you want it permanently. Everything else, from the body and the 13.2-inch screen to the safety suite and the two engines, carries over. That makes the 2027 a strong year at the top of the lineup and a quiet one for the Active and ST-Line trims that most families buy. Is the Explorer Tremor new for 2027? No, and this is worth being clear about because a lot of early coverage got it wrong. The Explorer Tremor debuted for the 2026 model year with the 2.3L EcoBoost in the 800A equipment group. We have 2026 Tremors on the lot today. What is new for 2027 is Tremor 801A. In 2026 you could order a Tremor with the 3.0L V6, but it came through as an engine option that pulled in a bundle of Ultimate content. For 2027 Ford made the V6 Tremor its own equipment group with a clear standard-equipment list: the 3.0L EcoBoost V6 rated up to 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft, the full Tremor Convenience content (ambient lighting, auto-dimming mirror, power-folding memory mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, driver memory, power-fold third row), BlueCruise hardware with a 90-day trial, an open-on-approach liftgate, and electronic sound enhancement. It starts at $56,460 before the $1,795 destination charge, and the Sun and Sound Package ($3,340) can now be added for the 14-speaker B&O system, multicontour front seats, and the Vista Roof. The hardware that makes a Tremor a Tremor is unchanged from 2026: 4WD only, TORSEN limited-slip rear axle, P265/65R18 all-terrain tires on 18-inch gloss black wheels with Electric Spice accents, front and rear underbody deflector plates, unique front tow hooks, auxiliary grille lights, and 8.7 inches of ground clearance. The complete breakdown, including 800A vs. 801A and how it stacks up against a Bronco, is in the 2027 Explorer Tremor guide. What is the ST Sinister Package? The Sinister Package is a $1,695 appearance option for the ST, and it is the one change on the 2027 that you can spot from across a parking lot. It swaps the ST’s standard 21-inch Magnetite wheels for 21-inch gloss black aluminum on the same 275/45R21 all-season tires, fixes the LED daytime running lamps to amber (they are non-configurable, so you cannot switch them back to white), and replaces the ST badges with a red ST badge outlined in black. There are no mechanical changes. The ST underneath is the same 3.0L EcoBoost V6, sport-tuned suspension, red performance calipers, and paddle shifters it was in 2026. If you want the black-wheel look on an Explorer but your roads are gravel, the Tremor is the better fit; if you want the performance trim with a meaner face, this is the box to check. Full details: the ST Sinister Package explained. The 3.0L V6 returns to the Platinum For 2026, the Platinum was a 2.3L-only trim. For 2027, the 3.0L EcoBoost V6 is available again, and ordering it brings the 3.0L Ultimate Package with it: the Lux Leather Package (Platinum badges on the front seats, premium leather, quilting and stitching on the seats and door panels), quad chrome exhaust tips, and 21-inch dark alloy-painted machined aluminum wheels. This is the change our empty-nester buyers care about. A Platinum already includes BlueCruise for a year plus 90 days, multicontour front seats with Active Motion, the 14-speaker B&O system, adaptive headlamps, and heated second-row captain’s chairs. Adding the V6 gives it the power to pull a travel trailer to Oahe without feeling like a step down from the Expedition it is replacing. Note that on a 50-state emissions build the Platinum V6 is rated at 383 horsepower rather than 400; South Dakota vehicles ship with the Federal calibration unless you order otherwise. Which engine to take, and when the 2.3L is the smarter Platinum, is covered in Platinum 2.3L or 3.0L V6. The 2027 Explorer is on the lot in Bowdle Compare it with our 2026s in person, or ask us to order a Tremor 801A, a V6 Platinum, or a Sinister ST to your spec. Shop Explorers in Stock Ask About a Custom Order New paints, deleted paint, and the roof changes Eight exterior colors for 2027. Avalanche Gray and Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat are new, and Space White Metallic is gone. Agate Black Metallic, Carbonized Gray Metallic, Marsh Gray (ST-Line and up), Star White Metallic Tri-Coat, Vapor Blue Metallic, and Oxford White (fleet only) carry over. The Black Painted Roof ($4,895) is still not offered with Agate Black, for the obvious reason. The first 2027 to land at