The 2026 Ford F-150: Powertrains Built for Chicagoland Roads and Jobsites

The 2026 Ford F-150 gives you a lineup of engines that feel right at home on the Dan Ryan, the Skyway, and every worksite in the South Suburbs. You get muscle that responds instantly, steady torque that keeps your trailer under control, and the refinement that makes long highway miles more relaxed. This is the part of the truck that defines your entire ownership experience, so you want an engine that suits the way you drive across Chicago.

These engines give you bragging rights every time you fire them up:

The 2026 Ford F-150 Offers Towing and Hauling Power You Can Count On in Illinois

You live in a place where your truck works year-round. The 2026 F-150 delivers capability that fits Chicagoland life, towing everything from snowmobiles up north to landscaping equipment around the burbs. You get solid stability, strong braking confidence, and hardware designed to manage big loads without drama. This is the strength that gives the F-150 its legendary reputation.

This capability gives your weekends and workdays real muscle:

• Max available tow rating of 13,500 lbs*
• Max available payload rating of 2,440 lbs**
• Integrated trailer brake controller
• Pro Trailer Backup Assist
• Smart Hitch
• Selectable drive modes

Chicago Drives Get Smoother with the 2026 Ford F-150’s Smart Tech

Ford loads the 2026 F-150 with features designed to clean up the chaos of daily traffic. You get a truck that helps you stay aware on the Stevenson, park with precision in tight Homewood lots, and keep the drive relaxed during long stretches of I-94. The tech feels seamless, modern, and built around real-world convenience. This is the part of the F-150 that makes you forget you’re driving a workhorse.

This tech suite makes every mile easier to handle:

• BlueCruise hands-free highway driving
• 12-inch center display
• Head-up display
• Ford Co-Pilot360 features
• Advanced camera views
• Connected navigation

The 2026 Ford F-150’s Digital Intelligence Feels Ahead of the Curve

Once you settle into the cabin, the truck turns into a command center. The displays are crisp, the steering wheel controls feel precise, and the connectivity keeps you plugged in without distraction. The F-150 offers smart security, smart steering assistance, and smart data presentation, giving you a pickup that understands the modern driver. This is tech designed for productivity and confidence.

This digital package turns the cabin into a high-tech workspace:

• High-resolution digital cluster
• Head-up display
• Ford Connectivity Package
• Ford Security Package
• BlueCruise127
• Ford Co-Pilot360
• Ford Co-Pilot360 for enhanced awareness in busy traffic

If you want a full-size truck built for power, smarts, and real Chicago capability, the 2026 Ford F-150 at Ford of Homewood is the one you want in your driveway.