Ford F-150 STX Lobo exterior: lowered rear, 22-inch wheels and a V8

Ford is stepping back into the street-truck scene, once a key part of American car culture, with the 2026 F-150 STX Lobo. Exterior images of a Car and Driver test vehicle clearly show where the package departs from the standard F-150 STX.

A lower, tougher stance

The Lobo package's most distinctive feature is its lowered rear suspension. The change gives the pickup a sportier stance that sits closer to the road, far removed from the classic work-truck look. Ford didn't stop there, reworking the regular F-150 STX's body details as well; the result is a more aggressive character that clearly sets it apart from the rest of the lineup.

The test vehicle is finished in a black metallic paint called Agate Black Metallic. The dark body color makes the light bar running across the front grille stand out even more. That lighting signature on the front end is one of the Lobo's most recognizable details.

In profile, the 22-inch wheels draw attention. Combined with the lowered rear end, the large wheels round out the pickup's overall look. Dual exhaust outlets at the rear are among the details that back up its sporty ambitions.

No surprises under the hood

Despite its bold looks, the truck gets no performance upgrades on the mechanical side. The F-150 STX Lobo uses Ford's naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 in standard form. The engine produces 400 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque.

That choice shows the Lobo is positioned primarily as an appearance and stance package. The lowered suspension, revised body details, large wheels and dual exhaust outlets define the truck's character, while engine output remains the same as the existing V8 option in the lineup.

The F-150 STX Lobo aims to give a different identity to the F-150 series, one of Ford's best-selling models. In a lineup dominated by work- and off-road-focused versions, the package is positioned as an alternative for buyers who want to turn heads in the city.