Beadle Ford was an Active in Avalanche Gray, and I would encourage you to see it in daylight before you decide between it and Carbonized Gray. It reads darker and warmer in person than it does on a paint chip. Two roof changes. The Panoramic Vista Roof with Power Shade ($1,695) replaces the fixed panoramic glass roof; it opens, where the 2026 roof did not. And the new Slick Roof Conversion ($295) removes the roof-rack side rails on Active 200A, ST-Line, ST, and Platinum. If you never mount a cargo box, it cleans up the roofline and takes a little wind noise with it. If you carry a kayak or a rooftop carrier to the lake, skip it. What carries over from 2026 (and what Ford finalized) The body, the interior, the Ford Digital Experience with Google built in on the 13.2-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the 5G modem, Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist+ standard on every trim (Assist 2.0 with the 360-degree camera from ST-Line up), and the two-engine lineup all carry over unchanged. What did change since the May order guide is that Ford published final figures. The 2.3L EcoBoost is rated at 300 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque; the 3.0L EcoBoost V6 at up to 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft. Both use the 10-speed automatic. Maximum towing is 5,000 lbs on every trim with either engine, with the Class III Trailer Tow Package standard. Cargo is 16.3 cubic feet behind the third row and up to 85.3 cubic feet with both rear rows folded. The EPA rating on the 2.3L 4WD, straight from the window sticker on our in-stock Active, is 20 city, 27 highway, 23 combined. Other engine and drive combinations are not yet posted; we will point you to the sticker on each unit rather than guess. Should you buy a 2026 or the 2027? If you want an Active, an ST-Line, a 2.3L Platinum, or a Tremor 800A, the 2026 and 2027 are nearly identical vehicles and the 2026s on our lot are the faster, and often better-priced, route. If you want the V6 on a Platinum, the ST Sinister Package, the opening Vista Roof, or one of the two new colors, that is a 2027, and the first one is already here. Both years are on the lot in Bowdle, so this is a decision you can make by walking between them. The full breakdown, including how your trade fits and where the incentives usually land, is in Buy a 2026 Explorer now or a 2027?. You can also shop every Explorer in stock and get pre-approved before you come in. Key Takeaways 2027 is a top-of-lineup year: Tremor 801A with the 3.0L V6, the V6 back on Platinum, and the ST Sinister Package. The Tremor is not new for 2027; it debuted for 2026. The 3.0L Tremor 801A equipment group is the new part. Two new paints (Avalanche Gray, Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat) and an opening Panoramic Vista Roof replace Space White and the fixed glass roof. Ford finalized the numbers: 300 hp (2.3L), up to 400 hp (3.0L V6), 5,000 lbs towing on every trim, 20/27/23 mpg on the 2.3L 4WD. For Active, ST-Line, 2.3L Platinum, and Tremor 800A buyers, a 2026 on the lot is nearly the same vehicle. Both years are at Beadle Ford now. Frequently Asked Questions What is new on the 2027 Ford Explorer? For 2027 the Explorer Tremor gets its own 3.0L EcoBoost V6 equipment group (Tremor 801A), the 3.0L V6 returns to the Platinum with a bundled Ultimate Package, and the ST gains the Sinister Package with 21-inch gloss black wheels, amber daytime running lamps, and a red ST badge. Two new paints, Avalanche Gray and Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, replace Space White. A Panoramic Vista Roof with power shade, a Slick Roof option, a universal garage door opener on upper trims, and a year of the Ford Security Package round out the changes. Is the 2027 Ford Explorer a redesign? No. The 2027 Explorer keeps the body, interior, 13.2-inch touchscreen, safety suite, and two-engine lineup of the 2025 and 2026 models. It is a model-year update focused on the Tremor, ST, and Platinum trims plus paint and roof options. Is the Explorer Tremor new for 2027? No. The Explorer Tremor debuted for the 2026 model year. What is new for 2027 is Tremor 801A, which makes the 3.0L EcoBoost V6 its own equipment group with BlueCruise hardware and a 90-day trial, an open-on-approach liftgate, a power-fold third row, and driver memory. How much horsepower does the 2027 Ford Explorer have? The 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 makes 300 