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Ford is respiratory latest life into the road truck scene with the return of a well-known name, this time in full-size form. Say hello to the 2025 Ford F-150 Lobo, a daring package that revives a heritage nameplate and injects fresh street style into America’s best-selling pickup. While the Lobo name may be latest to U.S. buyers, it has deep roots in Ford’s history across the border and a legacy tied to performance-focused style.
For those unfamiliar, “Lobo” — Spanish for “wolf” — first appeared on a Bronco concept back in 1981 and later became a badge for the F-150 sold in Mexico starting in 1997. Now it lands stateside as an optional appearance package on the STX trim of the current-generation F-150. But make no mistake, this isn’t just a reputation slapped on the side of a truck. The Lobo is Ford’s modern interpretation of the street-performance pickup, a spiritual successor of sorts to the dearly departed SVT Lightning, but with a rather more grounded approach.
The guts of the F-150 Lobo is Ford’s familiar 5.0-liter V8, the one engine available on this configuration. It produces the identical 400 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque as in other trims, so there’s no added muscle this time around. If you happen to want something more ferocious, you’ll have to have a look at the twin-turbo V6 within the Tremor or the supercharged V8 within the Raptor R. That said, the Lobo still delivers real utility, with a 1,450-pound payload rating and the flexibility to tow as much as 7,900 kilos, thanks partly to its standard four-wheel-drive system with a two-speed transfer case and selectable drive modes.
But where the Lobo really howls is in its looks. This can be a truck that wears its attitude on its sheet metal. Ford gives it a 10-piece ground effects kit, a singular cowl-style hood, and a sleek dual-layer LED light bar that cuts through the front grille. The blacked-out theme continues with accents throughout, from the redesigned taillights to the darkened trim pieces and exclusive 22-inch gloss black wheels. Even the rear suspension has been lowered by two inches to reinforce the street-ready stance. Dual exhaust suggestions round out the aggressive design, a feature that helps differentiate it from the smaller Maverick Lobo.
Paint options give buyers some room for personality. While black may be the default mood for a lot of street trucks, Ford offers additional colours like Atlas Blue, Rapid Red, Carbonized Gray, and Oxford White to ensure the Lobo stands out much more. There’s also subtle “Lobo” badging scattered across the truck, offering a touch of exclusivity without going excessive.
After all, all this visual drama comes with a price. The 2025 F-150 Lobo starts at $59,995 including destination fees, making it nearly $4,700 pricier than an ordinary STX. That puts it in an interesting spot inside the F-150 lineup — costlier than some off-road-focused trims, but not quite a high-performance halo model.
As for the truck itself, it rides on the present 14th-generation F-150 platform, which has been around since 2021. Despite its age, it’s not going anywhere just yet. Reports suggest the next-generation F-150 may not arrive until 2028, giving the Lobo and other upcoming variants loads of time to run wild on the streets.
So while the 2025 Ford F-150 Lobo may not deliver latest power under the hood, it packs a serious punch on the subject of styling and attitude. It’s geared toward those that want their truck to look as daring because it hauls, and in that regard, the Lobo definitely earns its name.
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