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. The 3.0L EcoBoost V6 makes up to 400 horsepower and 415 lb-ft. Vehicles built with the 50-state emissions system are rated at 385 horsepower on Tremor and ST and 383 on Platinum. What colors are new for the 2027 Explorer? Avalanche Gray and Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat are new for 2027. Space White Metallic was dropped. The other colors, Agate Black, Carbonized Gray, Marsh Gray, Star White Tri-Coat, Vapor Blue, and fleet-only Oxford White, carry over. Is the 2027 Ford Explorer available at Beadle Ford now? Yes. The first 2027 Explorer is on the lot at Beadle Ford in Bowdle, SD, alongside our 2026 Explorers, with more arriving. If the trim, engine, or color you want is not in stock, we can order one to your spec and track it through delivery. My Take Most of the Explorer shoppers I talk to in Bowdle, Mobridge, and Selby are trading a 2016 to 2020 Explorer or an Edge, and for them the 2026-versus-2027 question is smaller than the internet makes it sound. Either one is a big step up from what is in the driveway. Where the 2027 earns its keep is at the top: if you have been waiting for a V6 Platinum, a factory-black-wheel ST, or a Tremor with the V6 and everything bundled, this is the year. If you are an Active or ST-Line buyer, come drive the 2026 and 2027 back to back. They are parked next to each other for exactly that reason, and the numbers on the 2026 are usually the ones that make the decision. Shop Explorer Inventory Get Pre-Approved Contact Beadle Ford About the Author Lexy Tabbert — Beadle Ford, Bowdle, SD Lexy Tabbert is the Director of Sales and Marketing at Beadle Ford in Bowdle, South Dakota. She covers Ford vehicles, trim comparisons, and buyer guidance — helping families, ranchers, and ag operators across the region find the right truck and configuration for their needs. Learn more about Lexy.

Quick Answer The 2027 Ford F-250 is excellent in South Dakota winters and on gravel with 4x4, selectable drive modes including Slippery Roads, real ground clearance, and the right tires. Add the Snow Plow Prep Package for plowing, or the XL Off-Road 35-inch Tire Package for serious traction. Around here, a truck has to earn its keep in February and on washboard gravel just as much as it does towing in July. The good news is that the same heavy-duty build that makes the F-250 a strong tow truck also makes it one of the most confident winter and gravel daily drivers you can buy — as long as you spec it right. Here's how the 2027 F-250 handles a Dakota winter, what 4x4, drive modes, and snow-plow prep actually do for you, the tires that matter most, and the off-road traction tech worth ordering. Shop F-250s in Stock Reserve a 2027 F-250 Get Pre-Approved On This Page How does the 2027 F-250 handle SD winters? 4x4, drive modes, and snow-plow prep Best tires for snow and gravel Off-road and traction tech worth having How does the 2027 F-250 handle SD winters? Very well, and for the same reasons it's a good tow truck: 4x4 traction, real ground clearance to clear drifts, weight to stay planted, and traction tech tuned for slick roads. On a snow-packed county road or a drifted-in driveway, the F-250 with 4x4 and good tires is hard to stop. The ground clearance is the underrated part. Where a low car high-centers on a plow ridge, the Super Duty drives over it. Combine that with the Electronic Shift-on-the-Fly 4x4 and the Slippery Roads drive mode, and getting to work in a Dakota February stops being a question. 4x4, drive modes, and snow-plow prep The F-250's Electronic Shift-on-the-Fly 4x4 lets you move between two-wheel and four-wheel drive on the move, and the selectable drive modes — including Slippery Roads — retune throttle response and traction control for snow and ice. 4x4 is standard beginning on the King Ranch and available on the XL, XLT, and Lariat; for South Dakota, most buyers add it on any trim. If you plow, order the Snow Plow Prep Package. It readies the truck to mount a plow within Ford's front-axle weight limits, with the upgraded components a plow setup needs. Spec it from the factory rather than adding it later — it's a cleaner, better-integrated setup. Best tires for snow and gravel Tires matter more than almost anything else for winter and gravel traction. A good set of all-terrain tires is the practical all-rounder for South Dakota — they handle gravel, mud, and packed snow well and last. If you drive a lot of ice and deep snow, a dedicated winter tire is the safest choice for those months. The point is to match the tire to your roads. A truck that's perfect on the highway can feel sketchy on glare ice with the wrong rubber, and the right tire transforms how a heavy 4x4 puts power down. We'll help you pick a tire that fits how and where you actually drive. Off-road and traction tech worth having For buyers who run rough gravel, mud, and trails, the new XL Off-Road 35-inch Tire Package is the standout for 2027. It adds 35-inch tires, a taller ride height, an electronic locking rear differential, a limited-slip front differential, Rock Crawl mode, Trail Control, Trail Turn Assist, and heavy-duty skid plates — serious capability on an affordable trim. Stepping up, the Tremor Off-Road Package — now available on the XL for 2027 — brings a lifted suspension and the full off-road treatment. For most winter-and-gravel daily drivers, though, plain 4x4 with the right tires does the job; the off-road packages are for buyers who genuinely leave the maintained roads. Our Recommendation For a South Dakota winter-and-gravel daily driver, we recommend a 4x4 F-250 with a good set of all-terrain tires and the Snow Plow Prep Package if you push snow. That combination handles our roads in any season. Add the XL Off-Road 35-inch Tire Package only if you regularly run rough trails and mud beyond the gravel. From the Beadle Ford Lot The single biggest winter upgrade I steer people toward isn't a package — it's tires. A 4x4 F-250 on worn highway tires will still struggle on glare ice, and the same truck on a good all-terrain set is a different machine. We sort out the tire before we talk about anything else for a winter driver. Key Takeaways With 4x4, drive modes, ground clearance, and the right tires, the 2027 F-250 is excellent in winter and on gravel. Electronic Shift-on-the-Fly 4x4 and the Slippery Roads drive mode tune the truck for snow and ice. 4x4 is standard from the King Ranch and available on XL, XLT, and Lariat — most SD buyers add it. Order the Snow Plow Prep Package from the factory if you plow. Tires are the biggest winter upgrade; the XL Off-Road 35-inch Tire Package adds serious off-road traction. Frequently Asked Questions Is the 2027 F-250 good in the snow? Yes. With 4x4, the Slippery Roads drive mode, real ground clearance, and good tires, the F-250 handles snow-packed roads and drifts confidently. The weight and traction tech help it stay planted, and the clearance lets it drive over plow ridges that stop lower vehicles. Does the 2027 F-250 have a snow plow prep package? Yes. The Snow Plow Prep Package readies the F-250 to mount a plow within Ford's front-axle weight limits, with the upgraded components a plow setup needs. It's best ordered from the factory for a cleaner, better-integrated installation. What tires are best for an F-250 in South Dakota? A good set of all-terrain tires is the practical all-rounder for gravel, mud, and packed snow. If you drive a lot of ice and deep snow, dedicated winter tires are the safest choice for those months. Tires make the biggest difference in winter and gravel traction. Do I need an off-road package for gravel roads? No. For maintained gravel and winter roads, plain 4x4 with good all-terrain tires is plenty. The XL Off-Road 35-inch Tire Package or Tremor are for buyers who regularly run rough trails and mud beyond the gravel. Quick Answers: F-250 Winter & Gravel One-line answers to the follow-up questions buyers ask next. Good in snow? Yes — excellent with 4x4 and good tires. Does it have a winter drive mode? Yes — the Slippery Roads mode. What kind of 4x4? Electronic Shift-on-the-Fly. Is 4x4 standard? Standard from the King Ranch; available on XL, XLT, Lariat. Can it plow? Yes — order the Snow Plow Prep Package. Best tires? All-terrain for the all-around, winter tires for heavy ice and snow. Biggest winter upgrade? Tires, before any package. Off-road package for trails? The XL Off-Road 35-inch Tire Package or Tremor. Does ground clearance help in snow? Yes — it clears drifts and plow ridges. Where can I spec one for winter? Beadle Ford in Bowdle, SD. Keep Researching The complete 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty overview — trims, towing, specs, and inventory 2027 F-250 as a daily driver in South Dakota — winter, fuel, and livability 2027 F-250 for recreational towing — getting to the lake in any season 2027 F-150 vs. F-250 — how much truck you need My Take on Winter and Gravel With the F-250 Living and working out here, I'm a believer that the F-250 is one of the most weather-proof daily drivers a person can own — but only if it's set up right. I'd take a properly spec'd 4x4 with good all-terrain tires over almost anything when the roads turn to glass. What I steer people away from is buying the truck and skimping on the tire, because that's where a capable machine gets let down. Tell me how rough your roads get and whether you push snow, and we'll build an F-250 that gets you through a Dakota winter without drama. We're at Beadle Ford in Bowdle whenever you're ready to spec one. Shop F-250s in Stock Reserve a 2027 F-250 Get Pre-Approved About the Author Lexy Tabbert — Beadle Ford, Bowdle, SD Lexy Tabbert is the Director of Sales and Marketing at Beadle Ford in Bowdle, South Dakota. She covers Ford vehicles, trim comparisons, and buyer guidance — helping families, ranchers, and ag operators across the region find the right truck and configuration for their needs. 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Quick Answer For 2027, the Ford F-250 adds two new colors — Neptune Blue and Iconic Silver Metallic — while dropping Argon Blue Metallic and Avalanche. The big appearance news is Tremor Off-Road now available on the XL, a new XL Off-Road 35-inch Tire Package, and the new Super Duty Carhartt Package. Color is the headline most buyers want, but 2027 also opens up real styling and off-road appearance options that weren't on the F-250 before. If you want your Super Duty to look a certain way — clean and chrome, blacked-out, off-road rugged, or work-ready — there's now a package for it. Here's what's new and dropped in the palette, the off-road and appearance packages worth knowing, and how wheels and styling break down by trim. To see every color on the same truck, use our interactive 2027 Super Duty color picker. Shop F-250s in Stock Reserve a 2027 F-250 Get Pre-Approved On This Page What new colors did the 2027 F-250 add? Which 2026 colors were dropped? Tremor on XL and the 35-inch tire package Wheels and appearance options by trim What new colors did the 2027 F-250 add? Two: Neptune Blue, a deep marine blue, and Iconic Silver Metallic, a bright silver. Both are available across the trims (Iconic Silver on every trim except King Ranch), giving the 2027 F-250 a fresh blue and a clean, low-maintenance silver in the lineup. They join carryover favorites like Oxford White, Agate Black Metallic, Carbonized Gray Metallic, and the premium tri-coats. For the full retail palette — ten colors shown on the same truck in the same light, with trim-exclusive ones labeled — the interactive Super Duty color picker is the fastest way to compare. Which 2026 colors were dropped? Argon Blue Metallic and Avalanche are discontinued for 2027. If either was on your shortlist, a 2026 F-250 still on the lot is the last way to get it — once that inventory sells down, those colors are gone. For blue buyers, the new Neptune Blue is the natural successor and is available across every trim. If you were set on Avalanche specifically, talk to us before our remaining 2026 inventory moves. Tremor on XL and the 35-inch tire package The biggest appearance change for 2027 is off-road. The Tremor Off-Road Package is now available on the XL (with the STX Appearance Package), bringing the lifted, aggressive Tremor look and capability to the work trim for the first time. There's also a new XL Off-Road 35-inch Tire Package for buyers who want the rugged stance without the full Tremor. The XL Off-Road 35-inch Tire Package adds 35-inch tires, a taller ride height, an electronic locking rear differential, a limited-slip front differential, upgraded suspension dampers, Rock Crawl mode, Trail Control, Trail Turn Assist, and heavy-duty skid plates — serious gravel-and-trail hardware on an affordable trim. Also new: the Super Duty Carhartt Package brings work-grade, Carhartt-branded styling inside and out to single-rear-wheel trucks — a distinctive work-truck look for 2027. Wheels and appearance options by trim Styling scales with trim. XL and XLT start with 18-inch wheels and add appearance flavor through packages — the STX Appearance Package for a sportier look or the Black Appearance Package to black out the chrome. The XLT and Lariat can step up to 20-inch wheels, including a 20-inch Dark Carbonized Gray High-Gloss option and a 20-inch Chrome PVD wheel on the Lariat. Up top, the King Ranch wears its signature Western styling with two-tone Marsh Gray lower cladding (and an available Chrome Package), while the Platinum gets the most modern, monochromatic premium look. So whether you want blacked-out, chromed-out, off-road, or refined, there's a 2027 F-250 configuration for it. Our Recommendation For a sharp, value-minded look around Bowdle and Aberdeen, we like an XLT in one of the new colors with the STX Appearance Package — or, if you want real gravel-and-trail capability on a budget, the new XL Off-Road 35-inch Tire Package. Both deliver standout style without stepping into King Ranch or Platinum money. From the Beadle Ford Lot The appearance change people are most excited about is Tremor finally landing on the XL. Buyers who wanted that lifted, 35-inch-tire look used to have to climb into a higher trim to get it — now they can build a work-priced XL that looks the part. We expect to order a lot of those. Key Takeaways New 2027 colors: Neptune Blue and Iconic Silver Metallic; dropped: Argon Blue Metallic and Avalanche. Tremor Off-Road is now available on the F-250 XL (with the STX Appearance Package). The new XL Off-Road 35-inch Tire Package adds 35-inch tires, a locking rear diff, Rock Crawl, and skid plates. The new Super Duty Carhartt Package brings work-grade styling to single-rear-wheel trucks. Appearance options scale by trim: STX and Black Appearance on the work trims, chrome and Western styling up top. Frequently Asked Questions What are the new 2027 F-250 colors? Neptune Blue, a deep marine blue, and Iconic Silver Metallic, a bright silver. Both are new for 2027. You can see all ten retail colors on the same truck in our interactive Super Duty color picker. Which 2027 F-250 colors were discontinued? Argon Blue Metallic and Avalanche are discontinued for 2027. A 2026 F-250 still on the lot is the last way to get either of those colors. Is the Tremor package available on the 2027 F-250 XL? Yes — new for 2027, the Tremor Off-Road Package is available on the XL with the STX Appearance Package. There's also a new XL Off-Road 35-inch Tire Package for the rugged look and capability without the full Tremor. What is the Super Duty Carhartt Package? It's a new-for-2027 work-grade appearance package with Carhartt-branded styling inside and out, available on single-rear-wheel F-250s. It gives a distinctive, rugged work-truck look. Quick Answers: 2027 F-250 Colors & Appearance One-line answers to the follow-up questions buyers ask next. New colors? Neptune Blue and Iconic Silver Metallic. Dropped colors? Argon Blue Metallic and Avalanche. How many retail colors total? Ten. Where can I see them all? The interactive Super Duty color picker. Tremor on the XL? Yes — new for 2027, with the STX Appearance Package. What's the 35-inch tire package? 35-inch tires, locking rear diff, Rock Crawl, skid plates on the XL. Is there a Carhartt edition? Yes — the Super Duty Carhartt Package, single-rear-wheel. Blacked-out look? The Black Appearance Package. Chrome look? Standard chrome on mid trims; a Chrome Package on King Ranch. Where can I build one? Beadle Ford in Bowdle, SD. Keep Researching The complete 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty overview — trims, towing, specs, and inventory See every 2027 Super Duty color — the interactive color picker 2027 F-250 trims for the everyday buyer — how styling scales by trim What's new for the 2027 F-250 — every change for the model year My Take on the 2027 F-250 Look The color choices are great, but the change I'm most excited to show people is Tremor on the XL. For years, the buyers who wanted that lifted, aggressive look had to spend up for it — now we can build a work-priced XL that turns heads on the gravel. Pair it with Neptune Blue or Iconic Silver and it's a genuinely good-looking truck for the money. Use the color picker to settle on your paint, then come tell me how you want the truck to look — we'll spec the packages and wheels to match. We're at Beadle Ford in Bowdle whenever you're ready. Shop F-250s in Stock Reserve a 2027 F-250 Get Pre-Approved About the Author Lexy Tabbert — Beadle Ford, Bowdle, SD Lexy Tabbert is the Director of Sales and Marketing at Beadle Ford in Bowdle, South Dakota. She covers Ford vehicles, trim comparisons, and buyer guidance — helping families, ranchers, and ag operators across the region find the right truck and configuration for their needs. 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